I read your post and related to it. My wife who has long term dementia went into hospital after a fall three weeks ago and then diagnosed with covid, as was I.
Before she went into hospital, I was caring for her at home and to be honest it became too much for me and I was also referred for mental health support and to cap that, then also diagnosed with covid. I am now clear and at home, with brilliant support from the mental health team. I dearly want my wife home.
My wife was able to walk and get in and out of bed and her chair, with a little help, before she went into hospital, but I am now being told that she will not get of bed without the use of a hoist. The hospital are now saying that she will need a hoist at home and two carers.
I just cannot understand how she was able to walk before she went into hospital and three weeks later cannot get out of bed or walk. I think she is just being stubborn and has decided not to co-operate with the nurses. The cost of care has been worrying me, but I desperately want my wife home, as this is something we have promised each other over the years.
I would say that I have no criticism of the hospital or staff, who have been marvellous with both of us, even to the extent of moving into the same ward when I was in hospital. I will always be thankful to nurses and staff and also the mental health and care support staff who have provided advice and support.