Mental Health Support

traumatic event, as she had to use a Life Alert system to summon help. The fire department had to break in to her garage where she had fallen. After transport, she had surgery. For days after she was paranoid, delusional, and could not communicate rationally. Doctors assured us that this was common, that each day would get better. She slowly got back to normal, and did not recall any of the strange behavior. Seven years later, (yes, she’s 99) she was recently hospitalized for a severe bladder infection. High doses of antibiotics and other medications produced the same behaviors—she was not herself. Anger, fear, paranoia, etc. It took almost a week until she began to calm down. Seroquel was prescribed. Fear in the elderly, even with a good support system, is difficult to deal with. The trauma of an accident or illness can be frightening for all involved.
Time will really help your husband. Take care and consult with nurses — they have seen it all.