havent been able to get time to post as Donal has been continually ill since I last posted. Oh how I hate nursing homes and regret very much having to move him. I sincerely believe that his life is now seen as worthless and my confidence in the staff is rock bottom. My only consolation is that he is near. I have already had words with the manager ,who regards herself as just knowing everything but sharing nothing.
Donal has been constantly spiking temps since I last posted, four urine samples have been sent(only with my daughter and myself pushing the issue)3 have returned mixed cultures and today the last one has returned e-coli infection. The information was not given voluntarily my daughter again found him with a temp at 6pm today and she asked about the urine, only then was she told. Now it seems that she(the manager) wants to send another sample away before an antibotic is prescribed.The next sample will likely come back mixed and so the saga will go on, dosent matter if Donal is unwell and spikig temps.Its so unfair Ad is bad enough but when I see him so unwell among people who do not give a Sh** it just drives me crazy. My stress levels tonight are through the roof.
Its unbelieveable what has happened since July this urine infection issue is only one of a catalogue of problems. I feel I have to be constantly aware what is going on around him.
Pleae dont think I am a constant moaner and expect them to provide a one to one nurse but I do expect them to be more aware of his needs.
You know I have made decisions about Donals care and what should be done in certain circumstances but I have not made the decision that he dies due to lack of care or medication.
Sorry folks I needed to offload I'm feeling lonely . I often think of you all even though I cant get on. My life has been nursing home ,eat and sleep. Cant remember when I last felt relaxed.
Pat
Donal has been constantly spiking temps since I last posted, four urine samples have been sent(only with my daughter and myself pushing the issue)3 have returned mixed cultures and today the last one has returned e-coli infection. The information was not given voluntarily my daughter again found him with a temp at 6pm today and she asked about the urine, only then was she told. Now it seems that she(the manager) wants to send another sample away before an antibotic is prescribed.The next sample will likely come back mixed and so the saga will go on, dosent matter if Donal is unwell and spikig temps.Its so unfair Ad is bad enough but when I see him so unwell among people who do not give a Sh** it just drives me crazy. My stress levels tonight are through the roof.
Its unbelieveable what has happened since July this urine infection issue is only one of a catalogue of problems. I feel I have to be constantly aware what is going on around him.
Pleae dont think I am a constant moaner and expect them to provide a one to one nurse but I do expect them to be more aware of his needs.
You know I have made decisions about Donals care and what should be done in certain circumstances but I have not made the decision that he dies due to lack of care or medication.
Sorry folks I needed to offload I'm feeling lonely . I often think of you all even though I cant get on. My life has been nursing home ,eat and sleep. Cant remember when I last felt relaxed.
Pat