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Originally Posted by undercoverbrother
Yesterday & Today is grinding my gears.
Yesterday:
My dad collapsed and was taken to the ER yesterday. Spent all day there and was released at 6pm. Turns out he had an ATI (mini-stroke) but has no deficits. Was referred to the Stroke Clinic.
Today:
Arguing with my dad on why he needs to follow up with the Stroke Clinic.
Typing that felt cathartic.
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I applaud your effort to help your Dad, and agree you should encourage him to attend the Stroke Clinic. Their assessment of his condition is important.
I appreciate that helping elderly parents can be quite frustrating. I would suggest educating yourself as much as you can about TIAs, and sharing that knowledge with your Dad. Also, I think it's important to validate your Dad's feelings. Usually when a person suffers an extreme health event like a heart attack or stroke, they go through a period of grief.
I know older people can be quite stubborn. However, they are fighting to preserve as much independence as they can, and how fast they learn to accept their diminishing faculties can take some time.
Growing old is not for the faint of heart.