Caregiver Down!
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A couple of weeks ago I took Larry to his ear doctor appointment to have the wax removed. His audiologist will not do it, so another Dr. trip every few months or so. I have to take him to Mercy Medical Center. I usually use valet parking. I got him out and into his transport chair as it is too far to walk to the office. I turned around and BAM, tripped over the curb and fell. The valet was standing there not knowing what to do. He asked if I was allright and I told him "yes, just help me up". I just ended up with bruises and banged up knee and arm. My right arm still hurts and that is the one I help Larry up with. I have not fallen in years, but as the days went on I heard about 3 other people falling. Besides the fall, I have had "ringing in my ear". I went to the doctor yesterday and she said I may need hearing aids. I know I have a slight loss. I will go to Larry's audiologist and get checked out.
Well, that was not the end of the day for us. Later, while we were home, Larry started acting weak and needing more help. At one point he was lying in his lift chair but ready to slide to the floor as his head was in the seat part! I had a hard time getting him raised up. A few minutes later, I felt his head and it was very warm. I took his temp and it was 101.8. I knew from this board and talking to Debbie that this could be a UTI. I called his doctor but he was not on call and the associate said I could take him to the ER or Urgent Care. I ended up at the Urgent Care up the street. He had a bladder infection and he is better after 10 days on antibiotics. He had not been sick like this for years. But 2 things in one day - Wow!
It has been so cold here but we only have had a dusting of snow. The yard people came again today and got the rest of our leaves. My Japanese Maple tree has turned from a bright orange to an apricot shade. I just hope the weather holds out for Thanksgiving. My daughter is coming in next Tuesday and I am looking forward to her visit. She gets about the same weather as she lives in lower Michigan. I am going to trick her into helping me put up the tree again. I have downsized so it will be easier. I took another container of Christmas decor to the thrift shop where I volunteer. Nice to get rid of some stuff and yet contribute to a good cause.
Here is wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Julie
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