Hello,
I am really in a dilemma and I really need some answers. My dad has dementia, on top of that, he is an alcoholic, which just makes his dementia progress just that much faster.
He is in total denial, hasn't showered or brushed his teeth in weeks. Has gotten in trouble with the law because he forgets where he lives. Has wrecked his car and doesn't remember. Yesterday, he rode his lawn mower on the main street. He is verbally abusive to my mom, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer (takes kemo), and once or twice he has been physically abusive.
I live in Virginia and my parents live in Maryland, however, I am the only one of my siblings,besides my mom, of course, that actually has a relationship with my dad. Because of his behavior, my siblings has pretty much withdrawn from him or he has pushed them away.
I really need to get him some help being he is not willing to do anything because he feels like he is just fine and nothing is wrong with him.
Is there anything that I can do legally to make him get an evaluation and help for his addiction? I seriously believe that if he can get past the addiction that the dementia wouldn't be as bad as it is. When he is sober, he is more rational.
My dad is a veteran and I really don't want the state involved, because I don't want them in control.
Please help
Ryanden
I am really in a dilemma and I really need some answers. My dad has dementia, on top of that, he is an alcoholic, which just makes his dementia progress just that much faster.
He is in total denial, hasn't showered or brushed his teeth in weeks. Has gotten in trouble with the law because he forgets where he lives. Has wrecked his car and doesn't remember. Yesterday, he rode his lawn mower on the main street. He is verbally abusive to my mom, who was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer (takes kemo), and once or twice he has been physically abusive.
I live in Virginia and my parents live in Maryland, however, I am the only one of my siblings,besides my mom, of course, that actually has a relationship with my dad. Because of his behavior, my siblings has pretty much withdrawn from him or he has pushed them away.
I really need to get him some help being he is not willing to do anything because he feels like he is just fine and nothing is wrong with him.
Is there anything that I can do legally to make him get an evaluation and help for his addiction? I seriously believe that if he can get past the addiction that the dementia wouldn't be as bad as it is. When he is sober, he is more rational.
My dad is a veteran and I really don't want the state involved, because I don't want them in control.
Please help
Ryanden