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Thanks DET

I am still a bit in shock coupled with being cross with him cos he is a bit of a stubborn git .sorry but thats the word.

He will assessed tomorrow by another team who have experience of his problems

Thanks Gwyn

Have told him NO WAY are you going out on your own again

You like to encourage someone with problems to stay as active as they can and to carry on as much as normal but there comes a time when normal isnt safe anymore .

Funny thing I had a feeling he wasnt going to be safe but he was adamant he was ok to go to the bank so I went along with it, he can get stroppy and belligerent so you choose the battle!! .

He has lost this one :-P

Oh dear. What a terrible time you’ve both had, and what a kind lady Karen was to wait until you came.

Despite the wait at the hospital, your OH is now in the best place possible while his body recovers from the shock of falling. At least he hasn’t broken anything which is one thing that you think of if an older person falls.

Take care and try to get some sleep tonight.

Elizabeth I know I shouldnt but have had two glasses of Wine .

Tea doesn't cut it at the moment.

Thank you for your kind posting <3

Oh dear Shirley...so sorry to hear this.

I hope your husband has a restful night and is soon home again.

Gwyn

Dear Shirley

Hello

Was just about to sign off.

Very sorry to hear about your OH.

Disgraceful wait at the A & E unit.

But its better that they are keeping him in for observation.


Not easy, but try and wind down and have a cup of tea, if you can
and then go to bed.


Take gentle care of yourself, Shirley and
lots of good wishes to you and OH
Elizabeth,
xx

We were expecting a maintenance visit for our patio awning But really needed some cash as we hadn't managed to get to the bank this week , Our usual Bank day we were at BIL funeral .

Well the bloke didnt turn up but the time was open ended. After lunch OH insisted he was going to the bank so I ordered a cab for him with the instruction when he was ready to come home to ring me and I would order a cab for him . He said he would walk I said NO its too far ring me.

Well at 4.30 my mobile rang a nice young lady said I am Karen and I have just found Michael , he has had a bit of a fall and I cant pick him up on my own I need your help.

Panic I got the car out and went where she said but couldnt see anyone , after another phone call I got near to them and parked the car up and walked till I saw them

Poor Michael was up on his feet cos someone had helped the lady tp get him up but his back was all lopped sided and wasnt able to walk He had fallen and laid there for 30 mins till this lovely lady found him .

It was obvious we couldnt get him to the car cos he wasnt able to walk so we called an ambulance,

They were there in 10 mins including a rapid response car with paramedics. He was taken to hospital after they did loads of assessments in the ambulance. Cant fault the care they gave BUT aint impressed with A&E after he was booked in and we sat over 5 hours for him to see the doctor .
The result of that is he has been kept in for observation about his balance and will be assessed tomorrow by another team to see if he can walk safely and come home .

I have just got home !!