He has a very short attention span. He can’t see well enough to read and I’m unable to get him prescription glasses because he isn’t able to give any cognitive input. He can still communicate but most of the time he doesn’t make any sense when he talks. Everyday tasks are becoming more difficult as he gets easily confused. He hides random things often and always to leave the house. I know watching TV all day isn’t very good for him, but I’m unsure of what to do at this point. I am a working mom trying to take care of my family as well as myself. Any advice helps, thank you
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How old is your dad? You say Early Onset but no age in your profile so just curious.
Are there any Adult Day Care programs in your area?
Is there a Senior Center that he could go to for some socialization and activities?
Is your dad a Veteran? If so the VA might be able to provide caregivers for a time (they will do a certain number of hours per month, I can not recall how many though) If he is a Veteran contact the local Veterans Assistance Commission and they can help determine what services he would qualify for. And there is a very good possibility that you can get paid for caring for him as well.
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Its hard to entertain someone who suffers from Dementia. If they didn't do it before the Dementia, they can't learn after. With my Mom, it was put the TV on a channel that showed all the old shows. I put her in Adult care 3x a week. If Dad has any money, you may want to try an Assisted living or Memory care. They have activities geared to people suffering from Dementia.