They talked her down, sort of.
I don't know how we're going to get through this if we need to have a child there every moment to keep dad from giving in to her...
I just sent a despairing email to the facility staff.
Sir? I think you have a problem with your brain being missing.
Zoe ,'The Train Job'
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Consuela - Nov 25, 2012 7:07:00 pm PST #2092 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
DavidS - Nov 25, 2012 7:09:52 pm PST #2093 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
I don't know how we're going to get through this if we need to have a child there every moment to keep dad from giving in to her...
Just a close watch for the first couple weeks until the old apartment isn't an option.
Consuela - Nov 25, 2012 7:11:26 pm PST #2094 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Just a close watch for the first couple weeks until the old apartment isn't an option.
We can't be there every day, David.
And it's going to take months to get the old place on the market: it's full of crap, much of it valuable.
DavidS - Nov 25, 2012 7:14:32 pm PST #2095 of 30001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Then I suggest Lithium in a heavy doses.
sarameg - Nov 25, 2012 7:14:51 pm PST #2096 of 30001
You'll get through this,
What if you didn't read the text until morning?
FTR, the staff has seen all this before. Hopefully they give your dad the tools to deal with the escapism. (My friend's mom had advanced ALZ, her dad has mild dementia. Her mom ended up on a closed ward, but dad could come and go, as they were still living together because it made her more stable.)
Consuela - Nov 25, 2012 7:19:32 pm PST #2097 of 30001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
FTR, the staff has seen all this before.
I'm sure. I'm not sure they can manage her, though, if my father gives in so easily.
Amy - Nov 25, 2012 7:23:27 pm PST #2098 of 30001
Because books.
Would rewards help, Consuela? For your mom or your dad, even if in his case it's just to get him to stand firm.
I think you might have to concentrate on him anyway, and persuade him not to give in.
It's so hard. But like everyone said, "the only way out is through." One day at a time.
sarameg - Nov 25, 2012 7:23:49 pm PST #2099 of 30001
I don't know what your contract is like, I only know my friend's stuff. Who is the medical POA? I think that helped that the kids were when S's mom was adamant to leave and her dad was at a loss, but the POA docs said no.
It's not fun. I wish you weeks of peaceful sleep.
Burrell - Nov 25, 2012 7:25:07 pm PST #2100 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Suela's Dad!! You're doing it wrong!
No advice on how precisely to fix it, Suela, but tons of sympathy and BTDT agreement. Pisco, pisco and beer and lots of long runs.
Burrell - Nov 25, 2012 7:27:29 pm PST #2101 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
I think you might have to concentrate on him anyway, and persuade him not to give in.
Yeah, but I'm guessing that's easier said than done. I'm sure he's going through his own special brand of hard right now.