"I've had the best of care"

I retired in 1996. My husband retired in 2000. Almost immediately he started his lollipop job which he did up until his 80th birthday. 2011 my husband had an aneurism operation located in the back wall of stomach where he had a stent put in. By this time he had been diagnosed as having vascular dementia. He was still able to carry on his lollipop job for a couple of years & drive. By then doctor advised he should retire on his 80th birthday. By this time he had developed cellulitis in both legs. He also had carer to administer tablets. Laterly he had carers morning & tea time. Over the last 8 years I was diagnosed with osteoarthritis & high blood pressure. In early 2018 Tom's dementia condition worsened that by May he had turned violent towards me & family. We had to call 24 hour doctor and after discussion the doctor said Tom had to go to hospital for tests. Tom was admitted to Crosshouse for scans which showed that he had cancer in 3 places.

He was admitted to Crosshouse for 7 weeks then moved long term to Woodlands View Irvine. Meantime, my husband's condition took its toll on my health that my daughter phoned Crisis North Ayrshire and Social Services took over. I had carers 3 times a day & a team of therapist nurses come to house. Carers, therapy team were wonderful after I've been referred to Inverclyde I was found to have rheumatoid arthritis which I've apparently had undetected for years as well as osteoarthritis for 8 years. Carers were great with my husband & also NHS Staff. 

Tom passed away December 2018. I've had the best of care these last seven months & continue to have same.