Hi!
My story begins on Nov.5th.
Dad (who has lived independently) had a fall and spent all night on landing
My sister, husband and I rushed to his aid and he was taken to A&E but discharged later that day.
The plan was for me to stay 2 nights and my sister 2 nights. Contacted Social Services who put an Emergency Care Order in place i.e. carers calling x4 per day.
Nov. 7th we were informed he was Covid Positive. So, we all had to self-isolate in separate houses (me with dad!)
Nov 9th : Met online with Consultant following CT scan in September.
Dad diagnosed with Alzheimers, Vascular dementia and maybe Lewy Body (consultant needs to see Dad in person to diagnose this!)
Dad has had numerous falls at night and convulsions. GP & diabetic nurse helpful and made changes to his medication and insulin. Dad now sleeping better and no falls for a week. Carer only comes in morning to help with showering. I tested Covid positive last Saturday!
Dad has changed overnight! He goes to bed at 8pm (it's a struggle to keep him up from 6pm!) and sleeps til at least 8.30am (NOT dad at all!) It takes him ages to get out of bed and needs step by step prompting e.g. to shower and get dressed. He has only made himself two cups of tea since I have been here and left the tea bag in both times. How can he have deteriorated so quickly?
My family and I all live close and see dad at least once a week. Unsure of what the future holds. I feel isolated from family and friends. Have not been at work since Nov 4th and can't even remember my 'old' life.
Sorry, need to vent!
Kind regards to you all,
Kate
My story begins on Nov.5th.
Dad (who has lived independently) had a fall and spent all night on landing
My sister, husband and I rushed to his aid and he was taken to A&E but discharged later that day.
The plan was for me to stay 2 nights and my sister 2 nights. Contacted Social Services who put an Emergency Care Order in place i.e. carers calling x4 per day.
Nov. 7th we were informed he was Covid Positive. So, we all had to self-isolate in separate houses (me with dad!)
Nov 9th : Met online with Consultant following CT scan in September.
Dad diagnosed with Alzheimers, Vascular dementia and maybe Lewy Body (consultant needs to see Dad in person to diagnose this!)
Dad has had numerous falls at night and convulsions. GP & diabetic nurse helpful and made changes to his medication and insulin. Dad now sleeping better and no falls for a week. Carer only comes in morning to help with showering. I tested Covid positive last Saturday!
Dad has changed overnight! He goes to bed at 8pm (it's a struggle to keep him up from 6pm!) and sleeps til at least 8.30am (NOT dad at all!) It takes him ages to get out of bed and needs step by step prompting e.g. to shower and get dressed. He has only made himself two cups of tea since I have been here and left the tea bag in both times. How can he have deteriorated so quickly?
My family and I all live close and see dad at least once a week. Unsure of what the future holds. I feel isolated from family and friends. Have not been at work since Nov 4th and can't even remember my 'old' life.
Sorry, need to vent!
Kind regards to you all,
Kate