hi there all. ive been off work for quite a few weeks with my 78 year old dad who has got dementia, im 34. a morning carer has been calling every morning for the last week (this took quite a while to set up)and theyre going to encourage my dad to wash himself. hes sleeping in his clothes and wearing them the following day, im fed up of it. hes been letting the carer in every day so hopefully they'll build a rapport with him and he'll let them assist with washing.
however, i was in bed early the other morning when 2 paramedics walked into my bedroom!! because i wasnt up my dad thought i was seriously ill or dying and got a neighbour across the road to phone an ambulance. i explained the situation but they asked would i have my blood pressure and heart, etc, tested as procedure, which i did.
early yesterday morning, another neighbour was calling my name up the stairs as my dad was concerned about my health again! myself and my girlfriend went downstairs and told her what happened with the paramedics a few days before. ive been to see all the neighbours to tell them im in good health and be dubious if my dad wants an ambulance for me.
i can see the funny side of it even if it wasnt at the time!
it seems hes paranoid about me being ill. is this unusual?
thanks
bert
however, i was in bed early the other morning when 2 paramedics walked into my bedroom!! because i wasnt up my dad thought i was seriously ill or dying and got a neighbour across the road to phone an ambulance. i explained the situation but they asked would i have my blood pressure and heart, etc, tested as procedure, which i did.
early yesterday morning, another neighbour was calling my name up the stairs as my dad was concerned about my health again! myself and my girlfriend went downstairs and told her what happened with the paramedics a few days before. ive been to see all the neighbours to tell them im in good health and be dubious if my dad wants an ambulance for me.
i can see the funny side of it even if it wasnt at the time!
it seems hes paranoid about me being ill. is this unusual?
thanks
bert