Loose Women star Ruth Langsford has shared a health update about her mother, Joan, who was hospitalised over Christmas
Ruth Langsford has updated fans on the health of her mother, Joan, following a recent hospital ordeal. In December, the 94-year-old suffered a fall and fractured her pelvis less than a year after breaking her hip.
The family was relieved to learn that Joan wouldn't need surgery, but she did have to spend some time in hospital for recovery. Fortunately, by January, Joan was well enough to return home, joining Ruth and her dog, Maggie.
"Mum soaking up this gorgeous sunshine and rocking my sunglasses and padded gilet from @qvcuk," Ruth said, posting to Instagram yesterday. "Thank you for all your kind enquires about her….she's recovering brilliantly after fracturing her pelvis in December...
"Charging around again on her walker like a good 'un! Hope I’ll have her grit and energy when I’m 94! LEGEND." Joan was treated by nursing staff at Woking Community Hospital and St Peter's Hospital in Chertsey.
The ordeal had a profound impact on Ruth's outlook on life, especially since her mother couldn't enjoy usual Christmas celebrations last year. At the time, Ruth explained: "No dancing in my kitchen peeling the veg for my darling Mum this Christmas.
"This time last year she fell and broke her hip but recovered well…she’s a very strong woman so I’m sure she’ll recover from this too. Put’s life and what’s important into perspective eh?"
Joan's recovery comes just months after Ruth herself faced a health issue, having previously revealed to her followers that she'd been housebound for several days.
"I've had a couple of days at home with the lurgy but feeling better today so I ventured out for a stroll with Maggie," the 64-year-old said, before commenting: "Nice to get some fresh air."
Ruth's lurgy struggles also follow her recent split from ex co-star Eamonn Holmes. The pair, who were wed for 14 years, went public with their separation last May.
Four months after, Eamonn was spotted in Barcelona with his alleged love interest, Katie Alexander, who is 22 years his junior. Reports suggest Eamonn and Katie met a few years back but developed a closer bond as Eamonn's marriage with Ruth became rocky.
