I just had to share our story , my dad was brought in to A&E by ambulance.
(In the middle of the night) .He had a fall at home after a bad infection. This was not my dad. He appeared to have delerium.
The aggression, agitation and determination to get out off A&E was so scary for us.
As we sat there his behaviour was escalating, he was verbally abusive to both staff and ourselves. Again so out of character for dad. I needed some time out for a few minutes.
On return I was greeted by a young man called Brendan , he explained his service and not to be alarmed, that he is the dementia team. He knew dad was on the pathway awaiting a dementia diagnosis already.
On return to my dad , he was sitting chatting as if he had knew Brendan his whole life. Chatting about GAA and the importance of his hospital treatment. He supported dad to mobilise , get washed and dressed. (Which he refused for anybody else).
Such an incredible service that I never knew was operating.
Dad was then transferred to ward 1 , which we found out is Brendans ward. I was over the moon. Dad asks daily for his friend with the orange.
Well done Brendan, keep up the great work!
"A real gentleman"
About: South West Acute Hospital / Emergency Care and Medicine Services South West Acute Hospital Emergency Care and Medicine Services Enniskillen BT74 6DN South West Acute Hospital / Medical + surgical assessment unit (ward 1) South West Acute Hospital Medical + surgical assessment unit (ward 1) Enniskillen BT74 6DN Western Health & Social Care Trust / Dementia companion service Western Health & Social Care Trust Dementia companion service BT47 6SB
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