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A few tips

ElCy
ElCy Member Posts: 151
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I’ve done a few things during DH’s hospitalization that have helped a bit and may help someone you love.

1. Music- 5 songs on my phone that I play when he is about to get a procedure

2. If he refuses to take meds, I take my “meds” and he will sometimes follow my lead.

3. The nurses let me use the scanner to scan is bladder when he would t let them touch him.

4. Fight for all unnecessary things to be eliminated. He was awakened at 5 foraminifera EKG, they wanted to do another 4 hours later. I said no, now they will only do once a day at a reasonable time. The telemetry wires made him crazy so they took them off for good, etc.

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  • toolbeltexpert
    toolbeltexpert Member Posts: 1,591
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    Elcy that's some good stuff, I sing sometimes when I am doing things for dw. You are so attentive and a great advocate for your dh. Hope your taking care of you as well. My prayers continue for you both.

    Stewart

  • Ed1937
    Ed1937 Member Posts: 5,107
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    Stewart said it all. Thanks, ElCy.
  • MaryG123
    MaryG123 Member Posts: 393
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    Great tips!  Thanks ElCy, you’re amazing!
  • ImMaggieMae
    ImMaggieMae Member Posts: 1,099
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    Great tips, ElCy! I have one to add. If you have photos on your phone, looking at pictures and talking about them can occupy a lot of waiting time and distract an anxious patient.
  • Joydean
    Joydean Member Posts: 1,501
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    Thanks EICy good tips! You’re doing a wonderful job for your dh. Prayers for you both.

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DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
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