We've had a Christmas of trying to keep my dad hydrated, fed, clean and sa0fe to still live at home. He has AZD, will be 91 this month, and with the help of carers we've made it this far. Unfortunately he became more unwell, confused and unsteady and was found on the floor when the evening carer came on Tuesday. We called for an ambulance which came promptly and proceeded to our local A&E. You just know what it will be like...
After a night of A&E (corridor, cubicle, 2nd cubicle, proper bed in cubicle) a severe urine infection was identified. Antibiotics and fluids were administered and finally space was found in a ward yesterday. Unfortunately dad fell in the ward (!!?) after I had gone home, but the hospital did phone to tell me last night. He is now in a 'proper' ward for elderly people and I'm sure is getting every care from the staff there. I'm not sure how long he will be in for, until the antibiotics and fluids have worked which I suppose will be a few days yet.
My fear is that they may pronounce him fit and send him home. Can anyone advise me on what I need to do or who I need to speak to. I think this is probably the time that dad needs to be assessed and then go into a home. I have been to look at a few but it just left me feeling depressed...
Any help/advice appreciated
After a night of A&E (corridor, cubicle, 2nd cubicle, proper bed in cubicle) a severe urine infection was identified. Antibiotics and fluids were administered and finally space was found in a ward yesterday. Unfortunately dad fell in the ward (!!?) after I had gone home, but the hospital did phone to tell me last night. He is now in a 'proper' ward for elderly people and I'm sure is getting every care from the staff there. I'm not sure how long he will be in for, until the antibiotics and fluids have worked which I suppose will be a few days yet.
My fear is that they may pronounce him fit and send him home. Can anyone advise me on what I need to do or who I need to speak to. I think this is probably the time that dad needs to be assessed and then go into a home. I have been to look at a few but it just left me feeling depressed...
Any help/advice appreciated