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squaw2 Asked January 2015

My Dad gets angry with me about everyday. Any advice?

The anger can last for a short time or 4 or 5 hours, might extend into the next day. During a home improvement installation the installer told my dad and me how long, who else was involved in completing the task and about how long. He misunderstood, but when I tried to explain where he got confused I was accused of taking control away from him. He comes in my room when I stay with him and turns on the light while I am sleeping to see who's there and if he has someone to feed. I've been dealing with this for 2 1/2 years. thank you vlg

Katie22 Jan 2015
squaw2, Is your Dad on any medications that may make him irritable? What about UTI's? Urinary tract infections can also make seniors act in a very uncharacteristic manner. Has his blood sugar been tested? I think a doctor should evaluate him to see if there is anything deeper going on to cause this so it can be addressed. My mother gets "strange" when a UTI is present and after several days of antibiotics it goes away, until the next UTI.

BarbBrooklyn Jan 2015
And you have the right to walk away, unless you are his guardian. Have you applied for Aid and Attendence from the VA? Is there a local VFW that could assist you.?

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squaw2 Jan 2015
Yes, he has dementia and he is 97. I am a burned out, stressed out caregiver. I am looking at veteran assisted living, but talk about politics to get help for the few WII veterans. Even if I do find an assisted living place that doesn't mean he is going to move and he has that right.

notrydoyoda Jan 2015
Has his doctor ever evaluated him for Alzheimer's or dementia?

How old is your dad?

Have you had a chance to use the search site box in the upper right hand corner of this page to find articles or threads that might help you?

How, if you are, taking care of yourself under all of this stress?

Do you have a plan or are you seeking to create a plan for now and for the future for his care and safety plus your own well being?

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