12/24/24 - Update On My Husband
By LindaOH
@LindaOHio (183822)
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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@much2say (56970)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Dec
@LindaOHio Thank you! Hope today's visit went well . . . wishing you both a lovely Christmas 
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
26 Dec
@much2say You're welcome. Thank you very much. I had a lovely visit with my husband.
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
Unfortunately he's not much of a joiner. Wishing you a Happy Holiday, however you celebrate.
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@Juliaacv (52009)
• Canada
24 Dec
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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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
He really needs to see a doctor about his delusions.
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@wolfgirl569 (110924)
• Marion, Ohio
24 Dec
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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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
I just don't want him to deteriorate further.
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
24 Dec
Yes. He thinks he's working to come home.
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@MarieCoyle (40311)
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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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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
@MarieCoyle He will do PT I'm pretty sure if it's offered to him. It's rare that he refuses. It's only when he's in a lot of pain or not feeling well.
@MarieCoyle (40311)
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24 Dec
@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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@kaylachan (74440)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Dec
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.
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@kaylachan (74440)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Dec
@LindaOHio Yeah, they do. It's kind of sad, actually.
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
So many elderly people fall and then deteriorate from there.
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@FourWalls (70994)
• United States
24 Dec
I hope you have a good Christmas with him.
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
Thank you. Hope you have a nice Holiday too, however you celebrate.
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@LeaPea2417 (37473)
• Toccoa, Georgia
24 Dec
That's good you will get to see him on Christmas. Merry Christmas to you, your husband and his cousin
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
Thank you. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
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@just4him (318962)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
25 Dec
@LindaOHio I'm glad he was. I hope you have a wonderful visit today.
Merry Christmas.
Thank you for the beautiful card.
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
26 Dec
@just4him You're welcome. Thanks again for yours!! I had a very pleasant visit with him yesterday.
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
He was happy that I was coming to see him today.
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@dgobucks226 (35982)
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24 Dec
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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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
Thank you. Merry Christmas to you too.
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@Gnana_Helps (712)
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24 Dec
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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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
Yes. I wish I could visit him more often.
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@2ndchances24 (9808)
• 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 (183822)
• United States
24 Dec
I just go along with his conversations so as not to upset him.
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
26 Dec
@2ndchances24 He was very lucid when I visited yesterday. He only had one thing that he said that didn't make sense. We had a nice visit.
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@2ndchances24 (9808)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
25 Dec
@LindaOHio That's what I would do too
Cause he's probably not liking what he's
going through either when & if he's in his
right mind at some time of the day.
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@snowy22315 (184703)
• United States
24 Dec
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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@RasmaSandra (82219)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Dec
Glad that you will see him tomorrow and I hope your visit lifts his spirits, Blessings to you both,
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@LindaOHio (183822)
• United States
25 Dec
It could be a number of things. I think he should see a doctor.
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