Some Risky Behavior Might Be Necessary for Your Elder ’s Mental Health

Dear Carol: My dad, 72, has been adventurous all his life and that spirit doesn’t seem to be dampened by aging or even some health problems. He’s always loved snow skiing though thankfully he settles for just cross-country skiing on our flat trails. He still wants to ride his bike in all seasons except winter, and that scares me to death.  He says this is healthy. Yes, but what if he falls doing these things? How do I convince him that he’s risking life and limb with the way he lives? His brain seems to be working fine so I’m limited in how much I can intervene, but I live in fear that he will have a terrible accident and end up in a wheelchair or even die. Help! – Dad’s protector Continue reading on Egosancares for more insight into why an older adult may engage in what we view as risky behavior:  Purchase Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories – paperback or ebook  Egosan wants to help you live your life fully: Try Egosan premium underwear for discrete, dignified protection. For 20% off your first order on Amazon use promo Code: 20CareGivers.                Related StoriesUsAgainstAlzheimer’s Survey Reveals Toll of Elder and Caregiver IsolationWhat People With Dementia Wish Their Caregivers KnewDignity and Respect Might Be More Important Than Safety to Older Adults 
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