Subject: RE: Hi Hi, You're right this probably isn't the best place to ask your questions (in terms of getting answers) and it is not easy to answer you. I looked at your profile and it says you are in Ontario but it sounds like your father is in Calgary. That certainly complicates things if that is so. I'm in BC and I'm sure Ontario, Alberta and BC have different ways of doing things. Don't feel bad about putting your father into a home he will think the new home is his home. And, he will be safer and cared for in a way that you are not capable of. Try to contact "Continuing Care" in Calgary and ask for detailed guidance on what to do and what help you can get. Continuing care will assess him and determine what he can or can't do. You can also check out this website: www.health.alberta.ca/services/continuing-care-system.html This site should give you guidance and contact information. The place you contacted may be where he will wind up but you need help to make the right decision. Do you have "Enduring Power of Attorney" for your father? If not you should arrange this immediately. If your father is too far gone (due to the dementia) it will be a lot more complicated. Then you'll need to talk to a lawyer. You could Google "Enduring Power of Attorney in Alberta" to see what is involved. This is the bare minimum of information but it should get you started and put you in touch with people who do this all the time. Good luck. Edited by wenceslasz 2016-02-04 11:57 PM
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