Hi
I live 300 miles away from dad. He's been very depressed since mum died three years ago and has a variety of health problems. He can't walk far now, his balance is poor, hearing is failing, he has tinnitus and glaucoma and needs a knee replacement, his memory and social awareness are getting worse and he's not safe to drive, even queuing in tesco is getting him into trouble as he goes to the front of the queue as he doesn't seem to see other people and crossing the road is an issue as he doesn't seem to see cars. He lives on his own.
He has money in the bank but he is a skinflint so won't pay anybody to care for him and doesn't want strangers in the house anyway.
I live too far away from him, a three hour drive to help. What sort of support is out there? Who can I contact?
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Dementia & Alzheimer's
Dad getting worse ? What support is out there?
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Achingallover · 31/03/2016 22:00
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