27Th Jan 2010 Bertiebassett

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Bert had quite a bad fall last night. He lost his balance abd fell into the bath and got himself wedged in. I had to get a neighbour in to help me get him out. Now he is scared to go into the toilet in case it happens again.

His mania has slowed down quite a bit so I am hoping he will return back to his usual self shortly. He is back to sleeping most of the day but I think we prefer that to the hyper way he was at the weekend.

The Leukaemia that they think is in his brain is making him so different to his normal self that I don't think I will ever have him back.

He cannot even decide which hand to use to lift a cup it is heartbreaking watching the confusion on his face.

 

Love Teri

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  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Teri, if only we could do more for you than type words we hope will comfort you somewhat.  

    I am welling up here thinking of you both, just don't what to say that will help any.

    Much love & strength to you both.

    Debs xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Teri - My heart goes out to you and Bert every time I read your blogs.

    I just want to say that my thoughts are with you both - an old cliche, but it's true.

    Lots of love Jeanie x

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    Hi Teri,

    although I haven't been on here as much, I just want you to know my thoughts remain with you both.  I'm sorry to hear Bert has had a bad fall again and he is lucky you and the neighbour were able to be there to help.  I just hope he has not injured himself seriously, hopefully he won't feel the need to go to the bathroom alone, it's amazing really because he probably felt he could manage at the time.  Just like my grandad, he was so determined not to lose independance and sometimes he had big bursts of energy.  One morning he decided to go and unlock the front door while the carer made him a cup of tea, he knew that he should of wait for the carer to be present, anyway when the carer brought grandad's cup of tea he was flat on his back in the hallway, he didn't make it to the door and instead ended up with the biggest bruise ever.  it shook him up enough to realise it wasn't worth the risk.  

    if you are needing rest remember there is help for you to grab a little restbite for your own rest.  You need your strength too.

    Take care of you both teri, best wishes

    Reneesha xx

  • FormerMember
    FormerMember

    I've only just caught up on your blogs after a long absence and am so sorry that you are both having to go through this.

    Keith's leukaemia also affected his brain and he too became confused and disorientated. It was so hard to cope with especially trying to reassure him in his lucid moments. He was so scared.

    It's so tough on everone concerned but you have support and friends here who think about you. Treasure the time you have with Bert and take some time to think about yourself.

    Love Tarnie xx