WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2021

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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Barbara—The photo is of young Schooner. He has since developed a silver muzzle. He is now 14. I ought to take a new photo.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,583 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    This is really good! I use some of those tips and over the next year, plan to incorporate more. But this list isn't just good for people with brain injuries, it could also be useful for people with other issues like the early stages of dementia, strokes, or even just aging.

    31 Strategies for Living with Brain Injury
    https://www.brainline.org/article/31-strategies-living-brain-injury

    The article goes into more detail, but the strategies include:

    -- using a calendar app. My husband and I use Google.
    -- texting, especially reminders. Yep.
    -- whiteboard schedule. Yep.
    -- daily meetings. Not so much but I do try to choose a quiet time to talk about additions to the calendar.
    -- timers. Not really, but we do have a medication alarm.
    -- labels. So far, not needed much.
    -- keeping things in the same place. This helps.
    -- simplify household chores. This I might need to work on.
    -- safe/quiet space when away somewhere. We try.
    -- tools to aid memory. He has his lists.
    -- track health and activity. I do this and create a report which I email to his main Dr for our quarterly catch-up.
    -- manage meds. We use a Webster pack.
    -- find hobby. Gardening, cycling, maybe bees!
    -- allow more time to complete activities. This is a very important one.
    -- photo albums. He likes looking at photos, they bring back memories.
    -- use a script. I hadn't really thought about it, but I do.
    -- manage stress - this goes hand in hand with allowing more time to complete activities.
    -- stick to a routine - as above.
    -- travel wisely. Still working on this.
    -- prepare simple meals. He has gotten quite good at this.
    -- prepare for absence or illness. This is something I need to do this year.
    -- emergency information. Again, on the schedule for this year.
    -- create emergency binder. As above.
    -- use apps. I might explore some of these.
    -- educate family and friends. They've been pretty good.
    -- keep a journal. I'm not really a journal person, nor is he.
    -- keep it simple. Yay COVID! The last year has been great!
    -- get plenty of sleep. He does. I'm working on it.
    -- encourage independence. I think that's going all right.
    -- use praise and positive affirmations. We all like to hear we're doing things right.

    :):)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,583 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Sunday --

    Groceries ordered
    Sheets washed and hanging on the line
    3 CDs ripped & 1 to go

    Having half a cup of coffee before heading out for a bicycle ride on a lovely, sunny, warm afternoon.

    There's a bit of a breeze about which isn't great for cycling, but is wonderful for drying the sheets!

    Machka in Oz

    Finished ripping the CDs
    Cycled
    Brought in the sheets and made my bed (husband made his)
    Made apple crumble!

    Nice Sunday. Didn't do a lot of stuff on my list, but that's OK.

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    https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/

    Machka in Oz
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    :)
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    <3
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    ❤🧡💛💚💜🤎
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,240 Member
    10101010
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,082 Member
    Darn darn darn,had 2 little snoozes this morning. My body felt it needed it.. oh well.. going to take my garbage out to the dumpster...its a first since my surgery but will use a dolly to get it there
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    B)
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    o:)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,688 Member
    HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Katla. <3<3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Peach1948
    Peach1948 Posts: 2,473 Member
    Katla

    Happy 51st!
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,082 Member
    Happy Anniversary to you both Katla xoxo
    Well i feel accomplished, i was able to get the garbage out to the dumpster with the dolly,glad i did as I think they are cleaning out Jeannes condo,and they are throwing junk into the dumpster not much room left.. glad they come tomorrow to clean it out..
    Supposed to be close to 60 today and the sun feels good..
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,188 Member
    :)Katla, Happy Anniversary. I know you and your hubby are disappointed to not be able to go where you want to, but how fortunate that you still have each other. <3
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,188 Member
    Allie, :) I love having my own garbage can and not having to share with anyone. Congrats on finding a safe way to get your garbage to the dumpster.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Thank you for your good wishes. Today is a good day and a happy one for us. This is Anniversary #51. DH and I have reminisced about times past and we still hope to eventually go back to our wedding site with our adult children and grandchildren. That will take time for the pandemic to end and air travel to become less worrisome. :heart:
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,283 Member
    Happy anniversary Katla!

    Thank you all for your support over Steven. Time for me to move on.
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,249 Member
    Katla Happy Anniversary :flowerforyou:
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Annie - Thank you for your Happy Anniversary message. 💖
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,181 Member
    Happy Anniversary Katla. Glad you are finding a way to really enjoy it today.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,296 Member
    Been super busy! But still here and doing fine! Sorry I haven’t been keeping up. But life goes on....

    RvRita
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Rita— It is always good to see you. I imagine you are seeing many RV visitors. I hope they are healthy and you are safe from viruses. o:)
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,240 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    Happy Sunday! This is our 51st Wedding Anniversary. We had planned to bring our kids and grand kids here to celebrate our 50th wedding last year by going to the Lookout Tower at Cape Perpetua on the Oregon Coast where we were married. Fires last summer & Covid 19 made that impossible. I hope the lookout tower is still there. I would still like to take them there when the pandemic subsides & travel is safer. :heart:

    It is time to have my first cup of coffee & I don't have any headache this morning! YAY!! :bigsmile:

    HAPPYYYYY ANNIVERSARY to the best person I don’t know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,688 Member
    Had a delicious fish and chips delivery and ate it while watching an excellent documentary film on the photographer Maurice Broomfield. Very inspiring.
    A new Midsomer Murders in an hour. :D
    Legs a bit stiff. :o I did rowing and cycling this afternoon while watching Spiral. Added another 350 calories to my burn to help pay for the fish and chips.
    The walk this morning was about 4 miles. Or a bit more.
    Love Heather UK xxxxxx
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,082 Member
    I am impressed Heather- i dont have the stamina for all that ,but its beautiful outside so will drop pizza off for Tom and maybe do a walk around the building.. the more exercise i get im guessing the better ill sleep..and with nice weather coming ,im hoping ìll get more exercise
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Katla: - Congratulations on 51 years together! Wonderful!

    Karen in Virginia
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  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    Thank you for the gift of good wishes, my friends. <3

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