I am new to this site so I'm sure you've had this question before.
My father obviously has some sort of dementia as he can now no longer care for himself (he lives alone).
He is unable to cook or clean has difficulty unlocking doors so usually leaves them open as he is scared of getting locked out , which he has done although he had the key around his neck.
Unable to use the TV unaided which is his lifeline although he has got remotes suitable for dementia he is unable to switch it on.
Constantly obsessing over his money and bus pass although he rarely goes on the bus anymore since he missed his stop. So is now anxious and upset.
He flatly refuses help apart from myself and sister , I go round every day to feed him he is now so thin as he no longer wants to eat all the stuff he has in the past so his diet is limited to a few things.
He won't even go to the GP for a flu jab or general health check as he is worried about his memory but says nothing is wrong with him (his family have a history of dementia)
I have a lot of health problems so am finding it very difficult to spend the amount of time with him each day that he needs.
Any ideas ? sorry to go on but the list is endless and I am looking for new ways to keep him safe.
Thank you in advance
My father obviously has some sort of dementia as he can now no longer care for himself (he lives alone).
He is unable to cook or clean has difficulty unlocking doors so usually leaves them open as he is scared of getting locked out , which he has done although he had the key around his neck.
Unable to use the TV unaided which is his lifeline although he has got remotes suitable for dementia he is unable to switch it on.
Constantly obsessing over his money and bus pass although he rarely goes on the bus anymore since he missed his stop. So is now anxious and upset.
He flatly refuses help apart from myself and sister , I go round every day to feed him he is now so thin as he no longer wants to eat all the stuff he has in the past so his diet is limited to a few things.
He won't even go to the GP for a flu jab or general health check as he is worried about his memory but says nothing is wrong with him (his family have a history of dementia)
I have a lot of health problems so am finding it very difficult to spend the amount of time with him each day that he needs.
Any ideas ? sorry to go on but the list is endless and I am looking for new ways to keep him safe.
Thank you in advance