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[the_rck]

My grandfather is in the hospital. A couple of days ago, he fell in the shower and fractured his pelvis. I believe he also has a broken wrist, and there may be some broken or cracked ribs. He's not doing really well in the hospital. He has Alzheimer's, and he can't remember, from minute to minute, why he's there or that he needs to stay in bed. He keeps trying to get up.

He can't go home. Mom and her brothers will have to find a nursing home for him. It's really sad because they had good care set up for him in his home, with someone living there to be on call all the time (two care givers, one there for three weeks at a time with the other taking one week after each three week period). It was even a little cheaper than a nursing home. He was happy with that, at least as happy as he could be when he couldn't remember why this strange person was in his house. Now, he'll be in a strange place, surrounded by strangers.

I wish there was something I could do.

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[heavenscalyx]

Oog. I'm so sorry. I hope he heals quickly and the transition to the nursing home is smoother than it looks likely to be.

[the_rck]

It's a mess. My mother has got to be going crazy now.

[filkertom.livejournal.com]

Oh man. I am so sorry. [hugs] Lots of good thoughts to all of you.

[the_rck]

::hugs back:: It's so sad. Mom was so pleased with what they had set up. It was working well. Now, who knows?

Thanks for the good thoughts. They're much appreciated.

[scribblemoose]

Oh, that's so hard. Much love to you andI hope they can find good care for him.

[the_rck]

Thanks. My mother has got to be going out of her mind over this. She's the one who has to make all the arrangements and solve all the problems.

[rthstewart.livejournal.com]

Oh gosh that is just terrible. I'm so sorry. Getting old and dealing with the complications of it as family and caregivers is SO hard. My deepest sympathies to you all.

[the_rck]

Thank you. I'm going to call my mother this morning and hope she can talk.

[retsuko.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like your family did the best they could for him for as long as possible, though.

*hugs*

[the_rck]

::hugs back:: There are no easy answers on this one. I know Mom will continue to do her best.

[evalerie.livejournal.com]

**hug**

[the_rck]

Thanks.