Wellness Corner

As Father's Day approaches, many adult children are trying to figure out what to do with dad to celebrate. And many of those people are thinking that a whole day spent with dad doesn't actually sound like that much fun. People often have difficult relationships with their fathers but that should be overlooked this weekend as we celebrate our dads. One of the keys to this is to learn to be empathetic to your father's situation in life.

Aging fathers are dealing with hormonal issues that many of them don't understand. Andropause isn't something that we talk about a lot but it's something that can wreak havoc on a man's physical and emotional health. Male aging changes the way he feels and acts, causing him to be more tired, less virile and somewhat confused about what's going on.

And most fathers aren't talking about these things. As a result, the way they cope is often reflected in behavior that annoys their adult kids. This weekend, take into consideration the fact that your dad may just not feel well a lot of the time and he doesn't really know why. Think about the impact of aging and appreciate the fact that he's around for you to enjoy the weekend with - even if he does sometimes get on your nerves!

Question of the Day: What will you do to celebrate your aging father's life this weekend?

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