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Hope your Dad's health improves Colin, I have had a similar situation with my own Dad who had a stroke a while back which left him with little sense of balance and therefore unable to do much around the house, I know its difficult, but take care and try and get him to see his GP. Hopefully once he settles in his new home his health will improve. Keep your eye on your mum too as she will probably be trying to hide her concern. Col

Hi Colin. Hope your dad's health is improving. My mum's 80 this year and I know what you're going through. She's so independent, but she moved to where my sister and I live about 7 years ago, a few years after my dad died, so that we can keep a closer eye on her. One of us will see her everyday, but she gets frustrated if we try to do any cleaning etc for her - but sometimes will let us. I personally think that it's mums independent nature that keeps her so young - I do think it's a good thing. She does know that if she ever needs it, she has a home with me and OH. If your dad is like my mum, he will only go to the doctors when absolutely necessary, but will go. Don't forget moving house is one of the most stressful times in anyones life and very tiring. Just keep a close eye on him and your mum. I'm sure things will settle down. AL

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If someone hasn't already mentioned this Colin,or You Havn't alrerady done it,get your dad to a hospital.
He is going to have a heart attack if he carries on like that,and needs stronger medication.
Hang in there and best of luck.Fred.

Colin,thinking of you.We wanted mum and dad to move.Dad struggles to walk.Its awful to see him almost fall over when he gets up.He cant make the stairs no more so we have made his bedroom in the dining room.Its hard to accept they have got old. Annie

Another nudge for Colin, hope everything's ok.

Hi Colin

Only just seen this.

Wishing your Dad all the best, he is lucky you are such a caring son

Thinking positive thoughts

Linda x

Colin I'm so sorry to hear about your Dad but please get him checked out brethlessness and sweating could be the start of a heart attack . Take care been there and not a nice situation
Norah

Hiya Colin,
Only just seen this thread, sorry to hear that Dad hasn't been too good, I've also been there worrying about my Dad, He was 80 last year (you may remember my thread on your old site about when he was in hospital) it is hard to see them suffer when they aren't well. Everytime he's unwell I see him getting older and not as capable of certain things that he used to do. Sometimes I think that maybe he wants to go and be reunited with Mum, but my brother and I usually manage to pull him out of the depression.
Now you take care, I know that with your caring nature you will be worrying about both your Mum and Dad, but don't forget about your own health, because if you get ill you will end up feeling guilty that you can't help them. How's the hand now? Is it any better?

Take care Colin,

Love and Hugs

Helen
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Hi Everyone :)

Thank you all for your lovely messages of support.

A quick update on the situation as it is at the moment. I have spoken with mum on the phone this morning, dads up and about but pretty tired at the moment as you can imagine. My sister is going to pop in again today as are a couple of other members of the family. I had forwarned them last week that dad was looking tired with all of this going on. Dad seems to be in better spirits today.

Unfortunately I am unable to go there myself this morning as Hayley my OH has gone down with a chill and laid up in bed herself today to, the trials of life. With that in mind I told mum I needed a day off myself and it will let them have a bit of a rest from all of this decorating and turmoil. My own daughter is popping over ours a little later so I may take the opportunity to pop over to mums and dads and just do a quick check on them again myself. ( Wink Wink :)

Hi Helen :)

The wrist has cleared up nicely again thank you for asking, lucky enough it was only swelling and bruising so no long term damage :)

Enjoy your day off Colin and TRY not to worry about your parents too much today.

My husband has an arrhythmic heart beat and is waiting to go into hospital for cardioversion.
Do you think that makes him wise and stops him doing too much?
NO..... and my son tells ME OFF for *letting dad do that....*

You relax Colin before you knock yourself out lad.

Deanna X

a big (((((hug))))) from me to you m&m x

Your parents are having a lot of support from you, your Sister and your family Colin, I bet they are so glad to have a close family around....

I know they are a worry, but you are such a good son and I bet they are proud of you.....

Take good care of yourself, as well as your wife, and don't go catching anything....x

Colin

Just seen this and would like to add my best wishes to you and all your family - hope your dad settles down as all the turmoil of the move subsides.
(You and your sister are obviously already doing a great job)

Helen