where there is life , there is movements
This past winter, I used old woolen to make two sweaters during my spare time, after that nothing special to do except looking after Dad's life as usual. Our time of entertainment is listen to the radio programs. Put less time on watching TV for going to bed early each day.
Dad have to stay in his bed all day long which make him boring, always confused with his mind of going to school, going to his working place, going to his own home but couldn't speak out of the real names and also messed up the time...
All these happened doesn't matter cos he is 96 years old and suffering from disease. But how can I do to pull him out of this bad situation?Sometimes I just feel as if he was going to pull me down when I had to talk to him in his way again and again...
But things were not too bad as oneday when I saw an unused woolen ball on the chair which was brought me an idea: I made it in a suitable size for both of our hands,then covered with a food bag to prevent it from loosen. Next, during dad's vivid time, ( late afternoon before dinner) I stood at the end of dad's bed, we palyed with ball tossing, this time it worked pretty well.
besides, I don't worry if it would hurt my Dad as it is soft enought, I don't worry if it would run away easily as it is not perfect round. You all know picking up a ball always a tough job.
Dad's skill of tossing ball is beyond my estimate. He even uses diversion tactic. I reckon he was a good player when he was young.
Anyhow, instead of the mess things in his mind, the woolen ball brings us more pleasure time and laughing. I believe some movement is good for his body,and for me too. Best wishes to you all!
Comments (16)
Your Dad is blessed to have such a caring daughter. Best wishes to both of you!
Yes, when he is in good spirit,he keeps his way of fun,even in hospital , people liked to make fun of him, but he was hardly annoyed and his answer always made them laugh ...
Thank you.
Glad that you didn't get lost in Italy.
Thanks for your understanding,and the same wishes to you.
Blessings to you for taking care of your father!
May you both be blessed with many more fun moments to carry you through the difficult times.
And well done for such a neat idea!
Yes, before I tried to let him taking exercise in bed but not lasted long for he said tried and we quitted. Playing ball is more fun with the interaction element inside.
You have a nice day!
Thank you ! my dad is an active man before, but had old chronic bronchitis , movements and laughing would be helped him though he is limited in bed now since he got a very severe pneumonia at the end of last June.
Have a nice day!
The more hard times is at night when things happened out of my control...
Hope you have a lovely day!
Nice to see you and many thanks!
I would try to do my best, I know it's not easy especially when he was immersed in his own mind different from us... but I would.
Thanks for your comment, yes, for him all I can do is don't want him feel lonely and fearful...
Ms. Don't forget they set up so late when you were a baby wishing you to be growing up ,being strong ,and being alive .Compared that to what we have done towards our parents ,but even the elderly .
Ms.do wrong to none even your parents to be bestowed the land of the leal .
My best regards .