My father has been in hospital since June with slurred speech, back pain and loss of mobility.
Only last week did they diagnose dementia of an unknown kind !
His speech is much better (could be better but hospital have lost his dentures) His back pain is gone and apart from some confusion and frustration which are triggered by incidents in the ward ie way nurses talk to him and act, he is not medically ill.
As his mobility is not as it is (he can stand up himself and walk with a frame quite quickly) the OT Team and nurses think he is at a risk of falls (after sitting for 3 months with no exercise this isn't helping and he is determined)
I have pushed the OT Team and Social Services for his discharge but its dragging as they are putting a care package together (4 weeks now)
What are the consequences if I demand to take dad home (he lives with me) and look after him until they can get their act together
Dad is getting frustrated, visiting is draining me so I think I can better manage with him with me at home for the moment ?
Thanks anyone
Only last week did they diagnose dementia of an unknown kind !
His speech is much better (could be better but hospital have lost his dentures) His back pain is gone and apart from some confusion and frustration which are triggered by incidents in the ward ie way nurses talk to him and act, he is not medically ill.
As his mobility is not as it is (he can stand up himself and walk with a frame quite quickly) the OT Team and nurses think he is at a risk of falls (after sitting for 3 months with no exercise this isn't helping and he is determined)
I have pushed the OT Team and Social Services for his discharge but its dragging as they are putting a care package together (4 weeks now)
What are the consequences if I demand to take dad home (he lives with me) and look after him until they can get their act together
Dad is getting frustrated, visiting is draining me so I think I can better manage with him with me at home for the moment ?
Thanks anyone