Hi
My dad has dementia and my mum cares for him full time at home.
I try and look after him as often as possible so she can get some respite. The issue is that he is completely dependant on her being there, to the point that he is constantly trying to find her.
It makes it hard for me to take him out somewhere as he will wander off and often knock on random people's houses, stare at passing cars and try (emphasis on try) to ask strangers where she is.
I try to explain she will be back, and sometimes he gets it... But eventually he forgets and is off again.
He has no hobbies or things to engage him.
Any advice on what I could do would be most gratefully received!
My dad has dementia and my mum cares for him full time at home.
I try and look after him as often as possible so she can get some respite. The issue is that he is completely dependant on her being there, to the point that he is constantly trying to find her.
It makes it hard for me to take him out somewhere as he will wander off and often knock on random people's houses, stare at passing cars and try (emphasis on try) to ask strangers where she is.
I try to explain she will be back, and sometimes he gets it... But eventually he forgets and is off again.
He has no hobbies or things to engage him.
Any advice on what I could do would be most gratefully received!