Hi everyone,
My Dad is just 60 and has FTD and Alz.
He’s lost all mental capacity and functioning but is physically fit and mobile. He ‘looks’ normal but mentally not. We’ve been trying Respite and they have been great with him but he’s refusing to change and go to bed and he’s refusing to go in the shower or change clothes. He’s been there two nights and hasn’t washed or changed clothes and has stayed up each night with the night staff.
I don’t have such as issue with the sleeping, he catches up during the day but it’s the not wanting to shower or change clothes. He also has terrible OCD and doesn’t let others touch his clothes or possessions.
Thankfully he’s not being aggressive but it can’t go on with not washing/changing clothes.
The respite was only for 2 days but it will be for 2 weeks soon and we are out of ideas! He has also started refusing washing at home too.
I know it’s all new to him at respite and it takes time when changes happen but considering this is happening at home too, I’m just looking for ideas.
Positive reinforcements, telling stories, encouragement...all been tried! We can’t force him as otherwise he is like a normal 60 year old.
My Dad is just 60 and has FTD and Alz.
He’s lost all mental capacity and functioning but is physically fit and mobile. He ‘looks’ normal but mentally not. We’ve been trying Respite and they have been great with him but he’s refusing to change and go to bed and he’s refusing to go in the shower or change clothes. He’s been there two nights and hasn’t washed or changed clothes and has stayed up each night with the night staff.
I don’t have such as issue with the sleeping, he catches up during the day but it’s the not wanting to shower or change clothes. He also has terrible OCD and doesn’t let others touch his clothes or possessions.
Thankfully he’s not being aggressive but it can’t go on with not washing/changing clothes.
The respite was only for 2 days but it will be for 2 weeks soon and we are out of ideas! He has also started refusing washing at home too.
I know it’s all new to him at respite and it takes time when changes happen but considering this is happening at home too, I’m just looking for ideas.
Positive reinforcements, telling stories, encouragement...all been tried! We can’t force him as otherwise he is like a normal 60 year old.