Hello - im in the same boat with my dad
Hi I am Tracy and just joined Talking Point. I have tried to post something introducing myself but I don't know if it has worked!
I really feel for you Connie as I am going through a similar thing with my Dad. My Dad has dementia and is currently in the local Mental Health hospital pending a place in a care home. My dad has also turned from a gentle loving man into a monster when it comes to any intervention on personal care! My Mum came home from a visit today sobbing her heart out my dad was lashing out swearing and fighting four carers and then turned on her. This is happening more and more lately and just breaks our hearts. My mum and dad have been married for 52 years, had four children 3 of which died!! My dad was in WW2 and they have both been through so much. For my Dad to end his days like this is so cruel.
I am very concerned about how a care home will deal with my dads aggression and have only been given a choice of two because of the level of care he will need. Apparantly most will not be able to deal with it.
It is really good to hear that your husband is in a good home with staff that care. My thoughts and love are with you through what I know is the most difficult thing to go through.
Love Tracy
Hi I am Tracy and just joined Talking Point. I have tried to post something introducing myself but I don't know if it has worked!
I really feel for you Connie as I am going through a similar thing with my Dad. My Dad has dementia and is currently in the local Mental Health hospital pending a place in a care home. My dad has also turned from a gentle loving man into a monster when it comes to any intervention on personal care! My Mum came home from a visit today sobbing her heart out my dad was lashing out swearing and fighting four carers and then turned on her. This is happening more and more lately and just breaks our hearts. My mum and dad have been married for 52 years, had four children 3 of which died!! My dad was in WW2 and they have both been through so much. For my Dad to end his days like this is so cruel.
I am very concerned about how a care home will deal with my dads aggression and have only been given a choice of two because of the level of care he will need. Apparantly most will not be able to deal with it.
It is really good to hear that your husband is in a good home with staff that care. My thoughts and love are with you through what I know is the most difficult thing to go through.
Love Tracy