Comments on: Caregiver’s Nightmare: Delirium After Surgery

By: Care Giver

Care Giver — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:08:03 +0000

I had something similar happen to a patient of mine (and the symptoms reminded me a lot of Alzheimer’s). I found that agreeing with your parent, loved one, or patient for the time being – even if they claim something completely untrue – can help keep them calm. Then remind them later of the actual events and see how they take it. That way you can sidestep confrontation and frustration and soothe an obviously confused mind.

By: Janice Wallace

Janice Wallace — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:01:23 +0000

Dear Rhiannon,
I know you must be so worried. I would have a talk with her doctor and see what is recommend as a next step. He may want to wait before taking too much action with drugs. it’s quite likely that two surgeries one right after the other have taxed your grandmother’s system. If family members can stay with her more to help her stay oriented and be an advocate with the hospital staff, that will will really help. I know it’s scary right now for all of you. You are in my thoughts.

By: rhiannon

rhiannon — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:33:11 +0000

My grandmother went in to the hospital to have a knee replacement a few days later she had to have an emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder and since then she has been seeing things and believing things that are not there. Prior to going to the hospital my grandmother could keep my three year old daughter by herself. We are so upset and worried about her.

By: rhiannon

rhiannon — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:28:54 +0000

This is happening to my 83 year old

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 17:59:09 +0000

Thanks for sharing about this condition Janice. I had not heard about it until your post.