My father has become increasingly difficult, with daily verbal outbursts. My 80 year old mother is in tears now on a daily basis and is finding this increasingly difficult to cope with.
So much so she has decided she needs respite care which has been agreed, but on the understanding that my father agrees to this.
The problem is when you explain this to him, he is in total agreement, but is unable to retain the information and so forgets.
My question is if he agrees to go into respite for 2 weeks and then a day later is insistent he wants to go home, what can we do?
I know the care home won't keep him there against his will, but I am worried about the stress levels my mother is under if she does not get a break. Can he insist he comes home, even though he is unable to comprehend the reason he is in respite care or unable to retain the information once it is explained to him, even though it is in his best interest?
So much so she has decided she needs respite care which has been agreed, but on the understanding that my father agrees to this.
The problem is when you explain this to him, he is in total agreement, but is unable to retain the information and so forgets.
My question is if he agrees to go into respite for 2 weeks and then a day later is insistent he wants to go home, what can we do?
I know the care home won't keep him there against his will, but I am worried about the stress levels my mother is under if she does not get a break. Can he insist he comes home, even though he is unable to comprehend the reason he is in respite care or unable to retain the information once it is explained to him, even though it is in his best interest?