I don’t know what to think
So, my dad bought a Wacom Cintiq that arrived today. He’s very happy about it, which is good, except I wasn’t aware of how much it cost.
He complains of chest pains, but it’s too expensive for him to use his medical insurance and go to the doctor. Never mind that he had a quadruple bypass over ten years ago and is past his “warranty date.” He is constantly complaining of aches and pains, of not having enough money for essential things, yet he bought this massively expensive toy.
I’m concerned about his foolish spending and lack of care about his physical health. He has these frightening rages and riding with him in the car is terrifying. Maybe it’s that he’s getting older, or maybe he’s coming out of a depression and is showing it by spending too much money, I don’t know. I’m worried, but he doesn’t listen to me and it’s his own money that he’s spending.
I’ll be keeping a closer eye on him. The Cintiq was a big splurge, but as long as he doesn’t start buying a whole bunch of things it might be okay. I’ll keep trying to get him to see the doctor and get new glasses and go in for a hearing test … Ugh, there’s so much that needs to be done around here and I don’t know what to do.
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But, if it makes him happy, then, no panic.
What I've found, getting older (I'm 68 this year - don't tell anybody!), is that I need to find interesting things to do to stop me bothering about getting old. It can be frightening, the fact that we are NOT immortal, and we worry an awful lot! I'm very fortunate in that I've achieved my dream of having my own bookshop, so I'm ridiculously content; I do worry about my health (occasionally) but my youngest daughter has brain-washed me into admitting that I need to see a doctor (occasionally) when things get iffy :)
I spent an awful lot of money renovating the building I bought nearly 4 years ago, which now accommodates my shop and a flat where I live quite happily. My daughters cringed at the amount of cash spent (obviously trying to hold on to their inheritance!) - but - I'm happy, and content, and independant - which is what most older people desire. We don't want to be a burden to our children, and the longer we can go with our independence, the happier we are.
So, (even cliche-ridden) if we oldies are happy, there ain't much you can do to change us.
Bear with your father; let him have his interests; DO nag about the medical stuff - if he's fit and well, he'll be able to enjoy his toys longer! But, please, please, support his decisions (without too much derision: my middle daughter thought I'd bought a "money-pit" but I've shown her!!!!)
*Hugs* and *kind thoughts* to you and your dad.
And fingers crossed that things work out for you both :)