My Father who is 77 (78 In June) got diagnosed with Borderline Dementia in Sept 2023.
He is gradually getting worse to the point I am both Physically & Mentally Ill.
I live with my parents.
My Father has been leaving taps on (nearly flooding bathroom), turning shower off (pulling wrong cord), overfilling Kettle.
I can tell him 1 thing & within hours he has no recollection. He's been swearing at both Myself & My mum aggressively. He's accused me of stealing numerous times. He accused me of stealing his Old Driving Licence. My Sister In Law clarified that when he applied for his renewal licence he had to send old one back. Latest item he accused me of stealing was his Electric Drill. I have been ill with Thrush (still suffering) so haven't been out of house for the past week. He found Drill a few hours later. He's also had minor falls in garden too (He's awaiting a Cataract operation). He's attempted to physically assault me but, I ran out of house & went into City Centre for a few hours to calm down.
I know that situation is to get alot worse before it gets better. I'm now anxious to be left alone in house with him whilst my mum is out incase my dad has a 'meltdown'.
I'm hoping for some advice on how to try & diffuse situations before they escalate.
Thank You For Reading xxx
He is gradually getting worse to the point I am both Physically & Mentally Ill.
I live with my parents.
My Father has been leaving taps on (nearly flooding bathroom), turning shower off (pulling wrong cord), overfilling Kettle.
I can tell him 1 thing & within hours he has no recollection. He's been swearing at both Myself & My mum aggressively. He's accused me of stealing numerous times. He accused me of stealing his Old Driving Licence. My Sister In Law clarified that when he applied for his renewal licence he had to send old one back. Latest item he accused me of stealing was his Electric Drill. I have been ill with Thrush (still suffering) so haven't been out of house for the past week. He found Drill a few hours later. He's also had minor falls in garden too (He's awaiting a Cataract operation). He's attempted to physically assault me but, I ran out of house & went into City Centre for a few hours to calm down.
I know that situation is to get alot worse before it gets better. I'm now anxious to be left alone in house with him whilst my mum is out incase my dad has a 'meltdown'.
I'm hoping for some advice on how to try & diffuse situations before they escalate.
Thank You For Reading xxx