The other day my Granddaughter asked me if I have "Life Alert". I told her no and she said "don't you think you should get that?" Now for those of you who suffer from chronic youngness, Life Alert is a gadget that you wear around your neck and if you've "fallen and can't get up" you push the button and help is summoned for you. You can also push the button if your house catches on fire or someone breaks into your home. I suspect if you're bored or lonely you probably shouldn't push that button; might cost you more. I've had a theory that we only age when the people in the following generations start pushing us into it from behind (so stop that Megan).
I personally don't think I'm that old. I remember what it felt like to be 16, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60. I'm sure you've heard that 60 is the new 30. (That's Boomer for "I'm Never Growing Old, EVER!)
On the home front, things are about the same with a few changes. We had an oxygen concentrator delivered yesterday as Warren experiences shortness of breath from time to time. He's sleeping a whole lot more too. On Monday he asked the Hospice nurse when she was coming back and she said Monday. He told her he might not be here Monday, so she's coming back today. You have to honor what the person who is dying is feeling. Time will tell.
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Awww, someone is worried about their Grandma. That is so sweat. Funny how the young don't think the same way we do. I remember when these things first came out and I asked my Grandmother the same thing, now I think wow wonder how she felt when I asked her about that?
ReplyDeleteLOL Age is a mindset. "I personally don't think I'm that old. I remember what it felt like to be 16, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60." My Grandmother told me this also. As I get older I remember her words.
My prayers are always with you and Warren.
My roomie is sleeping 17-18 hrs a day these days. Her oxy sat was low when she came out of the hospital but it was a point higher yesterday.
ReplyDeleteBless you Cheryl....My thoughts are always with you.
take care.. I think we should all have life alert on.
ReplyDeleteage is in the heart
ReplyDeleteAge is in the heart, I agree, and in the mindset. Life has a rhythm of its own. Spirituality for me is learning to dance to the rhythm life sets.
ReplyDeleteI got Life Alert for my Mother
ReplyDeleteto extend the time she could remain independent
but I soon found whenever she was down
She never thought to push the button
even though I had her demonstrate
every time I visited
It was a good indicator
it was time to move to assisted living
Now I know what to get you for Mother's Day!!!! :-)
ReplyDeleteBetter get Jen one to since Megan suggested you need one..especially if 60 is the new 30! Heck, that means I'm in my 20's again YIPPEE....
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself and Warren. I love you my friend.
Thanks everyone.
ReplyDeleteAre you okay with everything deary?
ReplyDeleteA couple of my daughters mentioned that I should consider 'Life Alert' last month when I turned 70. NOPE, "I don't need no stinking button" !!! If I fall down, I will have a great excuse to get some rest. Besides, I plan to make it to 84.
ReplyDelete"WHAT A PLAN, FOR A DIRTY OLD MAN" !!!