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09-21-2007, 12:37 AM #1Senior Member
I need some help with my dad
First, let me say I commend you for being there for your dad. I have worked with Alzheimers/Dementia patients for over 20 years. It can be very challenging. What works one day may not work the next day.
First, just to clarify, Dementia is really an umbrella term for any kind of progressive brain dysfunction, especially in the elderly. Alzheimers is a form of dementia.
Changes in his environment could absolutely be exasperating his symptoms. Its very common for changes to send someone in a spiral. Grief can also make it worse. Maybe visit dementia.com, or alz.org. They have great information and suggestions.
As for getting him to the doctor, thats a hard one. You know the family dynamics more than anyone. Its hard to say what would work. For close family members, guilt works good .(because they still love you). Maybe make him feel like he would be doing you a favor if he went. Key words are good too. Again, you would probably know what words get the best response. Maybe get a doctor first then ask him for suggestions on how to get your dad in there. Some doctors can be pretty sneaky.
And, you know, sometimes people really do lose the will to live after their spouse dies. My mother did. She died 3 months after my dad. Our family believes they had to be together.
I wish I had more help for you, it can be a very slippery slope.You don't want to make his problems worse. You're a good son. Good luck,and remember your friends at cann.com are here!!happiestmferoutthere Reviewed by happiestmferoutthere on . I need some help with my dad there are some of you that may know that my dad is living with me..my mom died at the beginning of the year..he lived with my sister for about 6 months and now he is living with me.. I am not really sure what the diagnosis would be on him and he absolutely refuses to go to the doctor..He is 69..it seems whatever he has is getting a lot worse in the month that he has lived with me..now everyday he is seeing people inside the house and out..very paranoid about the police..he even tells me Rating: 5