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He was in California. I lived in vegas and by the time I got there the doctors gave him something. I am not sure what it was but after that he went into a coma and passed. I just need some answers after all these years.
You say you are seeking answers "after all these years", so I assume your father's death is not recent. Something that may comfort you is understanding the physiological nature of brain injury. The initial event, be it caused by a car accident, fall or stroke, is not the end of the damage that occurs. Despite his ability to speak on arrival at the ER, there would have been continued swelling, a domino effect of damage spreads to neighbouring brain tissue, chemicals and proteins are released that continue to wreak havoc. Sometimes timely medical intervention can control these damaging effects, but as Jeanne pointed out, unfortunately people often do die of stroke, even those who are under medical care.
I know how this can feel. I know that we lay people tend to want to think there is a one for one relationship between the last medical procedure or drug, and the bad out come.
I also know that the stroke you saw was the tip of the iceberg. The profound damage to the brain hits randomly everywhere...like throwing a dart at the wall. What part of the brain is destroyed is totally random. Remember the brain is the control for all our organs.
There will never be a way for you to know what brain function suddenly shut down. So, we try to figure it out from what we think we do know.
I am no different. I will never know the exact cause of my Mom's death. It hurts.
We both will have to wrap our heads around the unknowable part of all this, and little by little heal.
What a sad and traumatic event for you. When did your father die? Did the medical staff give you some explanations at the time?
Many people have a stroke and don't die from it. but a large number do die. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. More than 140,000 people die each year from stroke in the US. Many people who don't die are disabled by a stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the US.
Smoking and untreated high blood pressure are big risk factors for having a stroke. Some street drugs are also implicated in causing strokes.
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Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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I know how this can feel. I know that we lay people tend to want to think there is a one for one relationship between the last medical procedure or drug, and the bad out come.
I also know that the stroke you saw was the tip of the iceberg. The profound damage to the brain hits randomly everywhere...like throwing a dart at the wall. What part of the brain is destroyed is totally random. Remember the brain is the control for all our organs.
There will never be a way for you to know what brain function suddenly shut down. So, we try to figure it out from what we think we do know.
I am no different. I will never know the exact cause of my Mom's death. It hurts.
We both will have to wrap our heads around the unknowable part of all this, and little by little heal.
I am sorry for your loss
Many people have a stroke and don't die from it. but a large number do die. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. More than 140,000 people die each year from stroke in the US. Many people who don't die are disabled by a stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of serious, long-term disability in the US.
Smoking and untreated high blood pressure are big risk factors for having a stroke. Some street drugs are also implicated in causing strokes.
What kinds of answers are you looking for, Jess?