My dad has dementia and is constantly badgering my mother about infidelity (which is not true). It is happening non stop and he won't stop. He is on respirodone and zoloft but it's still happening. I am at the point (and I don't want to but) I feel like I need to have him picked up (temporary detention TDO) and hospitalized. This is so hard. Any suggestions.?
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How does your mom react to his outbursts? Would he attempt to assault her physically? Her safety and comfort are something you can focus on, since you can develop strategies to protect her. As you know, you can’t reason with your father.
If you decide you must have him removed, you will probably find that both he and your mom will be upset with the change.
Remember as you attempt to address these painful circumstances that your job is to make a choice from a group of less than satisfactory options. Your job is just todo the best you can.
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This is an awful disease and causes us to do many things we never dreamed we would do or need to do.
Best of luck. It is a horrible journey for everyone. Hugs!