I have just returned from time in New Hampshire caring for my mom.
In overwhelming pain, my mother became violently ill. My sister called 911, and Mom was transported to the hospital.
The diagnoses came fast and furious - gout in her affected hand, aspiration pneumonia, and orthostatic hypotension, which is a sudden drop in blood pressure leading to dizziness and fainting.
In one week’s time, she moved to a skilled nursing facility to regain strength and continue to recover. After four days there, she achieved a level of recovery and stability, where she no longer required specialized care and was discharged.