Coping with the Aged Alcohol Addict
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Coping with the Aged Alcohol Addict
WARNING: This post contains some graphic bathroom stuff.
Just lettin’’ you all know.
So...drinking sib is, as always, a hot mess.
And I think he’s pretty sick.
Been throwing up at times, been spending more time in bed.
Which could be because he is not well, or because he stays up all night getting blackout drunk.
And missing the bowl when he urinates and defecates.
I clean it up, or I make him clean it up.
Keeping Clorox’s bottom line healthy.
The lady who comes to clean for my mom is a doll, but technically she is not supposed to deal with it because bro is not her client, Mom is.
I think it’s time to try to get him into care. He needs nursing care.
So, other bro (guardian) is going to get him to his doctor.
Good luck with that, but we will try.
We need a physical and mental assessment to start.
Then we are going to try to find him a place to live.
Good luck with that as well. Most facilities won’t take an actively drinking person.
So we are probably looking at sectioning him, declaring him a danger to himself or others, then a forced detox.
I am sad, but feel calm and resolute.
Ithink it’s time, though I know this is going to take a while.
Anyone with experience in this matter is welcome to join in this, admittedly, yucky conversation.
Just lettin’’ you all know.
So...drinking sib is, as always, a hot mess.
And I think he’s pretty sick.
Been throwing up at times, been spending more time in bed.
Which could be because he is not well, or because he stays up all night getting blackout drunk.
And missing the bowl when he urinates and defecates.
I clean it up, or I make him clean it up.
Keeping Clorox’s bottom line healthy.
The lady who comes to clean for my mom is a doll, but technically she is not supposed to deal with it because bro is not her client, Mom is.
I think it’s time to try to get him into care. He needs nursing care.
So, other bro (guardian) is going to get him to his doctor.
Good luck with that, but we will try.
We need a physical and mental assessment to start.
Then we are going to try to find him a place to live.
Good luck with that as well. Most facilities won’t take an actively drinking person.
So we are probably looking at sectioning him, declaring him a danger to himself or others, then a forced detox.
I am sad, but feel calm and resolute.
Ithink it’s time, though I know this is going to take a while.
Anyone with experience in this matter is welcome to join in this, admittedly, yucky conversation.
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Maudcat...due to your mother's age, you might consider talking to someone through the Counsel on Aging.....because it sounds, to me, like it might fall somewhere under the umbrella of Elder Abuse. The Counsel on Aging could help direct you to the proper people to talk to.....
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A growing problem as the population ages. When As are unable to live alone any longer how are the care homes going to cope with their admission? In Australia ageing baby boomers apparently are becoming the heaviest drinking demographic.
Maud wishing you the best in tackling this whole issue. I hope there are services available that will take it on.
Maud wishing you the best in tackling this whole issue. I hope there are services available that will take it on.
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Maud...I know that this is probably the hardest situation that you have had to face...hard on your heart....
I can relate to how hard this is...with a sibling and parent involved...It takes so much courage to go forward and face what one has to face, in such a situation...
This much I can tell you---you have no idea how much courage you really have,,,until courage is your only option....
Hang on to the Serenity Prayer....
I can relate to how hard this is...with a sibling and parent involved...It takes so much courage to go forward and face what one has to face, in such a situation...
This much I can tell you---you have no idea how much courage you really have,,,until courage is your only option....
Hang on to the Serenity Prayer....
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Maudcat.......
There is always some sort of solution to
every problem we encounter. Just knowing
that we never have to figure out things
by ourselves is extremely comforting.
You came here for suggestions, help,
understanding, doing the footwork
on your part and bingo, look at these
kind, caring folks who responded to
you.
All it takes is one little nibble of
someone else's experience, strength
and hope passed on to another in
helping with a situation to receive
a positive solution.
See, you, we, I are never alone.
Never hesitate to ask for help and
stay strong in your resolution.
There is always some sort of solution to
every problem we encounter. Just knowing
that we never have to figure out things
by ourselves is extremely comforting.
You came here for suggestions, help,
understanding, doing the footwork
on your part and bingo, look at these
kind, caring folks who responded to
you.
All it takes is one little nibble of
someone else's experience, strength
and hope passed on to another in
helping with a situation to receive
a positive solution.
See, you, we, I are never alone.
Never hesitate to ask for help and
stay strong in your resolution.
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