My father cannot get out of the recliner this morning. He is telling the aide that he has no feeling in his foot. My mother just bought a new pair of slippers which he wears even at night and it might have been tight and is now causing his foot to be numb. He already has venous circulation issues, and huge mobility issues. He can hardly walk anymore.
He's been been sleeping in the recliner in the living room because he is unable to get out of bed and refuses to be in a hospital bed. The aide needs to change his diaper and is unable to do so. She gave him some ibuprofen and we're hoping that we can get him up but so far cannot.
Aside from the obvious that he should not be home any longer, what should I be doing right now? Should I call EMS if we can't get him out? I honestly don't know what to do.
Please advise. Thank you.
I feel awful for my mom because her husband of 70 years is no longer living with her. I'm just in shock that it happened like this. It was an ordinary morning. He had just finished breakfast and the aide was helping get him on the stair lift and he missed getting on the seat. Sadly dad won't be back here in his home again. Just like that.
I'm feeling very sad for my dad that a productive happy life is reduced to a shamble. I feel guilty because I have a feeling of tremendous relief thinking that my sisters' and my ordeal will get a bit easier now managing the at-home needs of just our mom now.
Not sure how this will go. We want him to be in a good facility near to home. If anyone has any wisdom or advice, please share. I really appreciate this group's support.