So my dad was diagnosed 3 years ago, he is physically well and fit unfortunately he has deteriorated to the point that he can’t really communicate to much, he struggles to get words out and he is not good at doing many tasks at all anymore but he is still in his right mind most of the time. We have only recently required someone to remain with him at all times but in the last week he suddenly started getting aggressive to the point I was worried about my mum being alone with him as she seemed to be the trigger, then this happed!!!!
Okay so Sunday evening my dad had an aggressive episode, this lasted all night until 7am when an ambulance finally turned up! He was completely psychotic, he tried hitting me and my brother we had to wrestle him to the ground, he chased my mum and she had to remain locked in the house all night. He was very violent threatening to throw things, smashing things as well as trying to break doors to escape! We called the police 3 times and they advised they couldn’t attend because nobody was injured, even though we were all terrified for our own safety! We tried the ambulance, 111 and social security but still nobody could help they just advised we would have to speak to our GP which at 3am simply was not going to happen. We were so scared but unfortunately we just had to ride it out and wait for him to come round which happen 6 hours later followed by a very emotional breakdown by him! The paramedics turned up and made the decision to take him to hospital for our safety. Today is Thursday and he has only just been given a bed, we have been up there with him constantly but he was left in a side room, not fed, no one showered him for 3 days, nobody really helping with his dementia he been sectioned and has been sedated several times. He has now been referred to a specialist mental health unit but not one for dementia! He is expected to be left on his own for a maximum of 28 days with arranged visits in a family room! Please help me with this as I know he’s a danger but he’s not mentally insane he just needs the correct medication I think, surely this is going to have a massive negative affect on his wellbeing when already showing signs of confusion and depression??? What are your thoughts, am I just loving my dad to much 🥺????
Okay so Sunday evening my dad had an aggressive episode, this lasted all night until 7am when an ambulance finally turned up! He was completely psychotic, he tried hitting me and my brother we had to wrestle him to the ground, he chased my mum and she had to remain locked in the house all night. He was very violent threatening to throw things, smashing things as well as trying to break doors to escape! We called the police 3 times and they advised they couldn’t attend because nobody was injured, even though we were all terrified for our own safety! We tried the ambulance, 111 and social security but still nobody could help they just advised we would have to speak to our GP which at 3am simply was not going to happen. We were so scared but unfortunately we just had to ride it out and wait for him to come round which happen 6 hours later followed by a very emotional breakdown by him! The paramedics turned up and made the decision to take him to hospital for our safety. Today is Thursday and he has only just been given a bed, we have been up there with him constantly but he was left in a side room, not fed, no one showered him for 3 days, nobody really helping with his dementia he been sectioned and has been sedated several times. He has now been referred to a specialist mental health unit but not one for dementia! He is expected to be left on his own for a maximum of 28 days with arranged visits in a family room! Please help me with this as I know he’s a danger but he’s not mentally insane he just needs the correct medication I think, surely this is going to have a massive negative affect on his wellbeing when already showing signs of confusion and depression??? What are your thoughts, am I just loving my dad to much 🥺????
