Patient wants 1 on 1 attention all the time unless it is PT.. says the facility is abusive or neglectfull..wants to go home only. Always on call light insisting on immediate care...was in 3 different acute care facilities2 facilities refuse to have her back..Family is desperate because they cannot provide care to her 24/7Very frustrated
I think it's great that she is cooperative with PT and wants to do it! Often that is the challenge!
Do they have an in-house or visiting doctor who can prescribe medication to calm her? Can you ask her regular doctor to prescribe a medication?
Is there an activities director who can be asked to give her a little extra attention and get her involved in activities she would enjoy?
Could you hire your own care attendant, like an in-home care provider, to go and give her extra attention and care at the rehab facility?
Most importantly, when she complains to you and wants to go home - DO NOT let her think for a minute that you would contemplate doing any such thing. Be strong, no hint of feeling sorry for her and agreeing to give in to her demands.
No sad face, "I'm sorry mom, I wish you could come home too".
Just be matter of fact; "You have to stay here until you have completed rehab." "If you are unable to live independently, the family is not able to (not going to) take care of you." It is probably time to look for a long term care facility. Many people at this point do not make significant progress with PT to be able to return home and live independently.
It might be a good idea for both sides to work out what ‘going home’ would mean. What care would you be willing and able to do? Or what care would be needed, would COST, and who would pay? Is the patient willing and able to co-operate (including pay for it)? Talking about the reality of 'going home' might help a lot.