Mrs. A, at 82 years old, is living with advanced dementia and was sadly left bedbound after a fall that resulted in a broken hip. Two Patricia White’s carers arrived in October 2024 and were informed that Mrs. A was non-verbal, struggled to drink more than a few sips of water and only ate half a Weetabix per day. Her care plan at that time was focused on palliative care.
However, there has been a remarkable transformation since then.
As of February 3rd, there is significant progress in Mrs. A’s well-being. She now starts her day with a hearty bowl of Scots porridge oats or Weetabix, followed by a cup of warm honey-water.
Lunch is a full, pureed meal – often including chicken, salmon, steak or a hearty mince stew with vegetables and a dessert ranging from pureed fruit with Greek yoghurt, custard or rice pudding. Dinner is similarly nutritious.
In total, she is now enjoying the equivalent of five bowls of food a day, along with 5 to 6 cups of juice or honey water.
Thanks to the nourishment and encouragement, Mrs. A’s movement has noticeably improved. She now moves her hands, arms and more recently, her feet. This improvement in mobility has been an inspiring change.
In the past few days, they have witnessed an incredible breakthrough in her responsiveness and engagement. She now smiles and chuckles regularly, and when asked questions, she responds in her own unique way. She is also very aware of her surroundings – recently, she noticed small sounds, like workmen on the roof and reacted to them.
On Monday, the carers brought in a bird-song book, and when they played one of the songs, she immediately raised her eyes to the ceiling, as though searching for the bird she thought might have flown in. A few days ago, she asked for her spectacles and the joy she felt when wearing them was simply heart warming. She smiles whenever the carers mention Munro-bagging and the beautiful light on the majestic mountain she can see. Her responses have been truly touching and uplifting
