Oh's Holiday.

[Caran]

He went off quite happily to West Bay on Saturday.he had a couple of nice days but today he doesn’t feel well. Breathing problems, not eating just feeling bad.
Daughter and granddaughter are going to bring him home tomorrow.
He really hasn’t been right since he broke his hip when on holiday in Belgium where he was hospitalised for a while.
He has scraped his car twice today, which is very unusual as he is a very careful driver.
I think I am going to be banning him from holidays on his own from now.

[jno]

breathing problems? Get him to the doctor. I don't know how it would be related to a broken hip (something in an anaesthetic maybe?) or driving badly, for that matter. Maybe he's just getting old, but have him checked out properly.

[anneasquith]

Yes caran,time to be accompanied.

[Buenchico]

Unless my memory is failing me (even more than usual, that is), your poor hubby doesn't seem to have a good track record on holidays at all, irrespective of whether he's accompanied or not!

I hope that he feels fully recovered soon but, in the meantime, I suggest that you get him to a doctor for a full check-up.

[Caran]

I am going to book him in at the doctors as soon as possible.
He has seemed to be going down hill recently.
It is a bit worrying.

[ladybirder]

How old is he Caran? Don't answer that if you don't want to, I'll forgive you.

[Caran]

He is 86.

[ladybirder]

Caran I think it's time you took over the driving before he has a nasty accident. I'm taking it that you do drive?
Good luck with getting a doctors appointment for him. I hope he doesn't have to wait as long as me, just short of a month! I hope he's OK.

[Canary42]

In my late 70s I contemplated giving up driving when I hit 80, but Fate intervened and I was banned on medical grounds (mini-stroke resulting in impaired sight) just 6 weeks before the big 80. So I don't know whether I would have been able to stick to my intention or not - it is a very difficult decision to implement.

But perhaps OH should give it some thought - although obviously I hope he's OK health wise.

[roopower]

I hardly dare mention the Cword, but might be worth getting tested.

[Caran]

He got home ok. Seemed a bit quiet, he has amazed me by him saying he thinks it time to stop his single holidays now.
That has saved me a difficult conversation.

[choux]

Caran, if I may so, that shows he has no problem with cognitive impairment. It is best he said it before you suggested similar, but you already know that. I wish you both well and hope you continue to have time away from home - together :)