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Set your boundaries, don't keep answering the phone. He is manipulating you, it is up to you to change, as he will not. He is not going to die if he moves in with your mother, he can't have it both ways, so it is time to stand up to him.
Only you can stop all this craziness! Good Luck!
thank you for your words of support.
i accept most calls but not all because he becomes extremely anxious if I don’t answer because I am his only support over the phone.
i tell him he has to be strong for my mom but notices that with the anxiety and stress of my mom not being there, his memory last maybe 5 minutes... that is why he calls me all the time... he asks the same questions over and over again. I put up a big cardboard next to the phone to reassure him with all the answers to his questions but he forgets to look at it! I have a big book also where I write everything also but he calls me to validate what is written. Je cannot be placed with my mom because her needs are
different than his . To top it all off he cannot see my mom in the state he is in because I was told my mom needs to get use to her new environment for a couple weeks. She doesn’t mention my dad so she is so far very happy in the new home. She was leaving a lot of stress living with my dad because both having Elzeimer he was constantly on her case about her putting things in the wrong place and although my parents loved each other and I grew up in a very respectful family, with the disease, they had started hitting each other, that is why I had to place my mom. I was told by professionals that it is not a good idea to have them together. It is really a sad situation! Because my mom has just been placed in a home I want to make sure everything is at its best for her and although I take great care of my dad also, I feel restless about this part of the situation.
thank you for your words of support.
i accept most calls but not all because he becomes extremely anxious if I don’t answer because I am his only support over the phone.
i tell him he has to be strong for my mom but notices that with the anxiety and stress of my mom not being there, his memory last maybe 5 minutes... that is why he calls me all the time... he asks the same questions over and over again. I put up a big cardboard next to the phone to reassure him with all the answers to his questions but he forgets to look at it! I have a big book also where I write everything also but he calls me to validate what is written. Je cannot be placed with my mom because her needs are
different than his . To top it all off he cannot see my mom in the state he is in because I was told my mom needs to get use to her new environment for a couple weeks. She doesn’t mention my dad so she is so far very happy in the new home. She was leaving a lot of stress living with my dad because both having Elzeimer he was constantly on her case about her putting things in the wrong place and although my parents loved each other and I grew up in a very respectful family, with the disease, they had started hitting each other, that is why I had to place my mom. I was told by professionals that it is not a good idea to have them together. It is really a sad situation! Because my mom has just been placed in a home I want to make sure everything is at its best for her and although I take great care of my dad also, I feel restless about this part of the situation.
Is there an adult day care program available to get Dad out of the house (where he is focused on your mother's absence) for a few hours a day?
His needs are different from hers and I know it's a lot of work but if you look at both of their needs independently you will probably come up with an answer. Medication is good for the short term also, as it will help to calm him down and easier for you to place him.
If and when your Mom wants to see him, then you can do that, but for now seek Doctors help with your Dad.
Good luck to you. It will take time, but you will eventually have it under control.
Your situation is especially challenging, So sorry.
I still feel very guilty about not being there for them properly even though I see them at the NH several times a week. It's essential to keep an eye on them and make sure everything is ok.
Is there any way in the near future you can place your father with your mother? I know things would not be manageable for my parents if that had not been possible. There are several married couples in the same nursing home each with different issues.
In the meantime see if it is possible to take your father to see your mother once she settles in.
It's very hard doing it all on your own so you need to get as much help as you can and to plan whatever you can in advance.
Good luck.
My dad just started on them yesterday. Have have to wait a few days to see if his anxiety goes down. Right now I have 2 ladies that work with People with Elzeimer that go 5 times a week between 4pm-8pm to make sure he eats dinner, takes his medication and have company. I have this service for free for 6 weeks
My heart goes out to you. ((HUGS))