Louis' Status

Louis spent Monday thru Friday in the hospital in PCU with a head injury from his collapse, heart and blood pressure problems and extreme confusion and hallucinations. They had to move him to a room across from the nurses' station so they could keep an eye on him and had him restrained the entire time he was there. He was then transferred to a nursing home on the rehab unit--we don't know how long he'll be there--whether it is temporary or permanent. He is not a happy camper. He got beligerant his first night and kicked several of the staff out--saying "get the f--- out of my house", refused to get up and get dressed, go to breakfast or to lunch. After we got there, we gave him a good talking to and insisted he get up and dressed and have lunch--he reluctantly and argumentatively did so. Today he was better--but wants to come home now. This past week has been emotionally and physically exhausting. Glad he is in a safe place for now. We can't watch him day and night or we would never get any sleep. We are taking one day at a time--don't know what the future will bring.