My dad is 80 and outher then gray Hair and wrikles He looked the sam for the past 20 years. Now everyone is telling us Boy He Has Aged. And I now look at him and I see it Big Time Too. He's Hunched over Repeats Himself with the same storys etc. His driving is not too good . He tends to weave Left to right In the Lane.
The Doc says he,s fine ( But never say too much anyway) They say with a smile He's 80!!!! I am thinking He's on his way out. Does this Happen Before Death?
2007-01-05 08:39:27 · 16 answers · asked by joe 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Maybe not before death but time has certainly caught up with the old boy. However I would suggest that you take his keys away before he goes out and injures someone or himself with his car. Also if he's begining to repeat himself alot it might not be a bad idea to take him to see a neurologist and getting tested for alzheimer's or parkinsons disease.
2007-01-05 08:44:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well Yes It Can Happen Before Death! But Alot Of People Do That In The Old Age And There Still Kickin So I Wouldn't Worry Just Enjoy What Ever Time You Are Given Together!
2007-01-05 16:43:20 · answer #2 · answered by † Dark Prince † 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something is going on with him. To put it simply, his "parts" are just wearing out. This happens as people get up in age. It may be something the doctor can detect and it may not be. So the doctor is really right....He's 80 years old. Just because he looked good all these years doesn't mean his age isn't going to catch up with him and sometimes things can progress pretty fast once that happens. Sad but true. But just be thankful he had 80 healthy years and keep in mind that this will happen to all of us one day if we live long enough.
2007-01-05 17:47:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily a sign of death, but it's not a good sign. I'd be more concerned about mental acuity going downhill, like with repeating/weaving in traffic, that sort of thing.
But as far as aging all of a sudden--my mom aged super-fast when she hit about 55. One day, her a ss was up where it was supposed to be, and overnight--OVERNIGHT! Literally!--it slumped down several inches. She got a bunch more grays, she got a bunch more wrinkles, and her skin got super-saggy.
I'm not saying don't trust doctors, but doctors don't live with their patients. They don't see all the little everyday stuff, the changes that make a big difference in daily life. Keep a list of every change you notice and have the doctor go over EVERY symptom. Go to the dr. with your dad and fill in any blanks he might leave about his condition.
You know him better than any doctor. Trust the people who know him best and don't accept the simple answer if you feel it really isn't right.
2007-01-05 16:44:57 · answer #4 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've noticed the same with my husband's parents (mom is 79 and dad is 81) The repeat themselves constantly, and are always going to see the doctors. They are very argumentative and we end up not seeing them as much as we would like.
I am not sure it is a sign of something serious. I think it is just old age and wear and tear. His dad insists on driving too but he is a terrible driver because of his age. He doesn't stop for stop signs, he weaves and takes chances too often. I think the best thing to do now is watch for more signs of forgetfullness such as misplacing things and forgetfulness. My nana had dementia which was brought on by a series of strokes.
2007-01-05 16:51:41 · answer #5 · answered by Sorcha 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uhhh, yeah. He is at the upper range of the average male life expectancy.
He may of may not function well as a driver, but he may have a medical condition that is making him a risk to himself and others.
Be sure he has seen a doctor for evaluation. A clogged artery could cause him to have memory problems and may be easily cured. He may at the early stages of Alzheimers. He could be perfectly normal for an 80 year old. But then you don;t know.
2007-01-05 16:49:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey Bill,
My grandmother just turned 90 December 1 and she was doing the same things your Dad is when she was 80. I would assume that the doctor would be putting your Father on more medications if his health was declining. His mind will start to slip from time to time, but I can guarantee you if he seems to be in good health that he would be offended if you or anyone else suggested he might possibly be on his way out.
2007-01-05 16:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by Ledreg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your dad is 80, and it sounds like he is 'failing' in many ways... or some of his faculties are breaking down a little quicker than they did before, or are more noticeable. I would think that maybe he needs to stop driving. When I broached that topic with my Dad he said, "But I've had wheels since I was sixteen! This is traumatic!" I realized that it was his one big area of competence left, but we still had to insist that he sell his car because he was becoming a risk to others on the road.
But apart from that, your dad could be with you for many more years to come. Look for ways to improve his quality of life... call, take him out, enjoy him while you can!
God bless!
2007-01-05 16:45:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats what happens when our parents, aunts and uncles get older, all of a sudden we notice big change
Maybe there was a illness or friends death recently, stress
It could go on for another 5-15 years
2007-01-05 16:42:34 · answer #9 · answered by god knows and sees else Yahoo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No no, not necessarily.
He is aging, naturally, but with him starting to repeat stories, etc, to me is kind of a red-flag of a starting point of dementia or alzheimers...
My suggestion, get him checked out, NOW...they have new medicines out now that can stave off that process...and with having a grandma who went through this...I can surely tell you, it's not fair for them OR their family.
2007-01-05 16:42:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋