Someone got to start this one 🤔

[king of pipes]

Started this thread in march 2020 and alot of us have been affected family members falling ill with the virus some even loosing loved ones , my own brother was hospitalised only this week he has covid phumonia and is very unwell he gets well soon , my mother's mental health has suffered terribly and she's with us again and has been for two weeks each time I bring her to stay she's gone down hill its heart breaking to see I have talked to her doctor on the phone and she has a appointment in the new year for a full mot but I fear she will not be able to take care of herself much longer which will be challenging, these restrictions brought in to help guard against the new more infectious variant make it difficult aswell I have a new little granddaughter I haven't been able to see yet because their in a higher tier saying that we are now all in tier 4 , I would like to say there's light at the end of the tunnel but I think there's some tough times ahead for us all. Stay well keeps safe keep your loved one close and pray we all come out the other side. Regards kop

 

[SimonG]

I think things will get tougher before it improves. Wifes uncle, although it was heart failure, has been written up as covid pneumonia and no funeral until January 11th.
The new variant is 16 miles up the road, according to the news last night.
On the plus side the wife can give her mother a cuddle in the nursing home now they have the rapid testing up an running.

Stay as safe as you can and maybe enjoy a bit of downtime.

 

[Jim09876]

Just wanna add some practical advice regarding Covid/any virus. I’m a big believer in building a strong immune system through a healthy diet and regular exercise. This means dragging yourself outta bed and hitting the road for 5 miles or dare I say it, saying no to that bacon roll on occasion! Do this three times a week and have a better chance at beating Covid. Let’s face it...who can afford to keep self isolated when every man and his dog has a separate rule...certain industries being discriminated against. Goal post moving every day, I know old folks on my street who ain’t been out the house since March bless um...probably sat at home terrified watching BBC news. I ain’t taking the vaccine, neither are my parents, this is just our family beliefs.

 

[gmartine]

I ain’t taking the vaccine, neither are my parents, this is just our family beliefs.

...and what beliefs are those if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Ric2013]

Just wanna add some practical advice regarding Covid/any virus. I’m a big believer in building a strong immune system through a healthy diet and regular exercise. This means dragging yourself outta bed and hitting the road for 5 miles or dare I say it, saying no to that bacon roll on occasion! Do this three times a week and have a better chance at beating Covid. Let’s face it...who can afford to keep self isolated when every man and his dog has a separate rule...certain industries being discriminated against. Goal post moving every day, I know old folks on my street who ain’t been out the house since March bless um...probably sat at home terrified watching BBC news. I ain’t taking the vaccine, neither are my parents, this is just our family beliefs.

All well and good, and agree a healthy immune system is always a good thing to have, and agree we cannot all self-isolate totally when the rules aren't always logical. That said, we can avoid un-necessary contact and putting ourselves and others at increased risk.

That said, this virus does not always appear to affect the people you would expect most, though obviously there is some correlation. To give examples, I know an over-85-year old who recently caught Covid and has been almost asymptomatic. His wife appears to be immune despite living in a household of infected people and having various chronic issues. His sons in their 40s are unwell but at home.

By contrast, two people I know in their 70s and in rugged good health (both still working on a self-employed basis in manual trades) have died from Covid in the last week. One had a brother whose general health and fitness are generally worse but, contrary to what you would expect, the brother suffered no worse than from a mild flu.

I WILL be taking the vaccine as soon as it is available because my personal belief is that the vaccine may help keep me out of hospital and keep a bed free for others and because I'm hoping the vaccine will make it likely that I will not then pass the disease on to others.

 

[king of pipes]

Quick update on my situation my brother is one of the unfortunate ones its looking like he has the longer version of covid and is still unwell after 14 days , mums mental health has not improved at all this time and I have now had to bring her back home and try and get some medical help this I'd proving difficult but I have a appointment on the 4th of January so I will need to stay with her in the short term not a great start to a new year . Regards kop

 

[Harvest Fields]

Quick update on my situation my brother is one of the unfortunate ones its looking like he has the longer version of covid and is still unwell after 14 days , mums mental health has not improved at all this time and I have now had to bring her back home and try and get some medical help this I'd proving difficult but I have a appointment on the 4th of January so I will need to stay with her in the short term not a great start to a new year . Regards kop

Sorry to hear that mate. But at least she is with you. Hope he gets better soon

 

[SimonG]

Hope things improve KOP.

 

[Ric2013]

Sounds like a tough time. Being stuck abroad myself, I can only send my best wishes.

 

[SimonG]

Tier 4 from midnight and text to say I should shield, again.

 

[Best]

Quick update on my situation my brother is one of the unfortunate ones its looking like he has the longer version of covid and is still unwell after 14 days , mums mental health has not improved at all this time and I have now had to bring her back home and try and get some medical help this I'd proving difficult but I have a appointment on the 4th of January so I will need to stay with her in the short term not a great start to a new year . Regards kop

Take care of your mum as mental problems could cause physical deterioration. Try to get specialist mental health people to diagnose your mum if she doesn’t improve, so it can quickly be treated.
Keep us informed of progress.

 

[king of pipes]

Take care of your mum as mental problems could cause physical deterioration. Try to get specialist mental health people to diagnose your mum if she doesn’t improve, so it can quickly be treated.
Keep us informed of progress.

Had her with me 3 weeks now and it's tough to see her like this just can't get though to her, I have a doctor's appointment on Monday so will go from there, it takes it toll on your own mental health, I had to bring her home to her own house she was worse at mine so doing it all at the minute spending my time decluttering the house making it safer and easier for her , 3 new phones and reconnected the old one so 4 in total, new 40 inch TV , new microwave its safer than the gas hob and she's not used the cooker for a while very sad keep you posted. Regards Kop

 

[Best]

Had her with me 3 weeks now and it's tough to see her like this just can't get though to her, I have a doctor's appointment on Monday so will go from there, it takes it toll on your own mental health, I had to bring her home to her own house she was worse at mine so doing it all at the minute spending my time decluttering the house making it safer and easier for her , 3 new phones and reconnected the old one so 4 in total, new 40 inch TV , new microwave its safer than the gas hob and she's not used the cooker for a while very sad keep you posted. Regards Kop

How exactly is your mum affected?
Severe depression can give the appearance of other illnesses and often needs medical intervention.
PM me if you want.

 

[gmartine]

Hello Kop, does your Mum suffer from a form of dementia or are we talking a form of full blown depression would you say? Yes, just disconnect the gas cooker completely...my ma was leaving the gas on after trying to cook. Lucky I was passing but the non stick was destroyed, any support from your LA, as mine is over 80 she was entitled to free Telecareline where she wears an alarm pendant, smoke and CO2 connected too. Also bear this in mind if she appears more confused than usual, if she hasn't taken care of her personal hygene very well of late for whatever reason then she may have a UTI and than makes them appear very confused indeed. My ma left hospital with a UTI as she wore a catheter and we didn't diagnose for six weeks after. Fecking nightmare as she was all over the place.

Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include a sudden need to pee and pain or a burning sensation when peeing.

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Symptoms of a UTI include:
needing to pee suddenly or more often than usual
pain or a burning sensation when peeing
smelly or cloudy pee
blood in your pee
pain in your lower tummy
feeling tired and unwell
in older people, changes in behaviour such as severe confusion or agitation

 

[king of pipes]

Hello Kop, does your Mum suffer from a form of dementia or are we talking a form of full blown depression would you say? Yes, just disconnect the gas cooker completely...my ma was leaving the gas on after trying to cook. Lucky I was passing but the non stick was destroyed, any support from your LA, as mine is over 80 she was entitled to free Telecareline where she wears an alarm pendant, smoke and CO2 connected too. Also bear this in mind if she appears more confused than usual, if she hasn't taken care of her personal hygene very well of late for whatever reason then she may have a UTI and than makes them appear very confused indeed. My ma left hospital with a UTI as she wore a catheter and we didn't diagnose for six weeks after. Fecking nightmare as she was all over the place.

Symptoms of a urinary tract infection include a sudden need to pee and pain or a burning sensation when peeing.

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Symptoms of a UTI include:
needing to pee suddenly or more often than usual
pain or a burning sensation when peeing
smelly or cloudy pee
blood in your pee
pain in your lower tummy
feeling tired and unwell
in older people, changes in behaviour such as severe confusion or agitation

Sound like a nightmare mate I think it's a form of dementia if I'm honest it's in her family my Nan suffered with it her brother and sister also, it's a long story but she's had it tough for along time and what with covid and lockdowns and constant media bombardment, loss of social interaction loneliness lead to her loosing her confidence and getting very forgetful she a old lady who needs some TLC right now, I just hope she can be helped to be able to be independent as long as possible she hates being a burden . Regards kop