tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post6488309848670662000..comments2024-03-27T13:32:06.780-02:30Comments on The Other Side of Eighty: Elder ChallengesWisewebwomanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-38068154339663231462020-08-03T21:33:45.605-02:302020-08-03T21:33:45.605-02:30Thanks for being helpful Gemma. I will post a foll...Thanks for being helpful Gemma. I will post a followup when I get these items sorted. :)<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-65885739117131175742020-08-03T21:30:46.073-02:302020-08-03T21:30:46.073-02:30Yes but count the male volunteers vs the female an...Yes but count the male volunteers vs the female and you will be shocked and women are notoriously underpaid, etc. single mothers, etc. And taken advantage of. If one can afford goodness that is great but I don't see too many wealthy people volunteering at all. And PS I've done a huge amount of it in my life.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-79113619729739105852020-08-03T21:28:15.508-02:302020-08-03T21:28:15.508-02:30Good point Gemma, but I don't think so. They&#...Good point Gemma, but I don't think so. They've been very honest in the past, like telling me there was one more winter on my studded tires rather than flog me new ones.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-74887754496294684502020-08-03T17:27:02.395-02:302020-08-03T17:27:02.395-02:30The tire guys may have been just passing you off.:...The tire guys may have been just passing you off.:)Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-3087567691364841212020-08-03T17:05:00.083-02:302020-08-03T17:05:00.083-02:30These are both men and women in the program who ar...These are both men and women in the program who are volunteers. I think it is through the hospital or the nursing at home programs.<br />I try to take goodness as goodness in other people.Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80169320902166183922020-08-03T17:02:12.037-02:302020-08-03T17:02:12.037-02:30I sit on a stool when I wash dishes.
Sorry to take...I sit on a stool when I wash dishes.<br />Sorry to take up all your comments.Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-38034516933893345352020-08-03T16:49:10.694-02:302020-08-03T16:49:10.694-02:30Do you have a case worker you can ask questions to...Do you have a case worker you can ask questions to about further home help? They usually know who or what is available. Is there someone else in your building who could give you a name or service organization that they use for such things?<br />Or the person who is in charge of your building ask them for references for people who will assist you and other residents with things you can't manage.<br />There is a local building such as yours and the people there pay folks to grocery shop, clean, and whatever they need to be done extra. <br />Let me know if I can help with looking things up for you.<br />I think they figure you can count on family as long as you can for doing the smaller things . If your niece asks if there is anything she can do for you , please don't hesitate to ask her.<br />We aren't always aware what others need, having not been in that situation ourselves and when we ask, we do mean it, give us a task,we ask for a reason!Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-77107223483827576092020-08-03T16:30:18.722-02:302020-08-03T16:30:18.722-02:30Shaved floor, LOL. They could shave they dishes wh...Shaved floor, LOL. They could shave they dishes while they're at it.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-34467415156368389382020-08-03T16:28:41.894-02:302020-08-03T16:28:41.894-02:30I'm a firm believer in paid work, Gemma as I&#...I'm a firm believer in paid work, Gemma as I've witnessed so much unpaid female labour in my life. Often a way of life for some and open to abuse (i.e. churches, guides, community, etc. etc.) Men get paid (maninly) why not women?<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-36288721966893546572020-08-03T16:26:42.764-02:302020-08-03T16:26:42.764-02:30Yes, I've done that Gemma in parking lots, har...Yes, I've done that Gemma in parking lots, hard braking just to see. No dice.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80733288092905460702020-08-03T16:26:12.909-02:302020-08-03T16:26:12.909-02:30It's a safety factor with the car, Nick, and i...It's a safety factor with the car, Nick, and ironically, my car has never been more in demand in the last few days so I start braking miles away from lights and turns, hand on handbrake just in case. <br /><br />I was just surprised they didn't have a provision for emergencies like doctors do.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-41008402094666207152020-08-03T16:08:25.838-02:302020-08-03T16:08:25.838-02:30I wanted to tell you that in the U.S. where I am. ...I wanted to tell you that in the U.S. where I am. If you are homebound..not able to go anywhere , you get more help. <br />If you are taking care of a patient in your house , there are volunteers who are at the ready to help you with what you need, like leaf raking. I might check if there is a volunteer group there that might help you. <br />Having a car and getting around that way will also be a hinderance with assistance as well.Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-43623413216384564332020-08-03T12:05:00.103-02:302020-08-03T12:05:00.103-02:30Also, too, if it is only rust a good session of st...Also, too, if it is only rust a good session of starts and stops might cure that.Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-81614166140805185902020-08-03T12:02:31.809-02:302020-08-03T12:02:31.809-02:30Good I made you giggle and me too!Good I made you giggle and me too!Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-20920157399239083882020-08-03T10:41:40.086-02:302020-08-03T10:41:40.086-02:30The reasons you were given for not qualifying for ...The reasons you were given for not qualifying for home care make no sense at all. Yes, maybe you should pretend to be a filthy old wreck?<br /><br />To be fair, I suppose the garage is snowed under with repair jobs after months of lockdown and cars quietly developing faults. But a wait till August 31 must be very frustrating. Hopefully you won't need it much in the meantime.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-42481904813788604442020-08-02T23:40:41.340-02:302020-08-02T23:40:41.340-02:30I forgot to pull it as noted at the end of my post...I forgot to pull it as noted at the end of my post. I'm usually pretty good at quavery also but now and again I forget because I'm trying to make a point and seriously, why do we have to?<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-47257096647593489932020-08-02T23:39:15.900-02:302020-08-02T23:39:15.900-02:30If I was into that kind of thing Gemma :) - I'...If I was into that kind of thing Gemma :) - I'd prefer a shaved floor so to speak :)<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-83406673992174351112020-08-02T22:38:52.716-02:302020-08-02T22:38:52.716-02:30While your legs in though, at least they could sha...While your legs in though, at least they could shave it for you. ;)Gemma's personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02740156670047388540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-66060511204672792982020-08-02T17:12:36.464-02:302020-08-02T17:12:36.464-02:30Yep, that’s how it is. Here too (and I’m sure N/ I...Yep, that’s how it is. Here too (and I’m sure N/ Ireland or Eire are no different). Here you only get help for “personal hygiene”, i.e. you get your armpits and your bottom washed and your nappy changed. Otherwise you’re on your own. Cleaners only come if you employ them yourself.<br /><br />You’re just too fit to qualify for any help, couldn’t you have pulled the helpless old woman card with your mechanic? I always do, I am not in the least ashamed to bleat on about my advanced years. It often works.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-30893028423142155762020-08-02T16:36:45.589-02:302020-08-02T16:36:45.589-02:30Me too, but a lot more precious labour and energy ...Me too, but a lot more precious labour and energy on my behalf to even get a leg in the door.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-56415236957491926302020-08-02T16:35:59.691-02:302020-08-02T16:35:59.691-02:30Well she was just representing Eastern Health, our...Well she was just representing Eastern Health, our health care system, Gigi, front lines of no care for elders.<br /><br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-64262392378303638772020-08-02T16:35:11.500-02:302020-08-02T16:35:11.500-02:30It must be hard to be on the front lines, but I th...It must be hard to be on the front lines, but I think they have a pile of stock answers and are immune to the pain and difficulty of so many of us who just need a little help.<br />XO<br />WWWWisewebwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281689872840844191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-36488883164927117802020-08-02T15:25:46.210-02:302020-08-02T15:25:46.210-02:30A rant ... but a very, um, articulate rant. I hope...A rant ... but a very, um, articulate rant. I hope they come around and prove to be some help.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-80361981847567361482020-08-02T14:20:20.210-02:302020-08-02T14:20:20.210-02:30Oh my. That caregiver is awful. You need help, and...Oh my. That caregiver is awful. You need help, and fast. As for your car, at least you have a car. hahahagigi-hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674279919813089732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14874528.post-22019579431405546512020-08-02T14:02:03.290-02:302020-08-02T14:02:03.290-02:30Where does all the money go? The money is there fo...Where does all the money go? The money is there for help but it goes to CEO's and the high up salaries. I truly believe this. It is not for people that need the help. Can you imagine the person that asks the questions and then tells you no...what a terrible job that would be day after day.ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.com