The solicitor is moving pretty fast to comply with the court regulations. We have a defence put together. Dad remains unaware - he's forgotten it and he appears unconcerned about that at least. No one has mentioned it and - I feel bad about this - I've asked the care home to stop his post. He opens post and puts it 'away' and this is how we got to the urgent situation we have just experienced. They are forwarding any non-appointment post to me.
Meanwhile, back at the care home, Dad has been kicking off, accusing persons unknown of stealing money from his room. He can't remember what someone just told him but he has been claiming money has been stolen from him all week. He tried to get the night staff to call the police. He doesn't know how much money was taken - £98, £38, or £32 was it - or where it was. He also thought his wallet had been stolen but it was in his hand, so that was one mystery solved.
Dad hasn't had any money for months. I believe it's perfectly possible he has spent the £100 he took out since then. But I accidentally took his cheque book when I took the paperwork to see the solicitors so I am concerned this is what has caused the 'something money related is missing' alarm. So I've posted it back sharpish.
Dad does have a general sense that 'people take things' in the home. "Things walk here, you know" although everything in his room is as I left it when I put it all away.
He was also always a big conspiracy theory fan, so I dread to think what delusions he will be under in the future. My main concern is that he may feel frightened or threatened when he's been merrily going about his days beforehand. His decline has been measurably steep in the past year, given the recent memory test, but until we get seen by the memory team, we won't have a diagnosis.
Bloods came back though, he's anemic. I mean he's pale as, so not a surprise. He's been prescribed iron tablets and new bloods in a month.
I don't live with dad or do any caring but running his life in the background remains quite draining what with Drs or care home or solicitors.