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My father is disabled (RightEye: 0 vision LeftEye:V.Poor) uses dangerous tools, and doesn't listen to advise warning him for his own safety. (e.g. wood drilling) they do to prove their ability? Father: 66 Years old
Often you can't. Just like as a child Mom or Dad told you not to: climb that tree..that you later fell out of. smoke cigarettes...a habit you tried hard to break. date that guy that they did not approve of..that later turned out to be a jerk.
Sometimes it takes what is known as a "catastrophic event" that will finely get the point across that doing "X" is dangerous. Driving is a number 1 concern but it can be using any type of machinery. And do keep in mind that accidents happen to all people young and old. Is this something that can be put on hold and he can do when there is someone there to observe? Or at least "evaluate" how he is doing. And while you are evaluating what he is doing do not say a word...let him forget you are there so you can see what he does when no one is around. Are there other things that he does that is of a concern? Is he on any medications that might make what he is doing "unsafe"? I know when I became concerned about my Husbands driving I told him that he could not drive while he was taking a particular medication and that seemed to quell the desire to drive for a while then I had to repeat the "doctors orders" and I would do so while he was taking his medication (a vitamin pill)
Just like a parent you can not bubble wrap a child to protect them same goes for an adult child wanting to protect the parent. But you can try to make things as safe as possible but accidents do happen. If you are not around all the time video cameras might help in assessing the situation and if an emergency does arise you will know about it.
We acquired some chain mail gloves, I think used by butchers using an electric meat saw. If your father's issues are about tools, that might help.
Does he have friends with the same hobbies? He might actually get interested in talking through safety devices. My DH is a retired engineer who used to work building devices for people with disabilities, and it is a genuinely interesting area. Your father is quite young, so he may be fairly sharp and able to see the need to get things set up for the future. Solving the problem intelligently might be a better approach than 'don't'. If nothing else, it will focus his attention on safety.
I have done a fair amount of work with organisations for the blind. People with very very low vision can use computers with special screens etc. Putting him in touch with an organisation that knows all that stuff might help in general, and also let him research this for himself.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
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.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
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.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
Just like as a child Mom or Dad told you not to:
climb that tree..that you later fell out of.
smoke cigarettes...a habit you tried hard to break.
date that guy that they did not approve of..that later turned out to be a jerk.
Sometimes it takes what is known as a "catastrophic event" that will finely get the point across that doing "X" is dangerous. Driving is a number 1 concern but it can be using any type of machinery. And do keep in mind that accidents happen to all people young and old. Is this something that can be put on hold and he can do when there is someone there to observe? Or at least "evaluate" how he is doing. And while you are evaluating what he is doing do not say a word...let him forget you are there so you can see what he does when no one is around.
Are there other things that he does that is of a concern?
Is he on any medications that might make what he is doing "unsafe"? I know when I became concerned about my Husbands driving I told him that he could not drive while he was taking a particular medication and that seemed to quell the desire to drive for a while then I had to repeat the "doctors orders" and I would do so while he was taking his medication (a vitamin pill)
Just like a parent you can not bubble wrap a child to protect them same goes for an adult child wanting to protect the parent. But you can try to make things as safe as possible but accidents do happen.
If you are not around all the time video cameras might help in assessing the situation and if an emergency does arise you will know about it.
Does he have friends with the same hobbies? He might actually get interested in talking through safety devices. My DH is a retired engineer who used to work building devices for people with disabilities, and it is a genuinely interesting area. Your father is quite young, so he may be fairly sharp and able to see the need to get things set up for the future. Solving the problem intelligently might be a better approach than 'don't'. If nothing else, it will focus his attention on safety.
I have done a fair amount of work with organisations for the blind. People with very very low vision can use computers with special screens etc. Putting him in touch with an organisation that knows all that stuff might help in general, and also let him research this for himself.