Older People 55 and Up
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Naw mattiem you didn't at all. Everyone is just hungover from all the politics I think! A little dreary here today and might have some snow this weekend. I guess it is time to put my studded tires on for the season. I was planning on doing laundry today but I think I'll just go buy more socks. lol I should buy a washer and dryer so I could do it at home but I might be moving back to my daughter's in the spring and I don't have room for one in my little bungelow I live in there. It is pretty nice and she had it built for me but much smaller than the house I'm renting.
No worries Mattiem. I'm just tired.
Tx, you can always use more socks! There's something to be said for going to a laundromat. At least there you can get it all done at once. I've got a load in the washer and one in the dryer and then I sit down to the computer and forget about both of them. Meanwhile there's 3 more loads on the floor! Back in the stone age when I was young, before kids, we lived in the woods. I had to lug the laundry baskets from the car, down a path through the trees to the house. Oh to have that kind of energy again!
Ah Jewels, I feel for you. It's very tough, but I'm sure you wouldn't want to have it any other way. You will look back one day and be very glad you watched over her and helped. It sounds to me like you did the right thing by making an appointment with another doctor. Mike's Grandmother had terrible problems with her eyes. She'd go to the doctor and then totally ignore what he told her to do. She said he didn't know what he was talking about, but didn't want to go to a different doc until Mike's mom insisted. She made out much better with the new doc, but until her daughter stepped in she would have just suffered unnecessarily. Switching rolls with your mother is a very strange feeling, but very much worth it. Just make sure you take care of yourself too.
Fran,
Mea culpa!l Sure hope ya had a grand BD. Actually I'm kinda surprised that you accepted another one...
I could care less how many BDs you've had...
Mea culpa!l Sure hope ya had a grand BD. Actually I'm kinda surprised that you accepted another one...
I could care less how many BDs you've had...
He did a great job on that video. What a riot! I think it would be great for a new person just starting out when everything seems so overwhelming. This is a way to inject some fun.
Hey Dance, I don't blame your GM for not liking to be in the hospital. It's not usually a place you want to have to be. It's actually kind of a good thing that she's still calling the shots! As long as she understands what's going on it's probably good to let her still have some control over her life. It's better for her and you! It's so nice you're able to be there with her even if it's not all the time, she knows you come to be with her and that's what's important.
Fran - Wishing you a "HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY" & a wonderful, healthy year....
Yeah I get a kick out of Bob's videos too. This his second one he has done. I think we can all relate to them for sure.
Good mornin everyone! Good to see you on this morning Deb and thanks Willie for the songs. I hope everyone has a great vaping day!
I've been playing phone tag with the VA for a week. I've got a growth of some sort on my neck that they can't figure out what it is so they want to send me over to Seattle to check it more thorough.
Hey Tex, keep on 'em. Squeaky wheel and all that. Hope you've heard from them since you posted today.
Well, my mom really likes my doc. she feels much more validated because my doc really sat and listened to her. My doc, also a woman, well, she is going to have some very specific blood tests done, and Mom is so happy that someone is actually trying to do something for her. It was tough to get her in to see her because my doc is very popular, but she set up a special 30 minute appt. for my mom. We're both going for fasting bloodwork on Monday, and she has another appointment in about 3 1/2 weeks.
Hubby had to tend to his parents today. His mom has diabetes, and has a diabetic ulcer on her toe, supposed to be off her feet. His dad has a very aggressive type of Alzheimer's. He can get very stubborn and violent sometimes and gets into to everything around the house, breaking things. Last night, he kept waking up and setting off her Lifetime alert. She had to keep getting up and calling them to tell them there was no emergency. Hubby put some locks on some doors and a steel gate at the bottom of the stairs that lead to their 2nd floor. My dad in law goes up there and breaks stuff, plus the fact that he is very unsteady and could fall.
Gosh, these old folks are keeping us busy...
Hubby had to tend to his parents today. His mom has diabetes, and has a diabetic ulcer on her toe, supposed to be off her feet. His dad has a very aggressive type of Alzheimer's. He can get very stubborn and violent sometimes and gets into to everything around the house, breaking things. Last night, he kept waking up and setting off her Lifetime alert. She had to keep getting up and calling them to tell them there was no emergency. Hubby put some locks on some doors and a steel gate at the bottom of the stairs that lead to their 2nd floor. My dad in law goes up there and breaks stuff, plus the fact that he is very unsteady and could fall.
Gosh, these old folks are keeping us busy...
I'm so glad to hear that your Mom is seeing a doc who will actually look and listen to her - and you. We had my mother move in with us just as we were realizing she was at the beginning of her struggle with Alzheimers. I found her a new doc and was SO relieved that he was probably the best doc we could have found. What a huge relief for me. He was the one who made the Dx. Too often older people don't want to question a doc and will continue with "their" doc, not realizing it's OK to make a change. Fortunately her move to our house made that decision easier.
So my mother did live with us for a time. What an insidious disease. At some point, for their own safety it really is better to find a good facility for them. Part of the problem is that you can make your home safe for a child, but they're adults and can find ways around restrictions and that can become dangerous. You can't be there 24/7. Mom's doc helped me learn about the disease and also recommended support groups for me that were very helpful because I was also legal guardian for her sister who was in the same battle. Caretakers struggle as well so it's important that you take care of yourself. it's a very tough time of life. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Jewels - I'm so glad your mom is now with a doc that listened to her & is trying to help. My goodness, you & your hubby have your hands full! Remember, you have to take care of yourselves before you can take help others - stay strong. My thoughts are with you......
You and your husband have very big hearts. God bless the both of you, and your parents are very lucky to have you and hubby. I wish you two the very best.
Thanks for your support and prayers. My mom in law absolutely refuses to even look into assisted care facility for my dad in law. For now, it is what it is, and we do what we can to help. I don't know exactly how this will all end, but I respect her decision. It is what it is. This man is the love of her life. He has been her best friend, lover, and confidante all these years.
Tonite, Hubby and I are going to a surprise Bday party for one of his coworkers. I don't know what I was thinking when I said I'd like to go. I've been to these kind of gatherings before, and I kinda feel "out of the loop". They are all postal workers, and they "talk shop" most of the night. I told Hubby he'd better not abandon me, or else... Maybe a couple of glasses of wine will help me feel more like one of the gang...
Tonite, Hubby and I are going to a surprise Bday party for one of his coworkers. I don't know what I was thinking when I said I'd like to go. I've been to these kind of gatherings before, and I kinda feel "out of the loop". They are all postal workers, and they "talk shop" most of the night. I told Hubby he'd better not abandon me, or else... Maybe a couple of glasses of wine will help me feel more like one of the gang...
Hello, People 55 and up. If I may join you...I am 55+ and that's all anyone needs to know about that. 
I have been vaping for a year the 26th of this month. I've been through different brands and devices and for now, I have settled on this kit...http://www.sweet-vapes.com/shop?pag..._plus.tpl&product_id=1304&category_id=31...in the pink. After refusing to use manuals, I am now using them exclusively. (Sometimes I can be a little stubborn) shhh
I tried Kanger T3s for the first time this week and I love them. Replaceable coils are great.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.
I have been vaping for a year the 26th of this month. I've been through different brands and devices and for now, I have settled on this kit...http://www.sweet-vapes.com/shop?pag..._plus.tpl&product_id=1304&category_id=31...in the pink. After refusing to use manuals, I am now using them exclusively. (Sometimes I can be a little stubborn) shhh
I tried Kanger T3s for the first time this week and I love them. Replaceable coils are great.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.
Okay, everybody, all together...Hi, lilac!! Welcome!!
Thank you, jewels. I haven't read much of this thread...it's kinda long...I'll just try to keep up from here on out. That'll be about all I can handle.
Hello, People 55 and up. If I may join you...I am 55+ and that's all anyone needs to know about that.
I have been vaping for a year the 26th of this month. I've been through different brands and devices and for now, I have settled on this kit...http://www.sweet-vapes.com/shop?pag..._plus.tpl&product_id=1304&category_id=31...in the pink. After refusing to use manuals, I am now using them exclusively. (Sometimes I can be a little stubborn) shhh
I tried Kanger T3s for the first time this week and I love them. Replaceable coils are great.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.
Welcome Lilac. I'm happy that you joined us. Here we can basically talk about anything (and at some point we have
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Welcome Lilac. I'm happy that you joined us. Here we can basically talk about anything (and at some point we have
Hi, Mattiem. I see you are located in the South, too. Glad to meet you.
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