My dad's lost his mind.....here we go again

**Queen of Poop** · 08-14-2011, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by pomtzu

That must have been so scary for your Mom. Prayers that they can resolve your Dad's issues quickly. How old is your Dad, Gayle?

He will be 72 on September 1st.

This episode started Thursday and escallated to this morning's incident. Mom said it took most of the day to stop shaking, but she was treated very, very well by the police officer, after he took dad to the hospital he came back and got mom and took her there. She was also treated very well at the hospital by the nurses/doctor. She's 70 and managing ok for now.

**DriftyAlison0** · 08-14-2011, 07:13 PM

Sending my thoughts and prayers out to you and your family. Hang in there!

**kuhio98** · 08-14-2011, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by Queen of Poop

This episode started Thursday and escallated to this morning's incident. Mom said it took most of the day to stop shaking, but she was treated very, very well by the police officer, after he took dad to the hospital he came back and got mom and took her there. She was also treated very well at the hospital by the nurses/doctor. She's 70 and managing ok for now.

Prayers for you and your Mom and Dad. Your poor Mom. I really feel for her. I hope they can help your father with medication. Aging can be so sad. It affects everyone differently.

**Marigold2** · 08-14-2011, 08:07 PM

Scary, thank God he didn't have a high powered gun. I hope he will be well soon. My first thought was a tumor of the brain. I am sending you my prayers. Know that there are many who care about you and who will support you in this most difficult time.

**Scooter's Mom** · 08-14-2011, 08:17 PM

Oh how scary!

I'm glad your mom has been treated well. I hope everything goes well for your dad while he is in the hospital.

**mrspunkysmom** · 08-14-2011, 09:23 PM

That is scary. You and your family have my prayers.

**Taz_Zoee** · 08-14-2011, 09:28 PM

Your family is in my thoughts. It must be so scary to see the person you've loved for so long suddenly not be the same anymore.

**Catty1** · 08-14-2011, 09:30 PM

I hope your mom has friends there to lean on. Those voices must have been horrifying for your dad, and shattering for your mom and you, dealing with the results.

If your dad has reached age 72 without meds, hopefully something can help him, medication or otherwise.

HUGS!

**bishtmaster** · 08-19-2011, 03:17 AM

It is a sad story, but before looking at the title i thought it might be humorous.

**tokolosh** · 08-15-2011, 02:28 AM

Originally Posted by Queen of Poop

He will be 72 on September 1st.

This episode started Thursday and escallated to this morning's incident. Mom said it took most of the day to stop shaking, but she was treated very, very well by the police officer, after he took dad to the hospital he came back and got mom and took her there. She was also treated very well at the hospital by the nurses/doctor. She's 70 and managing ok for now.

It must have been really tough for your mom to make that call to the police. It feels so final when you have to do something like that about a member of your own family. I'm glad they treated her well and I'm sure they're helping her to know she did make the right decision about it.

**Medusa** · 08-15-2011, 06:21 AM

Well, we'll just send up lots of PT prayers. They've been known to work miracles. Keep the faythe that all will be well for everyone concerned.

**caseysmom** · 08-15-2011, 08:12 AM

Something happened like this to a friend of mine but it was one of the stages of alzheimers and it wasn't the first sign. Thoughts for your father that it is something temporary and easy to resolve.

**Lilith Cherry** · 08-15-2011, 09:36 AM

Lots of loving thoughts for your dad's speedy recovery Gayle. We will all keep your family in our prayers.

**happylabs** · 08-15-2011, 12:11 PM

Prayers for you all! It is very difficult to watch our parents age. Mine are 87 and 88. Medication will definitely help. Hang in there!

**Queen of Poop** · 08-15-2011, 12:29 PM

Thanks all for the prayers and support. Just checked in with my mom, she's doing ok, got a really good sleep last night. She checked in with the hospital and my dad settled in ok, he's in a lockdown unit, has his own room with a bathroom, ate all his dinner and then proceeded to fall fast asleep. The evaluation process begins today, they should get back to my mom in the next couple of days, hopefully with some answers.

I'm so grateful to have my PT Family to lean on during these times. Thank you all so very, very much.