When did it become impossible for parents to toss items which are expired? And the commentary around it still being okay to eat? I understand some seniors have gone through times when the idea of throwing anything away was unheard of doing. But, today in this world, I expect to visit my dad and clean out the expired and truly bad food so he doesn’t get sick.
This is saying too much about me, but sometimes I can’t remember if I’ve seen a full series or movie. I rate them after watching and usually remove from my Netflix list. But, I really want to just move stuff to a watched folder or whatever. Am I missing anything?
My husband 60m in overall good shape wants to do something special with his father 81m. They went on a short cruise together about 10 years ago and had a great time. 2 years ago my husband took his dad on an Honor Flight which is one of the best memories they share. His dad is not wheelchair bound, but his activity levels are very minimal.
Pretty much all of Florida is open except the panhandle and Key West. We live on the west cost within 2 hours of each other.
I’m trying to help my husband have some good ideas to make a great father/son experience. Thanks for any suggestions.
Trying these red light glasses for the first time today. I’ve had full face red light therapy as part of a facial, but this is new. First of all they massage…read vibrate like crazy here…and make me feel like I’m creating creases as I keep squinting my eyes. If it works I’m sure I’ll get used to the sensation. It says they can be used everyday….we’ll see. Anyone with any tips or feedback. Background I am 63f and have practiced good health and skin care since I turned 40….late lesson in life. I have had facials, and tried Botox, but I not gone off the rails.
We need to downsize. Not financially but we are both ready to start the steps towards a change in lifestyle and retirement. I’m 63F and my husband is 59M, I have come to the realization that I can’t work until 67.5 I’m done and counting down the days. My husband will need to continue to work for health insurance prior to his Medicare starting.
Enough background….. we are in over 3000 sq feet and need to be in less than 2000. I grew up military and moving for career opportunities so getting rid of things is not an issue for me. My love however is a pack rat. Total opposite ends of the spectrum here, I would call a local charity and donate it all but this will not work for him. We have two adult children and they don’t want or need anything else from the household.
I’m sure I’m not the only person experiencing this. …what has worked? Please note, this is not a hoarding situation, I do not have piles of crap every where, we just have 20 years of stuff in a large home. I don’t need to put stuff in storage as this is just a waste of money. Advise from anybody who has been here? Thank you.
Went out on short term on 7/6/26. I do not need to return until early September. I am a veteran leader, nearing the end of my career and I’m just tired.
Need to keep working until 65 for health insurance benefits. But damn right now even 3.5 weeks post major surgery, I am sleeping better, my skin looks better, my blood pressure is lower and the anxiety is less… not gone but less.
I’ve mentioned some guilt about leaving my team for longer than planned, but again really not feeling the return to leadership. Btw the company is in a major shit storm at this time, I’ve been around long enough to know it will pass.
I can stretch out some additional FML and work less than the performance requirement of 50 hours to even get the work done. Or dive back in 100% and then have my knee replaced next year also a major surgery.
Back to work at 100% because that is how my DNA is built or hang out and hang on for the next two years. Stepping back is also an option. Thoughts?
I have at least another two weeks of surgery recovery and have slowly moved thru my shoulder initial list. Specifically for these two is there a clear first choice?
I’ve tried to post about Ransom Canyon twice and booted by Netflix bot both times. I just want some other thoughts. It felt slow and 10 episodes for the first season was too long. Additionally the second season is newly released and shorter with multiple cliffhangers. No news on Season 3 to date. It’s a good show, Friday Night Lights meets Dallas meets grifting. Netflix usually waits a while before announcing an additional season, just don’t want anyone else to go unaware of potential cliffhangers. If that’s your thing then it’s a good watch.
I’m seeing a lot about peptides in the last year. Even the possibility of FDA approval at some point. The use appears to be very expensive and ongoing, not a one and done. I’m 63F, still working, and maintain my health and physical appearance. Not ashamed of Botox a few times a year. I’m asking for advice from anyone who has tried a peptide process for skin and or aging. Is it cost beneficial?
63F and omg the prickles that Instantly show up. I can swear they were not on my chin when I left the house but the first stop light and there is a big annoying hair on my chin. Tweezers in the car and the little light on the visor mirror is the best view to get them gone. Better than any bathroom or specialty mirror.
Everyone has a real favorite movie which can be watched over and over. Some of my favorite movies aren’t great movies but how I went to the movie makes it unforgettable. When I was a kid great report card got a dad/daughter dinner and a movie. First date movie in a long term relationship or the first movie I went to by myself. Again none of these were truly great movies but they were great movie experiences.
I’ve been in leadership for over 40 years. I’ve created a solid team at every location and every level I’ve ever worked at right now. I am currently on a leave for medical procedure and I’m really contemplating whether it’s right for me to go back or whether I should just settle my last two years before retirement with myself in mind first. I’ve invested myself in every single team and and expected the same from every single team mate back to me. I’m tired I’m cranky and I’m ready to do for me, but I feel so guilty about what it could potentially do to my team. My current work environment is heinous and I spend most days as the buffer for my amazing team and colleagues. Thoughts?
I have a thing for the quirky dad characters like dad in 10 Things or the sad loving dad in Pretty in Pink.
Snuck up on a rainy Sunday. Good laughs, a few good tears and a sleeper romcom.
And you know it’s not okay. What other tip offs are reoccurring
I’m giving free awards out like candy. Why does everyone else seem stingy? They are free.
Focused on myself today with a mani/pedi before a procedure in 2 days. Set myself right before making sure the rest of my household was right.
Started this a few days ago. Just finished the 3rd episode. I’m intrigued and a little into it. I just don’t feel fully vested. It fits my personality and watching style but is it slow? And most importantly does it end or leave me hanging?
I just turned 63. I lost my mom 11 years ago very suddenly. I lost my younger brother 4 years ago very tragically and unexpected. My dad is doing as well as a 91 yr old dude can do. It’s just me left to be his support. Good news is he does not need daily care and like I said doing pretty darn good. I don’t think this was in the life manual as how to handle taking care of your parents. I have a surgery scheduled in two days and I’m scared. I do not expect anything to go sideways and if it did my husband would step up for my dad. The last time I had a very major procedure was over 13 years ago and none of these insane what’s going to happen to my dad if something bad happens to me were even anywhere near my mindset. This is a new twist. I totally respect anyone in my situation and even more so if you are doing the caregiving both to your children and your parents. I consider you folks rock stars. Any advice, thoughts or coping tips would be welcome. And the reason I’m having this procedure is because “I’m putting my own oxygen mask on first “