It’s been really helpful reading this thread, currently my dad is in hospital - went in with back pain/ unable to move and it turns out he has a fracture in his lower back. One day after being in he went into this delirium state. At first the hospital didn’t believe us and said he seemed fine but now it’s gone worse they are noticing too (we’re on day 6). They say he has a chest infection too which looks to be clearing up but the delirium isn’t getting any better. Complete madness how he went into the hospital totally sound of mind, independent & clever, and in the space of 6 days he doesn’t know where he is, thinks people are coming to get him and is just in a constant state of confusion / agitation. It’s reassuring to read others stories and not feel so alone. Mum died a lot of years ago now and I’m an only child so definitely feeling the pressure.
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saysIt’s been really helpful reading this thread, currently my dad is in hospital - went in with back pain/ unable to move and it turns out he has a fracture in his lower back. One day after being in he went into this delirium state. At first the hospital didn’t believe us and said he seemed fine but now it’s gone worse they are noticing too (we’re on day 6). They say he has a chest infection too which looks to be clearing up but the delirium isn’t getting any better. Complete madness how he went into the hospital totally sound of mind, independent & clever, and in the space of 6 days he doesn’t know where he is, thinks people are coming to get him and is just in a constant state of confusion / agitation. It’s reassuring to read others stories and not feel so alone. Mum died a lot of years ago now and I’m an only child so definitely feeling the pressure.