My Dad went into hospital last Tuesday following a 4 day spell of high paranoia. Since then, his dose of Risperidone has been increased and has helped....there is still paranoia but to a lesser degree. He lives alone (Mum died 18 months ago) with carers 3 times per day, and was only diagnosed at the beginning of April but has deteriorated rapidly since.
I spoke to his doctor today who feels it would be untenable for him to return home due to the paranoia, his levels of confusion and disorientation, plus unrelated pain management/falls.
She plans to involve SS to organise a placement initially for respite, but with a view to it becoming long term.
So, two issues. One is practical stuff - do they assign him a home or do we have a say in where he goes? How do we organise this and how is it funded?
The second is the emotional side....telling Dad, but also the fact that although we know it's the right thing for his own safety it feels we are taking away his freedom and making decisions about his life he won't want.
I spoke to his doctor today who feels it would be untenable for him to return home due to the paranoia, his levels of confusion and disorientation, plus unrelated pain management/falls.
She plans to involve SS to organise a placement initially for respite, but with a view to it becoming long term.
So, two issues. One is practical stuff - do they assign him a home or do we have a say in where he goes? How do we organise this and how is it funded?
The second is the emotional side....telling Dad, but also the fact that although we know it's the right thing for his own safety it feels we are taking away his freedom and making decisions about his life he won't want.
