WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2022
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Betsy ... I second Carla's suggestion ... no big decisions right now!
Senior Living ... here there are several options. Senior Apartments are available ... these are 55+ communities that essentially are just ADA specified apartments. No services really. Then we have Independent Living apartments that sometimes have kitchens and are sometimes part of a campus of different ability housing options. Most only have kitchenettes, and meals and light housekeeping are part of the cost. Assisted living comes in varying degrees of needs and the prices increase with the more you need! Memory care and skilled nursing are a whole other thing.
At this time, both of my parents need wheelchairs and are unable to transfer independently (they need one person assistance but finally are weight-bearing and not needing lift equipment). The days of staying in place in their own home are gone as they need immediate care (i.e., they can't wait for a scheduled aide to arrive). One person needing this kind of care is pricey ... two is beyond reason in my mind. We are kicking around all options, but having had a disabled son who tried to live independently with the services that are available, I can tell you that things like home health care are not all they're cracked up to be. Reliability and qualified care is an industry problem. I've considered bringing my parents into my home, but know that this is not the right option. One parent would be difficult. Two is too much. So as I live through all of this, I started researching the cost of long term care insurance for my husband and I. There are no easy answers.
Beth near Buffalo5 -
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My brother-in-law is paying right at $3000 a month for a small studio room that has a bath and tiny kitchen area. He gets his meals and they give him his meds. We are so glad he is able to afford this and hope he continues to do well there. He does miss his home that he grew up in; but, I think he realizes that he cannot live by himself.
Carol in GA4 -
Our daughter and granddaughter will be here for a visit. They took the MAX from the Portland airport to our niece’s place for the night. We expect them here later today. I’m looking forward to seeing them.6
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Katla- so wonderful to have your family coming back again
About senior living
I didnt really go looking for it but it presented itself when I was going through my divorce .. this unit was for sale and i was able to rent to own.. and it has served me well..
It is ADA compliant has kitchen,living,dining combo and a small den off the side and a bathroom with a walk I n shower a bedroom and a walk in closet
I am on the bottom floor and bought one with a patio area and had the patio area redone so i have more area..
I am very happy here..close to both my kids ,close to stores is needed and i can age in place so all is good..
Thinking of Jake and Barbie today also..
Right now im at my house and Miles is sleeping on my bed and Alfie is snoozing right next to him adorable..5 -
Hello ladies!
I think my knee is getting worse. I thought a week of rest would do it, but now I am thinking about cancelling horse again and maybe going to physical therapy. I haven't exercised in ten days. Such a setback. Oh well, could be worse.
My laptop is dying, too. That's another thing to face. I need to shop for a new one.
Annie in Delaware3 -
Good morning Ladies! 😄
Carol ~ hugs, love & prayers to you!!!
Rebecca ~ my brother has 2 of those “lap dogs” they are the sweetest! ☺️🥰♥️
Have an amazing Hump Day!!!! It’s warming up here so I’m hoping to walk outside tonight! Fingers crossed!😁🤞😏😊
Missy 🌸🌺
in Indiana ☺️😊
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I found a knee brace online. I suppose the best kind of brace is one you will wear. Do you all use knee braces?
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Debbie & Michele--I am the same way. I can do good during the day, but in the evenings if it is not nailed down I want to eat it and I do way more often than I should.
Debbie--Sending prayers for David and his family.
Barbie--Sending prayers for you and Jake. It's the unkown that cause the most stress for me.
Machka--They are building a place like you vision of independent living just outside of town around the new hospital. Going to be high end they say and all I can see is lots of money. Will see how it turns out in the end. Right now lots of buildings going up. Thier plan is you start in the homes, move to apartments then into nursing care all in the same complex. There is also another group like this on the other side of town and they are just homes, apartments, nursing home care. But there you buy the home and then as you move to the next stage it transfers with you, so you don't really buy the home, just the right to stay there and be cared for until death. That is their advertising.
Happy Birthday Terri. May you have a great day.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 2 -
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Oh my goodness, I simply adore that big lap dog! So abundantly sweet! 1
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mvarga1972 wrote: »Good morning Ladies! 😄
Carol ~ hugs, love & prayers to you!!!
Rebecca ~ my brother has 2 of those “lap dogs” they are the sweetest! ☺️🥰♥️
Have an amazing Hump Day!!!! It’s warming up here so I’m hoping to walk outside tonight! Fingers crossed!😁🤞😏😊
Missy 🌸🌺
in Indiana ☺️😊
The Bernise mountain dogs sadly don't live as long as you'd like to think, but so loyal! I met the little guy when she first got him in Montana. He would get so bummed when she had to talk serious with him. He would lay right on her shoes, devoted from the get go though.💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
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I would love to be at a living situation that had a pool and hot tub. Water is and shall always be my happy place. If I was able to play tennis, or just practice on a wall, that would be my other favorite exercise to do. Regarding senior living, I know we have not planned financially for any of that. I am turning 60 and husband 62, so many healthy years to talk about what to do.
Rebecca
Whidbey
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »I found a knee brace online. I suppose the best kind of brace is one you will wear. Do you all use knee braces?
Annie in Delaware
Annie - That's so funny because I was going to mention to you when I came online that one thing that helps my knees a lot is kinetic tape. The price is reasonable, although it has gone up some. There are very specific ways to support your knee with them. I use them often when one knee or the other is hurting. If it's applied correctly, it takes three to four days before I have to pull them off and replace them. That includes showering, etc. I never could wear knee braces, because of the way my legs are built. I was introduced to the kinetic tape when Corey shattered his wrist, and the physical therapy people used kinetic tape to hasten his recovery. It worked really well for him.
Kim - woke up this morning thinking about you. Hope things have settled down for you.
Just a driveby comment or two.
Later, y'all,
Love,
Lisa in AR3 -
DH does not use a knee brace but I sometimes use one. My left knee has arthritis and my doctor recommended Voltaren for arthritis pain. I use it whenever my left knee hurts. I don’t use the brace very often. I bought the brace at Walgreens and when I need the extra help I am grateful.1
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I also use the tape(s) when my knee acts up, which isn't very often these days, as I do lots of knee strengthening exercises every single day of my life. A sports physio showed me how to do it. She also showed me the exercises. I make sure I have the tape(s) with me when I go away. The braces have to be used with care, because they can cause muscle weakening.
I have had a problem with my left knee since I was 16. The patella doesn't run true.
I bless that sports physio every day of my life. She changed my life. I was desperate.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Anniesquats100 wrote: »I found a knee brace online. I suppose the best kind of brace is one you will wear. Do you all use knee braces?
Annie in Delaware
No. My Dr isn’t a fan of braces.
Okie in the TX Hill Country0 -
Worked today then went to Aldi. Then decided I’d get all my price sticker-shock in one day so I went to WalMart. This afternoon went to Belk because I completely forgot that my coupon expires tomorrow. Got a set of sheets (queen size) for down at the condo for $8. Ceramics tonight. I should get Smurfette in to be fired.
Been slow at work so there isn’t a lot of prep that I need to do. Bet it’s slow because of Spring Break.
Anne DE – glad your uncle is home. Hope your knee gets better fast
barbie – hope all goes well for Jake
Barbara – I’ve never had flames in my oven. I honestly don’t know what I’d do. Glad you got it taken care of
Betsy – I agree with Carla, hold off selling at least for now
Terri – happy birthday
Vicki – My MIL was at a place like that, she was in independent living then as she developed dementia, she was moved to the dementia ward.
Going to post this so that I don’t forget.
Michele NC0
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