Hi
Dad has undiagnosed dementia, doesn’t want a diagnosis after caring for mam (Alzheimer’s) for years.
His short term memory is non existent, but otherwise has been managing well with minimum 1 visit a day from me.
yesterday when I visited he wasn’t himself, slurring his words, hard to understand, numbness in left hand. Long story short he had a TIA, taken to hospital overnight but home today.
the first problem is, he is now much more confused than previously, which is to be expected I know, but Right now I don’t feel like I can safely leave him alone. I brought Things for an overnight stay, but obviously will have to leave at some point & there’s no-one I can ask to stay with him.
The second problem is, I am full time carer for my adult daughter. She lives independently but I spend about 5-6 hours per day with her & cook for her every night.
Obviously that cannot continue & she’s panicking about what will happen tomorrow, never mind the foreseeable future. She is under the care of Adult Mental Health Services, but cannot contact her care co-ordinator until Monday.
Does anyone know where I can go to get someone to sit with dad while I go out for an hour?
also, how can I get some care for my daughter at such short notice?
Apologies for the long, rambling message, been a bit of a day.
Any advice or links would be appreciated,
many thanks x
Dad has undiagnosed dementia, doesn’t want a diagnosis after caring for mam (Alzheimer’s) for years.
His short term memory is non existent, but otherwise has been managing well with minimum 1 visit a day from me.
yesterday when I visited he wasn’t himself, slurring his words, hard to understand, numbness in left hand. Long story short he had a TIA, taken to hospital overnight but home today.
the first problem is, he is now much more confused than previously, which is to be expected I know, but Right now I don’t feel like I can safely leave him alone. I brought Things for an overnight stay, but obviously will have to leave at some point & there’s no-one I can ask to stay with him.
The second problem is, I am full time carer for my adult daughter. She lives independently but I spend about 5-6 hours per day with her & cook for her every night.
Obviously that cannot continue & she’s panicking about what will happen tomorrow, never mind the foreseeable future. She is under the care of Adult Mental Health Services, but cannot contact her care co-ordinator until Monday.
Does anyone know where I can go to get someone to sit with dad while I go out for an hour?
also, how can I get some care for my daughter at such short notice?
Apologies for the long, rambling message, been a bit of a day.
Any advice or links would be appreciated,
many thanks x