WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2020

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  • SuziQ113
    SuziQ113 Posts: 1,520 Member
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    Greetings one and all.

    It is going to be a lazy Saturday for me. I have felt the need to have one over the past two days and struggled to motivate myself to work.

    Meg – All of the specialists have stated we should stick to our routines. If we get up, shower, do our hair, etc. before heading out to work we should continue the practice.

    Kylia – Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and your family. It has got to be a very challenging time especially for your DH. I just read he finally got to see her. I pray you are able to get her home.

    Terri – Pirates! Oh, my. TG passengers realized what was happening and did not stand by for someone else to handle.

    Rebecca – Beautiful engagement ring. So happy you can now wear it!! Great milestone.

    Barbie – Your tulips are magnificent. They have yet to develop decent tulip or daffodil bulbs that will survive our rainy season. They basically turn to mush. I have attempted to put up bulbs, but have not had any success.

    Facemasks – In the county in which I live facemasks are now required any time you want to be in a public space (grocery, doctor’s office, post office, etc.).

    Heather – The reason why many locations are stating for us to wear facemasks is to protect others should we actually have covid-19 and sneeze or cough. The masks restrict some of the spray. I am finding the mask actually helps me not touching my face in public and reminds me to sanitize my hands prior to doing so (if I must). Your vacuum comment cracked me up! Your morning run sounded delightful.

    Machka – The high risk list is the formula to a healthier life – all the things we should be doing. One thing missing from your dental hygiene is a daily flossing. Great news about the van! Yeah!!
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/gum-disease-and-the-connection-to-heart-disease

    Lisa – Oh, my, I am so sorry to hear about your SIL’s daughter. So sad and a horrible loss for her. And, it’s true – there are no words.

    Tere – So sorry to hear about your family’s losses. Virtual hug to you and yours.

    Amber – 75% to goal. WTG!!

    Like many I would want to be a cat too, but a spoiled rotten housecat. I would not want to be an alley cat. LOL!!

    Hugs to all,
    SuziQ - SFL
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,605 Member
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    Marianne- I will catch up but kind of just jumped in where I was at!
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,828 Member
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    Holy Cats! I slept in until 7:30! I went to bed last night at 9:00 so that I could get a full 8 hours and get up in time to make out my shopping list. 10 1/2 hours of sleep. I feel a bit "meh", with a slight headache (most likely from sleeping in). BUT, Tim hasn't figured out our shopping budget for this week yet; so I have time to make the list, shower, and chat a bit.
    Kylia- Sending prayers to you and your family!
    Tere- So sorry to hear of your losses! Hugs to you and yours
    Lisa- Oddly enough, I was just speaking to a friend (who lost her son 15 years ago, when he was 17) about that very "lack of word". We used the same phrase, albeit in different words. We surmised that perhaps "to say the word is to speak it into being". Sending love and peace to you and Corey.
    Terri - I remember you telling us about being attacked by Somali pirates. I don't think you gave us the details. Wow! I can picture the battle in my head! Thank God for the people that can respond and fight at those times! I wonder if the crew had this plan (to use chairs and fire hoses) in case of attack?! Astounding!
    Well, I am going to leave it here, for now, so I can get busy. I want to go back and find the questions so I can answer them, but that will have to wait until after I get my "have to do" list done. See you all later today! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,840 Member
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    The Tasmanian Gov's comment on Facemasks:
    https://www.coronavirus.tas.gov.au/keeping-yourself-safe/what-you-can-do/facemasks

    Should I use facemasks
    If you are well, you do not need to wear a facemask to protect yourself from COVID-19.

    Facemasks are generally for people who are suspected or known to have the virus and people in close contact (within 1.5 metres) of someone suspected or known to be infected. This is normally only healthcare workers and carers.

    People who are sick with COVID-19 should wear a facemask (if they can) when they need to leave quarantine, for example when they get tested or go to see a doctor.


    How to use facemasks safely
    Be careful to use facemasks properly. Follow the steps below to help protect others around you:
    • If given masks by your GP, leave the masks in a zip-lock bag until you need to use them.
    • Before putting on a facemask, wash your hands all over with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub. Dry your hands well.
    • To put the mask on, cover your mouth and nose with the mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask. Tie it in place.
    • Once your mask is on, don’t touch it. If you do touch it, wash your hands all over with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub.
    • Replace the mask with a new one if it gets damp. Do not reuse masks.
    • To remove the mask: undo the straps and remove the mask without touching the front of it. Put it straight in the rubbish. Wash your hands all over with soap and water, or alcohol-based hand rub. Dry your hands well.


    As I mentioned earlier, I found proper facemasks ... a 2 pack for $15. There weren't many and customers were limited to one packet each. So my husband and I will not be wearing facemasks unless it is absolutely necessary.

    Instead, we're staying home a lot, ordering our groceries online and having them delivered, social distancing when we're out ... I'm quite emphatic about that, and washing our hands before we go out and after we return. We're also using the sanitation stations most shops have set up if we happen to be out to pick something up. And we often carry sanitation supplies in the car as well.

    Regarding grocery delivery ... I used to get stuff delivered once a week like clockwork, now I'm extending that out to once every 10 days to 2 weeks. Less external contact.

    This is the message we're being given:

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    In addition to the health tips I mentioned earlier, it was also recommended that everyone be sure they are up to date on all vaccines. Shingles was specifically mentioned but also flu ... and so we've had both and I made sure I was up to date with measles. Interestingly we did the shingles and measles back in January. :) Since the flu shot has come out so early this season, I kind of suspect they may bring out a booster in August or so. Flu shots are only good for just a few months and there has been talk about doing a double dose (April & August) in previous years ... especially during the Great Flu of 2017 and again last year.


    As mentioned, these are the advice given for most medical conditions. :)
    Machka9 wrote: »
    If you feel you're at high risk ...

    1. Stop smoking. Stop being around anyone who smokes. If you've got a partner who smokes, send them outside. Same with vaping, and all types of smoking.
    2. Exercise ... this helps reduce blood pressure and decreases the chances of diabetes. It also improves the cardiovascular system in general. Go for at least 30 minutes of exercise a day. https://lunginstitute.com/blog/can-exercise-improve-lung-function/
    3. Adopt healthy activities. Eat a healthy diet. Lose weight. Cut back on alcohol consumption. Get a good night's sleep. Drink something in the neighbourhood of 2 litres of water a day (maybe 3 if you're exercising). If you're a vitamin-taker, continue. If you've got prescribed medications, keep them up. Get up and move once an hour (at least)
    4. Wash your hands before you go out and when you return. Clean your house. There is some evidence that good oral health helps, so brush your teeth and use mouthwash. *And floss!*
    5. Stay away from other people.

    M in Oz
  • bananasandoranges
    bananasandoranges Posts: 2,410 Member
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    @Heather awesome about your son and the videos.
  • nannersp61
    nannersp61 Posts: 2,315 Member
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    Breakfast yummy-ness!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,840 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,840 Member
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    janetr7476 wrote: »
    You may recall I told you we had a break in and a little ATV farm truck stolen. Jack's son saw it advertised for sale on Facebook Market Place this past Tuesday, my husband called the police, policeman recognized the house in the picture and three cop cars showed up over there, they called us a bit later and told us to come retrieve our vehicle. Thieves apparently not all broke out in brains. Lol

    The rest of us are fine, where I live in Oklahoma they allowed many businesses to open yesterday, more on May 1, it makes me very apprehensive.

    Love you my friends
    Janetr OKC

    I'm so glad to hear that!

  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,046 Member
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    Lisa prayers to your DSIL and DH.
    I wear my mask whenever I go into a store or get gas. I had an incident where someone next to me getting gas less than 6 feet from me coughed and did not cover his cough. I do sometimes wear it when walking outside if I am walking in an area where I know I will encounter many people. I give a wider berth than 6 feet if I run into a runner, a biker, or a pair who is talking, or someone talking on their cell phone. Yes they are pain to wear but I wear it to keep me and others safe. The berka type that I wear cover my hair too which I like when I double the fabric I know It is nearly equal to a N-95 because I have used a N-95 and the breathing is similar. If you have breathing problems it would be difficult to use a N-95 mask. The masks I have are easy to wash. Every time I wear one I wash it.

    I will make it clear to others to stay at least 6 feet from me with no qualms. Sometimes I get odd looks or someone will make an odd comment. Doesn't phase me. I would rather be safe than sorry. I have heard too many horror stories how awful this can be even if you are not hospitalized. I had the Swine Flu and I know how bad that was. If you get a bad case of this it sounds even worse than that.

    The FDA is bashing the use of essential oils as a tool in combating this illness. Not sure what to believe after they so quickly endorsed a drug they are not finding is not only of questionable value but can have dangerous side effects.

    Essential oils if used properly have few side effects. (Some do have allergy concerns and they caution them against being used with children and pregnant women). Depending on the oil it can have anti viral, anti bacterial, and anti inflammatory qualities. I do use them but I do treat them with the care and respect any medicine deserves. If my own experience I believe a mist of lavender water (you always want to use a carrier for you oils) helps keep my Rosacea under control. I also used a mist of clove to prevent getting lice when I worked in schools. Even when working in schools with known lice outbreak I never got lice.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 24,840 Member
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    Lisa and others who are going through difficult times ... so sorry. :heart:

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