Hello again
So please don't get me wrong concerning the roommates who speak no English. I have tried to communicate with them, First by trying to demonstrate what I am asking, by trying to speak to them. I also tried Google translate, conversation mode. And nothing at all ...................
Now tonight I was able to get mom some chicken wings. Mom ate most of this and some of her dinner. But she was very tired, I am really tired. All she wanted to do was get right to desert. Her chocolate and papaya.
When I arrived, I took mom down to her room to get her plates and one of the papaya's. Plus put the bag of avocado's onto her desk. And her roommate is having a serious delusional episode. She introduced mom and I to her dead husband. And was having a serious conversation with him. And when mom and I returned, she continued for the entire time I was their. And I am sure well into the night.
I spoke to the nurse and explained that it is to much for mom. That mom is not getting the sleep she needs. This nurse actually wrote this down on mom's chart. And I made sure they had my correct number. It is just getting worse by the week.
When mom is tired like this, she does not eat much and only wants to go to bed. But she is in the same situation. It is a circle that is not going anywhere. And mom just wants rest. To sleep through the night and not be woken up by someone seeing things and constantly calling the staff. Lights on, TV on and speaking to no one.
When mom only wants to hold my hand and does not want to let go. Something is wrong. She wouldn't even look at the people who came over to speak with us. It is a great feeling that she only cares about being with me while I am their. And has no interest in anyone else.
I am only there for a three hours a day and mom is alone the other 21 hours. Not being able to speak is difficult for her. And no one taking the time or interest in finding out what she has to say or is saying.
Once again it is 12:41 AM and I have allot to say, but I am very tired and hungry. So I am just going to bed.
GOD bless and good night
Kris Schmuland
