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

[phesina]

Gayle, can you talk with this doctor yourself? Your mother might be a bit overwhelmed by the entire situation.

And getting a second opinion sounds like a good idea.

More hugs and purrs and love and prayers for you.

[wombat2u2004]

OMG, I just found this thread.....QOP I'm keeping fingers crossed here that all will work out fine. Yeah, get another doctor.

[Queen of Poop]

I see my own counsellor this evening and will bring this up with her, get her take and then move forward. I looked up this doctor and it seems he deals with dementia, depression and suicide risk in the elderly. If this indeed is not dementia then it's likely some sort of psychosis and should be dealt with accordingly, perhaps he needs to be in another facility. I am very afraid of what he could do if he's let out. He was given phone access yesterday and called my mom 4 times that I knew of (hoping he didn't call her all night long). Each time it was weird and weirder. And he's been asking her for my phone number, so far she's not given it. The voices in his head are telling him things that just aren't so. Mom said she detailed all the events to the doctor who seemed unphased. At least he will remain there thru next Thursday, we can make a plan in the meantime.

Thanks again all for the support. Never a dull moment in my life, too bad it's all bad!

[cassiesmom]

the doctor... seemed unphased

That doesn't sound good to me. Maybe the doctor sees this every day; but I think he should still be concerned, for your dad's well-being and also for your mom and yours. And I'm making an assumption this was never a problem for your dad before last week, that it started then. There are so many things that can cause confusion or delirium; some of them are simple but others are complex. I'll keep praying.

[momcat]

Hi Gayle,
You're absolutely right, do talk to your counselor about your Dad's situation. It bothers me that his doctor seemed unphased by all of this. Maybe your counselor can offer a referral to another doctor for a second opinion and also give you some insight as to what's happening. You might want to ask your counselor what questions you should be asking and what answers you should expect.

My father had advanced Alzheimers so I understand what you and your Mom are going through right now. Don't hesitate to pm me if there's anything I can offer you from my experience.

Please know that my support and prayers continue for you, your Mom, and your Dad. Sending [[[[[HUGS]]]]] to you and your Mom

[Catty1]

The doctor may seem unphased because he is very familiar with this kind of behaviour. It's friends and family's duty to be worried and upset - the doctor can't be if s/he is the decision maker.

By all means talk to your counsellor and even your own doctor.

{{{{HUGS}}}}

[jennielynn1970]

Gosh, this is so unsettling to say the least. I hope the doctors decide to keep him there and get him treated for whatever is going on. I mean, hearing voices in your head is NOT just a mood swing. I'll show them a mood swing, lol.

Thoughts and prayers going out to you and your mom and dad. I hope they make the right decision at the hospital, and if not, I hope you can get it taken care of some other way so that he doesn't hurt anyone else or himself.


HUGS!!!!