Monday, December 3, 2018

Hospital bed

The hospital bed has made such a big difference.  Dave no longer sleeps while moaning.  I think the raised head is helping.  My aches and pains are doing better too.  Another new phase in Dave's care.  The palliative doctor comes next week.    Since Dave is unable to stand, it makes a difference as to which doctor to visit.  House calls seem to be the answer.

I am beginning to think Dave's vascular dementia is not as serious as other dementias.  Maybe it is keeping him hydrated that makes the difference too.  Dave has been quite lucid, slow to answer but very "with it".   Life is not so bad.


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