To be worried about DM

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DM is early 80s with Alzheimer’s - she still lives alone with help from family
Today she fell in a public place (waited 4 hours for an ambulance) and has been taken to A & E
Due to pandemic I’m not allowed to accompany her - but due to her dementia she won’t be able to tell them anything about her health eg meds she is on - allergies etc
For example the paramedic asked if she had high blood pressure - she said no - when she actually does
I went with her to see GP recently and she completely forgot about a liver problem involving a 2 week hospital stay and surgery last year
Any advice?
I’m sat in hospital car park stressing and upset - hoping they will ring me if they need information - can’t ring them as they are obviously too busy

I’m sorry OP, that sounds really stressful!
Have you called them to let them know the situation and to pas on your number in case they need information?
I know they are busy - but if they don’t know you are able to give information, they probably won’t call?

Yanbu to be worried but they will deal with patients who have dementia and don’t know what medication or health conditions they have on a regular basis.

Ring A&E and don’t worry about them being busy.

At the AE where I work , a family member is allowed in with a dementia patient . Have you phoned and asked ? Please don’t worry about phoning as we all totally understand that calls are a must due to most relatives not allowed in .

Can you go in to A&E reception and let them know the situation? In my dept we allow 1 visitor where it is needed to get a history. If it is not obvious that your mum is confused then this it is doubly important. Have they got your phone number?

They need as much information as possible so give them a ring and ask if you can speak to the Doctor treating her, explain about her memory issues and they might be able to let you in to be with her.

Thanks - I’ve just spoken to A & E senior nurse - gave DM medical history over phone and emailed them her repeat prescriptions our LPOA etc even though it should be on their records
Waiting to be seen then X-ray with suspected broken shoulder - but may discharge as obviously safer in own home
DD and I can manage extra care for next few days if required

How is your mum doing now?