He is having trouble recognizing money, and working out his finances, he believes he can get any amount of cash, when in reality he only has his state pension. I can't talk him out of this, any discussion, or small problems seem huge to him, he's often reacting with anger.
He is still active, and on the whole, able to care for his own needs, but for how long ?
My dad would never go to a doctor, and if one came up to see him, he would simply lock himself in the bathroom, and then shout at me later.
I also have a brother who has Scizophrenia, but he is quite stable, but there is always the chance of him becoming unstable. He really can't cope with my dad's changes.
How do I cope with this ? I am alone, and overwhelmed with fear for the future. I also have illnesses of my own, I feel that I am contstantly on the edge.
He is still active, and on the whole, able to care for his own needs, but for how long ?
My dad would never go to a doctor, and if one came up to see him, he would simply lock himself in the bathroom, and then shout at me later.
I also have a brother who has Scizophrenia, but he is quite stable, but there is always the chance of him becoming unstable. He really can't cope with my dad's changes.
How do I cope with this ? I am alone, and overwhelmed with fear for the future. I also have illnesses of my own, I feel that I am contstantly on the edge.