so Dads got his first UTI in the care home, not bad considering he’s been there 11 months!
I went in today to find Dad unresponsive & weak. He’s also been aggressive to the carers, maybe it’s the UTI or maybe it’s the dementia. I tried to feed him but it was pointless, so the carers & I got him more comfortable lying on the bed.
Couldn’t get Dad to open his eyes or drink, even the care team were worried.
So I lay down beside him after asking family to come it & held his hand; just like I used to snuggle up when I was a little girl & he was dozing in the armchair after work.
Imagine my surprise when he leaned to kiss my head & blow on my hair like he did when I was a child! Not once but 3 times! I was in bits... my Dad was my Dad for a while. He woke up, opened his eyes, eat & drank, chatted & then the glimmer of recognition faded.
So painful & precious, I don’t know wether to laugh or cry.... my dad actually recognised me for just a few moments; we chatted.
I’m numb with the rollercoaster of emotions....
I went in today to find Dad unresponsive & weak. He’s also been aggressive to the carers, maybe it’s the UTI or maybe it’s the dementia. I tried to feed him but it was pointless, so the carers & I got him more comfortable lying on the bed.
Couldn’t get Dad to open his eyes or drink, even the care team were worried.
So I lay down beside him after asking family to come it & held his hand; just like I used to snuggle up when I was a little girl & he was dozing in the armchair after work.
Imagine my surprise when he leaned to kiss my head & blow on my hair like he did when I was a child! Not once but 3 times! I was in bits... my Dad was my Dad for a while. He woke up, opened his eyes, eat & drank, chatted & then the glimmer of recognition faded.
So painful & precious, I don’t know wether to laugh or cry.... my dad actually recognised me for just a few moments; we chatted.
I’m numb with the rollercoaster of emotions....