Dear Grace.
That your father now accepts the help he wouldn`t have accepted in the past shows how he has changed. Don`t panic, adapt yourself to his new needs.
I wouldn`t buy him slip on shoes if he can no longer tie his laces. They do not give the same support and the change in long term habits might cause even more confusion.
Allow yourself to do these things for him. He will now accept help. It is very sad, but he is lucky to have you there.
Unfortunately with dementia we have no option other than to adapt ourselves to the changes.
Take care
Love xx
That your father now accepts the help he wouldn`t have accepted in the past shows how he has changed. Don`t panic, adapt yourself to his new needs.
I wouldn`t buy him slip on shoes if he can no longer tie his laces. They do not give the same support and the change in long term habits might cause even more confusion.
Allow yourself to do these things for him. He will now accept help. It is very sad, but he is lucky to have you there.
Unfortunately with dementia we have no option other than to adapt ourselves to the changes.
Take care
Love xx