We went to visit Mom tonight, and because she had dialysis today we thought she would be pretty tired and lying in bed. However, we were wrong. When we arrived, she was sitting up on the edge of the bed very much awake. A few minutes into conversation, though, we realized just how confused she was about everything. And that's the way the rest of the visit went. We were surprised to hear her say that she knows she is confused, and it's very upsetting to her.
We received a call from the Home last night stating they had received test results which confirmed that she has a new infection called "c dif ", as well as the urinary tract infection. (This infection is highly contagious, on contact only, and recommendations are to sanitize the hands before leaving the room). The doctor feels that these infections and the renal failure are what's causing her confusion. Sometimes this makes it very difficult to carry on a conversation with her, but we keep trying.
As a matter of information, in case anyone would like to check out the Bretheren Home, their website is http://www.crosskeysvillage.org/. Also, Mom has a phone in her room (717) 624-5305, and she has her cell phone with her (717) 476-9152. Should you want to send mail, her room number is 4525, and the address is
Cross Keys Village, The Brethren Home Community
2990 Carlisle Pike
P.O. Box 128
New Oxford, PA 17350
If you would like to speak with any of us directly, our phone numbers are listed below.
Otis 717-476-9150
Mary 717-476-9147
Rita 484-695-6761
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