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This may be harsh, but my Mom was never a dog lover. My dogs are 2 very old & quiet, well-behaved girls. I kept it simple. It's them or a nursing home. As she began to have dementia, she would mention "getting rid of those dogs," but she stopped each time when reminded of her choice. She has 3 other children, but they sure weren't stepping up to move in with her or even helping me out with a day off now & again. (A whole other story :-). She has recently had to move into a care facility because I can no longer care for her alone, but my old girls are still with me, and always will be.
Are you living with Dad or him with you? Hope with you because you can say my house my rules. The dog stays. Keep complaining and its Long-term care for you.
Yes FTD is volatile. They can hurt people and animals. If Dad ever lays a hand on you or the dog, hits you or throws things, call the Police. He needs to be in a psychic unit to receive medication to hopefully stop this behaviour. Refuse to bring him back to ur home or care for him in his. Tell them its unsafe for him to be alone and you can no longer care for him because your afraid for ur life. FTD effects the part of the brain that controls emotion.
WhatsHappening, so sorry to hear that your Dad is this obsession, but it comes with dementia. Hopefully this obsession will be replaced with a different obsession that is easier to deal with.
By chance, did your Dad grow up on a farm? Back then it wasn't unusual for a dog, who was a working farm dog, that when they became unable to work due to age and/or disability, that the dog was put down :(
Does he dislike the smell of the dog or its food? Has he ever been a 'dog person'? Is he afraid of tripping over it? Does he think you care more about the dog than about him? How many pets have you got?
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APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Folks with dementia sometimes get into "loops"--obsessions about various things. Poop, "going home", people stealing stuff--the list is endless.
Your dad's loop is about your dog. Can you ignore it?
Don't try to reason with him or provide "logic". They don't work with folks with dementia.
"We'll see". "I have to talk to the vet about that"-- these are some "stalling" tactics you might use.
Have you watched any Teepa Snow videos about dealing with folks with dementia?
Yes FTD is volatile. They can hurt people and animals. If Dad ever lays a hand on you or the dog, hits you or throws things, call the Police. He needs to be in a psychic unit to receive medication to hopefully stop this behaviour. Refuse to bring him back to ur home or care for him in his. Tell them its unsafe for him to be alone and you can no longer care for him because your afraid for ur life. FTD effects the part of the brain that controls emotion.
By chance, did your Dad grow up on a farm? Back then it wasn't unusual for a dog, who was a working farm dog, that when they became unable to work due to age and/or disability, that the dog was put down :(
I suppose there could be various reasons why. None of his reasons are rational, so do your best to ignore how he feels about your dog.
You love your dog and that is all that matters. You know that your pooch still has life left to live.
I wouldn’t try to reason with your dad. It will only frustrate both of you.
And GUARD YOUR DOG. Never let him be alone with your father. Ever. Not one second. Your father may hurt or kill him. I’m beyond serious.
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