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

**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.

**Karen** · 08-15-2011, 12:34 PM

I am glad your mom got a good night's sleep, that helps a lot. Especially knowing your dad is in a safe place. I hope they figure things out for and with him!