Hey folks, welcome to the new whine/general topic thread. Feel free to use this thread to discuss anything that is on your mind. Caregiving- related stuff, life after a loved one's death, your own emotional wellbeing. Whatever..........anything on your mind.
I have been having a lot of pain in my A**! I think it is my glutius medius. I have found some stretches online, I do them and just do not feel them maybe the more I do them I will loosen up so I will feel them more?
Good for you for doing your exercises faithfully. Sounds like you have a great physio guy. I think you can trust him too. He sounds like he knows what he is doing. You are making good progress. Well done!!! You are sounding encouraged.
Now be sure you build your bones up with calcium and protein so it doesn't happen again. I keep track of how much protein I eat a day to be sure I get enough as I know seniors tend not to.
I just completed my physio exercises for my foot. There's 11 of them. Not just foot stretching but hip abductor exercises and calf lifts etc. The calf lifts are a killer. Those muscles in my foot have been dormant for so long now that I really feel these. I would never have even attempted these a few short weeks ago but I think I'm okay to do them now. My physio guy seems really good. He notices every little movement I do and sees every little wince. I think I can trust him.
Here's praying I'll be good to walk again soon. The physio guy says no extra walking allowed except what I need to do in daily life like going to the kitchen from the bathroom etc. He says my goal should be to get my strength and range of motion back first.
Apparently naps improve your memory and decrease the chance of you having a heart attack. Works for me!!!
I am finding it hard to keep motivated to clear out the last things with not being sure when the condo flooring and the repairs here will be finished. We have had so many obstacles along the way. But I move on, albeit slowly. Sil and dgs took another batch to the Thrift shop for me the other day and I am still gathering more. The longer this takes the more I get rid of which is good.
I don't think anyone has ever considered that an address book, or contact list could be dangerous in the hands of an elder who may be declining.
Before learning about narcissists on this forum, I never understood that a narc family member could actually do things to destroy another person, on purpose.
Imagine if a family member uses your name to make an accident report to an insurance company, to save themselves an increase in fees!
Reminders to caregivers to obtain your own credit profile free, yearly. From all 3 Nationwide Credit Bureaus. (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion), in the U.S.
Experian Credit Freeze
1-888-EXPERIAN (1-888-397-3742)
Experian Security Freeze
P.O. Box 9554
Allen, TX 75013
You can find a complete list of information/documentation that must be submitted with your written request at Experian.com.
Equifax Credit Freeze
1-888-EQUIFAX (1-888-378-4329)
1-800-349-9960 (automated line)
Equifax Information Services LLC
P.O. Box 105788
Atlanta, GA 30348-5788
When submitting a request by mail, you’ll need to fill out an Equifax Security Freeze Request Form and include copies of proof of identity and proof of address documentation.
TransUnion Credit Freeze
1-888-909-8872
TransUnion
P.O. Box 160
Woodlyn, PA 19094
Written requests should include your name, address and Social Security number as well as a six-digit PIN to associate with your TransUnion freeze.
"Why should we only
'Rest in Peace'?
Why don't we live in
peace too?"
“If you wish to glimpse inside a human soul and get to know the man, don’t bother analyzing his ways of being silent, of talking, of weeping, or seeing how much he is moved by noble ideas; you’ll get better results if you just watch him laugh. If he laughs well, he’s a good man… All I claim to know is that laughter is the most reliable gauge of human nature.”
I've been really trying hard to not dwell on the past and think about those people or things that have bothered me. (at least not at bedtime) I find that helps me sleep better.
I wouldn't disconnect the land line. If one calls 911, your home address immediately shows up on the Dispatcher's screen. That's important in case one is unable to talk due to a stroke, etc. Plus your Aunt would know how to dial 911 on the landline.
Imagine going into someone's home, there is no landline, and you don't have your cellphone and that person has a medical emergency. You can't find that person's cellphone. If you do find the cellphone, you find you need a password to get into it. Now what? So important to keep that landline. Even if I had a cellphone, I would be stumbling around trying to remember their address.
What I like keeping the landline, I never misplace the phone... with the cord you can only go so far with the phone :) We have landline phones with Caller ID screens in every room. The reception is soooo much better than a cellphone. I notice hubby tends to yell into his cellphone [embarrassing when we are out shopping and his cell rings], but he is very soft voice on the landline.
Speaking of injuries I've been feeling discouraged at my slow recovery after my foot injury. Prayers are always welcome.
noooooooooo.
no. nope. no can do.
no, no, no.
no.
(repeat as necessary, until achieving success)
"The Lord gave us two ends: One to sit on and the other to think with. Success depends on which one we use the most."
sometimes you forget you're awesome
so this is your reminder.
All take care.
“When there is a hill to climb, don’t think that waiting will make it smaller.”
“Often when you think you’re at the end of something, you’re at the beginning of something else.”
“When a woman becomes her own best friend life is easier.”
“When dealing with toxic people, it’s important to understand that you can’t change anybody, so it’s best to stop trying. Save your energy for something easier, like world peace. Or landing on a star.”
🤩
We could all fill up a page or two with people who belong in the spam folder!
Let’s see,
Annoying relatives!
Nosey neighbors!
Rude people!
Dumb a$$es! LOL 😆 Lacking common sense.
Know it alls!
Selfish people!
Hypocritical people!
Passive aggressive people!
People who lack empathy and respect for others! People who belittle or shame others.
People who lack a sense of humor!
Did I leave anyone out? I’m sure that I did. Please add the ones that I overlooked 😁.
Should I add sociopaths and psychopaths? 😄
needhelpwithmom, good question too. i'm counting...the number is high. you might want to grab a coffee, or something. it'll take a while to count and answer.