The second marker for the progression of Mother's illness is the trouble she has taking pills. Up until now, she has been able to swallow her pills whole, as directed. Just since Marcie and Margaret have been here, she has lost the ability to do this. Sometimes she can, but more often the caregivers empty the contents of her hydroxyurea ( treats her blood condition) capsule into a small amount of applesauce and give it to her that way. They also give her warfarin (a blood thinner, prescribed after her blood clot)) this way.
Mother has no trouble swallowing. She enjoys meals, both the food and the company.
What she lost was the ability to follow directions. Before she could comply with the directive "Swallow, Jean, don't chew it!" Now she can't.
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