Morning exhausted. Louby is right. Get yourself a good, hearty breakfast before you go out this morning. Something for your body to work with until you have your lunch time sandwiches. You may not feel like it, but it will help you cope better if your body has its fuel. I hope you have managed to get some rest and that you will see some improvements today. You and your Dad are in my thoughts. Lots of love and ((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))) Heidi xx
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Afternoon Exhausted, nothing I can add to what Louby, Shedrech and Heidi already said, so just send you my best, hopefully the doctors can do something to bring down the swelling and infection.
Exhausted
Don't let the guilt monster torment you. You are doing a great job. Get some sleep. Virtual hug on way to you.
Aisling ( ireland)
Don't let the guilt monster torment you. You are doing a great job. Get some sleep. Virtual hug on way to you.
Aisling ( ireland)
Dad is a trooper
Evening all just popped on to say dad is doing a lot better today ,nurses say he his confused but medically he is a lot better ..I really don't know where this 91 year old finds his strength... But I'm relieved he has ..since June apart from the mixed dementia he has pulled through an hip fracture , several flare ups of diverticulitis,pneumonia, heart attack,chest infection,fluid on the lungs ( pneumonia again ? ) fluid retension in his legs and feet,dehydration... But the old soldier battles on ...so proud of him ...goodnight all hope your night is peaceful xxxxx
Evening all just popped on to say dad is doing a lot better today ,nurses say he his confused but medically he is a lot better ..I really don't know where this 91 year old finds his strength... But I'm relieved he has ..since June apart from the mixed dementia he has pulled through an hip fracture , several flare ups of diverticulitis,pneumonia, heart attack,chest infection,fluid on the lungs ( pneumonia again ? ) fluid retension in his legs and feet,dehydration... But the old soldier battles on ...so proud of him ...goodnight all hope your night is peaceful xxxxx
I too am so pleased to hear that your Dad has started to improve. What a lovely post to wake up to !! He is a really strong person and you have clearly inherited his tenacity. Here 's hoping that you have had a restful sleep and that the day brings yet more positivity.
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That's good news Exhausted. My mum always said my granny was Clyde built ( a reference to the shipyards) and it looks like your dad is made of similar qualities. Hope you got a good sleep after your good news. best wishes as ever, Rob
He's an amazing chap, your dad - must have a real passion for life 
I hope you felt more settled yourself, and had a good sleep.
Dad's home is almost clear of the D&V, and his floor has stayed clear, thank goodness; well, actually thank the good work of the staff! He's been fine, too; and I know they'd call if he needed me to visit.
And we've a good bit of snow here. So no visit today, but should be able to see him tomorrow. Think I'll wrap up and go walk around the local park, if the visitor centre is open there'll be tea and cake
Keep warm everyone; here's hoping for a good day for us all
especially you and your dad exhausted 2015
I hope you felt more settled yourself, and had a good sleep.
Dad's home is almost clear of the D&V, and his floor has stayed clear, thank goodness; well, actually thank the good work of the staff! He's been fine, too; and I know they'd call if he needed me to visit.
And we've a good bit of snow here. So no visit today, but should be able to see him tomorrow. Think I'll wrap up and go walk around the local park, if the visitor centre is open there'll be tea and cake
Keep warm everyone; here's hoping for a good day for us all
especially you and your dad exhausted 2015
Thanks again everyone for your wishes, I really do appreciate your support xx just going to battle through the snow to go to the hospital now ..hope you manage a walk out and a cuppa shedrech and hopefully you can visit your dad tomorrow.. Going to go now hugs to you all xxxxxxHe's an amazing chap, your dad - must have a real passion for life
I hope you felt more settled yourself, and had a good sleep.
Dad's home is almost clear of the D&V, and his floor has stayed clear, thank goodness; well, actually thank the good work of the staff! He's been fine, too; and I know they'd call if he needed me to visit.
And we've a good bit of snow here. So no visit today, but should be able to see him tomorrow. Think I'll wrap up and go walk around the local park, if the visitor centre is open there'll be tea and cake
Keep warm everyone; here's hoping for a good day for us all
especially you and your dad exhausted 2015
Sounds like your dad is a TOB like my mum
for politeness - he's a tough old boy and mum a tough old bird
Keep warm xxxxx
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for politeness - he's a tough old boy and mum a tough old bird
Keep warm xxxxx
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That's great news exhausted , his generation never lie down easily to anything , just like my mum ! I would like to think I take after her, I've not had one sick day in 33 years of nursing , fingers crossed . He really is a remarkable fellow and I wish him a speedy return to good health and best wishes and a hug for you , for all the emotions that you have gone through lately . Take care of yourself . Lou X
Sounds like your dad is a TOB like my mum
for politeness - he's a tough old boy and mum a tough old bird
Keep warm xxxx
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Hi, lol yes he is ,their generation where brought up tough weren't they ..take care xxx
Dad has now had a fall
Don't know when this is going to end ...the hospital telephoned me about an hour ago to let me know dad had fallen in the bathroom... He's been checked over and had ECG and is OK ...just hope this doesn't set him back xxx
Don't know when this is going to end ...the hospital telephoned me about an hour ago to let me know dad had fallen in the bathroom... He's been checked over and had ECG and is OK ...just hope this doesn't set him back xxx
Oh, exhausted, I'm sorry to hear your news. I know there's nothing we can say to really help, but we are thinking of you.
Morning Exhausted. Sorry about the fall, though I am sure he will bounce back physically. Sending all my best wishes for his recovery from any emotional dementia setback, Rob.
Just realised I had not seen you posting for a few days, Exhausted. I hope everything is alright. Best wishes, Rob
Hi, im new here, i am 33 years old, and am struggling with my mums diaganosis
I'm sending you a big bear hug from Newfoundland, I joined 3 days ago in complete and utter despair, ready to give up, because I am struggling with my mum being diagnosed with dementia Christmas day, I wont get into detail, but I am so exhausted as well, now shes in a phyciatric hospital, has been almost all my life, we only have each other, all I do is lay there and think about her, wishing I could take away her pain and praying all day all night, so I hope you get the rest you need ,and take care of yourself, its funny how I can say this but for myself I cant, lol. big hug for you from flystand, god bless you
I'm sending you a big bear hug from Newfoundland, I joined 3 days ago in complete and utter despair, ready to give up, because I am struggling with my mum being diagnosed with dementia Christmas day, I wont get into detail, but I am so exhausted as well, now shes in a phyciatric hospital, has been almost all my life, we only have each other, all I do is lay there and think about her, wishing I could take away her pain and praying all day all night, so I hope you get the rest you need ,and take care of yourself, its funny how I can say this but for myself I cant, lol. big hug for you from flystand, god bless you
