12/24/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (181955)
United States
December 24, 2024 2:13am CST
I called the facility and told them to have my husband call me. I was surprised when he did. The nurse said he slept most of yesterday which is not good.
I brought up the subject of physical therapy to see how he felt about continuing with it. He said he doesn't need it because he will be running 5 miles or lifting weights. He wanted to know if he should do it every day or every other day. My poor husband. A lot of the conversation was filled with his delusions.
I told him we would see him again on Wednesday; and he was really happy about that. His 2nd cousin will be going to a brunch; and then she will pick me up and take me to the facility. After that she will be preparing a meal for the two of us...turkey breast, potatoes, etc.
Thank you for your continued prayers, support and thoughts.
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17 responses
@MarieCoyle (38801)
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24 Dec
Well, if he doesn't seem to think he needs it, he will probably refuse to do it. And not trying to be mean, but it seems like he is pretty weak to want to try it. At least those delusions weren't bad, he is imagining good things. But I know it's hard.
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@MarieCoyle (38801)
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12h
@LindaOHio
True. But I know they can’t and won’t force him to do PT if he refuses. It will be his choice. Hard to accept when someone refuses. Maybe he would do it sometime, but of course you have no way of knowing that.
I’m sorry he is so delusional. I know that’s just so hard. 
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@LindaOHio (181955)
• United States
22h
Yes. He thinks he's working to come home.
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@2ndchances24 (9338)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
24 Dec
"A lot of the conversation was filled with his delusions"
I would like to think of it as wishful thinking than delusions
just to think as he's got a little enthusiasm still left in him.
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@LindaOHio (181955)
• United States
22h
I just go along with his conversations so as not to upset him.
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@FourWalls (69101)
• United States
16h
I hope you have a good Christmas with him.
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@LeaPea2417 (37383)
• Toccoa, Georgia
15h
That's good you will get to see him on Christmas. Merry Christmas to you, your husband and his cousin
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@Juliaacv (51467)
• Canada
22h
If the subject was changed to his delusions that must be his primary health concern currently.
They are probably trying to prevent him from having a fall and being hospitalized during the holidays especially.
Enjoy your visit tomorrow and your time afterwards with a nice Christmas meal.
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@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
18h
I really don't think physical therapy will help. You would just be spending money. Sorry I know you don't want to hear that. Glad you will see him on Christmas.
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@RasmaSandra (80847)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
12h
Glad that you will see him tomorrow and I hope your visit lifts his spirits, Blessings to you both,
@JudyEv (342277)
• Rockingham, Australia
7h
That's so sad that your husband is delusional. Could it be the medications? Life must be so confusing for him at the moment.
@dgobucks226 (35770)
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11h
I'm sure he misses you very much and looks forward to seeing you. It is a welcome distraction from the rehab facility.
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
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@Gnana_Helps (684)
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12h
It sounds like you’re handling a difficult situation with a lot of care and patience, especially with the challenges your husband is facing. It must be tough to see him grappling with delusions and not fully understanding his needs, but it's good that you're able to stay connected and make sure he feels supported.
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@snowy22315 (182344)
• United States
22h
That is nice. When my grandfather was in a facility they had a special Christmas dinner for the residents the family was invited to participate in. It was quite good with shrimp cocktail etc. I take this facility will do nothing..sad 
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@kaylachan (71918)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
14h
Sadly, this becomes the norm for those who live in a place like this. Especially if they don't have friends and family around. They literally don't have anything else to do. Plus, consider his age. He's in this situation in the first place because he fell at age 80 something. It's not easy to watch.
Yes, george is home. I am not saying that to make you feel bad. But at 64 I still have to watch him struggle to do basic things.
@just4him (317277)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
19h
I'm sorry your conversation was filled with delusions. I hope you have a wonderful visit tomorrow.
