07-07-2012, 07:21 PM
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Jim, I hope it went well today.We were visiting my mum every day and we got told by the staff to take the weekend off - apparently, we looked tired and it was obvious we were not eating properly.
My mum would have been furious with me, if her precious son-in-law had been unwell
What I'm trying to say is, you will be of no use to Joyce at all, if you are ill. Cut down the hours you spend with her for a few days, get some proper rest and cook yourself a decent meal or two.
07-07-2012, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Mags
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James, you are an inspiration in the way you are always there, looking to comfort Joyce. I hope you are looking after yourself as well by eating proper meals, you need to keep your strength up too.Another thought for Joyce ..... does she like bananas? If so, take in a well ripened banana and mash that up for her, maybe add crushed biscuit crumbs to add sustenance.
Bad day today im afraid....Joyce can only take a sip of water or tea....thats all she had today. Had a run in with the staff nurse today (last weeks shift were lovely) She wasnt too pleased with me giving her these drinks.....I said what do you think I have been doing these last 10 days or so. I never see any of you doing anything.....are you trying to starve her....she just walked away. I carried on trying to give Joyce a sip or two of coffee.
The staff nurse last week said I could ask for anything I like ie yoghurt.icecream,mousse etc.
Joyce would not take any yoghurt today...just clamped her mouth shut tight.
She didnt utter a word today.
I noticed her bottom teeth were missing.....male nurse said he had taken them out for cleaning and couldnt put them back......I said You took them out,you should put them back....I put them back myself later.
Like I said a bad day.
Someone has posted that I should cook myself some good meals......I havent eaten so well for months......I eat out all the time.
Tomorrow is another day.
James
09-07-2012, 10:50 PM
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Visited today as usual.................Joyce just lying there,no teeth.....I would not like anyone seeing her like this.She had just a hospital gown on......I got them to put on her nightdress.
She didnt respond at all to me.
She had nothing to sip all day.....she wouldnt take anything.
Is this dieing with digity.
10-07-2012, 12:23 AM
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Quite honestly I'm a bit angry about the way Joyce is being treated by the staff. No matter what her condition, she should have an appearance of dignity i.e. teeth in, hair brushed, bathed, clean nightie, etc.She may well be totally unaware of her appearance now, but that's no reason to ignore such a lady who most likely took a great pride in herself.
James, I feel deeply for you old lad, I truly do. I won't be a hypocrite as I don't do praying, but I do do feeling.
Take care old friend. This must be a very difficult time for you, but you do have to look after yourself, as hard as that may be right now. xx
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