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@georgescraftjr Whether you post often or not, YOU are always on my mind - and I know many others on this connect site. We're a family together in this, day and night, and never forget that. I am horrified that George's son, would tell his father to call 911 and you had to deal with such a troubling experience and one that was embarrassing and upsetting. How do we find positive when family members can't and don't relate because they simply aren't there to see what we go through every day as a caregiver. I'm saddened and disappointed in families - and friends - who remain in denial, do things that create more issues, or do nothing at all. A mere supportive direct call to you, would have solved the issue, and you could have given George the "anxiety" drugs he needs, or you could have called for help. Please know, you are not alone. The fact that you can find positive in what happened speaks to your value and the camaraderie we have on this site. I just wish I was there - we were there - to help you, calm George and take your worry away. Without his son by your side, or even the courtesy of calling you first, when he knows his father is sick, why would he tell his father to do that? I don't know the relationship you have with this son, but I do know it's time to have a come-to-Jesus discussion to prevent him from doing it again. None of us need the "the wrong calvary" to come (the police!) because of a foolish son, who clearly has his own issues, and directs his "confused" father in the worst way. Just breathe today another day, yes...another journey. Love you George's wife.....Karla

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@kjc48

Thanks for your concern.

After the visit from the cops, I asked George's son why he thought law-enforcment intervention was necessary, and the son said that his father was extremely anxious. (George told him that I was threatening to "strip.") I also asked his son why he didn't call me first, or at least, have the decency to warn me that the cops were on there way. His response was: "Because it was an emergency."

P.S. The next day, George cried and apologized for calling "911" but he couldn't remember what caused his anxiety other than to say that he was having hallucinations. (I was home in another room at the time, and I didn't "threaten" to strip. LOL)