I'm tired of cooking/preparing 3 meals a day. It's just the two of us but boy oh boy can that woman eat!! She stays slimish, I get fattish. It's bad enough I do everything here much less start making her one thing and me the other. At times I feel guilty when I buy her fast food cuz of the nutritional value....not to mention I eat it too.
I.m still in pain from knee troubles. Took dog to vet for shots 10 days ago, and he yanked hard on the leash several times (once to play with a goat!) Next day I'm in knee pain and limping. I thought taking it easy would help, but then auntie had 2 appts, one was by myself and her (broken front tooth, for one) Her wheelchair is heavy, and I hurt myself more getting it in and out of trunk. I've learned another thing I can no longer do. Next day a caregiver came with us to do the wheelchair.
Maybe I got hurt because I have to slow down and rest. Hah! I'm the only driver in the house now, and we needed food. No caregiver today. Nearly fell coming down 3 steps in front of local store when knee gave out. Maybe I should check with a doctor tomorrow, before the huge storm hits on the weekend. 18-24 inches of snow predicted. Yes, take care of self.
Ice that knee, maybe give it a wrap with an ace bandage. All the snow is predicted to stay south of us🤞, I hope neither of us have to do much shovelling.
Yesterday, it took all my will not to laugh at my mother.
Scene 1:
I mentioned my depression symptoms are getting worst.
MOM: You don't need to have depression. You have me to talk to.
Scene 2, two-to-three weeks ago.
ME, finally having courage to take some feelings out of my chest
MOM: These things hurt my feelings, stop saying those.
Not to mention she had a several depression crisis last year, and knows that's not how it works.
I mentioned my depression symptoms are getting worse.
MOM: You don't need to have depression. You have me to talk to.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Scene 2 was pretty good too.
Oh my. Almost as bad as what mother said to me after my youngest son was killed, "I don't know what you're so upset about. Lots of people lose children."
Thanks, Mom!!!
cw -glad the babe is better Kind of scary when they don't respond to anti-bs.
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grannie -look after those knees As long as I do a few squats, mine behave.
daughter- work on making some "me" time. We all need it.
bars and bistros. Really?!!? Anything I have seen does not resemble that. I hate it when they advertise as though these places are resorts, especially the nursing homes if you look at some of their websites. Some resort where they let people sit around in wheelchairs without brief changes or baths, and where staff tries to do as little as possible and act put out at visitors. The advertising lies are incredible.
(just as soon as I win the lottery)
Those commercials bug me too Katie. How unrealistic. If I were an actor as I think these people in these ads probably are I think I'd feel guilty misportraying something like that. But, I would hope the average person with a bit of intelligence can see through the bullsh*t I would hope.
I even tried biofreeze behind my ears to try to ease the ear congestion. I don't think it helped. 😧
My Dad was in Independent Living where the building resembled a Victorian hotel. The front entrance was set up like a hotel lobby with a beautiful curved staircase. The main dining room was set up like a restaurant with white table cloths and daily menus. The Staff was always checking in on Dad to see if he needed anything. The Assisted Living side of the complex was just as nice.
There is a huge complex just down the road, one buy's into the complex one of the apartments. Some of the apartments are over 2,000 sqft. The complex has an indoor swimming pool, gym, a half dozen restaurants, bank branch, gift shop, even a walk-in urgent care. And recently the complex added Assisted Living, and Assisted Living/Memory Care. In my opinion, the complex is way too big for my taste.
glad -hope you get over that thing soon
katie - the cruise ship sounds good to me
My Dad's Independent Living was around $5k per month, which included weekly housekeeping, weekly linen service, 3 meals in the dining room, and Staff checking on him. That was less expensive then Dad living at home with 3 shifts of caregivers at $20k per month.
Who knew getting older could be so expensive :P
As for retiring on a cruise liner, sounds great for those who love a floating casino. I could see my boss doing that :)
Golden, It is very encouraging to learn that even a little exercise is beneficial. Spacing the movements out over the day makes sense. I am going to try that. It also makes goals seem more attainable.
Gershun, hope you are feeling better soon. The snow storm is giving me major aches and pains today, and a little cabin fever too.
Everybody: I hope you all are feeling better, especially with colds and sinus that just seem to hang on no matter.
Golden, you are right. I do tend to overdo it. I get all motivated and start thinking I'm superwoman. I do feel stronger though. I just hauled a bunch of groceries home and it didn't feel that heavy. But.....................having said that. I will pay for it. I paid for it at the cash register and I'll pay for it with soreness.
Retiring on a cruise ship. Hmmm...............I'll ponder that for a while. :)
Still coughing, four weeks later.