Prayers for my Dad

[2tiredmom]

Thanks girls, I talked to my brother again this evening. The hospise nurse told him totake him to the emergency room since his dr is on vacation. I have not heard from him yet. He was mean again today. It's like something all of a sudden snapped. Will let you know when i hear more. Thanks so much for all your thoughts and prayers.

[Janet]

Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers Linda.

[DianaB]

Hugs, Linda.

[judy]

I am so sorry, Linda. He is in my prayers.

My friend's 97 year old Mom just went into a nursing home for dementia. Yesterday was the first time she was violent. That's a symptom of dementia, and they are talking about medication. My friend doesn't want her Mom too sedated though. She is mobile, and, when she remembers, has a group of "the girls" she sits with. She does have a safety bracelet on so that she cannot escape though. It sets off an alarm.

The most difficult part is when the person realizes that their thinking and memory are gone. Hopefully, your Dad does not have those moments. Just love him the way he is, and do not expect him to be lucid for long.

[2tiredmom]

Thank you all.

[gja1000]

I'm so sorry Linda. Somehow I missed this thread. It is so hard. Dementia is so cruel. There are some meds that really help with violent behavior. I hope they find something that helps your dad.

[Janet]

My husband's aunt Janet has dementia (in her 80') also and her husband (my husbands favorite uncle) just passed away on Friday. They had to tell her again Saturday and this morning he was gone. How horrible a thing to go through. Sending positive thoughts and prayers to your Dad and you Linda.