Just posting this as someone will be around to read. This is the fourth night I have had almost no sleep so may not make sense. My husband has deteriorated sharply during this time. I had to call 111 as he could not stand and was on the floor and I could not move him. Eventually they sent an ambulance and he spent last night in hospital. I collected him this afternoon. He sat in his armchair and went deeply asleep. He woke briefly to have a drink and something to eat, took his antibiotic capsule. About 10 pm I thought he should go to the toilet and to bed. But after 1-1/2 hours trying to get him to the toilet and then sit on it, he finally slid onto the floor again in the toilet and I can’t move him. Called 999 - will have to wait several hours. Made him as comfortable as possible and he is sleeping there. I think he needs to stay somewhere for a few days to get help with walking. He refuses to do exercises with me but was more cooperative with the hospital staff. Sorry to moan I realise others on this forum have far worse problems. I am sorry I can’t cope better.
Waiting for the ambulance again
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is it the infection that is causing the mobility issues? there was nothing else you could really do without the risk of injuring yourself or your husband. its not nice for him to wait so long for an ambulance. dont apologise and its not a competition on who suffers more. my husband went down on the floor 2 weeks ago. just a chest infection they think but the ambulance came out to check he wasnt suffering injury or illness.
Thank you, Jennifer. It is good to talk to someone! The falls people (who I didn’t know existed!) have just been so we haven’t had to wait as long as I thought. They have got him upstairs and into bed so hope he can last through the night. It seems his treatment is for a UTI although it doesn’t seem like that to me. He already had mobility problems but not as bad as this. They advised me to call the GP in the morning.
I’m glad you didn’t have to wait as long as you thought you might @Silversally. I do hope you managed to get some sleep.
I remember when my mum had UTIs that her mobility got much worse. I hope you can get some help from the GP later this morning.
I remember when my mum had UTIs that her mobility got much worse. I hope you can get some help from the GP later this morning.
Hi @Silversally
UTIs are renowned for causing mobility loss and confusion in people with dementia.
My OH has mobility problems, but every time he gets a UTI his mobility drops off a cliff! When the UTI has gone he then gets back to where he was
UTIs are renowned for causing mobility loss and confusion in people with dementia.
My OH has mobility problems, but every time he gets a UTI his mobility drops off a cliff! When the UTI has gone he then gets back to where he was
Thank you, Izzy. He slept well so I got some rest too.
Thank you, Izzy. He slept well so I got some rest and feel calmer.
Thank you, Canary. I don’t know how much antibiotic he had in hospital. He has only had two so far here at home. Fingers crossed it will kick in soon.
Better news today. I called the GP and they told me to call an ambulance again! Fortunately the ambulance call handler passed the information on to the community nurses who have been today, helped to get him moving better and will be installing various helpful aids. So grateful and reassured now. Thank you all for your concern and advice.
Called 111 for my M in L today- they added her to the paramedic call required.
first call at 9.30 this morning. advised 4 hour wait
Called again at 2.30pm-7 hour wait advised
Now, just before 7.30pm, still no paramedic and advised there are still 204 infront of her.
Sigh
first call at 9.30 this morning. advised 4 hour wait
Called again at 2.30pm-7 hour wait advised
Now, just before 7.30pm, still no paramedic and advised there are still 204 infront of her.
Sigh
So sorry, waiting is awful when someone is in trouble. Looks like the whole system is collapsing. Have you had any contact with Admiral nurses? I haven’t used them yet but understand they are helpful.
I am so sorry about this Jessbow. Are the paramedics there now? I hope she's okay.
MaNaAk
Dear @Silversally,
Do you have carers coming in because I think you need more help now? Would you be able to consider respite care at least?
MaNaAk
We don’t have carers, MaNaAk, but the nurses have said we can call them if we need them. I am planning to get some help in the house as I can’t keep up with the cleaning and it gets me down to see everything getting grubby and dog hair everywhere!
Oh I know that feeling well. Are you getting AA and CA? Also my doctor's surgery provided a wonderful booklet on local services.
MaNaAk
We are getting the Attendance allowance which I overspend in my head “Let’s take a taxi, the allowance covers it” and other such things! It is helpful.
If it's to a hospital appointment your hospital may do a care cat service like ours did. Also you could be entitled to the higher rate of AA and CA. We used carers, care cars and also a gardener.
MaNaAk
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