i need help with changing my mom when needed. She has Alzheimer’s and broken hip and will be 100 in April. When I try to get her to roll to a side she pushes backwards of what is needed. ( she pushes against the direction of the roll.
i am going to try a changing sheet. I believe this may be more end of life care than broken hip care
If you want mom to roll to her right side take her LEFT arm and bring it across her chest and have her hold onto the bed rail. (If you do not have a bed rail place a "pool noodle" under the sheet and she can hold the noodle)
Doing this will automatically get her to begin rolling onto her right side.
Once he begins to roll gather the sheet at/on her left and use it to help her roll.
Using the length of sheet applies even pressure along her entire body. (Have your hands placed at about her hip and shoulder but still grasping the sheet)
I hope that all made sense!
And I have to ask...
Is mom on Hospice? If so the CNA will be more than happy to teach you the easiest and most comfortable way to change mom.
Not to mention the CNA will come 2 or 3 times a week, the Nurse 1 time a week and you will get all the supplies and equipment that you need delivered to the house. (Hospice is covered by Medicaid, Medicare and most insurance)
I believe you are correct. This is almost certainly now with this catastrophic injury end of life care.
I am sure, giving care all this time you know how to turn your Mom, but you can also look online on youtube for tips on turning. Pillow between legs is important to maintain natural alignment of the hip. Full turn not needed and banking pillows is what is most needed. Hospice would provide hospital bed and a good one to prevent pressure sores.
I doubt Mom will be taking a whole lot of fluid nourishment, but if she is, do consider a catheter now, as honestly, at this time, infection from catheter isn't the worst thing. Hospice could assist in this and in testing urine.
I am so very sorry.