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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I’m a little gobmacked at the PP above who said “only $20,000 per year.”  That would be more than half my father’s pension![/b]

Could you give him some gift certificates to places with healthier options?  Or even just send him links to places—like “I tried this place the other day and it was so delicious—maybe someplace for you and Sol to try!”

I agree with PPs that this is a transition phase for him and it’s good he’s getting out and seeing people.  But eating like that every day might actually cause him to feel worse in the long run, physically and mentally.

And also make sure he’s not missing his annual checkup (especially if your mom used to coordinate that).  If his sugar or cholesterol start going through the roof, his doctor might give him the bad news.

Also if  he used to do a sport like golf or tennis, now is a great time to encourage him to get back in.  My dad thinks sports are for rich WASPs that don’t have real work to do or kids who need college scholarships so no way I’d ever get him to play a sport.  But he does use the treadmill and under desk elliptical I bought him.  [/quote]

The man's wife just died.  If his home is paid for he probably doesn't have alot of other expenses.   [/quote]

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