WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR APRIL 2022

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  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,884 Member
    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 <3
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    :)
  • rsnsza
    rsnsza Posts: 11 Member
    Oh my goodness, I simply adore that big lap dog! So abundantly sweet! <3
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    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
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    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
    Wa
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,908 Member
    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 AR
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    edited April 2022
    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.
  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,318 Member
    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 Country
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,535 Member
    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 NC
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    edited April 2022
    Stat for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 23min 18sec, 3.45ap, 111elev, 96mhr, 113mhr, 8.27mi= 696c
    Strava app = 943c
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    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

    Go to a physiotherapist first.

    The best kind of knee brace is the one appropriate for your situation.

    Where does your knee hurt?

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    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 Country

    From my experience most doctors, sports doctors, physiotherapists etc. aren't fans of knee braces.

    They prefer exercise but specific types of exercise.

    M in Oz
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Terri 🎉🥳🎂I hope you have a fantastic time Celebrating your Birthday 🎂🥳🎉

    <3 Mary from Arizona/Minnesota
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    B)
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Evening ladies
    Lovely dinner at Carolyns ,she is back from Florida and we had a lovely time.but lordy im bushed.. at least Im not on so called duty tomorrow.. but ill take Carmine to school and then back down to help out anyway.. then take care of Homer and then home then back to pick up Carmine,then back to take him to guitar lessons.. or maybe ill let mom take on that.. and then Friday its back at it again with the poor little guy.. gee i feel so bad for him
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
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  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,616 Member
    Accountability:
    Chose well: Sunday 4/17: Joe, readings, BP, dogs to powerline,
    Bonus: in person church, fellowship
    Just one thing: back to bupkes
    Workin’ on it: Sunday 141.8, H20x5, active 3:50
    Active April
    18: Try a new online exercise, activity or dance class.

    Belated welcome @katkearro Kathleen in Alberta!
    Belated good luck Carol on checking out the hearing aids. Add me to the list who’d like to benefit from what you learn.
    Terri “NoLateNightSnacking” Thanks! I need that!!!
    Barbie sending good thoughts for Jake’s tests. Enjoy having the house to yourself!


    Pg 46/51 one step at a time…

    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    2022: Be still and listen.
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,203 Member
    Katla49 wrote: »
    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.

    we use Voltaren too- really works great. That is what the doctor prescribed for MIL.
    Another thing that works great is Stopain- there is a spray or a roll on. We get the spray. Works quick.

    Debbie
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,703 Member
    :)
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,049 Member
    <3
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,065 Member
    😎 Morning all
    I wasn’t going to bother tracking yesterday, then curiosity got the better of me.

    I had planned my lunch, and had a half portion of prawn linguine, and a few skinny chips from sharing portion. Dinner was fillet steak and stir fry, so not too bad.

    Did 13,779 steps as we were gaming in the town. (Ingress) DED bought me a chocolate orange, so fats were a little inflated 😝 but still under goal, so, all in all, not too bad.
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    <3
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    A slow walk with my husband ...

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    Machka in Oz
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,616 Member
    Accountability:
    Chose well: Monday 4/18: Joe, readings, BP
    Bonus: finished Passover baking
    Just one thing: back to bupkes
    Workin’ on it: Monday 143.1, H20x5, active 3:18
    Active April
    19: Spend less time sitting today. Get up and move more often.

    Annie thankful your uncle is home.
    Debbie your friend Teruko has not been able to be with her grandson from ages 2 to 4 due his dX and isolation due Covid? :heartbreak: Prayers said.
    Barbie ((hugs)) Brava for understanding the different ways you and Jake handle stress. Good vibes to both of you.


    Pg 48/51 closer than I was before ;)

    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    2022: Be still and listen.
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,065 Member
    edited April 2022
    Catch up time. Lol😜

    Barbie: Keeping you both in my 🙏🏻🙏🏻 🙏🏻
    Ginny: I can understand how you feel. I know my heart wasn't in it for the last few months of work, and I have really enjoyed my retirement.
    Assisted Living My father went into an assisted living facility when he couldn't manage the house on his own. His fees were paid by the government as he was on a basic pension, and he had no property, and minimal savings. Eventually he transferred to the section where they had a warden and meals available. He stayed there right up until he was admitted to hospital in ill health. The government don't fully fund seniors, and many have to sell homes to fund care. MiL was lucky as FiL was ex navy, and she was able to go into a forces nursing facility. She sold her home when property prices had soared quite a bit, and invested the proceeds, so could pay the difference out of the revenue.
    Heather: We also intend to stay put. Our current place is absolutely ideal as far as location goes. We can also move into A room downstairs if necessary. We are already future proofing the garden, and we will employ a gardener/cleaner, if we need one. The train station is a 5 to 10 minute bus ride away, so the world is our oyster, if we want to go there. 😂

    DH has gone out for the day with his birding friend, so I’ll be doing my own thing today. It’s another bright sunny day, although a little blowy. I will spend time in the garden.

    🥳🎉 Cheers to those celebrating.
    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for those who need them.
    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri