Update on Mom October 2024
Hi Everyone,
Just checking in with a more recent update on Mom. I would say since my last post Mom is significantly better, in contrast to where she is coming from we consider her “GREAT”. She’s walking, talking, engaging in activities and conversation; some days she extremely clear and lucid and other days the dementia is clear as day. At the moment the leaking brain aneurysm doesn’t seem to be visibly impacting her.
As stated before, she’s better but still has 1 or 2 heath concerns that if not monitored they could snowball into bigger issues. So essentially this note is to say she’s stable (and accepting visitors).
Thanks again to everyone who have reached out and helped in more tangible ways and those who kept us in their thoughts and prayers. On behalf of Mommy and myself we are extremely grateful.
As for me, September was the first “normal” happy month of the 2024 and I’m looking forward to an amazing crisis free Q4.
Much Love,
Ayanna
If you’re interested in supporting us in any way please scroll down to see the best ways to help.
Update on Mom June 2024
Hi Everyone,
Thanks for reaching out and being interested in an update about Mommy; as you may or may not know in January 2024 I put Mom in an elderly home because she needed a lot more support than we had really realized - her dementia has advanced considerably.
On May 17th I was notified by the home that Mommy was found on the floor. She couldn’t move the left side of her body, she was just very weak overall, couldn't stand on her own and wasn't really talking. I took Mommy to the hospital where we spent the day doing CT Scans and bloodwork. Initially, they thought she had a stroke, however, after getting the results from the CT scans etc. they notified me that she had a leaking aneurysm. Myself and the Neurosurgeons discussed the possible next steps regarding tests to find out exactly where the leak was as well as the possible operations to fix the leak and potential outcomes.
After thorough consideration, we decided not to move forward with such measures due to the limited possibilities of improving her quality of life and the possible discomfort it could cause. Her dementia and quality of life leading up to this point are limiting factors.
Mummy was discharged to the home where she’s currently living to receive, essentially, hospice/palliative care. She is still not able to walk but she’s able to communicate when she feels like and she’s able to move her head, neck and hands.
I know a lot of people have been asking if they can help in any way and, obviously, I and the family would love and appreciate the support. Here are some options:
You may contribute financially. I’ve listed my (jmd) banking information below
You may purchase and drop off frequently needed items for mom. If you click the button (link) below, it will tell you the supplies she needs on a regular basis and an itemized cost of each in JMD (Jamaican Dollars). Please select the items you intend on purchasing, as once the need is met the item/s will disappear from the list (so we won't get duplicates of any item/s) and you’ll be contacted regarding drop off/pick up of the item/s.
If your are interested in a monthly contribution please reach out via elizabethatglos@gmail.com and I’ll get back to you.
I am very appreciative of all the well wishes and prayers but at the moment I am very overwhelmed and can’t navigate responding to everyone (as much as I’d like to). If you really need to reach out to me, send an email to Elizabethatglos@gmail.com. Based on the circumstances the Doctors said someone with her condition (untreated) could have up to 2 years with us. Mummy is seemingly open to visitors. If you are interested in visiting please check before; you can send an email or whatsapp message and we can organize something.
Thank you again for all of your love, prayers and well wishes.
With love,
Ayanna
I appreciate all the calls and check ins but it is an overwhelming time so if you do absolutely need to reach out please email me at: elizabethatglos@gmail.com or reach out to a close family member/friend who can answer questions.