DH is in hospital and really struggling with some of the other patients

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He's been in a week, is in a lot of pain, can't sit up by himself and hasn't been out of bed since he got there.

He's on a general ward where most of the other patients are elderly with some level of dementia. For the first few days there was a man who kept stripping naked and trying to "escape" with lots of disruption during the night, which was irritating and amusing for DH in equal measure.

Now there's a man who seems to think all DH's possessions belong to him. DH is "joking" but he said he'll have to sleep with one eye open. It must be really stressful for him knowing he can't move to defend his stuff. He's keeping everything in reach because if he puts it in his locker he has to call a nurse to get it for him when he wants it.

I can't visit, so haven't seen it myself and haven't spoken to the staff but what should happen in a situation like this? It's obviously a very sad situation for the man concerned and difficult for the staff but surely DH should feel safe in hospital?

@ancientgran this sounds lovely.

@TicTac80 you sound wonderful. Thank you for caring and treating your patients with dignity and kindness xxxx

If you have private cove which isnt being used they will often pay you an amount per night not to use it. My DH once got £1000 after a hospital stay where he didnt go private.

Unfortunately it is a fact of life and ageing that most hospital wards will usually will predominantly be made up of older people and as we live longer dementia etc becomes more common place. It is very hard for your DH and he is in pain and vulnerable himself so his tolerance will be less than usual. Add a global pandemic to the mix with staff ill and self isolating I am sure it is much worse.
I was a nurse many years ago and it was difficult enough then. My speciality was acute cardiology but I loved working on an acute care of the elderly ward. They took away the acute, then the specialised care for the elderly. The reality is that the NHS is there when you need it and I have seen amazing care for people who need emergency a&e, icu and cancer treatment etc. Some of the best in the world. The reality is the more day-to-day stuff does not have the 'bells and whistles' and is just about functional. I hope your DH feels better soon. Being in hospital is hard enough but at the moment we are living through unprecedented times.