The Old Folks Home

[superchemicalgirl]

Got 2 quilt tops cut out and pieced from bf's stepdads clothing. his mom wanted a baby quilt for the 6 month old granddaughter. I think it's weird, but I do what I'm asked. I cut them all carefully enough I had enough for a throw blanket for her.

Gotta get them measured then go buy backings for them.

 

[perchie.girl]

Yesterday I saw a commercial for assisted living on television. The daughters were preparing the transition for 'Mom'. She was an ancient 83. Do you know how close that is for the Princess and me ? I dread the thought of becoming dependent upon others.

Grandma was driving till she was 94.....

 

[perchie.girl]

I worry about the spoon fed oatmeal and pudding years also.

Welcome Aboard... Tell us about yourself... No Oat meal and pudding for me... Make it eggs Benedict and Grits.... Not a pudding fan... But do love flan

 

[perchie.girl]

Got 2 quilt tops cut out and pieced from bf's stepdads clothing. his mom wanted a baby quilt for the 6 month old granddaughter. I think it's weird, but I do what I'm asked. I cut them all carefully enough I had enough for a throw blanket for her.

Gotta get them measured then go buy backings for them.

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Awesome job .... and thoughtful as well....

 

[bobbi-j]

Just got up. Long long long day yesterday. Went out of state to our friend's funeral. It was tearful and beautiful. And exhausting..We hadn't been back to the town where we lived and worked for over 3 years so it was strange.....like we hadn't left at all.

Friends wife, also one of my closest friends was just a wreck but hanging on. I couldn't stop hugging her. They had just celebrated their 49th anniversary. Only 1 away from the big 50. They had been dating since she was 15 and he was 16 so they had basically spent their whole lives together. I held it together until they did the military rites, gun salute and taps. There is just something so final about hearing that lone trumpet play taps that starts the tears for me every time.

It was nice to see a lot of old friends but getting on the road at 6:30 was rough as was getting home around 5:30 last night. Went to sleep about 9 and just feel like crap today so I guess I over did it yesterday.

Plan to take it easy today and get my feet back under me.

Micro, I’m so sorry for your loss, and for his family. Glad you were able to be there for your friend yesterday.

Yesterday I saw a commercial for assisted living on television. The daughters were preparing the transition for 'Mom'. She was an ancient 83. Do you know how close that is for the Princess and me ? I dread the thought of becoming dependent upon others.

My grandma made it to 102, living at home until her last 8 months. 83 just doesn’t seem that old to me. (My Mom is a young 78 - not looking for her nursing home yet either.)

My husband is going for the driving test next Tues. First an interview, then the test that everyone takes.. open book. Then another appt. for the driving. I'm pretty sure he won't pass. His Dementia has gotten worse, I'll have to explain that another time. I've just been hopping into the driver's seat before he gets out there. Read that was an easy way for them to accept it. It seems to be working.

Glad it’s working. We had a couple at our church - he drove long past when he shouldn’t have. She would tell him when to stop, go and which way to turn.

Micro, aren't you about due for a break?! Hugs. I took the keys away from my Aunt and she had a locksmith make more. So i gave the car to my son.

After being hospitalized and put in assisted living, my aunt was also not supposed to drive anymore. Her Dr. said I had to be the one to tell her. So, while her friend was visiting us one day, my aunt asked me when she could drive again. She got mad when I told her the Dr. said she couldn’t. Her friend told her, “Just call a tow truck and have it towed here. I’ll get your keys!” When I left the apartment that day, I drove to Auntie’s changed the code on her garage door and took all the house keys I could find (she had them hidden in several places), and her car keys.

 

[microchick]

Welcome to the 'home' @Pisc. So glad you could join us.

No problem, Cynthia. I had a high school friend that worked at the DMV. My uncle with dementia was literally escorted in by family to get his drivers license renewed and had a stroke while standing in line. It's like OMG! She proceeded to tell me that people bring 'dad' or 'grandpa' in all the time, braced between two people and demand drivers licenses for them. They don't know their knees from their elbows but if they can answer the questions, the law says they have to give them the licenses.

Bringing the doctor on board is a pretty fool proof solution and takes the heat off the family. Most doctors are glad to do it, especially when they know the degree of dementia or Alzheimer's disease that is occurring.

Yeah, Cap, I really need to catch a break. Laid down on the sofa and slept for two hours. Feeling a bit better. I'm making my ultimate comfort food German Chicken Rivvel Soup, eat a big bowl and lie down again. I lost another half pound this week so eating is very important right now. I've lost 23 pounds right now but the methotrexate really sped things up.

Thanks Bobbi, for the condolences. Yep, the Vietnam War claims another life.

 

[drumstick diva]

OH MY- Perchie did you intend to show us so much? You are a wild woman.

 

[perchie.girl]

OH MY- Perchie did you intend to show us so much? You are a wild woman.

Are you talking about my Avatar?

Her name is Faith and she is a Super hero...

http://valiant.wikia.com/wiki/Faith_Herbert_(Valiant_Entertainment)

For those who dont know... There is a group of us who decided to do Super heros for Halloween....

Even Al Jumped on board....

 

[pennyJo1960]

"Squeezed the warts between a split piece of wood." Climbed into the chimneys naked ?

It pays to wash the 'boys'.

oh what a sight

Interesting. Your all talking about aging. Just yesterday I thought about something, I remember thinking... Wow, I think I've accepted this old age thing. It was a strange sense of feeling.

How is it we can go all those years wake up one day

I worry about the spoon fed oatmeal and pudding years also.

I like oatmeal morning been up a few hours going in for hair trims this morning well noon
great to have another grey hair join in

 

[imneva]

One day I want to make soda bread....

Soda bread is difficult. I have tried and tried. Only successful from a mix