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Originally Posted by Moose72
((( @ BirdDancer ))) We've talked about this before but I just want to add that I hear you and send hugs your way. My dad has been really flakey lately- he doesnt make sense when I try to have a conversation with him over the phone. He said he fell out of bed and hit his head. He says that a lot. I dont know what else I can do. He's 72. My sister wants to buy him an Apple Watch. It dials 911 after one minute if you take a hard fall. Anyway, I feel for you and your dad. I can tell that this is really hard on you. |
Moose, you're kind for sharing your understanding. That would scare me, too, to see a parent starting to injure themselves a lot. Your sister has a good idea. It's hard to have that worry!
My dad has also fallen, but even in public because of drunkenness. Twice he fell at a bar and they called an ambulance. My siblings are angry that the bartender even served him enough to lead to that. Also, he has scratches all over his car and truck. At least once he had a hit and run with a parked car. Now he drives less (thank goodness) but rather stays home like a hermit only drinking and sleeping. He is depressed a lot.
My brother lives with my dad, but my brother works many hours, so isn't always home. My sister lives only down the road from him, but rarely visits him. She will retire young in January. She often struggles with health problems. I live about 38 minutes drive away from him. Not very far, but I am obviously not the best as a first responder. My dad never wants to worry me.