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By deggs_m_
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Posted 12/13/08 6:41 PM

can anyone tell me

my step father suffers from a rare brain dissorder,the time has now come for him to go into a nursing home .is it true that he has to give his consent to go into a nursing home when he dosen,t even know what day it is .we as a family my mother and i have done all we can to give him the best quality of life we can ever do.he now needs nursing care,why do they need his consent when hi is full of confusion constantly.i would also like to discuss with anybody whose loved has or is suffering from cerebral amyloid angiopathy, to offer support and advice and seek advice from anyone please. thankyou.

 

 

 

 

By andreamcsh
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Posted 12/17/08 3:24 PM

maybe this will help

do you know if there is a health care directive for your father. if so, that will stipulate who can make medical decisions when he is unable. same for a living will. if your father created a last will and testament, perhaps his attorney also drew up these papers, as well as a financial or general power of attorney.

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By wally86351
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Posted 12/18/08 2:21 AM

So what if he doesn't know

So what if he doesn't know what day it is! That doesn't make any difference ,except to you. Can he feed himself? Does he need a diaper? Can he put on his bathrobe when he gets out of bed?

Don't over-react!

IWJ

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By deggs_m_
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Posted 12/19/08 7:16 PM

my stepfather cannot stand

my stepfather cannot stand on his own two feet ,he has to be hoisted, yes we have too feed him and yes he does where nappies.,he cannot wash ,shave ,or dress himself, never ming put a robe on. everything his done for the poor man.thanks for your comments take care

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By redheadrita
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Posted 01/02/09 7:53 PM

Hi, Just went through tbe

Hi,

Just went through tbe nursing home thing with my significant other. He couldn't fend for himself either, and I work full time so he went in under Hospice, as he had lung cancer. The nursing home was really a nice one. They allowed visting 24/7. He died on Novemeber 30, 2008. I knew that he was getting around the clock care, and that's what he needed in the end. My prayers are with you and your mother at this time. It's so very hard!

 

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