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OP - Does the skilled nursing home have a doctor who comes by regularly to do an evaluation of your Dad for anxiety medication because he absolutely should have his agitation brought under control by appropriate medication if that i sone cause for his being upset.  A doctor could also define if it is less anxiety/fear agitation and more physical pain.  In that case morphine etc. should be administered at a level to provide relief.   So just a suggestion to pursue both aspects as it may be some time in Hospice care.  He is absolutely in the correct place where his daily physical needs can be taken care of and he can have the 24/7 staff checking.  If he has any religious affiliation or might benefit, you might see if a chaplain could visit him weekly.

For yourself, if you have any access to some sort of emotional individual or group support through your employer or your health insurance, I would take advantage of it.  This could be a long period of time so you need to do what is best to keep your health in good condition and able to care for your young children.  Be open with DH about what time you might even need for yourself at times just for a break.  If you have the opportunity for FMLA, use it perhaps in small amounts to spend a few hours with your Dad when he is apt to be cognizant and in good spirits.

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