was putting so much pressure on his brain that it caused a mini stroke.he recuperated fine and is here at home with us.what i want to know is ,is it safe for him to go bowling? hes got dementia too which worsened due to his brain injury.in order to bowl one needs a clear head to execute moves and to find your spot and throw the ball over that spot to make strikes and spares,i dont think dad will have the ability to do this anymore,what do you think? BE SERIOUS PLEASE!!
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2007-07-25 20:41:43 · answer #1 · answered by Peter B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, if you think there's a medical issue, ask your doctor.
However, if he's well enough to be up and moving, unless you think he's strong enough (and out of it enough) to swing a 10 pound bowling bowl up so hard as to crack himself in the head, there's really no reason not to let him.
If you're concerned he can't make a clean shot within his lane (and would throw to other lanes) then rent the two lanes on either side as well. Or go at a quiet time. Parents go with kids all the time and the kids are forever dumping balls down other lanes.
I think he'd love it, and maybe you have to be there with him and guide the ball going out, but it would be the highlight for him and, you know what? It's a pretty cheap thrill. If he wanted to go to, say, Alaska on a cruise, it'd be a lot of things to consider, but bowling? If you can find $15, take him. Take him at a quiet time for the lane if you're worried, but take him.
It's a small pleasure. I hope someone does as much for me, assuming I even make it to 93.
2007-07-26 00:52:02 · answer #2 · answered by T J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a wonderful Idea! I'm sure he doesn't care if he makes it or not, he is just happy to be bowling and with people he loves! I have fun anyways if I make gutterballs all the time. Also I'm sure he wouldn't mind if he seemed frustated to guide him along as he swings the ball like someone mentioned above. This way he will at least hit some pins and know he did most of it! At his age I'm sure he is just happy he can stand up right, let alone hold a ten pound ball!
Basically as long as he is happy don't be worried and just have fun!
2007-07-26 01:00:43 · answer #3 · answered by Jenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know what - he is 93 - and if he enjoys bowling then at least let him try and have a go at it. If he has been bowling alot prior to his dementia onset and brain injury then he will probably automatically know the moves from memory. If he completely misses the skittles it is not going to matter much.
You have to look at the whole situation from a realistic point of view:
he is 93
his time is limited (especially after a subdural bleed)
Let him enjoy what time he has doing the things that make him happy - as long as it is not dangerous.
The only way for you to know is to let him have a go.
Life is short - make it sweet
2007-07-26 00:46:47 · answer #4 · answered by Olivereindeer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't see where it would hurt him, but ask his MD. even if he doesn't bowl well he would still benefit from the exercise and the change of scenery.
2007-07-30 20:55:35 · answer #5 · answered by cheri h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that is what doctors are here for...
ask them, they know better than anyone
2007-08-01 12:07:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋