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Query About my Dad

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  • 08-07-2024 8:57pm
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    Stance15
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭


    My dad aged 68 is after turning senile and paranoid , he lives alone in a flat and has being threatening his landlord with his Solicitor lately

    he has a crutch for his hip and has sores on his feet and should be in a Nursing Home which he keeps saying no to .

    is it possible to get a parent arrested for his mental health and his accommodation by the Gardai ? i have mentioned his doctor to him but he gets very upset as soon as i talk to him?

    i am at my wits end and suffering from Anxiety to do with this situation he is in

    any help Appreciated



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    Gremlinertia
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Regional West Moderators Posts: 60,121 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gremlinertia


    Im recently in a similar situation, luckily my da is seeing a doctor on occasion, though not paying much heed, he has some sort of tests next week, I'll keep you posted

    Mine has depression and is very very stubborn about everything



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    Alexus25
    Registered Users Posts: 156 ✭✭Alexus25


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058358834/query-about-my-dad

    Natural to have cognitive decline as we age, though dementia is becoming more common, he'd have to be of unsound mind or a risk to himself or others to be restrained, more info in the mental health act

    https://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/health/health-services/mental-health/mental-health-act-2001/



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    SupaCat95
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    Old age isnt pleasant. Our body starts to heal slower. Our mind becomes fuzzy. Our friends start to drop off.

    Every man believes he is king of his castle, and rightly so. It is very disturbing to realise you may not be able to live independently any more.

    TThose threats against the landlord are idle. There is no intent and he is convinced everyone is out to get him. Not sure how seriously the landlord takes it. At soe stage more serious decisions will be made regarding a nursing home.



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