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Remember that a certian amount of coughing is a good thing and may also help to kick out anything hiding in her luns and the bback of her throat.
Be assured that this is not Tourette's Syndrome.
I will certainly address this ailment again with her doctor next month as we are in the process of placing her in permanent home for Alzheimer's patients this weekend. I understand that the disease does rob one of the process to swallow and then will need to be fed in other ways and I was concerned if this also might be the case of her condition. Her brother passed away last October of living with Alzheimer's for 11 years and in his last few months was not able to feed himself or swallow his food.
Mother can swallow, but with difficulty and I cut her soft food into small bites because I can't stand the thought of her strangling on her food. She eats such a little amount as it is these days and I monitor her taking her medications, which also concerns me if she's having difficulty swallowing, how is she going to take her meds when the swallowing stops all together?
I agree that coughing is a good thing as keeping her lungs clear and we've been blessed that she has been physically healthy during my time of being her caregiver of 20 months now.
I'm relieved to know that it is not another symptom of another type of syndrome or disease.
Thanks again and have a blessed New Year.
Rainbow Painter
Just be sure that you investigate any facility you are considering. Contact that facilities Ombudsman and ask questions about staff turn-over, staffing ratio, complaints filed about the facillity and ask to see the latest State Survey results.
Visit each facility several times at different times of the day (if you can), State staffing requirements are different for each of the 3 shifts. Generally ratio for days here in Oregon are 6-1 on day shift, 10-1 on evening shift and 12/14-1 on night shift. Use your nose--if you smell urine and feces or heavy air freshener every time you visit, there may be a problem with staff keeping the residents clean.
Ask your Dr. for reccomendations to homes with excellent care. Ask how many time the staff Dr. comes in to see the residents (they often do not visit as often as required by law). Watch staff interaction with residents and remember that they almost always know when prospective clients are coming in and are on their best behavior. Make a list of questions to ask the staff (talk to the Aides themselves) aboout their care. Be critical, the prettiest places do not always provide the best care. I have worked in places that sparkled but care of the building was more important than the client care. If you find problems after your mother has entered care in a facility, do not hesatate to move her to a different one.