One more day

[foxhound]

As you will know from reading my recent posts, I am desperately trying to make sure my 86 year old mothers meds are adjusted at home rather than putting her through an admission. The last one earlier this year was something she found deeply traumatic.

Where are we now? The Home Nursing team are very sympathetic but no-one will make a decision until the GP, Psych-Ger Consultant and Home Nursing Consultant have talked tomorrow.

The poor old girl has had a truly terrible 3 days of suffering and I am very close to pushing the button on admission today. However, the nurse agrees that it is worth trying to hang on and see what is decided tommorrow.

All digits crossed everyone please and some kind encouragemnt would be much appreciated.

 

[Brucie]

Hi foxhound

I know how frustrating it can be waiting on the timescales of the system, when dementia knows no timescales and ploughs on regardless.

If you can manage to hang on, then I really feel that would be best for both of you. Admission to hospital is always fraught and could make the situation worse rather than better.

However, you know your limits, so keep it as an option and do use it if you can't manage.

It is a courageous thing you are doing - many would have gone the admission route at once.

Hope it goes well......

 

[salacious]

good luck

i will be thinking of you both when you finally get an answer x

 

[christine_batch]

Sending you best wishes that all goes well.

Best wishes
Christine

 

[Lynne]

Just to avoid confusion, see thread http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/talkingpoint/discuss/showthread.php?t=13932 for update on this situation.
(Hope you don't mind, Foxhound )

 

[lesmisralbles]

Hello Foxhound

All digits crossed everyone please and some kind encouragemnt would be much appreciated.

A BIG HUG X and encouragement to you.
Barb X & Ron ZZZ