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

[cassiesmom]

Gayle, I am so sorry to hear about your dad and his newly diagnosed condition. I can only imagine how hard this is for you and the rest of your family. I will definitely be keeping your father, mother, and of course you and your other family members in my thoughts and prayers. We love you and we are here for you, Gayle!

I'm just checking in again for an update. I'll continue praying. Couldn't agree more with what Lab Lover has written.

[phesina]

Continuing prayers for you and your family, dear Gayle.

I'm glad there is a diagnosis now, so you and your mother can come to understand and you know that your dad is getting the treatment and care he needs. All three of you are going through MAJOR changes in your lives.

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Pat and cats

[Freedom]

I still keep all of you in my prayers. Just read this latest. You know the review board is familiar with these types of situations. Just maintain the documentation and it will work out.

[cassiesmom]

Oh, boy. Q of P, I'll keep praying for you and your mom, and for your dad too. I agree with what everyone said, that he doesn't sound ready for discharge yet.

[Queen of Poop]

His hearing with the review board is Wednesday, November 16th. My birthday. Hopefully my gift will be that he's to be kept there for a while longer yet, that he will hear the words my mom's going to say and maybe realize he does need the help/meds afterall.

[Karen]

Yes, that's the biggest issue with this disease - getting the balance of meds right, and keeping the patient on them. We'll keep you in our thoughts that day!

[Marigold2]

Oh Gayle I am so sorry to hear this, he needs to stay and get more help for sure.

[Charlie08]

how is your dad doing now? and how is your mom getting along?

[cassiesmom]

Q of P, how are you and your mom doing, and how is your dad? Is the medication helping?

[Queen of Poop]

Mom's doing good. She continues to have small victories in being on her own. She still thinks dad's going to come home and be ok. The doctor had been trying to increase dad's meds and they seemed to help a wee bit, but not as much as one might hope - yet. As for me, I've kind of had to put them out of my mind for now as a prepare for the mediation/arbitration. They can again have my focus after Nov 3. Be nice to only have one stressful thing on my plate! Thanks again for continuing to check in on us and for keeping us in your thoughts. You're such wonderful people!

[Karen]

I am glad the dosage increase is helping, it is a tricky thing, as everyone's brain chemistry is different, and schizophrenia can be tricky to treat. A friend of mine's mom has it, and I am always sure to tell him (he has married and moved a couple towns away) when I see a marked change in Loretta's behavior, as it is often difficult for his dad to notice as he is with her every day.

Keep up the good work on your part, and we will all celebrate with you when the mediation and whole divorce thing is over!

[Queen of Poop]

So just a little update on my dad. He is still in care, today they will renew him for another 30 days. He has now been moved into a room with another person. The doctor felt my dad was spending too much time sitting in a chair doing nothing, not interacting with anyone, not participating in any activities, nothing. Apparently it's going ok so far. He is, as always, regimented in his schedule, always showers and cleans himself up, always on time for meals but then does nothing but sit. When his social worker tried to engage him in conversation she failed. He had nothing to say about me, my brother, my mom, home, really nothing at all. All that matters to him is himself and his own little world - nothing new here. Apparently the social worker found him hard to read, engage, understand. Welcome to our world dear. The doctor will be upping his meds a little more very soon, so we'll see what impact that has.

Thanks again all for your support in this.

My mom's doing very well. Is going to see today about getting some good winter tires on her car as this will be the first time she's had to drive in the winter time in her life!

[Freedom]

Sigh, I just don't know what to say. Sounds like your Dad was functioning with a life long issue, and now he is getting care. That is good.

This must all be so hard for your mom, and for you as well. For her, doing all these "firsts," will help build her confidence over time. But sure is alot to manage all at once! And for you, just one more thing to juggle. Prayers for all of you, and that some things do resolve so you have fewer things on your plate all at one time.