tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post6035100031210244577..comments2023-11-13T21:12:34.165-08:00Comments on One Fixer-Upper: Be HappyLindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-46239765814016889382016-08-04T16:06:42.032-07:002016-08-04T16:06:42.032-07:00I am dealing with the BP medication problem, too. ...I am dealing with the BP medication problem, too. My readings have been very low, as well as my heart rate. The doctor has lowered the BP meds. As you know, it's exhausting. I agree with your quantity vs. quality philosophy. So glad Bob is feeling better.Jamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551543776509110496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-81939485776915776462016-08-02T12:42:59.688-07:002016-08-02T12:42:59.688-07:00Freedom is definitely not a part of my world. Not ...Freedom is definitely not a part of my world. Not sure I'd know what to do if I ever found myself free to go and do as I please. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-72008710873103641562016-08-02T11:58:27.290-07:002016-08-02T11:58:27.290-07:00The medical world has been educated that they must...The medical world has been educated that they must keep patients alive as long as possible. Doctors are not educated to handle death. A real shame in my book.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-77119889467911507212016-08-02T11:56:16.565-07:002016-08-02T11:56:16.565-07:00Yes, I would recommend you watch LD's blood pr...Yes, I would recommend you watch LD's blood pressure. We worry about high BP but low BP is just as dangerous.<br /><br />Good he fell on grass. My friend who broke her hip last week had fallen 23 times this year. Falls are very dangerous in older people.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-1064909488317996762016-08-02T11:52:12.359-07:002016-08-02T11:52:12.359-07:00People need to assume they are speaking for others...People need to assume they are speaking for others also when they speak out. It's the only way to get things done. Silence only gets you more bad service.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-43530146337798938162016-08-02T08:38:45.127-07:002016-08-02T08:38:45.127-07:00Nine times out of ten, when I think I've typed...Nine times out of ten, when I think I've typed "your," I've actually typed "hour." Aggravating.<br />Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-79911179225810035552016-08-02T08:37:22.054-07:002016-08-02T08:37:22.054-07:00Keep up hour excellent work as Bob's advocate....Keep up hour excellent work as Bob's advocate. He's a lucky guy to have you so attuned to his health and needs. I know your job isn't easy, though, and it gives you very little freedom.Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09782394068144501251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-42329931565257973762016-08-02T06:30:36.563-07:002016-08-02T06:30:36.563-07:00I agree with you -- there is something important a...I agree with you -- there is something important about quality of life that seems to be missing in our healthcare system. I really dislike all the prescription medication ads but hearing the lists of side effects has convinced me to avoid drugs whenever possible.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-45653087935379525442016-08-01T22:32:17.204-07:002016-08-01T22:32:17.204-07:00I'm going to start paying closer attention to ...I'm going to start paying closer attention to Louis Dean and his meds. He takes quite a few prescriptions as well as a beta blocker which regulates his blood pressure - at least that's what we think it does. I need to stay tuned in a bit better as he has started knocking things off the walls that would be difficult to do on purpose. He fell in the front yard tonight while we were out watering but thankfully it was on the grass and he wasn't hurt. This aging thing is not easy on any of us, is it?Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623820316056914224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-15344488265177091362016-08-01T20:23:22.036-07:002016-08-01T20:23:22.036-07:00You have some positive suggestions today. Yes, sen...You have some positive suggestions today. Yes, seniors need an advocate. The medical system is pathetic at times.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-90363979931265851822016-08-01T19:43:35.714-07:002016-08-01T19:43:35.714-07:00I live with him. I know what he's like when hi...I live with him. I know what he's like when his BP is so low. It might prolong his life a few days to keep it that low but he would have no quality of life. Quantity of life is no good without quality of life.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-50811504232403616942016-08-01T19:19:05.498-07:002016-08-01T19:19:05.498-07:00Bob is very fortunate to have you as an advocate!Bob is very fortunate to have you as an advocate!Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-26193593547177205452016-08-01T16:08:16.370-07:002016-08-01T16:08:16.370-07:00We too have fought doctors for years over Bob'...We too have fought doctors for years over Bob's BP. I will no longer remain quiet. This time I will fight if I have to.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-66379400932840224582016-08-01T16:06:22.697-07:002016-08-01T16:06:22.697-07:00Yes, I try to read everything advocating for senio...Yes, I try to read everything advocating for senior healthcare.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-31084043838600539912016-08-01T15:24:32.444-07:002016-08-01T15:24:32.444-07:00Way to go getting Bob off his blood pressure meds....Way to go getting Bob off his blood pressure meds. I have had to fight most of my life proving that I do not have high blood pressure. I have white coat syndrome and always test high at the Dr. office initially but totally normal on a second reading. I have been keeping a chart for a month and my pressure is perfect. I think they are just too quick to put us on meds. Keep up the good work and hope he keeps improving. Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-47386853204950289652016-08-01T15:14:15.614-07:002016-08-01T15:14:15.614-07:00Linda, I was all fired up to send you the link to ...Linda, I was all fired up to send you the link to Time Goes By, a wonderful elder affairs blog, but then saw that you're already a reader!Martyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366449267039641100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-14782894122558841102016-08-01T14:17:11.054-07:002016-08-01T14:17:11.054-07:00I intend to fight going back to those low numbers....I intend to fight going back to those low numbers. That just about made him home bound.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-78617400432826108622016-08-01T14:15:53.101-07:002016-08-01T14:15:53.101-07:00I'll see if I can get out to make a photo. The...I'll see if I can get out to make a photo. The ground stays pretty wet out there which is the reason I fought for and got the French drain. These two shrubs are original to when these apts were built 20 years ago. They've done a lot of work upgrading the property but as yet have not upgraded landscaping. Perhaps that's on the list. Actually these two shrubs are the last of the old original landscaping in that area. Everything else is newer.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11586429675286969340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-59477866305266246232016-08-01T11:52:49.324-07:002016-08-01T11:52:49.324-07:00My friend had the same problems with low blood pre...My friend had the same problems with low blood pressure. It was very scary for me to watch him wiggle and waggle as he tried to walk and almost fall down. I can't even imagine what it must feel like inside. I'm glad you are on top of it. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16894294588507668479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6185056688439833438.post-554026601587822282016-08-01T11:38:56.561-07:002016-08-01T11:38:56.561-07:00I hope Bob's doctor HEARS you and will either ...I hope Bob's doctor HEARS you and will either try a much lower dose and/or a different medication. Not all BP meds are the same. Dizziness and cognitive issues are not a side effects anyone should accept as normal.<br /><br />I wish you'd show us a photo of the shrubs outside your window. Maybe they don't want to take them out until they have replacements on hand? Or they have to consult someone on how to prune properly? Misadventures of Widowhoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17262709452281226620noreply@blogger.com