WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2025

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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,205 Member
    Hidee ho
    Alfie and I tucked in,raining out but will be turning to snow sometime tomorrow afternoon .like I said I will get to the baptism and home and thats that. Have hair appointment on the 23rd..
    Flea' you sure do have your hands full.. thinking of you!! Bless you Barbie..you got this!!..
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,775 Member
    edited January 19
    Went through the whole rigmarole of having a bath this morning. :p
    Bear in mind I have two replaced hips and a dodgy knee. It's a big bath with tall sides.
    I made it without injury. :p
    John was bemused when I said what hard work a bath is. I do a lot of exfoliation, plus feet, shaving, etc. Then afterwards I cut my toenails, which is a contortion in itself. Then lotion.
    Phew!!!!!!

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    One of the reasons why I shower.

    Our bathtub gets used for the basket of towels when they come in off the line and before I put them away.


    Again know the user names and passwords, know what investments and titles and with whom loved one has dealings with example pensions, 401K, homes, cars, have 3 months of income stashed away that is in your name/social security number that you can access when loved one dies. Know where your birth certificate is and marriage certificate are helps too. You will need to change utilities into your name too! It can be a hard enough process anyway but having those pieces in place helps to make some things go better.

    Good advice.



    On antidepressants

    Please don't start and stop your antidepressants suddenly and on your own. Doing that can be harmful - even to the point of having thoughts of suicide.

    If you want to stop taking your antidepressants, talk to your doctor about the appropriate way to gradually taper off them.

    Stopping suddenly can lead to all sorts of horrible side effects. I know if I miss a dose, I'm a mess.

    If you want to start taking antidepressants, talk to your doctor about the appropriate way to ease into taking them.

    Starting suddenly can also lead to a number of side effects.


    How do you take antidepressants?
    Antidepressants typically come in pill (tablet) form. You swallow the pills with a liquid, like water. When you first start taking an antidepressant, your healthcare provider will likely prescribe the lowest possible dose of the medication that they think is necessary to improve your symptoms. Over time, they’ll adjust the dose if necessary.

    It can take multiple weeks before you start to experience an improvement in your symptoms.

    Treatment usually lasts at least six months after you start to feel better. If you have recurrent, chronic or severe depression, your provider may recommend taking the antidepressant for the foreseeable future.

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9301-antidepressants-depression-medication

    How long does it take for antidepressants to work?
    It can take four to eight weeks for antidepressants to work and for your symptoms to ease. Symptoms such as sleep issues, appetite, energy or concentration may improve before your mood improves.

    It’s important to follow your healthcare provider’s directions and take the prescribed medication for the recommended amount of time before deciding whether it works. Don’t stop taking the medication without talking to your provider first.

    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/9301-antidepressants-depression-medication


    I am on quite a high dose of antidepressants right now, and have been on them for a few years, but I have begun wondering if I need that much. I'm in a pretty good place right now without major anxiety inducing situations.

    So I'm thinking of talking to my doctor about it and seeing if I can drop my dose just slightly. I know that will probably trigger a few withdrawal side effects, but not as much as when I miss a dose. And I know that I will have to give it a couple months before I decide if it is the right move.

    My doctors and my nurse mother drilled it into me when I went on antidepressants a few months after my husband's accident that a medically supervised, gradual approach for going on and off antidepressants was the best approach.



    On News and Newspapers

    Do people actually buy newspapers anymore? Generally speaking, I prefer not to follow the news, or at least, not very closely. But when I do, I skim headlines online.

    I also prefer not talking about the news with others because I've found that people have quite strong opinions about what they've read or seen on TV. And I either don't care because it doesn't affect me and I've got enough going on in my life that I don't need to take on the world's problems ... or I have a different opinion. I also feel that whatever is on the news is usually affected by the lean or bias of the reporting organisation and that there's often more to the story that we'll never know.

    When someone talks to me about the news, I feel forced to do something that wasn't on my list for the day. I feel forced to find out more about what they're talking about, forced to make an informed decision about how I feel about it. It puts a lot of pressure on me and raises my anxiety level.


    Machka in Oz
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,582 Member
    Barbie – thanks for the idea. Plexiglass is probably liighter, too

    I guess everyone knows that it’s illegal to pump your own gas in NJ. Raised in NJ, I remember how worried I was when we moved to PA and I had to pump my own gas. I’d never done it!

    Tracey – if Vince said something like that to me, I’d probably answer “yup,” and then say something outrageous like “we’re planning our trip to France”

    Bought the plastic canvas for these tissue holders that I’ll make, one for Jess and one for a dear friend of mine. I think I have to take one sheet back, the directions said that I’d need 3 sheets but I only needed two. I think when the directions for the one said it needed 2 sheets, it didn’t know that the sheets were so big.

    Worked on the jigsaw puzzle some. Only 2 hours, that’s enough.

    Michele NC
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,105 Member
    <3
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,635 Member
    Belated welcome @qupo6!
    Heather, Velux skylight broke all by itself? I’d be shaken too, thankful no one was hurt. Condolences to your son on the loss of his friend and boss. Humming and watching calming videos helps to lower my blood pressure, good luck!
    Terri not sure I’ll ever catch up either, but what you and Lisa said is so true. I stumbled and fell on the sand at drum circle Friday night, was able to get back up with the help of my walking stick but it was scary.
    Ginny your insights to Allie about Kyle and his mother, spot on.
    Welcome back @heidijjo Heidi in NC. Good luck on your sourdough adventure!
    Beth, cockatoos, parakeets and macaws in Bufflo oh my! :laugh:
    Lanette, I’ve heard similar sprinkler-saves-house stories, and our neighbor has a sprinkler system on his roof. I’d ask him to install same at ours, if he ever completed our water system upgrade project… ;}
    Belated best birthday wishes, dear Rori!
    Joe just started a fire in the wood stove, headed out to be with him.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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    2025: Chose NOW: to move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, open heart and mind before mouth.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,788 Member
    <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,853 Member
    Lanette - my two friends were having head scans for completely different reasons. B was having a possible spine, nerve problem, (all seems ok) and P was having it for sinus, ears etc. I hope she gets some answers. They are both ex doctors. Both P & B were the very cleverest girls in the whole school. Really exceptional. They do say, that if you have a lot of mental 'reserve', symptoms show up more slowly. :|

    Going to have a chat with L in a minute. She has just sent me a video of water in her kitchen, which has been going on for weeks. She has a new idea about what's causing it.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,431 Member
    Diabetes class session 20 in spoiler about cooking. Enjoy (ps, if anyone wants me to email them the entire class just pm me your email. Don’t forget to friend me first!)

    RVRita

    https://healthie-production.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/2056343/original/Learners_Guide-Session-20.pdf?response-content-type=application/pdf&amp;X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&amp;X-Amz-Credential=AKIAYNW7O223XBP4ECLD/20250119/us-east-1/s3/aws4_request&amp;X-Amz-Date=20250119T163545Z&amp;X-Amz-Expires=10&amp;X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&amp;X-Amz-Signature=15e4650fe36c86d9b8bd319f5b853d8991fd05cbe5d7c652aacd5d931840112e

    Session 20:
    Cooking 101
    Overview
    The goal of this session is to help you to feel more at
    ease in the kitchen. To accomplish this, you will learn
    about the benefits of cooking, mindfulness while
    cooking, and important kitchen tools to have on hand.
    You will also be given time saving tips and simple meals
    ideas to get you started.
    Benefits of Cooking
    ➢ Improves overall health
    ➢ Aides Weight Loss
    ● People who cook at
    home more than 2
    times per week eat
    better quality foods with more nutrients and
    fewer calories, fat and sugar.
    ➢ Relieves Stress
    ● Cooking can relax and recharge you. It can
    also relieve boredom and provide a sense of
    accomplishment.
    ➢ Saves Money
    ➢ Increases Mindfulness
    ● Cooking gives you a chance to get back in
    touch with the food you eat.
    1
    Mindfulness While Cooking
    The kitchen is one of the most creative places to
    practice mindfulness. Cooking provides a chance to
    be present and aware, as opposed to stressed and
    distracted. By allowing the process of cooking to be a
    mindful experience, you are able to observe your
    thoughts and feelings and explore each of the five
    senses, while also creating satisfying & nourishing meals.
    ❖ See Handout: Mindfulness When Cooking
    ✓ Skill Building Activity: Make Dinner Mindfully (your
    coach will lead you through this activity)
    Important Kitchen Utensils and Tools
    Before you start cooking, make sure that you have
    some of these basic kitchen utensils and tools. These
    cooking essentials will help you prepare healthy and
    delicious meals at home.
    ➢ Non-stick skillet and pot
    ➢ Heat-resistant spatula
    ➢ Sharp cutting knives
    ➢ Wooden spoons
    ➢ Cutting board
    ➢ Measuring cups and spoons
    ➢ Mixing bowls
    ➢ Whisk
    2
    ➢ Food processor or blender
    ➢ Crock pot
    ✓ Skill Building Activity: Do you have the kitchen
    essentials? (your coach will explain this activity)
    Tips to Save Time in the Kitchen
    ➢ Make enough food to have leftovers
    ● Try to cook enough for at least 2 dinners and 2
    lunches and give yourself a break the next day.
    ● Freeze any leftovers, which will provide you with a
    home-cooked meal when you need it.
    ➢ Plan ahead
    ● Try to plan out your menu for the week and then
    go grocery shopping for the ingredients.
    ● Your coach can help you to plan meals and
    prepare a grocery list.
    ➢ Prep ahead of time
    ● Find recipes that allow you to do steps in advance.
    ● Consider chopping your veggies and fruit,
    preparing a sauce, or pre-cooking parts of the
    meal in advance to shorten the final cooking time.
    ➢ Eat more fresh foods
    ● Find recipes that use more fresh ingredients. This
    will help decrease your time over the stove and
    help you save time in the long run.
    ● These types of recipes are loaded with nutrients.
    Try adding salads or raw food recipes for dinner.
    ❖ See Handout: Kitchen Hacks
    3
    Simple Meals to Get You Started
    You don’t need to be a professional chef to be
    confident in the kitchen. Many recipe websites have
    beginner recipes. There are often step-by-step videos
    as well. If you are a beginner, start with very simple
    meals. Ask your coach for the 3 basic recipes noted
    below. Once you feel good about cooking the easier
    recipes, you can try more difficult ones.
    ❖ See Handout: Scrambled Eggs
    ❖ See Handout: Grilled Cheese
    ❖ See Handout: Oatmeal
    Summary
    Cooking your own healthy meals is a great way to
    improve your health, reach your weight loss goals and
    save money. Cooking can also be relaxing and
    enjoyable. Practicing with simple meals will give you
    the confidence to move forward in your cooking
    journey.
    Keep Moving
    4
    Dance while you cook. Clear some space in your
    kitchen, turn up the music and dance while you wait for
    the water to boil, the oven to pre-heat, or the eggs to
    set.
    Activities
    □ Plan one dinner meal for this week. Make enough
    for leftovers for the next day.
    □ Look into taking a free cooking class offered at
    grocery stores, vocational schools or home
    extension offices.
    □ Goal setting: Work with your coach to set one goal
    this week associated with this session. Example: I
    will make a grocery list for the upcoming week.
    List your goal here or message it to your coach
    ______________________________________________________
    ______________________________________________________
    ____________________________________________________
    Discussion/Questions
    □ Ask your coach for a few favorite basic recipes.
    □ Share with your discussion group how you plan
    meals with limited time.
    □ Answer this question within the community
    board: “I like cooking because….”
    5
    “This is my invariable advice to people:
    Learn how to cook - try new recipes,
    learn from your mistakes, be fearless,
    and above all have fun!”
    – Julia Child
    6
    Mindfulness When Cooking
    Cooking is an excellent activity to do mindfully.
    When you take the time to focus on this activity you
    can feel more gratitude and appreciation for the
    food you are creating.
    Here are some tips to help you cook mindfully:
    ● When you are cooking, only cook.
    o Rather than multitasking, try single tasking.
    o Not only have studies shown that it is more efficient,
    but it also makes it possible to be mindful.
    ● Focus on each task, keeping your mind from
    wandering to future plans or replaying events from
    the day, etc.
    o If your mind begins to wander, that is okay just gently
    bring your attention back to the task at hand, which
    is cooking.
    ● Chop the vegetables with careful attention.
    o This will help prevent kitchen knife accidents.
    o You can also experience the sensations from cutting
    the vegetables, such as the aroma and texture.
    ● Pay attention to all of the aromas present.
    o 70-75% of our taste comes from the aromas of our
    food.
    o Our sense of smell is keen so enjoy the different
    aromas by focusing on them.
    DPP: 5 Kitchen Hacks
    1. Speed up ripening:
    ● If you want your fruit to ripen quickly, place the
    fruit in a brown paper bag. The fruit gives off
    ethylene gas, which is then contained and
    concentrated in the bag. This gas will help the
    fruit to ripen.
    2. Measure sticky foods without the mess
    ● Coat the measuring cup or spoon with hot water
    or cooking oil before measuring sticky foods
    (maple syrup, honey etc.) to avoid messy clean
    up.
    3. Plastic wrap:
    ● Store plastic wrap in the refrigerator or freezer. It
    makes it easier to pull off and wrap food without it
    getting tangled on itself
    4. Eggshell:
    ● If you get pieces of eggshell in your bowl or
    batter, use another piece of eggshell to pick up
    the pieces (the eggshell acts as a magnet).
    5. Prevent boiling over:
    ● Keep pots from boiling over by placing a wooden
    spoon across the pot.
    Scrambled Eggs
    Basic Scrambled Eggs
    Yield: 2 servings
    Ingredients:
    ● 4 eggs
    ● ¼ cup low-fat milk
    ● Salt and pepper to taste
    ● Cooking spray
    Kitchen utensils needed:
    ✔ Skillet
    ✔ Small mixing bowl
    ✔ Fork or whisk
    ✔ Spatula or wooden spoon
    Directions:
    1. Beat eggs, milk, salt and pepper with a fork or whisk in
    bowl until blended.
    2. Lightly coat skillet with cooking spray.
    3. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot.
    4. Pour in egg mixture.
    5. As eggs begin to set (harden), gently pull the eggs across
    the pan with a spatula, forming large soft egg clumps.
    6. Continue cooking by pulling, lifting and folding eggs over
    until thickened and no visible liquid egg remains.
    7. Remove from heat and serve with a side of fruit and a
    glass of low-fat milk.
    Grilled Cheese
    Basic Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    Yield: 1 serving
    Ingredients:
    ● Whole grain bread, 2 slices
    ● Low-fat cheddar cheese, 1 slice or ¼ cup grated cheese
    ● Olive or canola oil, 1 tsp. (a small amount of butter may
    be used in place of oil)
    Kitchen utensils needed:
    ✔ Skillet
    ✔ Spatula
    ✔ Small spoon
    Directions:
    1. Add a small amount of oil on one side of each slice of
    bread. Use a spoon to spread the oil evenly over the
    bread.
    2. Put the oiled bread face down into a medium, low heat
    skillet.
    3. Add cheese to the bread slice in the skillet.
    4. Add a second slice of bread, oiled-side up, on top of the
    cheese.
    5. After one bread slice is evenly browned, flip the sandwich
    over and cook the second side until evenly browned.
    6. Pair with a side of fruit and a cup of tomato soup for a
    healthy and balanced meal.
    Oatmeal
    Basic Oatmeal
    Yield: 1 serving
    Ingredients:
    ● ½ cup oats (quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats)
    ● 1 cup low-fat milk or water
    ● Fresh or dried fruit (optional)
    ● Nuts (optional)
    ● Pinch of cinnamon (optional)
    ● 1 tsp. sweetener (optional: maple syrup, honey,
    etc.)
    Kitchen utensils needed:
    ✔Small microwavable-safe bowl
    ✔Spoon
    Directions:
    1. Combine milk or water and oats in a 2 cup
    microwavable-safe bowl.
    2. Microwave on high for 4 minutes for old-fashioned
    oats & on high for 2 minutes for quick-cooking oats.
    3. Remove from microwave.
    4. Stir in chopped fruit, nuts, spices, and sweetener.
    5. Enjoy!
    ❖ For an apple cinnamon variety, add chopped
    apple, cinnamon, walnuts and sweetener.
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,635 Member
    Lanette, thank you VERY much for the “Help Desk” hint for when calling Social Security.
    Margaret does your oven have a “proof” setting? Would that work for your yoghurt?
    Rosemarie, another potty training tip, take the pup out immediately after feeding and wait with him/her until s/he produces, then treat and praise like crazy.
    @anniesquats100 so very sorry to hear about Teddy boo. (((hugs held extra extra extra long )))
    Michele thanks very much for passing on Annie’s note.
    Carol brava for walking during commercials!
    Rita thanks for the alert about UPS vs USPS. That’s tough for us as we use the PO box to safeguard our stuff from being stolen. Fedex delivers up the lane all the way to our door. UPS does the big stuff, but if they can, they stuff it in the mailbox on the pavement (against postal regulations) and leave it vulnterable. What to do… [sigh]
    Rebecca, I’m with you about Tillamook. Umpqua is also local and free of RBST hormones, but best is Rumiano’s (in Crescent City) made from organic local milk. $pendy? Yes, but stocked up when on sale. Pay the grocer or pay the doctor, your choice.
    Only scanned pg 19, but pooches tell me its tummy time.

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
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    2025: Chose NOW: to move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, open heart and mind before mouth.

  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 684 Member
    ❤️
    Betsy in NW WA
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,998 Member
    edited January 19
    1948CWB wrote: »
    Rebecca ~ Maybe it's time to say good-by to that pen pal.

    I haven't taken my antidepressants since August but have decided I need to take them again as all I have done lately is cry at the least thing. I feel like a blubbering mess! LOL! :)

    Carol in GA

    Oh yes. Definitely!
    You do what you have to do to keep yourself at a level that works for you. After the holidays is always a down time though. Sometimes things need to process out of your eyeballs too. Big hugs!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,998 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    After work went to the soup kitchen then Vince and I prebowled three games. I did lousy

    Rebecca – isn’t High Potential a good show?

    Alsarv – welcome

    Rebecca – I’m so sorry you lost the earring. I’ve lost some of the ones that I really liked and it was hard

    I really miss my jigsaw puzzles so I got one of those mats so I could roll it up and the cats wouldn’t get at it. It doesn’t work the way I’d like so I’m thinking right now that I’ll put the puzzle out on the table and we’ll just close the door to the downstairs until Vince cuts me a piece of wood that I can put over the puzzle when I’m not doing it. Also, this will be incentive for Vince to get that piece of wood cut. Otherwise, I’m afraid that he’d take his time doing it.

    Went for a walk, just a shorter one. I do feel my heel is getting better, but it’s still tender.

    Amanda KY – this thread moves VERY fast.

    Lisa – my eyes dry out a bit during the summer. I use a Genteel-like eye drop to keep them lubricated.

    Vince’s spinal stenosis acted up again today so he’s laying in bed. Hopefully, he will at least be able to sit up for dinner. The last time this happened was 2 years ago, that’s when they diagnosed the spinal stenosis. The bad part is you never know when the bone will hit the nerve. Addendum: so much for getting the wood for the jigsaw puzzle table.

    News: I prefer not to watch the news (except for the weather) and just skim the headlines of the newspaper. I depend on Vince to give me the highlights

    Flea – you sure have had a lot going on. So glad hubby got a job

    Off to work the jigsaw puzzle then probably go to bed. Going to do a Cathe STS DVD tomorrow.

    Michele NC

    I have a little container of earrings all are dangly ones, cheap ones. I have long since pawned the nice jewelry sadly. Do I actually wear them? Naaah. I have decided to just let my pierced holes fade away.
    No real regrets about it. I was never really into it.
    So sorry you've lost some important earrings though!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,998 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Lanette, thank you VERY much for the “Help Desk” hint for when calling Social Security.
    Margaret does your oven have a “proof” setting? Would that work for your yoghurt?
    Rosemarie, another potty training tip, take the pup out immediately after feeding and wait with him/her until s/he produces, then treat and praise like crazy.
    @anniesquats100 so very sorry to hear about Teddy boo. (((hugs held extra extra extra long )))
    Michele thanks very much for passing on Annie’s note.
    Carol brava for walking during commercials!
    Rita thanks for the alert about UPS vs USPS. That’s tough for us as we use the PO box to safeguard our stuff from being stolen. Fedex delivers up the lane all the way to our door. UPS does the big stuff, but if they can, they stuff it in the mailbox on the pavement (against postal regulations) and leave it vulnterable. What to do… [sigh]
    Rebecca, I’m with you about Tillamook. Umpqua is also local and free of RBST hormones, but best is Rumiano’s (in Crescent City) made from organic local milk. $pendy? Yes, but stocked up when on sale. Pay the grocer or pay the doctor, your choice.
    Only scanned pg 19, but pooches tell me its tummy time.

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2025: Chose NOW: to move more than yesterday, fuel better than yesterday, open heart and mind before mouth.

    "Pay the grocer or pay the doctor, your choice". That's going in my index cards of wise words, great advice, and healthy mantras! Brilliant!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • jenferbar
    jenferbar Posts: 68 Member
    Hope everyone is doing well.
    I'm back....have been dealing with things at work getting crazy before my transfer, my husband's anxiety about leaving his job for a new one, and my endo telling me my thyroid has to come out (which I am fighting. I am getting other medical opinions and doing some online digging....seems my test results point to a possible PANCREAS issue, not thyroid...grr.)
    Started logging food again today, as I am trying to figure out if my metabolism spiked again (I was diagnosed as hyperthyroid) or if I am under/over eating.
    And I really need to start exercising...but I tweaked something in my right foot/ankle/calf, and while the foot and ankle feel better, my calf hurts to touch (one of the cats rubbed up against it, and I yelped.) Also, there is so much planning/computer work to do, and I am simply exhausted. (I have been napping in the early evening after work, getting to bed late, but sleeping 6-7 hours altogether.)
    My husband is currently spackling the laundry room, so I plan to work on finances and do a few chores before we start the kitchen floor tiles tonight/tomorrow. (Using the stick on tiles, as the wood floor is so wonky that the click together planks simply wouldn't stay together.)
    And the upstairs bathroom is starting to take shape. It should be done by the end of February, fingers crossed.
    Just trying to get it all done without losing my mind with all of this going on.
  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,855 Member
    Flea ... Wow! You've had a lot going on! Congratulations to your husband, younger son and daughter.

    The News ... I live with someone who has the news on 24/7. It never bothered me when I was deaf, but since the cochlear implant, I am now thoroughly annoyed. We no longer get a paper newspaper. The local was very biased. I do try to read a non-biased news email every morning. 1440. It seems fairly non-biased and gives me the headlines for the day.

    Rebecca ... the young penpal has some issues as you noted. I could never go without my earrings. On the days I forget to put some on, I feel undressed.

    Yes, Lisa, men are weird.

    Tracey ... I think Lanette is on to something with the feeling "needed" part with your husband. I run into this with my husband too as he's aging and his physical abilities are diminishing. Everyone wants to feel needed and useful. Still, no need to get nasty. So when my husband crosses my line, I let him know he needs to rethink his actions/words. Might have had this conversation with him this morning ...

    Gray and cold here near Buffalo. Our Buffalo Bills are playing at home tonight. You couldn't pay me to attend the game. I'll be watching from my comfy couch.

    Beth near Buffalo
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,325 Member
    Debbie - getting someone into a home involves a lot of paperwork and conversations. We have people come thinking it’s as easy as dropping a cheque and are surprised, even when they’re told beforehand, that it can take up to 2 hours. Sorry your walking time was interrupted, I know that’s where you find your peace.



    I hope everyone has a great day.
    Tracey in Edmonton .

    They had already done all the paperwork the day before when she was moved there. The only thing left to do was drop the check off. He just was sitting there chatting with the lady. It would have been fine if he wanted to sit and chat a few hours if I had not been sitting out in the car. I kept thinking he should be coming out soon.

    Good news is that on Friday the caretaker was saying MIL would need to be put on Hospice because she was refusing to eat, Saturday morning she started eating and likes the ladies cooking. She hasn't liked any food we have picked up for her for the past 2 yrs or more. Always complained about it, even when it was what she asked for.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA