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Caregivers | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (707)Comment receiving replies
I am a member of the sandwich generation, caring for my children and parent at the same time. My dad lives on his own but I need to keep close tabs on him to ensure that everything is going alright. One tool that I use is TheirCare (https://their.care), a service that is delivered via smart TV that enables me to do video calls with my dad. He can answer my call with his TV remote and just talk to me from his recliner in his living room. I can call him from my computer or smart phone and get to see him and get an idea of how well he is doing.
Recently I have become concerned that he has dropped 17 pounds in the past 6-8 weeks and has been struggling with weakness in one of his legs.
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The doctor sent my dad to physical therapy to see if he could regain some strength in his right leg. The doctor also noticed that the reflexes for that leg were markedly less than his left leg. If after several weeks of physical therapy they do not see improvement in strength then they want to do an MRI.
Hello @chadknudson I will be thinking of you and your dad. Best of luck!
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Hello @chadknudson That service sounds interesting! I will have to check it out. I love how many new (for me) ideas in caregiving get shared here on Mayo Connect!
What has your dad's doctor said about that weight loss and weakness?
Strength, courage, and peace!