A patient of my sister gave her a great suggestion on swallowing the cut in half pills... She said to take the cut pill and rub it against butter. This coats the exposed medicine so that it won't burn her mouth... It also provides lubricant that helps slide the pill down her throat. I told my sister that a sign of a good doctor is they always listen and learn from their patients!!!
On Friday, we met with the hospice folks. Mom is still clinging to her independence. But, she is accepting (actually said she likes it!!!) the hospice health care visits each day. Besides the hospice worker coming each day, the visiting nurse is now stopping by twice per week. I can't thank these people enough...
G T & J,
Thanks for the heads up on the pain patches. Mom is able to control the burn by taking a spoon full of her Bassetts butterscotch vanilla ice cream immediately after swallowing the medication.
Sharlee,
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement... Love your first name... Very pretty...
