Elle3
Registered User
Well done Elle...I am glad you had a positive meeting and you sound a lot more hopeful....part of anyone's battle for their loved one in difficult circumstances is getting the SW and care home to have the determined will to try to make a difference...your dad if he knew how hard you are trying would be so very proud of you. I felt I fought dad's corner on all important issues and the peace of mind that gives you after end of life is immeasurable. Fingers crossed for your dad and you as the days pass.
Thank you love.dad.but. Sometimes you think you just want to give up and walk away, but I could never do that to my dad. I want what is best for him, even though he does not realise it.
I told the home, I managed to get him to stop travelling on the trains every day, by constantly repeating the same message, telling him white lies, like the station is closed, no trains today, whatever it took to get the auto pilot he was on to switch off. I said I managed to do this in about a month and I did this only by telephone or when I visited. So they are at an advantage as they are with him 24/7 now, so as long as they all say the same thing and use the same strategies, it's not impossible to change his way of thinking and get him to accept where he is and stop wanting to escape. I really am hoping they can.
Elle x