Oh has rapidly deteriorated. Now virtually immobile, uses frame for a few steps then wheelchaired.
His day consists of sitting in recliner when not in wheelchair. Then into bed.
Has had recent UTIs but theses appeared cleared after the antibiotics.
I have noticed for the last few days he is hardly urinating during the day but as always is up and down all night(I accompany) and he says sometimes a dribble sometimes nothing!!!
He does not drink as much water as he should, son has bought a ‘sport type’ water bottle , which not only states times and amounts on it, but he can just use the straw like top, but it does seem to encourage.
I should add that apart from MD( Alzheimer’s and Vascular) he is insulin diabetic with CKD!
I will of course contact GP tomorrow. I suppose reluctant as OH always states he would never under any circumstances have dialysis!
I again suppose I am hoping someone will say ‘oh it’s another symptom that goes with dementia.,
If yOu can shed any light on this problem, I would be most grateful! And thanks!
His day consists of sitting in recliner when not in wheelchair. Then into bed.
Has had recent UTIs but theses appeared cleared after the antibiotics.
I have noticed for the last few days he is hardly urinating during the day but as always is up and down all night(I accompany) and he says sometimes a dribble sometimes nothing!!!
He does not drink as much water as he should, son has bought a ‘sport type’ water bottle , which not only states times and amounts on it, but he can just use the straw like top, but it does seem to encourage.
I should add that apart from MD( Alzheimer’s and Vascular) he is insulin diabetic with CKD!
I will of course contact GP tomorrow. I suppose reluctant as OH always states he would never under any circumstances have dialysis!
I again suppose I am hoping someone will say ‘oh it’s another symptom that goes with dementia.,
If yOu can shed any light on this problem, I would be most grateful! And thanks!