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[SadLynda]

how sad for your Mum, not convinced mine would be impressed with poems either.

My Mum is still the same, no improvement at all - took in second water sample on Thursday, no word from GP or Cadiac team yet.  Dad had another fall this week too.  Monday is 'will' day solicitor booked to visit to sort that one out.

I am finding it quite tough to deal with of late.

[babyjane]

Feeling a bit like we are becoming the elderly relatives, sort of. We asked our grown up children if they have made wills and they responded by asking us if we have made a lasting power of attorney for ourselves 

Added to that I woke up this morning not knowing the day or the date.  Husband asked me who the prime minister is and all I could think was 'that man with the funny face'.  Oh dear oh dear 

One of hubby's lovely cuppas soon put me right. I think I stayed up too late watching a programme last night after a busy day.  I'm sure that's all it is 

[CLKD]

…… that's all it is …………. for today  .

Tony Blair sprung to mind  ………

[Night_Owl]

My father had a stroke on 12th May (two blood clots on the right side brain so the left side of his body is affected) and an early (too early in my opinion) discharge from hospital after two weeks - he's being cared for by the Joint Community Rehab and the Stroke Team.  I've been staying and things have been pretty tough for him.  And for me there's so much to sort out - all the visits and admin stuff - eg. Attendance Allowance, LPAs x 2 and Social Services Financial Assessment etc etc.

I'm concerned now that he seems so very confused and disorientated, eg. often not knowing which day it is, I've had to manage his medication for now - hoping that he will recover as it's early days, however somebody told me that sometimes dementia can follow a stroke.  He seems a changed man.  Does anybody have experience of this?  With thanks for any input.

[dazned]

Yes definitely look for a water infection it can really cause great confusion and unpredictable behaviour as can not drinking enough .

[CLKD]

Oh how awful - 1 thing after another.

Contact the Stroke Association, AgeUK in your area as they may have volunteers who will 'sit' with your Dad for short periods to allow you to sleep/shop etc..

[Ju Ju]

Feeling a bit like we are becoming the elderly relatives, sort of. We asked our grown up children if they have made wills and they responded by asking us if we have made a lasting power of attorney for ourselves 

Added to that I woke up this morning not knowing the day or the date.  Husband asked me who the prime minister is and all I could think was 'that man with the funny face'.  Oh dear oh dear 

One of hubby's lovely cuppas soon put me right. I think I stayed up too late watching a programme last night after a busy day.  I'm sure that's all it is 




We made our children power of attorney financially 10 years ago, before travelling for 6 months, leaving them and Daughters boyfriend in charge of our home. (Glad we did as we were involved in a potentially fatal car accident 2 days before we were due to come home. There but for fortune and the evasive and brilliant driving of lorry driver.) We kept it in place. My daughter says we have to behave ourselves, as they will be choosing our nursing homes!

[CLKD]

  … tell her that you are busy spending her inheritance 

[SadLynda]

I had another mega 'kick off' at Mum's surgery on Tuesday.  On Wednesday I got two GP's and the community nurse round to see Mum, meds looked at, Mum examined and 'hopefully' we now have progress.  Sad bit is I asked for Palluaitive care if necessary and that looks to be what Mum is getting.  I am now there each day and dealing with doctors, nurses, appointments etc.  We have both Power of Attorneys ready, but waiting to sort out pension credits as we dont have to pay for them then, that is today's phone call when I get there.

[CLKD]

It's hard work!   

[CLKD]

How's things SadLynda?

Ju Ju?

[Ju Ju]

Been to see my parents today. 1st time since coming back from my holiday. Mum is in fine fettle in a frail sort of a way. She has not had a hives/crashing BP/ collapsing/incontinence attack since trialling continuous antihistermine tablets, apart from the beginnings of an attack, after falling off her scooter. (Told her she should refrain from doing wheelies!) She increased the dose as instructed and just itched. (Stress and infection seemed to be triggers)Tomorrow she sees the consultant with the good news.

They have had decorating done. Looks good, just not my taste, but don't tell them!  The house next door, which was barricaded by the police due to appalling behaviour and drug related offences, is now in the process of being sold to the builder over the road. It's in an appalling state, but still sold for £325,000! He'll get a good price for it once done up as its in commuter land and very good transport links. Such a relief after years of problems and no more police visits unless Mum goes crazy on her scooter!

[dazned]

Good to hear things were ok at your parents and that the problems next door have been sorted,one less thing for you to worry about.

[SadLynda]

glad things doing okay for you Juju.

Life has been an array of appointments since my 'kick off' at the surgery, last week with benefit stuff too it was every day.  This week just Thursday and Friday so far.  Mum is doing okay, now the water infection has gone she is getting a lot better and since stopping a few of the meds she was on.  Dad is not so good though, he has appointments this week and a few tests going on.

having to do a lot more for them of late, but I really dont mind - just gets me a bit tired some days.