Really tough for you. Best wishes for you and your family. Keep us informed of how you are doing.
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Anyone been forced into having your parent declared incompetent?
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Well said. Ditto.
Stay strong, do what you know is right by your dad.
Took care off my father-in-law last four years of his life at home. Was with him every day. Some days he would ask who I was. It was tuff.
Some great advice right there! Find and read the help book, 'Your Best is Good Enough' on line or a library or retail.
Also this site; http://www.georgialegalaid.org/issu...rms-and-tool-kits&category=forms-to-print-out
Prayers for you and your family. If you don't have faith now my friend...you will find it by the tiime this passes.
Next to burying way too many young relatives....what you're going thru is the hardest thing that I've experienced, twice.
Thank you to all. As far as paperwork goes my father took care of all of that years ago so that is one less thing to worry about. When he explained that he was sorry and he could not remember me he then asked if that would change the fact that I wanted to renovate my carport into living space for him. I looked at him and told him no it would not because even though he could not remember me I knew he was my father and I loved him so I will always do what is right for him. He lost it and started crying right there in front of me and then excused himself.
Life is short and you never know. Enjoy every moment as if it were your last.
Thanks again to all and God Bless you and your families as well.
Life is short and you never know. Enjoy every moment as if it were your last.
Thanks again to all and God Bless you and your families as well.
Going thru the exact same thing with my mom next door. My older sister lives there aswell to take care of daily things ect. A lot of what has already been said here has been going on. I will check back with this thread for sure
Sorry to hear man, my dad is in the very late stages of dementia. My siblings and I take care of him along with my mom 24/7. It's very tough to deal with. Started 15 years ago when he was only 59. We failed to see the signs and it wasn't until this one incident that we finally took him to get diagnosed.
I had taken him to Bowden Ga to get his dentures made. It was early morning and you'd go in and get the mold the come back later and it'd be done. Well since it was an hour and a half drive we decided to get a hotel. We both took a nap. When I woke up he was gone. He had taken the car and disappeared. He didnt have a cell phone then. I called the police and family and we looked for him all day. Finally at around 9pm we get a call from the police saying they found him. We were very fortunate. The car overheated at a construction zone close to the border of Alabama. Someone who worked for the government stopped to offer his assistance who then contacted the police. What a relief!
None of us knew much about the disease then. Internet wasn't as mainstream as it is now. At least not for us.
The doctor prescribed him arocept and Namenda which supposedly slows the progression of dementia. No way to tell if it helps or not because it's not a cure.
He hasn't spoken a word in over 8 years. Before that he couldn't remember much. He still stays with my mom but we all live close by and take care of him. This disease is very sad. Be careful at first. Thats when it's the most dangerous. We had to make sure somebody was home with him at all times for years so he wouldn't walk or drive anywhere.
My advice, get him diagnosed asap. The Namenda and arycept are supposed work better during the early stages. Be strong. It's tough. Pm me if you have any questions
My brother has control of his finances and assets.
I had taken him to Bowden Ga to get his dentures made. It was early morning and you'd go in and get the mold the come back later and it'd be done. Well since it was an hour and a half drive we decided to get a hotel. We both took a nap. When I woke up he was gone. He had taken the car and disappeared. He didnt have a cell phone then. I called the police and family and we looked for him all day. Finally at around 9pm we get a call from the police saying they found him. We were very fortunate. The car overheated at a construction zone close to the border of Alabama. Someone who worked for the government stopped to offer his assistance who then contacted the police. What a relief!
None of us knew much about the disease then. Internet wasn't as mainstream as it is now. At least not for us.
The doctor prescribed him arocept and Namenda which supposedly slows the progression of dementia. No way to tell if it helps or not because it's not a cure.
He hasn't spoken a word in over 8 years. Before that he couldn't remember much. He still stays with my mom but we all live close by and take care of him. This disease is very sad. Be careful at first. Thats when it's the most dangerous. We had to make sure somebody was home with him at all times for years so he wouldn't walk or drive anywhere.
My advice, get him diagnosed asap. The Namenda and arycept are supposed work better during the early stages. Be strong. It's tough. Pm me if you have any questions
My brother has control of his finances and assets.
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So sorry you are having to deal with this and wish you and your dad nothing but the best!
Below is a link to a great read, especially for someone in your position that's new to this terrible thing known as dementia syndrome!
https://caregiver.org/caregivers-guide-understanding-dementia-behaviors
Prayers for all of you dealing with these terrible circumstances.
