Hi
I am worried about my Mum who is currently in a community hospital to try and get back on her feet. She hasn't been eating or drinking at home and since my Dad got taken seriously ill 7 weeks ago has drastically deteriorated.
She had mild - moderate cognitive impairment and is due to go for a brain scan in two weeks to find out more.
When she went into the hospital 10 days ago, she had the start of a chest infection and was a bit muddled but still essentially her self. I noticed a week ago a sharp decline in her mental state and was shocked. I have been told it is likely to be the infection (she also had a UTI but I have since been told this has cleared). She has been taking antibiotics for over a week. How long do these infections take to clear? I am worried she could permanently be like this? She is now confused, paranoid, agitated and saying lots of things which do not make any sense. She is talking lots about wanting to see her parents who are dead. It is all rather distressing for me, especially as my Dad recently lost his mental capacity due to an aggressive brain tumour.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
Eleanor
I am worried about my Mum who is currently in a community hospital to try and get back on her feet. She hasn't been eating or drinking at home and since my Dad got taken seriously ill 7 weeks ago has drastically deteriorated.
She had mild - moderate cognitive impairment and is due to go for a brain scan in two weeks to find out more.
When she went into the hospital 10 days ago, she had the start of a chest infection and was a bit muddled but still essentially her self. I noticed a week ago a sharp decline in her mental state and was shocked. I have been told it is likely to be the infection (she also had a UTI but I have since been told this has cleared). She has been taking antibiotics for over a week. How long do these infections take to clear? I am worried she could permanently be like this? She is now confused, paranoid, agitated and saying lots of things which do not make any sense. She is talking lots about wanting to see her parents who are dead. It is all rather distressing for me, especially as my Dad recently lost his mental capacity due to an aggressive brain tumour.
Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
Eleanor