Hi there, thank you for letting me join.
The last few months have been a huge challenge which has seen my mother transform from relative independence to multiple hospital admissions and currently staying in a nursing home.
As much as her physical problems are a worry, what is most concerning is the sudden decline in her cognition. She is hugely confused, obstructive and Paranoid. UTI’s etc have been ruled out and so her GP will start organise other tests. Of course all of this has been made infinitely more stressful as I haven’t been able to visit or see her for the last 3 weeks. I therefore have no idea what is going with her, all I can say is that she is ‘changed’.
The hospital originally ruled out stroke but Would a scan show up minor TIA?
sorry if I’m rambling, so much has happened in the last couple of months, my head is spinning.
I have also been advised to get LPOA but I’m not sure Mum is even up to completing the application now. Also my brother wants to be jointly named and he has literally had nothing to do with Mum’s care or welfare for years. I don’t think Mum would even want him to be making decisions on her behalf.
Any help or thoughts much appreciated!
The last few months have been a huge challenge which has seen my mother transform from relative independence to multiple hospital admissions and currently staying in a nursing home.
As much as her physical problems are a worry, what is most concerning is the sudden decline in her cognition. She is hugely confused, obstructive and Paranoid. UTI’s etc have been ruled out and so her GP will start organise other tests. Of course all of this has been made infinitely more stressful as I haven’t been able to visit or see her for the last 3 weeks. I therefore have no idea what is going with her, all I can say is that she is ‘changed’.
The hospital originally ruled out stroke but Would a scan show up minor TIA?
sorry if I’m rambling, so much has happened in the last couple of months, my head is spinning.
I have also been advised to get LPOA but I’m not sure Mum is even up to completing the application now. Also my brother wants to be jointly named and he has literally had nothing to do with Mum’s care or welfare for years. I don’t think Mum would even want him to be making decisions on her behalf.
Any help or thoughts much appreciated!