Traumatic Head Injury and Rapid Decline

Walter0617 · October 17

Several months ago, my DW was assaulted by an employee at her MCF. The attack resulted in serious injury to her head and a couple of weeks in the hospital. Prior to the injury DW could perform all Activities of Daily Living quite well. I was able to take her out of the facility for dinner and rides around town. To be sure, she was mid-stage but functioned fairly well. After the injury and release from the hospital, she declined very rapidly. Within two months she could not walk, speak or feed herself and was placed on hospice care. I'm convinced this extremely rapid decline was the result of the head trauma. Anyone else seen or experienced anything like this?

M1 · October 17

Hate to say it, but have you spoken with an attorney? Absolutely, her decline is likely related to the attack.

fesk · October 17

I am so very sorry that happened.

Buggytoo · October 17

What a horrible experience for your wife and you. My husband who has Alzheimer's fell off the roof of our house and had a traumatic brain injury among other injuries. Since that event, his decline has been rapid. When I have asked his various physicians about the correlation, they seem to be in agreement that the traumatic brain injury has sped up the decline from Alzheimer's.

easy23 · October 17

Yes, I would consult with an attorney.

My DH had an accident with an e-bike. He skidded, went flying off the bike and banged his head on the curb (he was wearing a helmet). He had a traumatic brain injury. That is when he was diagnosed with dementia and the delusions started. He has not been the same since then.

jsps139_ · October 17

I just hate hearing things like that. How awful for both of you. It is just terrible that they have employees not suited for the work they are required to do. My heart hurts for you both. ❤️