My grandfather is seeing a little girl not there and his legs worse....suggestions?
Hi all, I have some more questions. I have read old threads here that explain about the elderly "seeing" little kids that aren't there, and this can be a UTI, which Im going to have my grandfather checked for. But he also dreams about the kids, mainly a little girl who is extremely frequent. He talks in his sleep, so I hear him as well he as "sees" her during the day. Then he claims hes not talking in his sleep that hes talking aloud because he has no one to talk to ( we are there). Ideas? Can the home nurse test his urine or does he have to go in to the DR?
(Also, since he is blind I have also read of the Charles Bonnet syndrome.. so Im taking this in account because hes had some issues of little bugs , flying things as well as shadows..people.. etc. )
2nd question... hes having more trouble walking around so are there caregivers that come to the home for someone who sometimes or all the time cant walk? I know they do, but I mean can a regular caregiver or CNA handle his issues?( besides an agency) How do I figure out what new items he needs once this happens? He already has the man urinal and a "pan" for the other. Transporting to the shower, he would need help to "slide" him on the seat correct? He will have to have a male caregiver if he does because I am not sure how much longer I can try to lift him. He does shower on his own, but its getting harder for him. Is there a way this can be done at his home? I know you all said he should be in a NH but.. he is still of sound mind and the Drs said yes, he needs some one with him all the time..but he is still of sound mind. So forcing him to a NH wont work. So as long as he agrees for help at home.. which he sorta is.. me and that caregiver twice a week.. hes ok at home.
Sorry so long!!!!!!!!!!!
Certainly, you can find in-home help to do all the things that are done in a nursing home. The question is, and he afford it? Paying for one-on-one care is generally more expensive than paying a whole nursing home staff who each deal with a few to many residents (depending on their role). At some point it does come down to a practical matter of finances.
Personally, I would love to live at a resort, or go on one long cruise after another, and never have to mop a floor again, or cook a meal. Why don't I? I could afford that for many 4 months, and then I'd be on welfare, and they don't send you on cruises! We all have to compromise what we'd "like" with what we can realistically afford (financially and in energy levels, etc.)
Grandfather would rather stay home. You want him to stay home. I sincerely wish you good luck. It can certainly be arranged if GF can afford what he needs.
Medicaid (if GF qualifies for it) will help with either NH costs or with some in-home services. They will not provide 24-hour in-home care because at that point it is more economical (for taxpayers) to place the patient in a care facility.
First, accept that Grandfather is not "in his right mind." Things are changing for him. They are not likely to get better. Then accept the doctor's observation that GF cannot be left on his own. Once you accept those two facts, figure out how best to meet his needs given the resources he has.
My sincere best wishes for you both.
The blind, both human and animal, develop an amazing sixth sense. It may well be that this "child" is actually a spirit that has attached itself to your father, he can see it and speak with it, especially at night as the middle of the night, especially when the ground is damp, it is optimum time for spirits to visit. The "child" may be from somewhere back in his life. Has he lost a child or a child he was very close to during his lifetime?
On the other hand he may be hallucinating and remembering a childhood friend. We will never know but, whatever it is, if it's not upsetting him and giving him some comfort I'd let it be. My mother, now in a nursing home, sometimes sees people and dogs but they don't frighten her.
I'm sure many reading this post will consider me to be weird but I don't mind, I'm a nice weird lol
And thanks for sharing this, I would never know if I didn’t read this.
jeannegibbs - He has insurance and Medicare and I told him one day I will be working so he needs someone there all the time Im not. For years the Drs suggested someone at night for him because that's when he has the most trouble. He refused and they left it alone while we continuously told him he needs it. After the last stay at the hospital, we just stayed there and haven't left. Another Dr he doesn't usually go to asked me if Im there all the time, I said mostly and she said he is at the point he needs it( plus the med he is on makes him dizzy). I agree, he needs 24hr care. I will go over finances and call around meanwhile, but I agree, the NH might be his best bet after a while. Good point about the cruises.. good example.
Ashlynne- Thank you for sharing and I do believe that some people may have that communication to spirits, Im not sure about my grandfather. But I see your point. Your experience made me think of the life experiences some have, esp you. Its interesting about the books and music box, and I read animals are the first to know. He always talks about his sisters and mom who have passed ( how wonderful they all were) as well as he had many male and female friends growing up and now ( many have died now tho). Most seems as if he is taking care of them.. making sure they aren't getting hurt etc. No, as far as I know he never lost a child. Im thinking hallucinations maybe at this point? And never say your weird, you are an open minded nice person :)
BrightBod- She could just be thinking your cats are dogs, but do keep an eye anyway. Make sure she is hydrated and all her pills are not causing the problem. Also make gets her rest. I hope everything is ok for her and good luck to you.
-Thank you all, I have a lot to think about.. YOu all helped !
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