Yet ANOTHER fall, and in hospital and poorly

pamann

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I do hope and pray that things will get better for you scarlett, so much heartache for all of us with this awful disease, sending you much love♥♥♥

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Scarlett123

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I was explaining to a neighbour about the amount of comfort and empathy I get from this site, and I know she just looked at me with an odd look. ;) But, it's true. Nobody, but nobody understands what we go through like our friends on TP. Thank you all so much for your love and support.
 

truth24

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Glad he's back 'home', Scarlett. Hope he settles again and that you both get some peace. Loving thoughts. Verityxx

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LYN T

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I'm glad that John is back in the CH-what he probably needs now is peace, quiet and his normal routine. I feel so sorry for both of you; no one should have to go through what your poor man did in that Hospital.

Scarlett, you may feel useless but you are anything but. You have fought for John every step of the way. Never forget that.

I hope you find John more settled today.

Love,

Lyn T
 

Rathbone

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Lyn has said it Verity. Nothing you have ever done for your man is useless; we are battling a demon and that requires enormous determination, strength and love and those you have in bucket loads. It is the cruelest thing and yet here you are, right by John's side as ever, just as we are by yours. Stay strong, dear Scarlet. Now he is back in the CH amongst people who love and care for him, he will be calmer and your presence will be sure to reassure him. You have my hand and my heart. Hold on tightly! X Shelagh:)
 

Teanosugar

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Why is everything made so hard?

It is so annoying that we have to fight and fight for our loved ones rights. They are failing in their duty of care for dementia patients - remind them of this legal point - you become so sick of having to battle every time. I know, I am still battling with another battle to come very soon as time to move to nursing home from care home. I have been left alone with my father for hours in hospital and when I requested could somebody sit with him while I went to the toilet, was told there is nobody spare! I had to go, he got out of bed and fell again, and when I got back I was told your dad has fallen we do not have the staff to sit by him all the time to which I said well I hope you have the staff to mop up the puddles from me if I cannot have a human right of going to the toilet! I love our NHS, but it is failing, but for the love of god if we go into private medicine we will be well and truly in the mire because it is all about making a profit and our dementia loved ones often do not have the money to pay. Hope all comes out well for you, keep fighting x
 

Scarlett123

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Thank you all so much for your kind enquiries. I sat holding John's hand all morning, during which time he opened his eyes briefly, a few times, but there was a complete blank look. I know violence cannot be tolerated, but the word "zombie" is entering my mind constantly when I look at him, and it's unbearable.

He's holding his side, and one of the carers thought this could be the kidney infection. As he only has one kidney, the other one having atrophied some years ago, I am worried sick as to what happens if this one fails too. :(

Teanosugar - I read your post in shock, disbelief, and then anger. I'm aware that NHS resources are stretched thinly, but is it too much to ask for a dementia patient to be watched whilst his concerned and caring daughter does a wee? Really?

I fear John may prove to be too challenging soon, and a move may well be on the cards to a different Home, or sort of Home. I feel that we must just battle, battle, battle for our loved ones, because they cannot speak for themselves, and I'm sure few people in The Real World have a clue what this is like for us.

Every time the phone rings, my heart goes in my mouth, and I'm constantly on edge. Once again, thank you all for your kind words, thoughts and love.
 

jeany123

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Scarlet you have one worry after the other, I am thinking of you both and hope things improve


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WIFE

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Dear Scarlett - thinking of you and John and hoping that the days will be more peaceful for you both.

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Jinx

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Hope Things are a bit better today and that the kidney issue resolves. Huge hugs.


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LYN T

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Scarlett, I'm so sorry that you and John are having such a terrible time. His 'blank look' could be due to confusion as to where he is. After his clearly substandard treatment in Hospital, and then returning to the CH, his body could be calling on all of it's reserves to heal.

Has the CH indicated that John will need to move?

I hope that today John's blank look will be replaced by a bit more sparkle. Things change so quickly.

Take care of yourself as well as John.

Love and hugs to you

Lyn T XX
 

Scarlett123

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John's anti-violence medication caused his BP to drop yesterday evening, so much that he went into a coma. Nobody could wake him, the GP came, and stopped the medication, but when the violence returned later, another med was prescribed.

On my second visit today, he had a wee bit of colour, still sleepy, but nowhere near as bad as the day before. He did respond to me yelling "open your eyes John", but they still have to feed him and give him a drink, and he is so thin, almost skeletal. I can't believe the weight he's lost.

Had the first funeral of the week today, the lady was 95, and had a stroke just 4 days before she died. I have another on Friday, a younger man, early 60s. Thanks you all again for your kind messages.
 

Loopiloo

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Scarlett I have just read through your thread and am horrified by what you and John have been through in hospital. Yet not surprised. My husband was in three different hospitals over six months, before then having to go into a care home instead of returning to our home. It was a total nightmare. That was three and a half years ago and I doubt if anything has changed from what he - and I - experienced in hospitals.

You must be totally exhausted. Silly thing to say, of course you are. Words are inadequate, but thank goodness for TP where you can come and let it out. Yes, only those on TP fully understand.

Wishing you continued strength through all that is happening. Poor John sounds so frightened, I will never forget my husband's haunted eyes during those bad times.

It is frightening how swiftly the weight can drop off, my husband lost stones during his ordeals.

I hope you are managing some rest, sleep, to recharge your batteries.

With sympathy and love

Loo xxx
 

Rathbone

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May 17, 2014
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Hello Scarlet. Love to you and John as always, in the midst of all your pain and suffering. My son came today; he is in a very manic phase and the weight has just dropped off him too. He said, however much he eats (mainly chocolate) during such times, he cannot sustain his weight. It's as if the body is fighting itself and burning up fat in the process. I guess for John, he is doing the same in trying to fight the infection and the demon AD. Thinking of you both and holding you in the Light. x Shelagh:)
 

Scarlett123

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The Care Home Manager completed John's 6 month progress report, and showed me all the tick boxes. Since his admission he needs help to wash, dress, toilet and feed himself, and is dependant on complete assistance to walk. His communication skills have plummeted and his recognition of objects is zilch.

I was invited, along with all other visitors, to the Christmas Party. This is in a fortnight. When my Mum was in a Care Home, 20 years ago, some of the residents had dementia, but the majority were there because of frailty, loneliness or illness.

At this Home, everybody has dementia in one form or another. My daughter says she'll come too, but I don't think it's going to be a ball of fun. John seems to be growing more skeletal by the minute, and there's absolute no recognition when he sees me. When he does open his eyes, there is absolute terror in them. This poor, frail, dribbling, comatose figure has nothing at all in common with my husband. Oh God! How I miss my John.

I wish I could take it away. :(
 

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