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re: Recommendations for bed-ridden Senior
Posted on 2/11/23 at 6:56 am to Chaz95
Posted on 2/11/23 at 6:56 am to Chaz95
If you’re looking for ways to exercise his brain, Amazon has a ton of large print crossword puzzle books. Maybe start with the ones that have “easy” in the title and move up if he enjoys them.
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Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:00 am to Chaz95
You should chart his daily mobility score with getting him as high a number as possible.
The first Wealth is Health
The first Wealth is Health
This post was edited on 2/11/23 at 7:04 am
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:03 am to Rollwave034
I’m on day two
Pretty shitty physical progress and decent mental progress. I have a very good friend who is a geriatric physical therapist, but for now I’m just trying to encourage him to consume semi-solid nutrition. He ain’t wanting to eat a GOTdamn thing, and he’s barely drinking electrolytes so far.
I may need to get him to take an appetite stimulant, but the first one they dropped off for him to try has diarrhea listed as a side effect. [yikes emoji]
Pretty shitty physical progress and decent mental progress. I have a very good friend who is a geriatric physical therapist, but for now I’m just trying to encourage him to consume semi-solid nutrition. He ain’t wanting to eat a GOTdamn thing, and he’s barely drinking electrolytes so far.
I may need to get him to take an appetite stimulant, but the first one they dropped off for him to try has diarrhea listed as a side effect. [yikes emoji]
This post was edited on 2/11/23 at 7:05 am
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:07 am to Chaz95
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Recommendations for bed-ridden Senior
Tell him you won a ticket to tour a chocolate factory
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:17 am to PhillyTiger90
eff Grampa Joe…old fella stayed in bed not contributing shite while his family lived in poverty but hopped up like a MFer when they won a trip to a chocolate factory. 
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:29 am to Chaz95
When I was in the position you are in to some extent, I made a routine of asking them to tell me all the stories about childhood, family history, their events and issues as they recalled it. I jotted it down as random notes and the person seemed to relish “telling their history/story”. I’d slip in the food and drink while doing this. God bless and best wishes.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:29 am to Chaz95
I think just you being there for him, your time and presence and love, is surely the greatest medicine.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:37 am to Chaz95
Your are an excellent son. Millions more like you are needed. It is great that you are doing this for him.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:44 am to TigerFred
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Try to get him outside as much as possible. Even if you have start with just time in the yard then a walk. If you have to take him a wheelchair to get him out do it.
Was coming to post this exact thing. Can’t stress this enough. Being confined inside is a death wish. It will only worsen depression. I’d get him up in a wheelchair and bring him outside at least daily. If he can tolerate it, try to get him in the car and go for drives. Get him talking about his youth. It’s good for both of you to hear his old stories, even if you’ve already heard them a dozen times.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:50 am to GRIZZ
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Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:51 am to GRIZZ
I’ve got his bed positioned towards the window and an oversized digital clock by it so he sees the time and the weather as he looks forward. His tv is setting to the other side of the window.
He’s not the slightest bit interested in going outside yet, mainly because it’s been cold and rainy.
He’s not the slightest bit interested in going outside yet, mainly because it’s been cold and rainy.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 7:59 am to Chaz95
We bought my uncle in a similar situation an iPad that gave him capabilities to FaceTime family and friends and downloaded apps he enjoyed.
God bless you and your sweet dad. Praying for y’all.
God bless you and your sweet dad. Praying for y’all.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 8:01 am to Chaz95
quote:You are amazing!
My oldest (adopted daughter from my older sister
Posted on 2/11/23 at 8:03 am to Chaz95
When my Mom died from Alzheimer's, my Dad went into a major funk, quit eating, became reclusive, etc. (Mom had stayed at home with sitters). He was about your Dad's age.
I started bringing him to places like Bass Pro, museums, etc. Older people like routines so also made it a point to grab breakfast at the same place 2-3 times a week. My sister, who lived 1000 miles away, always did the NYT word jumble with him via phone every morning. If technology doesn't drive him crazy, maybe your siblings could do Wordle with him.
I sure miss those days with him as he passed away a couple of years ago. Cherish your time with him even if it seems like a chore sometimes.
I started bringing him to places like Bass Pro, museums, etc. Older people like routines so also made it a point to grab breakfast at the same place 2-3 times a week. My sister, who lived 1000 miles away, always did the NYT word jumble with him via phone every morning. If technology doesn't drive him crazy, maybe your siblings could do Wordle with him.
I sure miss those days with him as he passed away a couple of years ago. Cherish your time with him even if it seems like a chore sometimes.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 8:04 am to Chaz95
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I have recently taken in my 83 year old father into my home for hospice care.
It's admirable that you have taken him in and are taking care of him. Not many can...or will these days. Take it one day at a time. You seem to have some very high goals set for someone in hospice...not that that is wrong...just try to temper realism with expectation. Hospice is not for patients who are getting better. Without knowing your father's health problems it's hard to say.
Don't forget...ask him what he wants...Seems to me that it's not just the inability to do things that bothers them but also the inability to decide things for themselves.
Sounds to me like you are doing the best you can...which is a hell of a lot better than most do in the same situation.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 8:11 am to tigergirl10
After I got him a haircut and a shave, we FaceTimed a loved one and he perked up quite a bit. I have one dedicated to him but I’m having to operate all his tech so far ;)
Posted on 2/11/23 at 8:14 am to Chaz95
Not to be a Debbie downer and it's great for you doing this, but need to keep in the back of your mind that he may not get better (manage expectations). Unhealthy 83 years usually don't improve much. As you use the term "hospice," I know you realize this, but accepting it is sometimes another matter.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 8:17 am to Chaz95
Get him a Dish recorder receiver so he can tape or pause games and shows he can watch later. He can skip all garbage ads that are taking up some of the time he has left. I'm 75 and can't live without my recorder.
Posted on 2/11/23 at 8:18 am to Chaz95
Long shot, here. My wife is a personal trainer and majority of her clients are elderly and medically/physically involved and tailors regimens for each...some very passive while others not so much. She doesn't go into homes, preferring community environments - is at the local YMCA.
Might be something to consider going forward
Might be something to consider going forward
Posted on 2/11/23 at 8:25 am to Chaz95
My mother required 24hrs help so my sisters and I took turns helping. What I saw that helped put a smile on her face was sitting outside watching the traffic. Rides in the car listening to big band, Frank Sinatra and the like she grew up with. She had no clue where we going, but damn she new every fricking word of every single song that was played. Brought tears to my eyes frequently. Good luck and make sure you get time off for you. It's hard work.
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