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Chronic Illness 2w
Not sure if this is just a thing that happens with geriatric folks when they age, but my dad has been pretty mean lately. Me and my brother are all he has, so I’m not gonna completely abandon him, but I’ve been keeping more distance.
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Anonymous 2w

If this is more long term it could indicate dementia and if it’s been a short term thing he could have a uti (altered mental status is a common uti symptom in geriatric patients)

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Anonymous 2w

This has been happening w mine too, he’s in his early 60s. I’m still financially dependent on him and idk what to do, he would resist any looking into early dementia

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

He has been doing it for awhile, but it gradually has been getting worse. My dad has been on Xanax for 25 years, and both my brother and I think it’s contributing to his memory issues cause it’s not exactly recommended to be on that med for that long especially for older adults due to the memory stuff.

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Anonymous replying to -> #2 2w

That sounds really hard, I’m sorry. My dad has also been in denial about the memory issues

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Anonymous replying to -> OP 2w

I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Memory issues are so hard to deal with

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 2w

Thanks. He’s unfortunately in denial that it’s getting worse

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