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What Causes Lack Of Energy And Getting Upset Too Easily In A BP Patient?
Question: Hi my name is XXXX, and I am concerned about my father he is 80 years old. all his life he's been pretty heallthy overall, even though he used to be a heavy smoker. he quit about 23 years ago. now he is on blood pressure pills for many years, cholestral pills, I think maybe heart pills, ( a pink one) I don't know anyway he drinks about 2 beers a night I was told its not good for him. plus he don't always eat healthy hardly any fruits and vegggies, and he don't walk much. I get mad at him, he did have triple bypass about 3 years ago. I want him to get healthier ,since I am into health food, and take natural things, like vitamins, and herbs etc. but lately the past 3 years his personality has been weird, he gets upset easier than before, he yells at people a lot more, he doesn't have much energy so I was wondering if he is starting to get dementia, I heard cholesterol pills cause forgetfulness, that's just my opinion, I d rather have him take garlic,but anyway, maybe you can help me figure out his moods, I know at 80 its an old age, but what can I do to help him get exercising again, and to lose weight and eat more frutis and veggies? I try but hes stubborn, hell eat like an apple every day but that's really all. plus he sleeps like 10 to 12 hrs a day I don't think that's good. thank you.
Brief Answer:
Not dementia, mild exercises beneficial- motivation essential.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. It good to know, that you are so involved towards your fathers health and you are trying to improve it further. I will try to help, however possible.
2. He has been leading a sedentary life, and he requires to concentrate on his diet and improve his fitness. Even mild stretching, exercises like walking, watering plants, etc, will be helpful.
3. Yelling or getting upset, are not usually hallmarks of dementia. It appears to be possible stress. Destressing (avoiding events, which are stressful), relaxation exercises and meditation will be helpful.
4. He needs to quit beer, as it can cause disorientation and fall, fractures, etc. Not only that, unnecessary calories, will contribute towards fat clogging, further cardiac and blood vessel damage.
5. Cholesterol pills are not known to cause forgetfulness, rather, by reducing blood vessels clogging, is known to delay dementia. Yes, garlic maybe taken.
6. For exercising, self efficacy beliefs, outings, outcome expectations are needed. Outings specifically, shows his fitness and it would make him work towards it. Groups involvement, specifically of similar age, will be very helpful in improving fitness. Few people recognize advise coming from personal physicians and an "exercise prescription" from the treating doctor will be very helpful.
7. Once fitness regimen is initiated, diet automatically usually changes. Diet is usually dependent on the surrounding social gathering. Healthy eating all around will be very helpful.
8. Sleep is very important. Atleast 8-9 hours in night and 1-2 hours in afternoon. If the pattern is being followed, not to worry. Remaining active, even mild during other time is essential.
Mood evaluation is difficult and it does not appear, he has plenty of variation. Avoid stress and try to involve him in social/ group gatherings. Continue to remain active around him to motivate him. Take him around, outside the confines of the home. Having people around, who are involved, will act as a big motivation.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Not dementia, mild exercises beneficial- motivation essential.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. It good to know, that you are so involved towards your fathers health and you are trying to improve it further. I will try to help, however possible.
2. He has been leading a sedentary life, and he requires to concentrate on his diet and improve his fitness. Even mild stretching, exercises like walking, watering plants, etc, will be helpful.
3. Yelling or getting upset, are not usually hallmarks of dementia. It appears to be possible stress. Destressing (avoiding events, which are stressful), relaxation exercises and meditation will be helpful.
4. He needs to quit beer, as it can cause disorientation and fall, fractures, etc. Not only that, unnecessary calories, will contribute towards fat clogging, further cardiac and blood vessel damage.
5. Cholesterol pills are not known to cause forgetfulness, rather, by reducing blood vessels clogging, is known to delay dementia. Yes, garlic maybe taken.
6. For exercising, self efficacy beliefs, outings, outcome expectations are needed. Outings specifically, shows his fitness and it would make him work towards it. Groups involvement, specifically of similar age, will be very helpful in improving fitness. Few people recognize advise coming from personal physicians and an "exercise prescription" from the treating doctor will be very helpful.
7. Once fitness regimen is initiated, diet automatically usually changes. Diet is usually dependent on the surrounding social gathering. Healthy eating all around will be very helpful.
8. Sleep is very important. Atleast 8-9 hours in night and 1-2 hours in afternoon. If the pattern is being followed, not to worry. Remaining active, even mild during other time is essential.
Mood evaluation is difficult and it does not appear, he has plenty of variation. Avoid stress and try to involve him in social/ group gatherings. Continue to remain active around him to motivate him. Take him around, outside the confines of the home. Having people around, who are involved, will act as a big motivation.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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