hi there all. thanks for all replies to my thread a few days ago and i had an eventful day yesterday. my neighbour knocked the door at 6 pm to say my dad had fallen across the road. i ran over to find the police ( they stopped while passing ) and 3 other people there. my dad had started to cross the road without looking and a passing car nearly hit him, he turned round to avoid the car and fell straight on his face. an ambulance took him to A&E where he had 3 of his fingers stitched but no serious damage to his face, just lots of blood and bad bruising.
it was an absolute nightmare in A&E, he kept wanting to leave, saying he would clean it at home himself, etc. the doctor put a bandage on his hand and said for him to wear it for a couple of days, but that went straight in the bin. ive spoke to landlord of local pub who really likes my dad but has refused him a drink a couple of times lately, as he understands the dangers involved.
i had a chat with the carers this morning and i'll be straight onto social services on tuesday. im thinking of moving out of the house as i cant go on living like this, maybe then social services might think differently. im not going to abandon him but i cant help him if he cant help me. its a shame because we do get on well and im doing all i can for him.
sorry if ive been ranting
bert
it was an absolute nightmare in A&E, he kept wanting to leave, saying he would clean it at home himself, etc. the doctor put a bandage on his hand and said for him to wear it for a couple of days, but that went straight in the bin. ive spoke to landlord of local pub who really likes my dad but has refused him a drink a couple of times lately, as he understands the dangers involved.
i had a chat with the carers this morning and i'll be straight onto social services on tuesday. im thinking of moving out of the house as i cant go on living like this, maybe then social services might think differently. im not going to abandon him but i cant help him if he cant help me. its a shame because we do get on well and im doing all i can for him.
sorry if ive been ranting
bert