Hi everyone,
I care for my Dad who has myriad health problems. I know I've only just joined, but I'm going to jump right in with a question, if that's ok.
Does anyone else have problems with the person they're caring for refusing all medical intervention when it's needed? My Dad is prone to falls and he injures himself quite often (bruises and little cuts) and I really want him to get checked by a medical professional, but he refuses to let me call an ambulance or Doctor or Nurse. (Dad is housebound) For example, he is developing what I think is an abscess on his hand, but still, he won't let me get the doctor in. I feel like I am not doing a very good of caring. He doesn't let me look after him properly.
I care for my Dad who has myriad health problems. I know I've only just joined, but I'm going to jump right in with a question, if that's ok.
Does anyone else have problems with the person they're caring for refusing all medical intervention when it's needed? My Dad is prone to falls and he injures himself quite often (bruises and little cuts) and I really want him to get checked by a medical professional, but he refuses to let me call an ambulance or Doctor or Nurse. (Dad is housebound) For example, he is developing what I think is an abscess on his hand, but still, he won't let me get the doctor in. I feel like I am not doing a very good of caring. He doesn't let me look after him properly.