The Doctors and nurses are doing their best and trying their hardest, and even though you do not do “emergency” room service and are scared, they do “emergency” work all the time and your case is just another case to them; they are somewhat numb to your terror, but that doesn’t mean they care any less. Get help, get answers, get information, just don’t get in their way.

If you are taking in your loved one to emergency, don’t show fear, show strength. Tell them how well they look, how they’ll be out in no time, how they are in the right place to be fixed and that they’ll be on the road to recovery in no time. Talk about the future and plan for a health strategy. Talk about nice things. Keep their mind at ease and their heart rate down. Just be there with them, for them, and tell them how well they’re doing.

NEW HOME

Our bodies aren’t what they used to be, therefore, our living spaces maybe can’t be what they used to be. For instance, stairs seem to become steeper and longer as we age, so you may want a single story home, or you could think about renting out the top floor, that way, not only would you have an income, but you’d have people around you. So think about your needs.

Also, think about your environment, such as, is your house on a slope? On a hill? On a slight incline?

As we age not only does our balance waiver, but our bodies do not react as quickly, not to mention our impaired judgment of distance due our aging eyes.

When you think about your living space and your style of living, keep in mind if you have to have help as in a nurse or a maid, or maybe both. Do you or will you have enough room for a live-in maid or nurse or caregiver? If you need the help, do you have enough space for you and for them?

And where do you want to live? The mountains, the beach, smack dab in a highrise in the city?

You may also want to think about living with your relatives, like your sibling and sharing expenses. Or maybe one of many of your children have wanted you to come and live with them. If you want to be close to the family, living in a Mother-In-Law apartment may be the way to go. That way you’re close to those you love, you’ll always have loving company for socialization and they will always keep a watchful eye on you.

Your town or city should have some type of senior friendly transportation also, such as cabs or a health-care van. And how about food? In addition to taking a cab or bus, many items can be ordered on-line, such as fresh fruit from Harry and David’s or groceries from your large grocery market chain, or even medications from the drugstore.

Also, think about what you want to do as you age. You may be aging but you still have muscle control and your mind.

So what will make you happy? What type of activities will bring enjoyment?

Would you like to paint? You’ll need space and light. Garden? You’ll need a rail to hold onto, a waist level hose bib, and a raised garden bed. Want to keep active? How about a lap pool? Swimming is great, buoyant, weightless, aerobic exercise.but will or do you have room for a pool? Maybe your home is or will be a townhome with lots of neighbors for company and a community pool for socialization and exercise.

There are a myriad of combinations, all of which should be carefully thought out.

It’s never to late to plan or daydream how you see yourself in your aging years. You have options just as you did when you were first starting out in life, only now your needs have changed.

Look at aging as an opportunity, not as a loss.

Re:  Life Alert Lifeline Life Line Medical Alert

Share This