I am still in a dilemma about my father who has numerous health problems and lives in a nursing home over 100 miles from me. I am his only child and relative really. I keep considering moving him but his health is so precarious and he has been in and out of hospital. The nearest hospital if he moved to a Home near to me would be 20 miles away. His condition has deteriorated since his last hospital stay in February when he had pneumonia again and a chest infection. He is not walking now and seems to be incontinent. His bungalow is now clear and ready to sell but, as my husband and I both have health issues, we need somewhere to stay and rest when we come up to see him. So we are stuck not knowing what to do for the best.
Karen
Hi Karen hang on in there you don’t say how old your father is ,for the time being until warmer weather comes leave him where he is then have another think
I feel so sorry for you 100 miles is a long way but so is 20 miles from the nearest hospital if you move him
Take care
Dorothy
Sending a big hug Karen, hope you manage to sort out this tricky situation. X
Thanks. Having visited him this week, I'm veering towards leaving him where he is settled, known and familiar. It doesn't help me but is perhaps best for him. There is no ideal resolution. I will just continue to try to do my best for him.
Karen