Guest guest Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 So dad went into a residential care center about 6 weeks ago. This week I got a call that he was in the hospital for dehydration. He came back to them yesterday. Today he pooped on the bathroom floor. Tried to clean it up but stepped in it. Tracked it around the room. They can't handle him anymore..... So in the next week I look for a full on nursing home... Now let me tell you why dad got dehydrated. The non-participating brother decided to visit dad and give him a bag of Dove chocolates... See where I am going here? Yes, he ate way too many and they proceeded like grease through a goose. Thus the dehydration and the hospital stay and the loonies..... So if my brother knows anything at all he better give me a wide berth. But he did email and said he wants us to work together on any decisions about where dad lives and how his money is spent... I would like to tell my brother that there is no money and see if he sticks around after that comment....... All this and I have finals this week.... I don't want to be all gloomy, but I did have to vent.... Tanks for listening!! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Kathy, My heart goes out to you. I hope your brother figures out that there is no money and gets out of your way ASAP - do you have POA? I'm so sorry to read that you have so much on your plate as well as having to find your father a new place to live. I suppose it was going to happen eventually but no time ever feels like the right time. Best to you and your dad and sending you both strength. Courage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2007 Report Share Posted December 7, 2007 Kathy, Vent away. I am sorry you have to do finals and find a placement for your Dad. That is a lot. Keep your chin up. Some people (like your bro) just don't get it. Hugs, Donna R Caregave for Mom (after I brought her from WI to MI) for 3 years and 4th year in a nh. She was almost 89 when she died in '02. No dx other than mine. Oh Poopsicles So dad went into a residential care center about 6 weeks ago. This week I got a call that he was in the hospital for dehydration. He came back to them yesterday. Today he pooped on the bathroom floor. Tried to clean it up but stepped in it. Tracked it around the room. They can't handle him anymore..... So in the next week I look for a full on nursing home... Now let me tell you why dad got dehydrated. The non-participating brother decided to visit dad and give him a bag of Dove chocolates... See where I am going here? Yes, he ate way too many and they proceeded like grease through a goose. Thus the dehydration and the hospital stay and the loonies..... So if my brother knows anything at all he better give me a wide berth. But he did email and said he wants us to work together on any decisions about where dad lives and how his money is spent... I would like to tell my brother that there is no money and see if he sticks around after that comment....... All this and I have finals this week.... I don't want to be all gloomy, but I did have to vent.... Tanks for listening!! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2007 Report Share Posted December 8, 2007 Good Morning Kathy, I am praying for you and your dad. It's better to vent than to kkeep it bottled up inside. Good Luck on your final. Have a Blessed weekend. Dimpsy - Licencsed 1:1 Caregiver Sacramento Oh Poopsicles So dad went into a residential care center about 6 weeks ago. This week I got a call that he was in the hospital for dehydration. He came back to them yesterday. Today he pooped on the bathroom floor. Tried to clean it up but stepped in it. Tracked it around the room. They can't handle him anymore..... So in the next week I look for a full on nursing home... Now let me tell you why dad got dehydrated. The non-participating brother decided to visit dad and give him a bag of Dove chocolates.. . See where I am going here? Yes, he ate way too many and they proceeded like grease through a goose. Thus the dehydration and the hospital stay and the loonies..... So if my brother knows anything at all he better give me a wide berth. But he did email and said he wants us to work together on any decisions about where dad lives and how his money is spent... I would like to tell my brother that there is no money and see if he sticks around after that comment..... .. All this and I have finals this week.... I don't want to be all gloomy, but I did have to vent.... Tanks for listening!! Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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