I've been told bluntly today over the phone that dad will die soon. Last Monday he seemed a lot better but over this weekend he's been, what I think now is, delirious. He's not eating or drinking due to him being on thickened drinks and pureed food. This is how my mum went as she too hated thickened drinks by the SALT team and spat it out. The ward dad is in is horrible and I don't feel able to talk to the staff now as have tried over the past few days. I can't get in to see dad today and can only go briefly as it is due to my own health problems, and my husband's. I don't know what to do now and feel deeply conflicted. I know dad is very frail now but only a few weeks ago he was talking and still recognises me even now.
Karen
Karen