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Originally Posted by papa smurf
what does this man need -3 meals a day. a little help getting around someone to talk to, a little love -these are all things his own family can provide  |
He needs a lot more than that
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wheelchair-bound Robert, is also blind and deaf in one ear,
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So needs a lot of help getting round and probably everytime he needs to use the toilet, so needs the 24 hr live in carer, thats something his family can't possibly provide.
I am well aware as I am in a similar position with my mum who has advanced Alzheimer's and we as a family have looked after her as long as possible but now need help as we can't possibly cope. eg if my Dad wants to go play gold then one of us needs to be in the house for before she gets up to make sure she gets showered, fed and doesn't try to leave the house as she loves to get out and walk. Thats hard going if I or anyone else needs to go to work or has other plans.
She actually ran away in Feb and was gone for 9 hours. My dad today was looking at care homes because its getting way to hard to look after her and still keep himself in good health and get his normal business dealt with.
So I imagine that the son mentioned in the story can't possibly commit to round the clock care. So IMO a home with carers and staff there all the time is probably a better option for him too.
The guy is 96 and being wheelchair bound as well as blind and partially deaf needs constant care nevermind keeping the house clean and tidy so I do get why they would be suggesting he goes to a home.