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RDP Friday: Bizarre

29/10/2024 17:51

This is where it happened yesterday. I was visiting Mr. Swiss in his golden oldie home an it was time to go. We were both sitting on a chair. I got ready to go and Mr. Swiss decided to accompany me to the door. We both need a walker to assist with moibility. As I was leaving I heard a crash behind me and Mr. Swiss had fallen and believe me it was bizarre. I was unable to move but we were in the right place at the right time and in a few seconds Mr. Swiss was surrounded by helpers from the home.

The chief of the home was there and other workers. In no time he was checked over for injuries and he had a problem with one of his legs. A suggestion was made for an x-ray at the local hospital. The boss said I should go home, they would take care of the necessary. I got home informed my No. 2 son what had happened and a few minutes later I had a call from a doctor in the hospital. Mr. Swiss would be examined and they would let me know. Later in the evening it seemed he had insured his hip and would be operated. At 3.00 a.m. I was called from the surgeon to say he had been operated, had a partial hip replacement and everything was positive. I called him this morning in the hospital and he was able to talk to me. In the meanwhile his senior home phoned me and said that he was already managing to walk on his legt although with support naturally, and would be transferred back to his senior home tomorrow.

I suppose all is well that ends well, although I was certainly shocked, but he was being well cared for. I know it will soon be halloween, but that was not how I wanted to celebrate it. I dread to think how it would have developed had I been alone with him.

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9 Responses to “RDP Friday: Bizarre”

  1. I am sorry that this happened to Mr. Swiss, Pat, but glad that you were where you were!

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    By Susan Gutterman on 29/10/2024 at 18:34

  2. I am so glad that all is well. I can only imagine it was a scary moment.

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    By isaiah46ministries on 29/10/2024 at 19:44

  3. I’m so sorry this happened, but also thankful that help was right there for him.

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    By lois on 29/10/2024 at 20:14

  4. I’m so very very glad he is living at the retirement home. I’m happy the surgery went well and sorry you had to go through this.

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    By Martha Kennedy on 29/10/2024 at 20:25

  5. What a shock it must have been. Poor Mr Swiss. How fortunate that help was at hand, falls are so dangerous at his age. I am glad he is managing well.

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    By Taswegian1957 on 29/10/2024 at 23:05

  6. I’m sorry you had a real scare! I hope all remains well.

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    By animar64 on 29/10/2024 at 23:22

  7. Goodness me, things happen very fast these days. Fortunately, medical care is one of them and also recovery. All the best to you and mr Swiss.

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    By kzmcb on 30/10/2024 at 03:59

  8. I am so sorry to hear that. I’m terrified of falling. We get so fragile with time. I’m glad he seems to have come through it well and you seem okay too. Be well.

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    By Marilyn Armstrong on 30/10/2024 at 19:23

    1. Falling is the worst that can happen as you get older: so much can happen. I notice it myself and have to be very careful at home.

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      By angloswiss on 31/10/2024 at 17:16

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