Worried about John
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Thanks, Mameeskye. The improvement is continuing. Long may it last!
Gigi, John had a beard until a couple of years ago. Then he forgot how to cope with it. It ended up with shaved bits in the most odd places, so I shaved it off for him and took over the shaving. He actually looked much younger without it -- until recently, that is.
Gigi, John had a beard until a couple of years ago. Then he forgot how to cope with it. It ended up with shaved bits in the most odd places, so I shaved it off for him and took over the shaving. He actually looked much younger without it -- until recently, that is.
Hi Hazel
Love the photo.
Being Scots I can't resist the kilt.
My youngest Daughter, says when she gets married, every male will be clad in a kilt (a double belted plaid will be acceptable) and the reception will be a marquee in the field, with a ceilidh band.
I can only hope it will happen in the summer, otherwise there will be lots of mud.
And I wonder WHEN
Living in hope
Alfjess
Love the photo.
Being Scots I can't resist the kilt.
My youngest Daughter, says when she gets married, every male will be clad in a kilt (a double belted plaid will be acceptable) and the reception will be a marquee in the field, with a ceilidh band.
I can only hope it will happen in the summer, otherwise there will be lots of mud.
And I wonder WHEN
Living in hope
Alfjess
Well the improvement didn't last. John has the chest infection back, and one of his heels is now infected. So now he's on two different antibiotics. The good news is, the second heel is drying up.
He's also in considerable pain, and can't tell us where it is. It could be the heel, but I think he also has pains in his hips, possibly sciatica. He's only comfortable lying down. I've persuaded the GP to up his pain relief from paracetamol to co-codamol.
He was very sleepy again today and wouldn't eat his tea, though I managed to get a fortisip into him. It seems to be one step forward, two steps back at the moment.
He's also in considerable pain, and can't tell us where it is. It could be the heel, but I think he also has pains in his hips, possibly sciatica. He's only comfortable lying down. I've persuaded the GP to up his pain relief from paracetamol to co-codamol.
He was very sleepy again today and wouldn't eat his tea, though I managed to get a fortisip into him. It seems to be one step forward, two steps back at the moment.
Sorry to hear about John's latest.
Know exactly what you mean about 'one step forward.........etc'
Lionel had 3 epileptic seizures yesterday, just when things were going O.K.
Just feel I want to walk away from the world.
Know exactly what you mean about 'one step forward.........etc'
Lionel had 3 epileptic seizures yesterday, just when things were going O.K.
Just feel I want to walk away from the world.
Oh Connie, that's awful. I'm not surprised you want to walk away from the world. And after you had such a lovely peaceful day with him.
Were you with him? It must have been such a shock for you.
Love and hugs,
Were you with him? It must have been such a shock for you.
Love and hugs,
Yes Hazel, I was at the home from 9-6 yesterday.
Sat with him through all three. He is totally 'out of it' today.
It's like yourself with John. Really no two days alike.
Hopefully no surprises or shocks for either of us tomorrow.
That will at least mean both John and Lionel are having calm days.
Fingers crossed. Love n'hugs
Sat with him through all three. He is totally 'out of it' today.
It's like yourself with John. Really no two days alike.
Hopefully no surprises or shocks for either of us tomorrow.
That will at least mean both John and Lionel are having calm days.
Fingers crossed. Love n'hugs
Dear Connie and Hazel,
You two ladies deserve every thing good for the way you are coping with the ups and downs of this awful disease.
Love to you and Lionel and to John
You two ladies deserve every thing good for the way you are coping with the ups and downs of this awful disease.
Love to you and Lionel and to John
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Connie and Hazel
My heart goes out to you both. This disease is a true rollercoaster ride and it is so difficult knowing what to expect. You hope, you fear and you dread.
(((((((hugs))))))) to you both tonight and I hope that you find John and Lionel better tomorrow.
Love
Mameeskye
My heart goes out to you both. This disease is a true rollercoaster ride and it is so difficult knowing what to expect. You hope, you fear and you dread.
(((((((hugs))))))) to you both tonight and I hope that you find John and Lionel better tomorrow.
Love
Mameeskye
Hi Hazel and Connie
Sorry to hear John and Lionel are not doing well, lets hope tomorrow brings a little improvement,
Thinking of you all
Love
Alfjess
Sorry to hear John and Lionel are not doing well, lets hope tomorrow brings a little improvement,
Thinking of you all
Love
Alfjess
Dear Hazel and Connie,
I really hope today is a better day for you and your loved ones. This rollercoaster of ups and downs in their condition, on an almost daily basis, must be so difficult.
I now have a better understanding of what you are going through as Peter has developed a severe throat infection and overnight it is as if his dementia has progressed 5 years. Yesterday he couldn't stand, barely sit straight, couldn't/wouldn't talk and I had to try and feed him some lunch. Shocked just doesn't come close to describing how I feel.
But I would like you to know how much you (and many others) helped me yesterday. As Peter was surrounded by nurses and doctors I silently remembered many of your posts about infections and the appalling effects they can create. This gave me the strength to keep calm and not to panic.
Thank you for sharing your experiences - they really are invaluable.
Love Mary-Ann
I really hope today is a better day for you and your loved ones. This rollercoaster of ups and downs in their condition, on an almost daily basis, must be so difficult.
I now have a better understanding of what you are going through as Peter has developed a severe throat infection and overnight it is as if his dementia has progressed 5 years. Yesterday he couldn't stand, barely sit straight, couldn't/wouldn't talk and I had to try and feed him some lunch. Shocked just doesn't come close to describing how I feel.
But I would like you to know how much you (and many others) helped me yesterday. As Peter was surrounded by nurses and doctors I silently remembered many of your posts about infections and the appalling effects they can create. This gave me the strength to keep calm and not to panic.
Thank you for sharing your experiences - they really are invaluable.
Love Mary-Ann
Dear Westie
Thank you for your post. I'm sorry Peter has this infection, it can be so devastating, can't it? I'm glad our posts helped you, and I hope Peter gets over the infection with no residual damage.
Love,
Thank you for your post. I'm sorry Peter has this infection, it can be so devastating, can't it? I'm glad our posts helped you, and I hope Peter gets over the infection with no residual damage.
Love,
Dear Connie and Hazel,
Have been out of touch for a while.
Sad to hear the latest developments for you both.
Hoping things have levelled out a bit..it is a "one step forward ,two steps back" disease, isn't it.
Sending you both "deep peace"...Lots of love Gigi xx
Have been out of touch for a while.
Sad to hear the latest developments for you both.
Hoping things have levelled out a bit..it is a "one step forward ,two steps back" disease, isn't it.
Sending you both "deep peace"...Lots of love Gigi xx
Hazel, Connie and Mary Ann
I'm so sorry you're having a down turn at the moment and I truly hope things pick up for you.
You all three are such courageous and inspirational women and I admire you all so much I can't even express it in words (or smiley faces!)
They say a woman is like a tea bag (bear with me here!
) - you only know how strong she is when she's in hot water - I think you three must be true yorkshire breakfast tea!!! (Takes the lining off your throat!)
I was going somewhere good with this but feel I may have lost my point along the way!! It's the painkilers...
I'm so sorry you're having a down turn at the moment and I truly hope things pick up for you.
You all three are such courageous and inspirational women and I admire you all so much I can't even express it in words (or smiley faces!)
They say a woman is like a tea bag (bear with me here!
) - you only know how strong she is when she's in hot water - I think you three must be true yorkshire breakfast tea!!! (Takes the lining off your throat!)I was going somewhere good with this but feel I may have lost my point along the way!!
It's the painkilers...
Hi all,
Sorry to hear about the downturn and infections that have occurred. My dad is the same at the moment and doesnt seem to be getting over the pneumonia he has now had since a week before Christmas. I thought it was hard before, but now I really know how hard it can be. I hope that everyone is able to get over their infections quickly and my thoughts are with you all.
Snooky x
Sorry to hear about the downturn and infections that have occurred. My dad is the same at the moment and doesnt seem to be getting over the pneumonia he has now had since a week before Christmas. I thought it was hard before, but now I really know how hard it can be. I hope that everyone is able to get over their infections quickly and my thoughts are with you all.
Snooky x
