My 82 yo dad has some health issues but under control: BP, bordeline diabetic, had a TIA 3 years ago (on plavix), also a broken hip 3 years ago. he is not very active but moves about. He doesnt eat a lot but I cant get him to eat the right foods, he doesnt care I guess. His belly is huge but the rest of the body normal. Sometimes I wondered if he is retaining water in belly but dr always said no. Heart a little enlarged but ok. Triglycerides are a problem, 300!! it just doesnt go down, he takes lipitor but we have tried other meds and he doesnt tolerate well.
What Can I do? what should I ask doctor to do??
Thanks, any suggestion is welcome.
Only thing that will help at our senior age is walking [if ones knees are ok], lots of walking daily but not all at once. As for what foods to eat, eat the same foods but serve on a smaller plate and don't take seconds.
If there is a recliner in the house, that has been the pitfall for so many Americans putting on weight !! And no snacks while watching TV because one gets so involved with the TV show they don't even taste what they are eating.... need a snack, stand at the kitchen counter, you'll eat much less.
Now, I really need to get off the computer and go for a short walk :)