After caring for both my parents,my mother to some degree for two years until her death and for my father for over four years almost full time,after his admission to hospital a few weeks before Christmas it is apparent he will not be able to return home as his care needs are something I can no longer fulfill.After the relief of not having to get up in the night etc plus the usual caring duties I now feel at a bit of a loss.I am keeping busy with work etc the change in circumstances is something I am finding hard to adjust to.Do any posters have tips to help with the situation?I know it is early days as yet and I am sure it will pass but being very close to my father I am finding it difficult.
Hi Mark.
Your new situation is only far too common ... a sense of loss in more ways than one.
Have a read of an old thread of mine ... written from a lone , male , prospective ... might be a few things in there that you
can relate to :
https://www.carersuk.org/forum/support- ... pect-31598
Your father ... care considerations ... CHC / NHS Continuing Healthcare / NHS Nursing Funded Care ... any one may be appropriate
.... ever considered / offered ?
Your abode ?
If the worse happens , safe in your current home from a financial viewpoint ?
Just some initial thoughts ...