My father is a 72 year old man with parkinsons. He lives alone and can not care for himself. He is refuses to move to or even consider an assisted living or nursing home facility. My sister refuse to help me convince him because he pays all her bill and does not want that to stop. Can you tell me what my options are?
Is doctor should have some idea if he is able to take care of himself. You might let his doctor know he's having trouble functioning. If possible, you might try to get a person to evaluate him to see what he can and can't do. He may qualify to have someone come into the home daily to assist him with medication, bathing, etc. You might contact your local social services, senior center of Counsel on Aging. I don't know much about Parkinson,s but know it can accompany dementia. I wish you all the best. This can be very stressful.
Does he have dementia as well as Parkinson's? Has he ever been declared incompetent, or have his doctors suggested that?
Many people who can't care for themselves can get along with some in-home help. Does he have anyone coming in to help? Would he consider that?
I'm sorry this is all questions and no answers, but more detail will help all of us respond more meaningfully.