Fast aging ?
My Dad is in His early eighty's. I am seeing Hime age very fast Now! He's stooped over and His Face is droping You can see his face bones His eyes are saging. He Has changed Big time in the past year!! every one I run inti in town coments about Him. He has a leaky Heart valve But the doc says hes OK. I now just takes a seat at partys He used to always be walking around Now He comes in and sits the whole tim. Is he on the way out? Sign of the END?
2006-12-27 11:40:31 · 15 answers · asked by skillwithtools 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Your dad should be seeing a geriatric doctor who specializes in the elderly. My dad is 82 and we saw several (more than 5) before we found one who correctly diagnosed the problems he was having. It could be as simple as a vitamin deficincy or as something like a small stroke. Keep at it with doctors till you find one who will tell you whats really going on.
2006-12-27 11:45:04 · answer #1 · answered by heymissmichelle 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
He's in his eighties. You shouldn't expect him to be as spry as he once was. This is just part of getting old. None of us live forever. Yes, it is a sign of the end. Is it tomorrow? Is it fifteen years from now? Who knows. But, you need to start accepting that someday you will lose dad. Death is part of life. Learn to enjoy every minute of every day that you have with him and make it good for what it is now and not for what it was. And death of one who has lived a long, happy, fruitful life doesn't have to be a horrible experience if you focus on the beauty of the life.
2006-12-27 11:51:04 · answer #2 · answered by Venice Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe and maybe not. When was his last good physical? If he hasn't had lab work etc done recently then encourage him to see his doc and get this done. The facial thinning sounds like he may not be eating as well as he should. Check into what's in his cupboard and fridge and see if maybe meals on wheels or meals at the senior center might help out. Also if you suspect depression might be a part of this (it is common in the elderly) then have the doc address this problem.
2006-12-27 11:44:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
it's time to face that your dad is slipping away. Take the time to enjoy him and let others share his impact on their lives with him. Plan a celebration of his life at his next b'day.
Resolve the issues that may be outstanding - kudos if there are none - help dad get his affairs in order - video dad talking about his life.
Ask him if there is anything that he would like to do - take time off from work now.
This is how we did it. No regrets!
2006-12-27 11:48:14 · answer #4 · answered by anirbas 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably. Get OK with it as a family. Accomodate things that he still can do that he's always enjoyed. Does he like fishing? He can still do that. Does he like a beer and a TV football game? He can still do that. Does he enjoy swimming? That is one exercise (closely monitored) that he can probably still do and it won't be hard on him. It doesn't sound like he has much time left. Capitalize on the health he still has.
2006-12-27 11:50:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's winding down, for sure. Once we hit about 55 or 60, the aging process speeds up. A bummer, but true.
2006-12-27 11:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is so hard to see our parents age. Yes at eighty your Dad has many challenges, his nutrition and medications he is taking can affect him as well. Stay connected and cherish these days, months, years that you have together with him.
2006-12-27 11:46:23 · answer #7 · answered by MimC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, but just enjoy every minute you can with him, my dad died at 56 and I was 11, make sure you tell him you love him everyday because I would do anything to turn back time and tell my dad I love him just one more time.
2006-12-27 11:51:46 · answer #8 · answered by ?Dodger1125 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if he is in his eighty's he already beet the clock!don't feel bad;be happy hes still here and be happy he still goes to party's;he probably sets back and thinks alot about the past and in joys watching the young Lady's! love life!!!!
2006-12-27 11:55:15 · answer #9 · answered by stoner745 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is hard to see loved ones suffer and our parents who once used to be so strong and taught us to walk, talk with so much patience and when we must see them now so fragile and sometimes helpless(though they would'nt admit) it is truly hard. But then thats life so try to be strong and make the most of your time with your papa.
2006-12-27 11:51:39 · answer #10 · answered by GUESS GIRL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋