My darling mum is almost 93 and has advanced vascular dementia. It worsened considerably over the last 10 months due to lack of contact with me and her grandchiidren. She no longer speaks, eats solids or walks. We have got so close to getting her through this, but on Saturday she tested positive for Covid. She had been unwell since Friday with a fever and very tired and not eating or drinking. The care home gave us open visiting and suggested we go in on Saturday evening which I did with my daughters and son. However, my husband who is 54 and has chronic high blood pressure was naturally nervous about me and our son exposing ourselves to the virus and bringoing it home. We wore PPE (gloves, masks and aprons) and stripped off as soon as we got home.
My dilemma is this....she isn’t eating or drinking, is very probably end of life and all I ever imagined was that at this point I’d be with her. But I am very nervous of bringing the virus home to my family and the consequences. What has everyone else done in this situation ? Please help and advise as I’m truly torn.....
My dilemma is this....she isn’t eating or drinking, is very probably end of life and all I ever imagined was that at this point I’d be with her. But I am very nervous of bringing the virus home to my family and the consequences. What has everyone else done in this situation ? Please help and advise as I’m truly torn.....