This is my first post so please forgive me if it is in the wrong place.
My MIL has mixed Dementia and almost 5 weeks ago she fell and broke her hip. The hip was fixed in an operation and she is currently in hospital. Prior to her fall she was walking well and still at home eating and drinking fine and being supported by family and carers.
The hospital say she is not eating or drinking enough and up to 2 days ago she was having IV fluids. She is also catheratised as they say her bladder is not working properly. She has had numerous falls while in the hospital as she gets outs of bed and forgets she cant walk. She has not walked the entire time in hospital and has had very little physio therapy to help her get mobile again.
We visited hospital today and they have told us that she is medically fit and ready for discharge tomorrow. As far as I can see she is not fit to go home. I really dont know what to do next.
I wonder if anyone has had a similar experience and if they had any advice for me.
Many thanks
My MIL has mixed Dementia and almost 5 weeks ago she fell and broke her hip. The hip was fixed in an operation and she is currently in hospital. Prior to her fall she was walking well and still at home eating and drinking fine and being supported by family and carers.
The hospital say she is not eating or drinking enough and up to 2 days ago she was having IV fluids. She is also catheratised as they say her bladder is not working properly. She has had numerous falls while in the hospital as she gets outs of bed and forgets she cant walk. She has not walked the entire time in hospital and has had very little physio therapy to help her get mobile again.
We visited hospital today and they have told us that she is medically fit and ready for discharge tomorrow. As far as I can see she is not fit to go home. I really dont know what to do next.
I wonder if anyone has had a similar experience and if they had any advice for me.
Many thanks