tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post3683041507592168126..comments2024-03-28T17:50:17.529+00:00Comments on Wargaming Miscellany: More real lifeRobert (Bob) Corderyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-84738738876490761982013-03-09T14:59:08.377+00:002013-03-09T14:59:08.377+00:00Ross Mac,
Knowing the probable cause of my father...Ross Mac,<br /><br />Knowing the probable cause of my father's constant chest infections, and that there is a treatment that might work to reduce its effects, has been somewhat of a relief. I only hope that it works and we can get home into a nursing home as soon as possible.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-28258933096381504892013-03-09T13:23:10.018+00:002013-03-09T13:23:10.018+00:00Good to hear some possible contributing factors in...Good to hear some possible contributing factors intentified and ones that can be addressed. I always prefer being in a position to take action than to be wondering in the dark. <br /><br />Of course changing someone's habits esp a senior, can be a challenge.<br /><br />I wish you success and hope it helps.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-38640965082060894612013-03-09T09:17:31.657+00:002013-03-09T09:17:31.657+00:00Gonsalvo (Peter),
Thanks for the very helpful inf...Gonsalvo (Peter),<br /><br />Thanks for the very helpful information (I suspect that the 'g' became an 's' due to a typo on my part. Having looked at the notes of my conversation with the doctor, they definitely say dysphagia.)<br /><br />The hospital have already changed his diet and a therapist is trying to 'teach' my father how to eat and drink more effectively. Once he has mastered that, he can be discharged.<br /><br />Most nursing homes in the UK are privately run businesses, and are profit-making. There are some run by the local authorities, but they tend to be viewed - rightly or wrongly - as the least best option. The one we are trying to place my father in is run by a charity with which I am associated. It is a not-for-profit organisation, and is as good (if not better) than almost all the others I have seen. In fact it is much more like a private hospital/hotel than a nursing home.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Bob Robert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-39169449139136680882013-03-09T06:14:18.943+00:002013-03-09T06:14:18.943+00:00Bob,
Glad to hear that your Dad is approaching su...Bob,<br /><br />Glad to hear that your Dad is approaching successful placement. Dysphagia (with a "G", difficulty swallowing - dysphasia with a "S" is difficulty speaking)in an older patient, especially one with dementia, is a common cause of recurrent (aspiration) pneumonia. Most often the treatment is altering the consistency of the diet, frequently in conjunction with some simple measures such as tucking the chin in while swallowing, if he can remember or be cued to do so. Hope things settle down for both of you.<br /><br />PeterGonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-69648284472480743672013-03-08T20:41:21.722+00:002013-03-08T20:41:21.722+00:00David Crook,
It is a bit of a relief that things ...David Crook,<br /><br />It is a bit of a relief that things seem to be on the up ... but my mind will not be totally at rest until my father is out of hospital and in a nursing home.<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />BobRobert (Bob) Corderyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109130990434792266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6933470253715910366.post-81553139722751772312013-03-08T20:21:09.021+00:002013-03-08T20:21:09.021+00:00Hi Bob,
You must be mightily relieved by this tur...Hi Bob,<br /><br />You must be mightily relieved by this turn of events and hopefully your father will now see some definite progress.<br /><br />Now to recharge your own batteries as a matter of priority!<br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />DCDavid Crookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02497436789811496047noreply@blogger.com