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.
So, it's very hot Margaret?
Llama, Yes, beware the little blue man.
I could not post on Aging Care for weeks awhile back.
Was just talking to my son in Texas, it's going to be 35 there tonight, which is super highly unusual. He sounds a little concerned that the power and heat will go out.
The weather isn't helping I'm sure!
Oh, hahahaha oops I just remembered, next week I will have sun 🚢🏝️, trying not to think about it much, so I don't get excited/stress, nervous belly, what ever you want to call it. 😆
Sounds like winter is getting to you, like the rest of us northeners
jenny10 - Good ideas. This thread started many years ago and the OP (original Poster) left some years ago. Generally this thread is used to let off steam, vent, whatever. It has become very useful for that and covers a wide range of topics.
fast food is ok now and again. I think you need to cook and freeze and maybe some meals dont have be be elaborate - an omelette for example - break a couple eggs - whisk - a pinch salt/pepper in a small frying pan - put under grill to cook the top and sprinkle a little cheese on top - 10minutes. Serve with toast or salad. Who doesnt like some beans on toast at times - sprinkle cheese on top and you have a filling meal. Soup for lunch and a roll - boil your own veg with a stock cube or buy if money ok and just heat up. yogurt and banana for breakfast ? bran cereal? - 5 minutes? Serve a drink before dinner - that may regulate the appetite?
Yogurt after meals helps full up.
As for you - maybe time for a switch in meals - and include some healthier options which may be quicker to prepare - you'll have more energy end of day. Good luck. Its not easy but rewarding when you get a good system in place and the benefits to your health - even if its just for less work
If I'm posting about a paper on the whine thread late at night, that means I have two working brain cells, and the rest of my bandwidth is fried. I'm not thinking straight; my brain is on overload.
Great suggestion to check through the Parkinson's posts -- thank you! My goal is to get a more personalized feel for what neuroimaging means to patients. I'm not going to become a radiologist so for me, it's more about how imaging helps or doesn't help folks with PD.
I'm glad to be learning this stuff, indeed. It's just a bit to take in. And some of you are right nerds (i.e., very intelligent and have been around elder care and this forum for a long time).
My fritz-out level is down today. The paper is late; oh well. Thanks again.
Click on Resources at the top of the screen, then on Caregiving Topics, then on P for Parkinsons. 63 professional articles, plus discussions and questions. Then N for Neuropathy, 8 articles plus d & q– no idea if that’s relevant.
In addition, click on the magnifying glass at the top of the screen, type in any relevant term. It will come up with a long list of anything that has included that term. You asked for ‘anything’, and perhaps you aren’t used to searching the site!
Good luck with the paper, Margaret
This paper I'm writing for school on neuroimaging techniques and their utility for Parkinson's is entirely outside my wheelhouse. It is very interesting, but this class is also chock full of terminology I've never encountered, and new info is overloaded weekly.
I can't even call it "writer's block" because I'd have to KNOW something about the topic to have a writing block. This is just... confusion. haha
Well, this stinks. The paper is due (it will be late, and that's not a huge deal), and I'm struggling. Even if I take extra time to do it, I still have to write the dang thing, and that's the problem. :(
*I'm sure some folks around here are familiar with PD, either experiencing it or witnessing it in a loved one. Care to share with me your experiences, anything specific around neuroimaging? Anything at all will do. It helps to have some relatability and relevance for this otherwise dry information. It's motivational to me; thanks for sharing anything that you care to.
Thanks I will leave the tree up till Three Kings day. In fact I may leave it up until Fat Tuesday to honor the people of New Orleans. It's one of my fave places and I have tons of beads. I always thought a Mardi Gras tree would be fun. I have to order my king cake!
Newbie it stinks that your usual inhaler wasn't available. I hope you feel better.
I've had a few call from "the ranch" today so not entirely peaceful, but as they say you can't give from an empty cup. Humans get sick. I feel bad for both of them, this threw off their day and mom has had lot thrown at her this week. She is very mentally fragile. We had gone to biweekly with her psych nurse, I think we need to go back to weekly for a while....
I'm no longer a caregiver as my husband passed away a couple of years ago, so at least I don't have to worry about infecting a vulnerable person.
I hope that it will as a nice a Christmas next year for everyone, or if possible even better!
You are a gentle soul, a loving heart.
You have cared for him, from the start.
The road ahead, will be a bumpy ride, but your love will remain, a constant home.
May Monday's step, although hard to take , bring safety and love that will not break.
You are strong yet gentle, a guiding light, you will shine through the night.
Now I’m glad I chose the room in the AL facility where he can see a semi busy street.
Years ago I embroidered a sampler with the words ‘Dust is a protective covering for furniture’. I gave it to my sister bc I never thought I’d need it. Hah - the joke’s on me!
I'm sure his paintings are amazing. I love other peoples artwork. Hubby definitely needs a more relaxed hobby.
Casole go ahead and whine! Sounds like you are in need of a self care day. Hope you can find it!
My tree is still up, house gathering dust, trying not to get husband sick, dried out from meds just feel like overall poop.
Lots to be grateful for but this thread is for whining so I'm gonna whine.
CM7 - welcome - pizza because you're tired is fine!!! We all need breaks. If you fill out your profile we'll have a better idea of what you are dealing with and can answer you more appropriately
I'm blown away by the Education Act. There is very little on teacher's responsibilities -even one section that was labelled that in the index is missing from the body of the document. Makes me wonder. I guess I will follow that up with the Ministry of Education.
As for hubby, will see... That's what's been so frustrating, I've been here so many times with him. So far I think he is doing well. He hasn't been going out to his garage much at all. 😆