Hi All
My Father is 68 has been in a mental health unit for several months, under section 3 of the mental health act.
Sadly, we're moving closer to a Lewy Body diagnosis and the hospital are saying that we need to find him a residential home. He visited one yesterday and instantly dismissed it saying it was too old for him, which I have to agree with.
Up until last December my Dad was a very young 67 year old, playing loads of sport, hugely sociable etc and then suddenly everything changed. Although he now needs support, he still has some capacity to make decisions about where he stays and it feels wrong to deny him of his wants.
The homes we've visited so far have been lovely but the residents are much older than him. Is this something he/we have got to accept? Or are there alternatives? Also, will his opinion get listened to or can the system force him somewhere against his will?
Best wishes
CP
My Father is 68 has been in a mental health unit for several months, under section 3 of the mental health act.
Sadly, we're moving closer to a Lewy Body diagnosis and the hospital are saying that we need to find him a residential home. He visited one yesterday and instantly dismissed it saying it was too old for him, which I have to agree with.
Up until last December my Dad was a very young 67 year old, playing loads of sport, hugely sociable etc and then suddenly everything changed. Although he now needs support, he still has some capacity to make decisions about where he stays and it feels wrong to deny him of his wants.
The homes we've visited so far have been lovely but the residents are much older than him. Is this something he/we have got to accept? Or are there alternatives? Also, will his opinion get listened to or can the system force him somewhere against his will?
Best wishes
CP