Hi. My mum (81)had a fall and broke her foot in January and became very confused in hospital.She had a brain scan which showed shrinkage of the brain. She is now confused all the time and in a constant state of panic(though she was always a worrier)
I cant get her to go back to hospital for her foot or for mental assessment meaning her foot is healing but not properly.I have spoken to her doctor who sent a community mental health doctor to see her 3weeks ago and I have had to ring them today to find out what is happening only to be told "see her doctor he will prescribe tranquilizers.
She has carers morning and lunchtime but wont let them do anything as she says she can do it all then phones me in a panic because she needs something.
I go every evening after work but she rings me at home or work all the time.Everyone tells me she cant help it but I feel so resentfull at times and dont know if I can cope with this.I seem to have to constantly fight for someone to understand her problems but just get nowhere.Sorry its a long post but probably just need to talk. Any help or just comments would be appreciated.or is it just me being unsympathetic.
I cant get her to go back to hospital for her foot or for mental assessment meaning her foot is healing but not properly.I have spoken to her doctor who sent a community mental health doctor to see her 3weeks ago and I have had to ring them today to find out what is happening only to be told "see her doctor he will prescribe tranquilizers.
She has carers morning and lunchtime but wont let them do anything as she says she can do it all then phones me in a panic because she needs something.
I go every evening after work but she rings me at home or work all the time.Everyone tells me she cant help it but I feel so resentfull at times and dont know if I can cope with this.I seem to have to constantly fight for someone to understand her problems but just get nowhere.Sorry its a long post but probably just need to talk. Any help or just comments would be appreciated.or is it just me being unsympathetic.