Guest guest Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 --Haven't posted in awhile to keep anyone updated. Dad's LBD kept a steady downward spiral over the last month. We tried in-home help, but the caliber of aide was WAY too unpredictable. He was mostly delusional, uncooperative, or sleeping. Last Friday he became unresponsive, even refusing to swallow anything. Wouldn't open his mouth. Wouldn't look at us, speak at all, very odd. Neuro doc advised an ambulance. He spent his 3 midnights there, with a 24/7 sitter who made sure he didn't try to get anywhere himself. Stabilizing him for a transfer to the nursing home was their goal. Now he is in a nursing home running the staff ragged. Not sleeping much, wandering, escaping cleverly, getting himself in predicaments. They are working on a plan, adjusting meds and increasing alarm installations... He's not really trying to leave to " get home " or anything... he's trying to conduct business meetings and meet shipments on a loading dock... My mom and I are spent. We visited for lengthy time periods his first 4 days, but it didn't help. In fact, it seemed to add to the confusion of things. So, we are now staying away of our own accord. She is emotionally exhausted and I feel mostly very sad and numb. Can't think, can't solve little problems... Housework appeals to me and it's about all I can handle. Ida I'm not completely sure they will keep him, though there aren't many if any lockdown facilities that accept Medicaid in this area. We'll see. He is, thank God, in His hands, ultimately, we know --so whatever unfolds... we will deal with it, accept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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