Sending Dad home tomorrow??? For good.....

[Freedom]

Um, last I read, I thought your mom said he was not coming back in the house. So a 3 day trial would have to be . . . someplace else?

I like the idea of having someone stay with them.

[Queen of Poop]

This came right out of the blue. Right before Christmas they told mom he was in for 6 months. Now they want to send him home on a trial??? I believe my response when she told me was "what the hell???". So when it can all be arranged in the next few weeks or sooner my dad will be going home for a visit. I already asked mom about having a third party there and told her to inquire about that with the social worker. He's never been violent with her (yet) so I guess everyone is banking on that. I've told her the minute he begins his old routine she needs to phone and have him removed before he escalates. I don't like this one bit, but I don't want to get my mom all worked up and stressed out. I've told her to let everyone around her know he's going to be home for 3 days so she can have people check in on her during that time and so that should she need to flee she will have a place and support. Good grief!!!

[pomtzu]

I'm with the others. If at all possible - have a 3rd person there - just in case. If not - can your Mom quickly alert a neighbor or someone close? If she has a cell phone or cordless phone, make sure that she has it with her at all times so she can call 911 if needed. Does she have a remote key fob for her car that has a panic button to push that will activate the horn until it's shut off? She could carry that with her and tell surrounding neighbors to listen for it if she was in trouble. I can't believe that the facility is actually letting him go on a home visit, seeing as that he is still so unstable. Praying for your Mom's safety.

[phesina]

Oh no.

That is a good idea to have a third person on hand. Otherwise, this should not happen.

Prayers that somehow this can be worked out for the best for all concerned.

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Pat and cats

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry to hear this. I don't think it's a good idea at all. I hope that your mom will be safe and I also agree that a third party should be there.

[cassiesmom]

Oh boy. I agree with everyone who said this doesn't sound good and perhaps a third person can be present. I'll keep praying.

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