His doctor agrees. Dad is 86 and can no longer drive. I live 2 hrs away and my sister lives 1 1/2 hrs away. Due to our own health issues it's getting harder and harder to make this drive. Dad only gets a home cooked meal once a week when we visit. He no longer cooks or even knows how to use the microwave. He mostly sleeps during the day. At night he roams the country roads. Which scares us to death. I'm trying to get VA to qualify him for benefits but didn't realize how long the process takes. Dad needs to be placed ASAP.
The driving issue is scary. This should end immediately. I went through the same situation with my dad. This is tough stuff. Had to end the driving and get both my parents in care. Good luck to you.
We just hope the VA comes through with benefits and we can get a facility to work with us on their costs.
You would need to check to see what other benefits are given at the facility, such as weekly or daily housekeeping, weekly or daily linen service, etc. Does the facility do Dad's laundry? Etc.
Ah, driving, that is really a tough issue. Once driving stops, the elder feels they have lost all their freedom. Hopefully the facility has weekly trips to the stores so that your Dad can get out. My Dad loved the fact he was now around people of his own generation :)
Until your Dad can move into senior living, does your area offer Meals On Wheels, that way your Dad would get a nice meal once a day.
Thanks for your feedback.