My Poppy Passed Out In The Backyard....
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
Perth, Australia
June 27, 2021 7:17am CST
For those of you who remember, my Poppy (my grandfather, not my dad) had been in hospital for quite some time recently (roughly 20 days). It was a huge roller-coaster of not knowing what was going on, to thinking it was the end, to him being better again. Though, sadly the dementia will never get better but whatever was going on with him at the time got better. He went from eating pretty much nothing to now eating like a pig. He is loving his hot chips lately!
Anyway, on Thursday, Nanny rang about 1pm to tell us the ambulance was there taking Poppy away as he had fainted in the backyard. My poor Nan tried to lift him but obviously she couldn't. She went and got a neighbour but as he was in his 70's or maybe 80's (unsure) he too couldn't lift him so the ambulance was called.
My Nan waited for about 7 hours before the doctors said my Pop could go back home again. So my dad picked them both up and dropped them home. Poor Poppy. I feel bad. He passes out quite a bit nowadays. The only good thing I can say is that my Poppy never recalls being at the hospital. I mean, it's sad he doesn't remember as it just happened but I mean it's good he doesn't remember all the confusion and sadness of not being home.
Some people come in I think 2-3 days a week to help shower him. That's good she's finally accepted help at least. 
Other than that, he has been quite ok. Eating a lot. He has been extremely hungry since being out of the hospital. But he always seems to be craving hot chips like from KFC or Hungry Jack's (Burger King). I wonder why the chips though. Carbs? Don't know but glad he is eating!
Other than that, he has been quite ok. Eating a lot. He has been extremely hungry since being out of the hospital. But he always seems to be craving hot chips like from KFC or Hungry Jack's (Burger King). I wonder why the chips though. Carbs? Don't know but glad he is eating!22 people like this
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@Torunn (8606)
• Norway
27 Jun 21
Chips = carbs, fat and salt.
Isn't that why many crave them when they have a hungover? It's something with the combination of fat and salt that makes them irresistible.
Good that your grandmother has accepted some help. It must be weird though, I guess she has managed everything herself til now?
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@Torunn (8606)
• Norway
28 Jun 21
@VivaLaDani13 It's something about potatoes. Just talking about it makes me crave them too! Chips with sour cream and salsa. Maybe I should get some tomorrow.
That sounds like quite a few of the older women I've known. Used to work from they were small, and then they've worked in some way all their life, so when they get old and need help it's rather confusing for them. Or they think it's just wrong and go on about "not wanting to be a nuisance" and "I'm not that old yet, I can manage!"
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
3 Jul 21
@Torunn Oh that sounds so good right now! 
It's 3:20am here right now. Sleeping is a little weird (again) so I'm hungry. Especially now after reading that. 
That is true. I do believe my Nan also doesn't want randoms in their house in case it confuses my Pop. But yes, it's mainly about my Nan being the person to look after him as she's always done.
It's 3:20am here right now. Sleeping is a little weird (again) so I'm hungry. Especially now after reading that.
That is true. I do believe my Nan also doesn't want randoms in their house in case it confuses my Pop. But yes, it's mainly about my Nan being the person to look after him as she's always done.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@Torunn I did ask my dad the other day if it could be the carbs he is craving. I am just glad he is eating something. The last time I was at My Nan and Pop's house, he did very well eating his lunch which involved chips. I forget what the other food was though but I remember the chips.
Yeah she has been taking a lot of things on ever since she was a child so she's very much used to it and I guess sort of stubborn when accepting help. But I am glad she has at least accepted this for now as regarding my Pop, she has done everything for him.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
27 Jun 21
@VivaLaDani13
Maaybe he had a craving in the hospital and could not get what he wanted so when he got out he was able to have it. I have no idea why that he wants to eat. That was be hard that he has dementia? Is your Nan ok? How is your Poppy now?
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@Hannihar He was able to have hot chips in the hospital as my Nan and / or dad would bring him some. The craving began sometime during his long stay at the hospital but maybe that's why it started, as they weren't being served as you said. Interesting!
My Nanny is just stressed and almost always overwhelmed with worrying about him and the constant questions being asked over and over. She knows why but it's stressing her out. My Poppy is ok considering the circumstance. Thank you Hanni. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
19 Jul 21
@Hannihar Thank you Hanni. My Poppy is back home. He is still craving and eating hot chips. Makes me smile every time I hear about it as I would rather he eat. And no worries at all if you missed what i said or misread it.
Everything is alright here thank you kindly. My dad is just still putting up with his ex? Or whatever she is. She's a horrible woman. But he loves her for whatever stupid reason. Apart from that, all is ok thank you.
You and Sophie have been in my thoughts.
Everything is alright here thank you kindly. My dad is just still putting up with his ex? Or whatever she is. She's a horrible woman. But he loves her for whatever stupid reason. Apart from that, all is ok thank you.
You and Sophie have been in my thoughts. 1 person likes this
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
29 Jun 21
@VivaLaDani13
Hospital food stinks so so glad he has something he can eat that he enjoys. I can imagine how she must feel. Is your Poppy back home or still in the hospital? I am sorry if you told us and I mistread something. I seem to do that at times. Sorry if I did. You are welcome Dani and take care and know you worry about your family and the animals. How are you and how are the animals and how is your Dad doing?
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@rsa101 (40952)
• Philippines
29 Jun 21
@VivaLaDani13 Your love and concern for your poppy is admirable. 
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@rsa101 I agree. I feel awful when my Nanny is alone during those times. And thank you so much, him eating really does make me happy.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@LadyDuck He has hit his head a few times during all of these black outs but thankfully never serious enough. It's mostly him hurting his back and / or legs.
Me too. She really needed it. Thank you Anna.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
27 Jun 21
At leastvhe's up to his consciousness and eating like a pig
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@Nakitakona Him eating like a pig is awesome. It's just the fainting part that is worrisome. But I am happy he is eating as he wasn't eating much before. He even kept on taking out his IV drip when he was in hospital. Was very distressing.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
3 Jul 21
@Nakitakona I know it was awful. Apparently a lot of dementia patients take out / try to take out their drips. Unsure why. Possibly because they don't understand or recall while it's there.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
28 Jun 21
@VivaLaDani13 oh that's bad. Sorry to hear that. He shouldn't take out his IV drip.
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@MarieCoyle (59145)
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28 Jun 21
Dementia can be so cruel, it sort of steals the person away from loved ones. I am glad he is eating. Hospital food is often just not very appealing to anyone.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@MarieCoyle You said it very well! Every now and again he enjoyed the hospital food but more times than not he would kinda just move it around the plate. But I am so glad he is eating a lot at home now.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
3 Jul 21
@MarieCoyle You're very right with everything you said. And thank you for being so caring and supportive.
@MarieCoyle (59145)
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28 Jun 21
@VivaLaDani13 It's sad when a loved one has Dementia, especially when they know they have it and ask you what they said or did. Plus you have to try to enjoy the moments of clarity, and then accept the other person they become during the spells of dementia I know it can be heartbreaking, and I am so sorry.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@Jlyn10 Thank you very kindly.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@psanasangma Thank you very kindly.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@marlina Thank you kindly and yes me too! So happy when he eats.
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@marlina (154103)
• Canada
28 Jun 21
@VivaLaDani13 m Eating is always a good sign,
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@RasmaSandra (97957)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
28 Jun 21
That is so sad, I will put him in my prayers and at least glad to hear he could get back home, Many blessings to you all,
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@RasmaSandra You are very kind. Thank you so much.
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@moffittjc (128831)
• Gainesville, Florida
27 Jun 21
Has he been diagnosed with any chronic medical conditions? If he's passing out, it could be from abnormal sugar levels, or blood pressure that is too low. Or there could be a host of other issues. But, the good news is that he is eating. Usually that's a good sign when someone has a healthy appetite. I hope he ends up being alright and gains all his strength back.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@moffittjc I am pretty unsure to be honest. While he had his long stay at the hospital, there was talk about his Angina medication possibly causing this. I believe they took him off of that but I'm unsure. Also don't know if this is all something to do with the dementia.
But yes, the eating is very joyous news. It makes us (me, dad, nan) all smile and sometimes laugh about this obsession he has with the hot chips.
Thank you very kindly Jeff!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@CarolDM Thank you for that. And his appetite is so amazing. It's a little funny about his obsession with the hot chips. But I mean funny in a "So glad he is eating and what a funny craving lately" type of way.
And his appetite is so amazing. It's a little funny about his obsession with the hot chips. But I mean funny in a "So glad he is eating and what a funny craving lately" type of way.1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@CarolDM Thank you, and will do for sure. 
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
28 Jun 21
@VivaLaDani13 I hope he is better soon. Enjoy your time together.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@Starkinds Thank you kindly Jaya.
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@Butterfingers (66603)
• India
27 Jun 21
I think this happens when you eat lots of medicines
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@Butterfingers It just may be a factor but I am unsure. It would be nice to know for sure why this is happening but for now, very uncertain. Thank you for answering.
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@m_audrey6788 (58468)
• Germany
28 Jun 21
Sorry about the sickness of your grandfather 
It is not easy to be sick like that. Glad that he is eating well.
It is not easy to be sick like that. Glad that he is eating well. 1 person likes this
@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
28 Jun 21
@m_audrey6788 Thank you very kindly. I am happy he is eating well at least as it was very worrisome when he wasn't eating at all.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
25 Aug 21
@marlina He is doing quite alright thank you kindly for asking. He keeps switching between eating a lot and eating very little but he is ok.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
2 Jul 21
i am so sorry, that has to be even more stress. Please take a moment for you!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
19 Jul 21
@DocAndersen As always, thank you for being a great pal!
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
20 Jul 21
@DocAndersen He is doing alright thank you kindly for asking. He still has these weird dizzy spells though but he is ok.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
19 Jul 21
@VivaLaDani13 you are most welcome - how is your poppy now?
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jan 23
I am glad you poppy is eating like crazy. Good for the appetite by the way. So far so good.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 23
@Treborika Thank you. He is still eating a good amount of food so that's good. Sadly his dementia is getting worse though.
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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)
• Perth, Australia
24 Jan 23
@Treborika Thank you but sadly dementia does not get better and does not go away.
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@Treborika (18194)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jan 23
@VivaLaDani13 Congratulations for the good appetite. Now the problem is the dementia. I hope it will go soon
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