Today I spoke with my home care representative. And after a month of being monitored at Dad's current living quarters the decision has been made to move him to long-term care. Basically what that means is that they're unable to care for him as well. So within the next two weeks he's going to be moving to long-term care facility. I am able to put him on a list for my preferred home which is going to be very close to our house. He may end up in one spot and then be moved to the one that I want him in basically based on bed availability. It's extremely difficult obviously and very s***** but at least I know that he'll be being taken care of correctly and well. And I won't be having to rush down to his current home all the time when he hasn't showered or he's not eating enough etc.
I made some notes for the assessment folks, basic changes in the way he is. I should note, this is rather depressing. He gets fixated on something, and that is the only thing for a week or more. At some point it changes to a new thing. Examples include • Using the phone, calling anyone in his phone book no matter that time of day (or day for that matter. He calls people when they are at work). • Trying to get a job. ◦ Numerous times he’s gone to Fresh co, thinking he picked up an application, only to be sent home with a scene card membership form. • Trying to sell his car. (he doesn’t remember doing. He believes the government took his license and car away). He doesn’t know our names. He thinks I am his brother. He believes my wife is my sister somedays. Other days just a relative. He calls me “buddy...
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