My father does't like reading, writing and watching TV; the things that he enjoyed after having an emergency with big dip in sodium level. He was also in depression for some time after that. What is the remedy? He is 76.
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During some episodes of his condition, he is likely to abstain from some interests that he had formerly. There are still a lot of other things to be done, some of which may attract his attention. Do not let him wallow in inactivity. He will withdraw into himself and may lose himself completely. Throw anything into the ring to see what appeals to him and draw him out of his internal frame of mind. Once he relates to the external world with whatever catches his attention, you could cultivate a new set of activities into his regimen. The occupation should engage both his body and mind. The depression will impact the level of boredom and this may put him off things that he used to relish earlier. Your ingenuity has to kick in to discover newer methods, and it may be a constant exercise, in the long run. Any neglect may only lead to his wasting away his life, and may even lead to a bed-ridden state. That is not going to be something to look forward to. So for his sake and yours, get him moving. You may also try acupuncture and full body massage.
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