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missdianeWell I've been topped off with dread as of yesterday. I got a text from the sister telling me about how the home doesn't just want Dad to get a psych eval, but they want him sent to a MH facility for a while. Personally I just think they aren't trained in dealing with dementia patients but this seems somewhat extreme.
However, something does need to be done because Dad is just like a dog with a bone with his obsession with thinking his neighbor is saying he's going to beat Dad up or kill him and that Dad thinks he's stupid and mean and wants him kicked out. We did get it into his head that they check on everyone constantly so nothing can happen but that doesn't stop him.
No amount of me telling him not to tell others and when he "hears" the guy to turn up his music or put on the ocean sounds CD I got him are convincing him and I think the straw for the facility is that now he just can't seem to control himself when it comes to telling EVERYONE the stories about the guy talking to a woman that used to live there and they came in with guns and have said they're going to bomb the place and he's scaring the other residents.
Every day I either get a call that Dad's happy that they caught him and kicked him out and then the next day that he's mad that the guy is back. Sure Dad's had memory issues for some time but this just seems SO sudden.
Dad wasn't feeling good last night and he told me they told him they were going to take him to get "checked out" tomorrow so he thinks it's his physical health. I don't know if they're going to send his cell phone with him. Either way I have a guilt and uncertain knot in my stomach about it but honestly, I don't think there's another option at this point. They are going to hold his room at the assisted living place for the time being, at least. I hope they can find something to give him or do for him that helps get him back and that the delusions calm down.
EDIT: just talked to Sis and evidently she's the one responsible for getting him assessed so she's hoping we can do alternatives and dodge having anything inpatient done. Fingers crossed. Poor guy.
However, something does need to be done because Dad is just like a dog with a bone with his obsession with thinking his neighbor is saying he's going to beat Dad up or kill him and that Dad thinks he's stupid and mean and wants him kicked out. We did get it into his head that they check on everyone constantly so nothing can happen but that doesn't stop him.
No amount of me telling him not to tell others and when he "hears" the guy to turn up his music or put on the ocean sounds CD I got him are convincing him and I think the straw for the facility is that now he just can't seem to control himself when it comes to telling EVERYONE the stories about the guy talking to a woman that used to live there and they came in with guns and have said they're going to bomb the place and he's scaring the other residents.
Every day I either get a call that Dad's happy that they caught him and kicked him out and then the next day that he's mad that the guy is back. Sure Dad's had memory issues for some time but this just seems SO sudden.
Dad wasn't feeling good last night and he told me they told him they were going to take him to get "checked out" tomorrow so he thinks it's his physical health. I don't know if they're going to send his cell phone with him. Either way I have a guilt and uncertain knot in my stomach about it but honestly, I don't think there's another option at this point. They are going to hold his room at the assisted living place for the time being, at least. I hope they can find something to give him or do for him that helps get him back and that the delusions calm down.
EDIT: just talked to Sis and evidently she's the one responsible for getting him assessed so she's hoping we can do alternatives and dodge having anything inpatient done. Fingers crossed. Poor guy.
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Date: 24 May 2024 19:22 (UTC)no subject
Date: 24 May 2024 21:34 (UTC)They did have to take him over to get some blood tests done and stuff since he's not feeling well today. He does seem to be fading. It sucks, but I'd rather he go out as peacefully as he can manage.
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Date: 24 May 2024 21:52 (UTC)*hugs*
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Date: 25 May 2024 01:50 (UTC)