my dad has been sectioned hes been in hospital for twelve weeks we tryed to look after him in is own home but he started wondering out at all times of day and nite and started to become violent he also has alzheimers and first degree heart block i just want to know what to exspect next he dosent know who we are most of the time and thinks i am my mum who passed away five years ago in november he does speak to us but dosent make much sence we have found a home for him but are just waiting till a room becomes availble
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Hi Walshy,
I don't have good news.
You can expect his mental faculties to continue their decline. He may even become more violent and need to be medicated. How soon this will happen, we can't predict.
Eventually he'll likely be in a wheelchair or bedridden.
At some point he'll probably develop pneumonia. It's very common in nursing facilities as the cause of death.
All I can say is be there for him and do your best to support him. Don't give up on him and don't get frustrated. He may understand what you are saying but his brain just can't respond correctly. A home is a good place for him, for his own safety. He'll need 24 hour care.
IMy best to you, your dad, and his family.
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