Hi all,
I am new to your site and I will just say it how it is so here goes:
My dad is 74 and was a heavy smoker all his life he gave up a few months ago, however about 4 years ago he started to have memory loss, and was diagnosed with depression. He would rarely go out of the house and recently started to night walk.
As a break for my mum, dad went into respite for a long weekend about 3 weeks ago, after 3 day of his rest he became quite animated and confused/agitated he was suffering with 2 infections, one on his chest and one on his bladder.
He was sent to the local general hospital and was dehydrated on arrival and extremely confused/agitated, and had been given the wrong medication dosage at respite.
He has been in this general hospital for 2 weeks now and was diagnose with vascular dementia & COPD, and has suffered several mini strokes some time a few months ago. (This was detected on a CT scan he had in Oct 07).
He is getting extremely good care for his conditions in the general hospital, however I have concerns that he will need expert treatment in the future.
My biggest worry is the speed in which his deterioration has come about, he has not eaten for over 2 weeks and rarely sips fluids, around 100 mil a day at most would be accurate, (he is on a glucose drip and medication and has been catheterised). He is often sedated due to his aggressive outbursts and delirious state.
3 weeks ago I could have a relatively normal conversation with him albeit occasionally with a little forgetfulness and occasionally muddling his words.
Can some one please let me know how common is this and his long term options, I know that you are unable to give me any diagnosis of his condition, any support and comments from your own experiences would be appreciated in order to help me and those who care for him; help my father, and have a grater understanding of what has happened and his future options.
Many thanks.
Marina
I am new to your site and I will just say it how it is so here goes:
My dad is 74 and was a heavy smoker all his life he gave up a few months ago, however about 4 years ago he started to have memory loss, and was diagnosed with depression. He would rarely go out of the house and recently started to night walk.
As a break for my mum, dad went into respite for a long weekend about 3 weeks ago, after 3 day of his rest he became quite animated and confused/agitated he was suffering with 2 infections, one on his chest and one on his bladder.
He was sent to the local general hospital and was dehydrated on arrival and extremely confused/agitated, and had been given the wrong medication dosage at respite.
He has been in this general hospital for 2 weeks now and was diagnose with vascular dementia & COPD, and has suffered several mini strokes some time a few months ago. (This was detected on a CT scan he had in Oct 07).
He is getting extremely good care for his conditions in the general hospital, however I have concerns that he will need expert treatment in the future.
My biggest worry is the speed in which his deterioration has come about, he has not eaten for over 2 weeks and rarely sips fluids, around 100 mil a day at most would be accurate, (he is on a glucose drip and medication and has been catheterised). He is often sedated due to his aggressive outbursts and delirious state.
3 weeks ago I could have a relatively normal conversation with him albeit occasionally with a little forgetfulness and occasionally muddling his words.
Can some one please let me know how common is this and his long term options, I know that you are unable to give me any diagnosis of his condition, any support and comments from your own experiences would be appreciated in order to help me and those who care for him; help my father, and have a grater understanding of what has happened and his future options.
Many thanks.
Marina
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