Dad moved I n to a care home just 2 weeks ago. He is in his 60s so young for a person with alzheimers..on a good day you Almost wouldnt know he had it and comes across as a very happy happy. However recently declined quite a bit to the point where he went for a walk in the night and got himself in danger (thankfully hes physically fine) and we realised he couldnt live independently any more. He also realised this and actually asked to go into a home , something he always was adamant he didn't want before, so the he didn't have to worry about day today life 'stuff'
Dont get me wrong, the care home is a lovely place and hes told me himself that the facilities are very good. So they should be for the price of it!
Whilst I know that he is still settling in and getting to know how things work he has been calling us quite a lot saying he is bored. There are daily activities, however the other residents are quite bit older than him and possibly further along with their dementia even though it is sectioned out depending on their needs.
I thik he finds he doesnt have much in common with the other people due to the age difference. He has lost the ability to entertain himself really and I could take in some puzzles etc but I dont think he do them unless someone is always there with him.
He also complains that the food isnt good. Initially I thought he was being over fussy or would get used to it but this is something he mentions every phone call. I dont know what the food is like as I havsnt seen or tried it. Due to covid we cant go in.
We are paying a lot for this place as it seems to suit dad quite well with how it looked and the nice garden. I feel like at least he should be able to enjoy what hes eating.
He is a very outdoorsy active person so the fact the in current situation he cant leave the care home is also causing some cabin fever, even with the use of the garden.
Has anyone else experienced this where the activities arent suited to him? Am I being over fussy?
I have spoken to the activities co-ordinator and given her a background on dads life and hobbies.
Dont get me wrong, the care home is a lovely place and hes told me himself that the facilities are very good. So they should be for the price of it!
Whilst I know that he is still settling in and getting to know how things work he has been calling us quite a lot saying he is bored. There are daily activities, however the other residents are quite bit older than him and possibly further along with their dementia even though it is sectioned out depending on their needs.
I thik he finds he doesnt have much in common with the other people due to the age difference. He has lost the ability to entertain himself really and I could take in some puzzles etc but I dont think he do them unless someone is always there with him.
He also complains that the food isnt good. Initially I thought he was being over fussy or would get used to it but this is something he mentions every phone call. I dont know what the food is like as I havsnt seen or tried it. Due to covid we cant go in.
We are paying a lot for this place as it seems to suit dad quite well with how it looked and the nice garden. I feel like at least he should be able to enjoy what hes eating.
He is a very outdoorsy active person so the fact the in current situation he cant leave the care home is also causing some cabin fever, even with the use of the garden.
Has anyone else experienced this where the activities arent suited to him? Am I being over fussy?
I have spoken to the activities co-ordinator and given her a background on dads life and hobbies.