My 82 year old mother is finding it increasingly difficult to cope with my 85 year old father who was diagnosed with AZ a couple of years ago. They have no family nearby and I live 90 miles away. Dad goes to a day centre under protest twice a week and occasionally has a week of respite care. They regularly come to stay with me and my family and I have just returned them home. It became rather stressful with Dad's continual repetition as to where his grandchildren were, where my husband was, where the cats were etc etc. When we take him out he has twice now shouted at small children and told them to behave (he's a former teacher) once was in a cafe and once in a shopping centre. Fortunately the parents were understanding. He cannot be left alone at home as he is very unsteady on his feet and regularly falls over.
1. Is it best not to take him out for fear of him upsetting young children?
2. At what stage do we consider putting him in a home?
I know this 2nd question sounds harsh, but my mother spends a lot of her time in tears and I feel guilty because I'm such a distance away.
Jool
1. Is it best not to take him out for fear of him upsetting young children?
2. At what stage do we consider putting him in a home?
I know this 2nd question sounds harsh, but my mother spends a lot of her time in tears and I feel guilty because I'm such a distance away.
Jool