I just wanted to thank everyone. My mom is still in the emergency room of our local hospital. She's been there since 8pm last night. Dad had been told by Crisis that she would be taken to the local ER and as soon as she was cleared medically then she'd see a screener who would then have her transported to a psyciatric facility in the Geriatric area that deals with Alzeimers in which her meds would be adjusted and in about three days she'd be home. I've been on the phone twice today and at the ER as well and I feel like I'm getting the run around. I'm told now that she's been medically cleared, but that they are now waiting for a psychiatrist to evaluate her and then they have to wait for doctor's orders for the facility etc and then a bed to be available. Meanwhile, she is in a far corner / room in the emergency room along with a young man who is tied down to the bed after he was brought in for kicking his girlfriend in a drug rage and on the other side of her is I'm not really sure, just a person also tied down. And, she has two security personel watching over all three constantly. I have to ask is she a criminal or a old lady that's just sick. RIDICULOUS how our elderly is treated.
I cannot do anything about it. Now that my father involved the county/state she is now under their control and I am unable to sign her out or have any say in anything. My hands are tied.
I have NEVER taken anxiety medication in my life but in the summer when I lost my 10 yr. old Yorkie to cancer then the next day my mom entering hospice I was waking up at night unable to breath - which turned out to be anxiety attacks. He prescribed xanax and I took 1/2 instead of a whole, but after a couple of days decided that I just didn't want to start it up. Tonight I had to take one because I'm getting that terrible feeling again. I have that light headed, heavy feeling and the I can't catch my breath. I CANNOT get the image of my poor mother sitting in this place wondering why she's there and being scared.
I just saw coming attractions for Boston Legal and next week's episode is about a person with Alzeimers in which they are suing for the legal right to have the person put to sleep. I know many may not agree with me but we put sick animals to rest yet we cannot allow humans to die with dignity. Not only Alzeimer's patients but others dying with no chance of hope.
Anyway, thank you all again for your posts.
Elaine |