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Viscous Cycle

DH in memory care with Covid and UTI. He’s refusing to take his meds and now he’s peeing blood and his behavior is getting increasingly erratic. We tried crushing the meds putting them in pudding, liquids,  nothing worked. He won’t take the antibiotics and willl not take anything for his psychosis. He just keeps getting worse, more than likely he’ll have to go to the hospital. He’s so confused. I can’t understand a word he is saying. I’m so sad and freaked out.

Comments

  • So devastating for you both. Yes, I am sure he will

    need hospital intervention. Prayers for recovery
  • Elcy, I’m so sorry that you are having to cope with all of this. It has to be so hard for you. These are not easy lives for us. My thoughts are with you.
  • EICy I’m so sorry! It does sound like he needs to be in hospital. Covid and UTI and peeing blood is definitely not good. Prayers for you and your husband! Hope he can get help soon. Sending hugs to you!
  • Elcy I am so sorry your dh has gotten worse, I know you must be so worried. I will be praying for you both.
  • So very sorry to hear this. Hopefully a hospitalization will help. I am sending you virtual hugs as I know how stressful this is!

Commonly Used Abbreviations


DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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