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whitesatin
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« on: October 23, 2001, 12:20:02 am » |
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Thanks for all of your good advice everyone. I tried to hire someone to come into my home when my Dad was living there, but he insisted that he didn't need any help. ARGGGHH! I got one of those devices to notify a medical response team if he fell down or needed help. It had a button incorporated into a necklace, where he could push the button to call for help. It had a main call box where the person on the receiving end of the call could hear a cry for help no matter where it was coming from in the house. He refused to wear the necklace. ARGHHH!!
When he was in Ohio (I'm in California) I tried to get Human Services in his county to evaluate him and give him the help he needed. (Meals on Wheels, transportation to medical appointments, etc.) The first three times the Social Worker went to his house, he wouldn't answer the door. (Of course, I had told him she was coming, duh!). I finally convinced him to let her in. He put on a great Dog & Pony show for her to convince her he didn't need help.
This is a man that ocassionally gets lost in the house. At times, needs to be shown the way to the bathroom. Asks me if I'm dating anyone (I've been married for almost 19 years!), calls my husband my Dad, insists it's snowing outside when it's 86 degrees, etc.
I have contacted my HR department, but haven't received a response yet. This situation has taken a toll on my marriage is why I ended up renting a house close by for them. I'm checking into Assisted Living homes now.
Maybe with Mom there now, she can convince him to have extra help come in. She does have a housekeeper come in every two weeks and a gardner does the lawn care.
Once again, thanks for all your well wishes. It makes me feel not so all alone. I love you all!
WhiteSatin
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