tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post4996048310491351130..comments2023-11-13T21:12:34.165-08:00Comments on One Fixer-Upper: Life Goes OnLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-26698283398012557242016-08-21T19:09:32.003-07:002016-08-21T19:09:32.003-07:00I'm still working to get him onboard with how ...I'm still working to get him onboard with how to weigh. He's not good at following directions.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-27502196288130489992016-08-21T19:07:58.292-07:002016-08-21T19:07:58.292-07:00I enjoy audible books most for fiction. I don'...I enjoy audible books most for fiction. I don't do as well listening to nonfiction.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-16022778721498008932016-08-21T19:06:36.533-07:002016-08-21T19:06:36.533-07:00I need to 'read' nonfiction but I can list...I need to 'read' nonfiction but I can listen to fiction.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-36915781901120628372016-08-21T19:05:29.899-07:002016-08-21T19:05:29.899-07:00Both my parents died in our home. I thought I did ...Both my parents died in our home. I thought I did my turn as a caregiver then, but apparently that was just practice.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-75422316957789811212016-08-21T19:02:50.369-07:002016-08-21T19:02:50.369-07:00Thanks for the book suggestion. I've ordered i...Thanks for the book suggestion. I've ordered it.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-47203530836887969462016-08-21T14:03:10.497-07:002016-08-21T14:03:10.497-07:00I weigh every morning as I get out of bed. That wa...I weigh every morning as I get out of bed. That way I am always dressed the same though it is a bit of a shock at the doctors office when fully clothed. Maybe put the scales by the bed and see if you can get him in the habit. <br />I tend to zone out and my mind wanders with audio books and lose track of the story. I do love my Kindle though and read every night.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-37047151501619624942016-08-21T08:18:50.548-07:002016-08-21T08:18:50.548-07:00I am not an 'auditory learner', so audible...I am not an 'auditory learner', so audible books are a no-go for me. (at least until/if my vision gets so bad I have no choice.) I'm impressed with those that can enjoy audible books. I hope Bob's symptoms improve soon.Kailanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08343660755285100296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-80455684203835609962016-08-21T05:40:09.042-07:002016-08-21T05:40:09.042-07:00The pure color of those gardens amazed me. Beauti...The pure color of those gardens amazed me. Beautiful.<br />I have trouble with audio books. My mind wanders and I get distracted. I finally got myself a Kindle and I like that a lot. Reading keeps me more focused than listening.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-8166259437467009522016-08-21T02:12:53.065-07:002016-08-21T02:12:53.065-07:00Daughter's photos are beautiful.
I keep severa...Daughter's photos are beautiful.<br />I keep several audible books on my phone at all times. I'm still impressed with the availability of books and movies today. Remember the days of only three television channels and having to go to the library? I have to admit, I loved going to the library, but the luxury of a book or movie anytime you wish is very nice. <br /><br />I didn't know about supplemental drinks not mixing well with blood thinners. Good to know. This is a tough gig. I did it with my father, but I can only imagine how hard it is with a spouse. My aunt who spent many years caring for her father-in-law, then her sister and then her husband used to say that she was practicing to be a good patient when her turn came. Independence is the last thing many of us relinquish. It does make it harder for the caregiver. That's for sure. Jamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551543776509110496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-23679391572948326602016-08-20T22:27:37.626-07:002016-08-20T22:27:37.626-07:00Linda, your last comment, just above, really sums ...Linda, your last comment, just above, really sums up your situation. I continue to wish you well in your role as caregiver.<br />I am trying to make more time for reading. I use a Kindle exclusively for book reading. I am currently reading a book you would like: The Nordic Theory of Everything.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-79060494405100433532016-08-20T17:56:23.151-07:002016-08-20T17:56:23.151-07:00In his effort to remain independent Bob makes thin...In his effort to remain independent Bob makes things much harder on me.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-54261595868510378392016-08-20T17:54:49.859-07:002016-08-20T17:54:49.859-07:00I'm 10 years younger than Bob. We go to all th...I'm 10 years younger than Bob. We go to all these appointments where I see couples about the same age and I think "heaven help them".Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-65971114186240152412016-08-20T17:51:29.615-07:002016-08-20T17:51:29.615-07:00Reading is the important thing. How we do it is ou...Reading is the important thing. How we do it is our personal choice.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-64272503016245925222016-08-20T17:50:01.332-07:002016-08-20T17:50:01.332-07:00I can remember when people with vision problems ha...I can remember when people with vision problems had a hard time finding audible books. I'm so glad all that has changed.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-33919762569085357642016-08-20T17:48:18.035-07:002016-08-20T17:48:18.035-07:00I love audible books but for some reason don't...I love audible books but for some reason don't seem to be able to stay awake. I'm always having to back track to the place where I went to sleep.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-15048077599380903382016-08-20T17:37:02.562-07:002016-08-20T17:37:02.562-07:00I'm about to try an ebook on my ipad. I don...I'm about to try an ebook on my ipad. I don't know how it will work. Looking after Bob must be a big challenge as he's not able to do things like weighing and is not willing to accept close management.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-65554529855983191992016-08-20T17:11:35.336-07:002016-08-20T17:11:35.336-07:00Those photos are gorgeous! Beautiful time of year ...Those photos are gorgeous! Beautiful time of year to visit Vancouver. <br /><br />I haven't tried the audio books. I tend to process information best if it is visual versus audio. <br /><br />The weight thing is tricky if the clothing isn't consistent. The other feedback is if his breathing has improved. Not sure if he had swelling in his feet/legs, but that can be another indicator of weight loss/gain. He's lucky he has you to monitor his health. So many older folks don't have someone who can help them with their health care management. Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17237805282007404140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-34377683935874088812016-08-20T16:24:33.807-07:002016-08-20T16:24:33.807-07:00We've visited Butchart Gardens a few times. Al...We've visited Butchart Gardens a few times. Always beautiful. I'm still at the hard-print stage of reading. I don't know if I'll some day take the leap or not. You are such an excellent care-giver to Bob! He's one lucky guy.<br />Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-55912334095660555192016-08-20T16:13:04.934-07:002016-08-20T16:13:04.934-07:00Those photos are all beautiful! I'd love to vi...Those photos are all beautiful! I'd love to visit those gardens. <br /><br />When I worked at a job where I was in the truck 8-12 hours at a time I went through a ton of audio books. It's wonderful that we have so many choices in how we 'read' books.Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-58514020000678429442016-08-20T15:39:45.373-07:002016-08-20T15:39:45.373-07:00I do switch back and forth from hard copies to aud...I do switch back and forth from hard copies to audio. However, I generally lay down with an audio book instead of a hard copy so I guess I won't ever totally give them up. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.com