Catastrophic Reaction to pain
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some pelvic fractures can be very hard to detect, will only show up after several weeks or with special testing like a bone scan. I wouldn't count on an urgent care for an accurate diagnosis. An orthopedic surgeon, perhaps. that said, treatment is always conservative, use of walker and pain medication. Have you thought about hospice evaluation?
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Yes I thought i needed to start with paliative care but now I am thinking Hospice. Not sure what stage we are supposed to do that in.
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doesn't matter. You don't need a doctor's order, just call yourself and ask to have her evaluated. Guidelines are a bit looser with dementia, doesn't necessarily indicate death within six months. If she can't walk, she'll probably qualify. Nothing to lose by asking.
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Your mother is eligible for hospice due to becoming frail and having recent falls. My mother was admitted to hospice comfort care services, a month ago due to her progression of delusions, paranoia and she has now become very combative towards baths or changing her clothes. It is a great service of which is paid by Medicare. It also provides respite care of which is wonderful, in order to get a little breathing space to rejuvenate. It covers up to five days at a time in one of their nearby facilities, of which they will take care of your mother. All of respite services are coordinated through an appointed social worker.
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