He is so frail don’t know how he does this.
Dad has PDD and had great day yesterday but at times he goes into this mantis walking and can’t sit down for long, why? What do I need to do? He is at a behavioral unit and has been there for couple weeks. He was doing this on off for the last 3 months but they don’t act like there is anything’s to be done.
If they don’t know I sure don’t, but something needs to be done he is eating well but losing weight from the walking.
What approach do I take with doctors?
The adage, “if you see something, say something” holds true here. Call an official meeting. I’m assuming you are on Dad’s HIPPA papers? Tell them you want to discuss Dad’s prognosis and current behaviors and what their plan of treatment is. Take notes. Ask what to watch for. Ask for what to expect. You have the right to know what’s going on. Don’t accept quick responses from busy medical staff, told in passing in the hall. He’s your dad and you have the right to be in on his care plan.
Talk to his doctor to see if there might be a medication that could help calm him down without increasing the risk of falls, and ask about adding a supplement to his diet to boost calories. Good Luck.