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My husband just came home from a bout in the hospital with bowel obstruction and all of a sudden he can hardly stand up. He isn't making sense with his usage of words either. He's in his 10th year with Alzheimer's.
It sounds dangerous and impossible for you physically to continue to care for him yourself at home. What are your options? Have you asked for help or looked into placing him in a care home?
I've had a caregiver couple days for 4 hours and it was working. Do you think this is just something because of being in hospital for 3 days and it will pass?
Yes, when the nurse comes, get out for awhile and get your bearings:) Take a walk or do something that relaxes you. Must take care of yourself:) Keep in touch. xo
If some of the issues is that he is heavy too move about, you might look into getting him a "hip surgery recovery chair". Think of a toddler's high chair redone for an adult.
Because of it's design there isn't the dead weight center of gravity in their butt so it's easier to move them or easier for them to help move themselves as not as much work. They can be expensive but you can find them sometimes in resale shops. Our neighbor had hip surgery and it was one of those bad parts recall so they had to have surgery redone. They got 3 adult high chairs: 2 regular and one in plastic with holes for shower & bathing as a part of the settlement in the redo of the surgery. They are keeping them as it is just so much easier to move. I had never seen them till they got theirs. They are somewhat heavy as they have a wider seat and cross bars an the bottom but have to to counterbalance the person's weight. Makes total sense.
If someone in your family is good with wood, they could probably make one using a wide regular chair frame and then angling the seat with higher and fatter legs. Good luck.
The other thing to think about is a patient lift. See if an OT could come to your home and troublehoot for this. It is not uncommon to have losses of function with illnesses or anesthesia, the hospitals should be paying more attention to this and could offer PT to try to regain strength. Do they know what caused this round and do they think there is a way to prevent further bowel obstruction? I suppose it is too much to ask that they consider what the loss means for you emotionally. You should not have to be all alone trying to cope both physically and psychologically with the new developments in your loved one...just my $0.02. Prayers and hugs...
Thank you all for your input. My husband was back to normal the next day. Normal meaning he could walk with his walker, but is weak. They sent a physical therapist out and she will come a few times. He was talking ok also. What a scare. I now know I must get more prepared for the coming events which are inevitable. I have a room for a live in caregiver when the time comes, but it is so expensive and it will drain all of our finances. This is all so depressing. thank you all again for your support.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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Keep in touch. xo
Because of it's design there isn't the dead weight center of gravity in their butt so it's easier to move them or easier for them to help move themselves as not as much work. They can be expensive but you can find them sometimes in resale shops. Our neighbor had hip surgery and it was one of those bad parts recall so they had to have surgery redone. They got 3 adult high chairs: 2 regular and one in plastic with holes for shower & bathing as a part of the settlement in the redo of the surgery. They are keeping them as it is just so much easier to move. I had never seen them till they got theirs. They are somewhat heavy as they have a wider seat and cross bars an the bottom but have to to counterbalance the person's weight. Makes total sense.
If someone in your family is good with wood, they could probably make one using a wide regular chair frame and then angling the seat with higher and fatter legs.
Good luck.
thank you all again for your support.