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Marilyn Beaird Case Summary

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On 8/13/15, the department received a report on Mr. Gail Beaird and Mrs. Marilyn Beaird. The report stated the couple is married and living by themselves in their Cordova Home. They both require constant supervision and assistance, which is provided to them by Visiting Angels. Mr. Beaird had serious anger issues and reportedly has a long history of domestic violence.

On 8/13/15, Mr. Beaird threatened to shoot and kill himself, Mrs. Beaird, and anyone else in the house. Mr. Beaird is constantly running off sitters, and has already fired10.

The worker met with Mrs. Marilyn Beaird on 8/18/15. She is bed and wheelchair bound and requires two assists when transported. Mrs. Beaird has diagnoses of Vascular Dementia and is unable to answer questions …show more content…

Gail Beaird on 8/19/15. When questioned about the situation that surrounded him ending up in Senior Care he stated, "I don't remember." Mr. Beaird denied ever having an episode where he could not remember what happened before, and denied threatening to kill anyone. He stated, "The only time I threatened to kill anyone I was kidding." Mr. Beaird admitted he requires some assistance with ADLs due to his inability to walk complications from diabetic neuropathy. He also admitted to firing one or two Vising Angels because they were sleeping and not doing their job. During interview, Mr. Beaird answered all questions appropriately and independently.

Medical History includes UTI, diabetes type 2, hypertension, GERD, glaucoma, diastolic heart failure, dysphagia, coronary artery disease with bypass surgery, chronic joint pain, and dementia Alzheimer's type.
May 18th 2014 Mr. Beaird fell and broke his hip. This followed hip surgery performed by Dr. Baker and 21 day rehabilitation form Cordova NH. Before his 21 days was up Mr. Beaird tried to break out of NH by running his scooter though the front door at the NH. When the scooter hit the door, the door opened and Mr. Beaird rolled onto the front porch during this altercation, his foot was injured and the ambulance was called. Mr. Beaird was admitted to Senior Care and diagnosed with a …show more content…

Joey Beaird and Mrs. Julie Johnson moved Mr. Beaird home and set up for Visiting Angels to assist with his care at home. Mrs. Beaird joined Mr. Beaird at home in July of 2015. It was also during this time Mr. Beaird began to refuse medication for anxiety. Then on August 13, the department received the report stating Mr. Beaird threatened to kill his daughter, wife, himself, and anyone else in the home.
The department has talked with Mr. Joey Beaird, Mrs. Julie Johnson, and Visiting Angles. The children are not willing to move into the family home 24/7 and assist with Mr. and Mrs. Beaird's care. Ms. Johnson is afraid of her father and does not believe it would be a safe environment for herself or her mother and Visiting Angels have stated if Mr. Beaird returns home they will be required to stop services due to fear of Mr. Beaird. currently no one is willing to care for Mr. Beaird at his residence and Mr. Beaird requires assistance with activities of daily living and 24/7 care.
It should be noted that during almost all violent outburst Mr. Beaird has been diagnosed with a UTI. He had the catheter removed and now wears a urine bag on his leg connected directly to his bladder. Removing the catheter has helped with number of UTI Mr. Beaird experiences. However, the bag must be emptied and cleaned multiply times throughout the day and Mr. Beaird is not physically able to assist in this daily

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