My friends DH is 60 and has early dementia, he is currently in hospital due to dehydration and bed sores and has been doing well, apparently due to his dementia and the fact that he is in a situation where he is scared - IE in hospital and not with his wife he 'apparently' attacked two nurses and drew blood.
They have taken him from the care of his wife and put a DOL on him.
He is NOT violent with her, its the situation he is in that may have caused him to lash out.
My friend is terrified that he will be taken away from her, she can cope with him at home whilst I appreciate that nurses need to be protected, he is a scared vulnerable ill man and surely he cant be penalised for that.
She has a meeting next week, but feel that she needs legal advise to ensure that the fact that its the environment that's has caused the issue not the fact he is dangerous and needs residential care.
What would be the next step for her to ensure her rights as well as his are ensured.
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Dementia & Alzheimer's
Deprivation of Liberty dementia patient in hospital
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Oldsu · 20/03/2016 08:53
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