spend all the time you can with him. ask him dozens of questions about his past life, his parents life, etc. When he is gone you will think of a thousand things you wish you would have asked. oh, and tell him you love him every time you see him.
2007-04-14 14:37:21
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answered by Anonymous
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It is so difficult to watch a parent age. I'm in the middle of the same thing. I think, as kids, we expect our parents to remain as strong as they were in our childhood. Unfortunately, it doesn't happen. Elderly parents can change overnight, as you are finding out. Your Dad sounds like he is a strong man. Having a leaking heart valve CAN be serious, depending on how bad it's leaking and what the doctors plan on doing about it. If he's been healthy in the past, then they should be able to fix it for him.
Don't think of your Dad as being near the end. Think of how much he means to you and that he is STILL THERE with you. I have to do that everyday. I worry about my parents also, but it's a fact that they won't stay the same. Your Dad's health depends solely on him. If he has the will to stay healthy, then this shall pass. Just stick by him for he stuck by you, and thank God that you do still have him.
Good luck with this..
2007-04-14 14:40:22
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answered by sweetiern34 3
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His metabolism has GREATLY slowed down.
Talk to Dad, and his doctor, about doing daily stretching exercises and aerobic exercises. A good aerobic exercise is walking while moving your arms high into the air, side to side, keeping in step with your walk.
A leaking heart valve should NOT prevent him from exercising. My wife's father is also 80, has had 9 heart attacks in his life time. And exercises every day. He walks on the sand at the beach.
To understand how the human body works, inside; get the book "Younger Next Year."
For help for YOU on exercise; write to me at Allexperts. Look under Health, then weightlifting.
2007-04-14 14:39:12
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answered by Anonymous
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Yeah good luck getting over the loss of a parent. You are lucky he lived to be 80, and is still alive. Make sure to get some good memories out of him everyday. My Dad died at the age of 11 and I have few memeories. So I am jealous. If he is falling ill, have him write a short story, or a small book that reflects his life. Thats what my Dad did, before he died.
2007-04-14 14:38:16
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answered by Anonymous
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My mother is 83 and I see the same things happening.It's saddening to see it and I don't like to think about what lies ahead but this is just another stage of life.My mother used to be quick witted and full of energy but lately she is slowing down a lot.She has always insisted that she cut her on grass to stay active but this year I see that she will not be able to do it. I hope she has many more active years with good health but I know that odds are against her.Like you I am concerned.Just take time to enjoy your father while he is around.Listen to the old stories he may tell.This is the way you will remember him after he is gone.
2007-04-14 15:09:51
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answered by Anonymous
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I'm with you there, my dad is 81 and the last 6 months I have seen big changes, He seem to be confused about a lot of things now and has many aches and pains,my heart bleeds for him but growing old is something we all must face
2007-04-15 05:21:59
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answered by rocky w 3
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Honey, he is 80 and unfortunately often times it does seem like all of a sudden they are old! He needs to remain under his doctor's care and take care of himself the best he can. Spend as much time with him as you can especially now because you never know "when"! My Mom was 73 and was in the hospital 3 days for some therapy. She asked me not to come visit her because she needed some rest and would be home the next day. She sounded great! The next morning she died from respiratory arrest. I miss her ALOT!
2007-04-14 14:55:49
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answered by Maggie 5
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It often happens fast. The doctors will make it clear when he is close to the end. Don't go into denial and object to hospice measures; hospice care will provide additional comfort and attention, and often people even live longer under hospice care than otherwise. Meanwhile, spend as much time visiting and talking with him as possible, and put on a brave face (people don't like being looked at pittifully).
2007-04-14 14:38:27
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answered by Bored Enough To Be Here 6
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do no longer leap out of the vehicle. you ought to get killed and wayward card ought to kill and injure others. 4 wheel brake failure is way less probably because the brake strains for each 2 wheels are separate. Mechanical hand or parking brake ought to nevertheless artwork. Use it. Engine brake is likewise a useful brake. Downshifting plus the mechanical handbrake can placed the vehicle on proper of factors and quit it wisely.
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answered by declue 4
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80 year olds are frail, and it's not unusual for their health to deteriorate quickly.
With his heart problems, his advanced age, and his rapid decline, it's safe to say he's probably moving toward the last period of his life. Make it good for him. He wants to have company and be happy. Your job is to make that happen.
2007-04-14 14:38:48
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answered by Stuart 7
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