Face ID on iOS supports up to two faces.
You can register one primary face and one alternate appearance, which works for a different look of your own face (like with glasses) or a second person’s face.
Setup Process
Go to Settings > Face ID & Passcode, enter your passcode, and select “Set Up an Alternate Appearance” to scan the second face. Both faces grant full access to unlock the device and authorize App Store purchases or Apple Pay. Resetting Face ID erases both, so set up the primary first.
You will have to know the code as well, as Apple will ask for it at Random times.
Only problem is I don’t have the passcode to do anything.
I spoke to his line manager this morning as I found an email from his agency asking for his approved timesheet for February to be submitted. I thought he’d done this last Monday evening, his LM said yes, but then OH had said to him not to submit it as he’s noticed a discrepancy he’d need to check.
His LM also asked me had I contacted the agency to tell them what’s happened and I said I don’t have details for them as everything was handled online. His reply was “oh well, I have a contact so I suppose I’ll have to do it this afternoon”
Yesterday he managed to remember both our dates of birth and our wedding anniversaries, plus he managed to remember what he’d done in the hour before leaving for his regular snooker game - he’d gone to the local COOP to buy a few bits we’d run out of and when he came back he hung some washing up in the drying room for me (I have bursitis in my left shoulder at the moment and can’t reach above my head). The nurse also told me he’d managed to sit in a chair by the bed for a couple of hours so I thought all this was a bit more positive. He was in a t-shirt I’d taken in and not a hospital gown, it matched the blue hospital socks he has on
He was also asking after colleagues and I did laugh when he put his hand to his forehead and said “Jesus Christ what am I like” out loud.
I haven’t been in contact with his family for years now, but I found emails from one of his nephews so I explained what happened and asked him to tell my sister in law, she’s come back to me in emails. Managed to get hold of the friend he has in Cambridge via an email address I’d found as well, he’s been trying to contact him by text for about 3 days and couldn’t understand why he wasn’t replying.
He’s still sleeping a lot so I take my Kindle to the hospital and read by the bed whilst he’s sleeping.
We were supposed to fly to Scotland next Monday for 9 days, so I’ve been cancelling appointments we had there this morning.
Have to admit I was a bit peeved his line manager seemed to think it was up to me to contact the agency his contract is with, I felt this was a matter for him to handle. I can take incoming calls on his phone and yesterday the payroll company called so I know he’s not being paid for February as the timesheet wasn’t submitted.
A bit more progress again today and a little bit more conversation. He’s now aware he’s in University Hospital and he had an accident last Wednesday causing a blow to the head. He was dressed in a t-shirt an pyjama shorts I took in last Thursday and when I was there the male nurse said they wanted to shower him as they thought he’d feel better when fresh (up to now it’s been bed baths). I sat and read in the seating area opposite the room he’s in whilst this was done. He also managed to eat some little chocolate petits fours left by the bed for him and they took him off the drip to allow him to drink, which he can now do unaided. A physio had also seen him about his left arm this morning.
I spent the morning cancelling everything in Scotland next week, so I’ve done everything I can via emails, phone etc and can just concentrate on the hospital visiting now. Last night was the first night I slept without waking since this happened. Hopefully things will keep moving forward now
I’m really grateful for the attentiveness of the nurses, nothing is too much trouble for them and they’ve been very kind at every visit.
The White Tornado, aka my MIL, was at a Catholic hospital for her last weeks. The staff was equally native German and from Africa, and they were the kindest, calmest, and most caring group. Unsung heroes.
He’s talking a lot more now and being moved to a rehabilitation centre tomorrow afternoon. He’s also walking with someone supporting him, is off the drip and catheter and is eating. He’s had some physio and speech therapy today, the speech therapist was there when I arrived at the hospital, she was giving him facial exercises which he managed to do.
To say I’m relieved is an understatement.
The police contacted the ward he was in today to ask if they could visit and question him about what happened but the nurse in charge said no as he’s still not well enough.
One thing that made me laugh today, he asked the nurses if they could ring and let him speak to me, they told me he had a request. He asked me to stop off at the Bider and Tanner bookshop as they sell British stuff and he was craving 2 cans of Irn Bru lol
This started in a very scary way. Cherub’s hubbie disappeared one night and almost a day passed until she found out he was in a hospital. Then, the memory loss. I can’t imagine the worry. It’s great to learn that he’s improving every day, but this remains a stressful situation.
@Cherub, I can only send my sympathies. Now, it’s the time to be strong, but please take care of yourself. At some point let yourself drop in the sofa, take a long walk, go out and dance until you drop or whatever works for you and let it all out. We all have limits, and it’s great if you can let go all the stress.
The place he’s going to has stricter visiting times and whilst they’ve told me he’ll be transferred at midday tomorrow that time is not exact. Hard as it is I don’t think I’ll go tomorrow as I think it’s going to be a stressful day for him. I actually thought he was going to another part of the hospital but thankfully this place is on our local tramline, about 35 mins away then a short walk. I took clean things and some extra toiletries today, the hospital said those, his other personal possessions and belongings will go with him.
He still has a snooker cue and a set of snooker balls in a locker, too heavy for me to carry as I currently have bursitis in my shoulder. His snooker buddies have said if I let them know they’ll arrange to collect them. I’m really grateful for all the kindness I’ve had over this past week, it’s difficult when you don’t have family close by.
I’m using meditation to cope, but tonight I’m having a well earned glass of wine in front of the TV.
I went to the new hospital, in the end I thought I’d need to find out if he needs clothes and things.
A doctor was waiting for me, bad news is he actually suffered 2 brain bleeds and the other one is quite large, it showed up on the second MRI scan which was done 6 hours after the first. This means he’s going to be there for a lot longer than we thought. The doctor also told me the report from A and E recorded that the police said there was a witness.
On leaving I had to see the admin staff who told me his employers need to file an accident claim as a matter of emergency and as this agency are a pretty useless bunch I’m not confident about this being done. The Line Manager on the team he works with (the same guy as when he was an employee of the company) seems to think it was OK just to tell the agency he was off sick and that’s all he’s dealt with. He also didn’t submit his approved timesheet so I assume his salary isn’t being paid for February. OH has managed to tell me he’d told his LM to hold off until he checked it as the hours were wrong, then he amended it, told him to approve and send it in. The discrepancy was the fault of the agency, he’s had one every month. Another colleague who came to Basel via this agency said it took him 3 months to get a salary during which time he had to max his credit cards out (they’re in India and use another company to do the payroll).
I really don’t know where I’m going with all this, I thought I had it all handled yesterday and could breathe for a bit but now I’m worried about everything I’m going to be hit with.
One good thing is the hospital is beautiful and very peaceful.
@Cherub sorry to hear about some potential setbacks. A few people here have offered to help in any way possible. Please reach out if there’s anything our members could possibly do - even meeting you for coffee so you can vent, or bringing you some food so you don’t have to think about cooking. Maybe someone here is familiar with the agency that your husband works for and can help navigate paperwork. SF is full of kind people, just tell us what you need and I’m sure people will step up.
There are some things that are legal, standard and mandatory in CH. If the agency is dragging their feet, you should contact the relevant Swiss authorities and ask the authority help you, to write a letter to the company demanding they exercise their legal obligations, if you do not have a lawyer or lawyer insurance.
perhaps someone on this list can advise further on appropriate authorities in your area/kanton?
Also, some things will depend on your OH’s employment contract, like - was he a ‘full-time’ employee or a ‘contractor’. As a contractor, accident coverage of many contracting agencies only cover employment related accidents and not accidents related to outside-work related accidents - so, a contracting agency may be able to drag their feet or find a way out …
As his OH, since he is inn the hospital with brain injury / incapacitated, perhaps with a doctor’s letter, you would have the legal right to access and manage his affairs as his guardian, I would imagine. Perhaps he would even sign limited ‘a power of attorney to you’, so you can deal with all the affairs?
Unfortunately and regrettably, this is a horrible situation to be in. You should proceed as if you are his legal guardian, are equally entitled and push through those who appear not to support your efforts … You need to take care of ya’ll selves right now …
There are many on this forum who will help you, guide you, etc. We have all been through some, and gained knowledge and experienced with the Swiss system … There are also some knobs, just like everywhere :). Choose the people you feel comfortable going with …
The doctors have allowed him to have his iPad and iPhone today, the staff will monitor his usage. I had a message from his sister in London tonight to say he’s texted her.
I eventually managed to get something sorted out re his accident insurance by texting his LM this morning and saying how serious this was (another colleague phoned him and said he needed to assist with this as a matter of urgency).
The Consultant at the rehab facility has told me not to get stressed out by it, because there’s a team of social workers there who take over and handle it, they’re also organising a medical certificate for me which should be available on Monday. There is also a lawyer there who can give advice if there is any problem with the accident insurance company (I think it’s Helvetia).
His agency has contacted me by email for further details and I’m fine with this as I feel I have a better handle on things now. I’m worried a bit about financial stuff (in terms of rent, bills etc) but I’ll have to cross that bridge when I come to it.
I still don’t know the story but my OH told a nurse he thinks a woman on a bike drew up beside him and bumped him. She also fell but got up and was OK. Obviously I don’t know if this was merely him being confused or if it was real.
Anyway, the hospital is lovely and the staff are really helpful.
