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re: Dementia: Disabling Firearms
Posted on 3/3/22 at 11:22 am to TheFonz
Posted on 3/3/22 at 11:22 am to TheFonz
The old man was with a Sheriff's Office for decades, so think about the early stages of Dirty Harry's mind slipping.
I'd say mainly older revolvers, but I could get a list.
The sweet old guy recently made a comment about "going back to ________." His wife asked him why he needed to go there, and he mentioned being too much of a burden. His family's graveyard is located where he mentioned.
It is pretty fricking sad.
I'd say mainly older revolvers, but I could get a list.
The sweet old guy recently made a comment about "going back to ________." His wife asked him why he needed to go there, and he mentioned being too much of a burden. His family's graveyard is located where he mentioned.
It is pretty fricking sad.
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Posted on 3/3/22 at 11:24 am to TSLG
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older revolvers
No firing pin. You'd have to disassemble the hammer, but he'd quickly figure out its gone. Might as well lock up all his guns.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 3:26 pm to TSLG
Very normal sentiment for someone slipping into deep dementia. Hospice agencies have little pamphlets to prepare you(caregivers & family/friends) for what to expect and how to deal with it. Really helps in making decisions.
Also, read the book "The 36 Hour Day" authored by Mace & Rabins. Really eye opening and changes your perceptions.
Guns - I started by unloading those that were easily accessible. Then a little later I moved them from their hiding places(under bed, sofas, closets, etc.) and locked in a secure place(safe or lockable closet) When the subject was brought up, I said that I locked them up to avoid theft when they were gone. He felt comfortable with that. Toughest part was to get him from concealed carrying a .40 cal SA every time he left the house. Reminded that medical facilities wouldn't allow even legally carried weapons inside. Pretty soon he would stop asking for his weapon when he was about to be taken somewhere.
Best wishes. It's not easy.
Also, read the book "The 36 Hour Day" authored by Mace & Rabins. Really eye opening and changes your perceptions.
Guns - I started by unloading those that were easily accessible. Then a little later I moved them from their hiding places(under bed, sofas, closets, etc.) and locked in a secure place(safe or lockable closet) When the subject was brought up, I said that I locked them up to avoid theft when they were gone. He felt comfortable with that. Toughest part was to get him from concealed carrying a .40 cal SA every time he left the house. Reminded that medical facilities wouldn't allow even legally carried weapons inside. Pretty soon he would stop asking for his weapon when he was about to be taken somewhere.
Best wishes. It's not easy.
Posted on 3/3/22 at 4:05 pm to TSLG
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The sweet old guy recently made a comment about "going back to ________." His wife asked him why he needed to go there, and he mentioned being too much of a burden. His family's graveyard is located where he mentioned. It is pretty fricking sad.
Worked at a large hospital, was in the elevator and this older lady in a wheelchair was being pushed out to her floor. Told her, “have a nice day”, she replied, “hopefully it’s my last.”
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