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If she feels confident that she can manage I would let her be on her own. If it would make you fell better ask if you can have cameras installed. That way you can check in and see how she is doing.
You could also get one of the many "alert" services so if she falls help is not far off. (would not help if she is unconscious until she regains consciousness)
If you feel VERY strongly about this then suggest that she go to rehab for a few weeks. But there are problems with that with COVID just as there is the possibility of a caregiver a carrier of COVID.
Make the house as safe as possible. Remove any trip hazards. Place grab bars where necessary. Move items to lower shelves so she does not have to reach to get items she may need while you are not there.
either your mom can get along without Night Help or she'll change her mind and allow a Caregiver.
During the meantime, to give your mind ease at night, install a camera or two and you'll be able to see, hear and even talk to your mom 24 7 any time day or night.
I had my son install the Nest Cameras at my Dad's house and they work great and are easy enough to install.
She is lucky it will only be for a short time. If you can afford it just get round the clock care - if not at least 12 hours so you can sleep and take care of your own family.
Its called compromise - you are there a lot during day and she has good care the rest of the time.
I found a while back not to ask, tell. "Mom, I can no longer stay here. I need to get back to work and Tommy needs me. I am a little paranoid about you falling again. I would feel so much better if someone was here during the night." Automately its her decision.
You wouldn't have to hire a CNA. I had a woman who helped with Moms bathing. She was not certified but had experience caring for people. I would say for a nighttime shift where the aide would sleep, maybe $10/15 an hour. At 70 don't think Mom will need Medicaid in the next 5 years so can pay under the table. (please no comments this is done all the time)
Is Moms house set up where there at least is a powder room on the main floor. Maybe set up a twin bed somewhere on the main floor. Its just temporary.
I went and stayed with her for about two and half weeks, and that included her hospital stay.
My mom was very much like caroli, she went to PT outside the home 2 X a week and did exercises at home with the pulley rope. She got good at using the shoulder immobilizer and her biggest complaint was also using the blow dryer.
I was very comfortable leaving after 2.5 weeks.
For your mom I'd be more worried about the possibility of another seizure, when does she see the neurologist? Was she put on any seizure meds?
My mom also developed a seizure disorder following a stroke in later 2016. Her first seizure came when she was back home. She had a fall and was alone, luckily there were no serious injuries. She managed to call a friend after but was so disoriented at the ER she was immediately evaluated for another stroke. Long story short she's been on seizure meds since and there have been no other seizures.
Because of the possibility of a new seizure disorder it might be wise to have your mom in rehab until she is fully cleared to be alone.
Your mom doesn't have dementia, so reason with her. Let her know your son, her grandson, needs you at home.
You are going home, where you are needed, on [date]. She must decide on and source whatever support she thinks she will require after that. Her problem, not yours.
Can your mother have a commode next to the bed, so that she doesn’t need to walk to the toilet?
Does your mother know that with low blood pressure, before she gets up to walk, she needs to sit on the side of the bed for five minutes to avoid fainting?
If she does get out of bed, are there things (furniture, rails etc) for her to hang onto?
None of this is great, but if you are seriously stuck they could be better than nothing. At least you’ve tried!
She does not have the right to insist YOU are the home help.
Make this distinction clear.
(I am dealing with same concept).
Does she need to use the stairs at night? Where is the bathroom? Work on improving safety with lighting, no rugs, wellfitting slippers.
You are concerned that she will fall again without anybody there to help her. The fact is that she can fall again after 2 weeks - alone or with somebody there. It would be better to have her evaluated by her doctor to understand her fall risks: medications, needing to toilet in the middle of the night, cardiac problems, mobility problems.... Once you know what probably contributed to the fall, you can address minimizing her risks.
Since she has had a joint replacement, she will need daily physical therapy sessions. It appears that you will not be able to be transport for all those appointments. May I suggest that you set up transportation through the county/province transportation system, Uber or the like. If she needs assistance with bathing, dressing... her insurance will probably cover having home health visits for the period of her recovery.
If none of these can be arranged, her best option may be to go to rehab facility until she has regained optimal function and strength.
Why was she not sent to rehab like PeggySue mentioned?
What worries me is why your mother passed out & fell down the stairs in the first place? Did the tests at the hospital determine the cause for such an incident? Did she have a seizure? Is she a big drinker?
In any event, wishing you the best of luck trying to convince your mother she needs a bit more help than SHE thinks she needs!!
I would supply a key! LOL
Don’t ask but tell her. She is resisting because she knows that she can.
Tell your mom, ‘I am going to sleep at my home, not yours, I have hired help to stay with you.’
She won’t any other choice but to accept it.
When my children were young, I took them to the neighborhood park with their friends to play.
When it was time to leave, I gave them a count down of five minutes.
If my children were resistant to leaving, I got up and started walking towards the car. They would come running behind me.
Give choices for less important issues. Don’t give a choice when there isn’t a choice.
Mom may be resistant. You still have control. She cannot manipulate unless you allow it.
You have been kind and generous. It’s a new day! Mom will get used to it.
My husband’s grandfather would fire his live in caregivers everyday.
The caregivers were told by my father in law to ignore it and continue to stay on the job.
They were paid generously to compensate for his grumpy behavior.
Start looking for help. Tell mom that you found a lovely woman to help.
Warn the caregiver of her resistance. Be extra kind to the caregiver.
I’m sure she is used to dealing with all kinds of personalities! Give her a Christmas bonus!
Good luck!
If not, the cost of my ILs night time aide is $290/day for 14.5 hours. $2,030/week.
I am needing a shoulder replacement, and was told that I would not be able to move my shoulder/arm for a good 3 months, so moms care will continue for quite a while yet, so please take care of yourself (and your family), and get mom the additional help she will need. Best wishes.