I last saw my 89 yo Mom on Friday, March 13th shortly before sheltering in place took affect. Now my Mom isn’t eating solid, ground mechanical nor Puréed food. How dangerous is a g-tube. She’s on IV & dextrose. I believe she misses my touch and because of that her health is spiraling. Family touch is so very critical to the elderly. The facility allows me to FaceTime with her, they & I have explained to mom what’s going on. She’s in the early stages of dementia. Please excuse me I just needed to get this out thank you❤️
Even without your visits your mother should reach a point of natural hunger where she’s willing to eat, even if only a small amount. If this isn’t happening I’d guess that her condition may be farther along than realized. Won’t tests be required before placement of a tube? Also tube placement is an outpatient hospital procedure, and I understand those are being delayed right now? What are you being told are the options, other than keeping her hydrated?
I know this is hard, I wish you both peace in the storm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNJxq4J5kYY
https://www.choosingwisely.org/patient-resources/feeding-tubes-for-people-with-alzheimers/