Yes...
Jim's vision loss is creating problems.... really...
(Most of these problems, I think, is due to last Friday's chemotherapy of Alimta, but having blurry vision is not helping at all!)
Last night he could not sleep even with both of his eyes covered..Coming back to the living room, he said, "what is Ben Franklin doing sitting there in the rocker!"
At first I thought he was kidding me, then I did a delirium assessment, just partial, and yes... he did believe that in the room with him sat Ben Franklin.
Later, he saw an old woman dancing, sticks on the floor and "little people" moving in the front room...
His gait is so unsteady, if I don't use a gait belt, he just goes down to the floor..
He missed his IV Zometa in Springfield today... Debbie came to the door to get him, but he was unable to shower and dress for the appointment.
It has been over 24 hours now, and at brief times, things are better.
His speech is clear, no facial drooping or upper extremity weakness, so.... I think the Ambien CR will be put on hold and I have covered his left eye for now...
I tried the "Murphy" way of laughing at this situation, but it only made him angry...
Now, even though he is better, he still sees movement in most objects that are on the table or wall....
He just told me, "At least I am entertaining!".
I have played so much Farmville, that my fingers hurt...
I even made lists for next week, appointments, meals and things to have repaired, cleaned and donated...
Looks like it will be another long night..
He tried to use his cell phone and did not call the right person,,, I'll just put it in the drawer for now..
I pray that all this is just temporary, and the "little people" will find another home to visit!
