My dad was admitted to hospital in February following rapid onset of dementia symptoms. Whilst at home over a 2 week period they could not find an infection and after 1 week of no sleep for my mum we finally got him admitted. He was urinating everywhere, trying to leave house naked agitated etc. This continued in hospital and after 2 weeks a urine infection developed, antibiotics given and this period of 'delarium'stopped after approx 5-6 weeks. He now has a dementia diagnosis. But after first admission we decided to opt for a care home as he could not wash, feed or dress himself. However, this has all changed and he is independent. He has moments of delusions but memory is good. Therefore hospital want him out as they are not 'caring' for him in any capacity. He is no longer wandering at night. Very early stages dementia. However, my mum is scared of him coming home in case what happens in February happens again and social work advised her if he comes home and she can't cope we will be back at square one and may not get him admitted and so on. Question is can we request a trial period at home. I know hospital cannot 'keep' his bed. But can he remain on care home waiting list, come home and documentated that in event of it being detrimental to my 78 year old mums health we woukd wish him readmitted?
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