How do I cope with the mess when I bring my aged father to a restaurant for meals?

Question

My aged father loves to eat in restaurants for meals. The problem is he will always mess the table and floors. Do you think the restaurants will mind?

Answer 1

I believe it's not fair to the restaurant to do that, but futhermore it's not fair to your father.  Just because he's old and perhaps can't help himself doesn't mean that he should be put in a situation to be humiliated publicly.

Answer 2

Let the restaurant know your situation when you walk in.

(With out our father knowing)

That way they can seat you out of the way of others so as not to cause problems with other diners.

The mess on the table probably is not that big of deal, they get that all the time with kids.

The mess on the floor might be an issue.

But, Tip them well for taking care of you.

Good Luck.

Don't stop taking your father to restaurants if that's what he enjoys!

When they are gone , you'll wish you had the chance for the one last meal out.

Speaking from experience.

Answer 3

Take him to a restaurant as much as you can and enjoy it and too h**l with what people think.  Do your best to help leave the dining place/area where you eat as clean as you can and leave a nice tip and go on.  Enjoy your dad.  I almost lost my 77 yr. old dad a few weeks ago and he is now in a nursing home and I would love to be able to go out and eat with him one more time.  Life is too short not to enjoy something such as this.  my best to you................

Answer 4

You are a blessing to bring your Dad out to eat. They clean up for children, & I am sure they do not mind cleaning up for someone that was enjoying being out for a meal.

Answer 5

Try to contain the mess as much as possible, and clean up what you can before you leave. Be sure and tip your server well.

You'll eventually find that some restaurants are more understanding than others. Don't bother going back to the places that aren't.