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My father has been suffering from dementia for 4 or so years. We have had 24/7 care for the past 30 months. Monday week ago, we decided that the sitters could not take care of him anymore. We would have to bring an extra sitter sometime to get him out of the bed, off the toilet or even out of his lift chair. Today, I got a call from the hospice nurse saying that he is declining very fast. I have known this for a while but my sister refuses to accept it. All she has in her mind is our dad and her dog.
I have made all the decisions on what I would want for me. If any were wrong that is on me but have always felt, they were in my father's best interest.
Any prayers would be appreciated.
 
I went through something similar with my Father. It is never easy but you will know what the right decision is. I pray for you and yours in this trying time.
 
Brother, losing a parent was the hardest thing I ever done. Dad went quickly and still had his mental health. I’ve never missed someone so much but I’d not want him back to have him in a nursing home. He went in his own time. I pray for you to make the right decisions for your dad.
 
Hammer12b said:
Brother, losing a parent was the hardest thing I ever done. Dad went quickly and still had his mental health. I’ve never missed someone so much but I’d not want him back to have him in a nursing home. He went in his own time. I pray for you to make the right decisions for your dad.
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@Hammer12b I agree with the nursing home. Yes, this is a "Retreat" for dementia and Alzheimer's patients only. They have the staff to handle the problems we were having with him. The last thing that I wanted was for him to hurt himself (again) or his sitters. When the sitters were saying that he was getting too much for them to handle, it was time.
 
Knowing you I am positive you did your best and doing what you thought was best buddy.

Some folks are like a horse in these situations that you can lead to water but you can’t make them drink.

We’ll be thinking about you and Barbara.
 
Prayers sent To help deal with tough times.
 
Best wishes in your daily care for your father and the grieving soon to follow. I k ow you are doing the best for him and will make the correct decisions going forward. Take comfort his suffering will end in a glorious union with his savior.
 
Well wishes for you and your family.

You're doing the right thing by trying to keep his wishes at the forefront and acting in accordance with them, even if it is difficult.
 
I will keep you and you family in my thoughts. I am sorry about you dad. I watched one of my uncles go through dementia. It is a very cruel disease.
 
Prayers up. May God guide the family to make the right decision.
 
Sorry for your loss KnotRight.
 
Sorry for the loss of your father. I sincerely appreciate hearing about the level of care you and the family provided to him during this debilitating condition that is cruel with everyone involved. I personally went through this with my wife's family when her dad went downhill with Alzheimer's and all the complications that dementia brought to the daily struggles. I really think we all became somewhat better people after that family experience............at least I want to think so.

Prayers for you and the family.
 
I have been through that with multiple family members and some close neighbors as well. Noting about it is ever easy. My prayers for you and your family. Trust in the Lord and he will show you the way.
 
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