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Well, I had him backed down on the Doc. visits until today. Here we go AGAIN! Another visit to the Doc so he can get meds that, I guarantee you, he won't take after a day or two because he "has various reactions to them" BUT won't call the Doc about it. He won't tell me he stopped because I would call the Doc and see about his symptoms, like are they real or imaginary. The pattern is that he will wait a week or so after stopping meds and then go back for another prescription and will do the same thing.

As for memory etc., he claimed that he received a bill from the hospital for his last scan, put it on his desk and now it wasn't there. What did I do with it, etc.? After spending a lot of time looking for it, through things, etc., he called the hospital only to be told that they hadn't billed him for it yet!

I told him I am not going today, I have things to do, like a hair appointment and he is having a snit that I don't give a darn about him. I cannot tell you how many apts. for things I have cancelled in the past dealing with this. BUT, note, I HAVE THE CAR so he can't drive because I am concerned about that after he had the incident where he totally didn't recognize where he was.

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It can be terribly frustrating. Recently, my dad started back with some of his fixations that are trying to tolerate. He will go on and on about nothing and be extremely demanding and agitated. I’m discussing it with his doctor to see about increasing his meds.

Is there anyone else you can get to take over his care? I think you said his daughter was not an option. I’d seek legal advice on your options. Difficult behavior is very stressful to manage long term and it seems these conditions can go on for many years. It’s so hard on families, especially spouses.