The Old Folks Home

[Sally PB]

My day got a derailment this morning. My neighbor (the one who had a heart attack last December) called to let me know that her husband had fallen. (They're both in their 70s.) He might have broken his hip...? So I went over, and they decided to call for an ambulance to take him to the hospital.

I directed the emergency traffic to their house. Her sister came to take her to the hospital, as she doesn't drive any more since her heart attack.

The latest news is that his hip is NOT broken! X-ray says no, they're going to do a CT scan too.

 

[ronott1]

Today I feel like I really belong here. The heat and humidity kick my butt big time.

I can see that happening! Heat does get to me more at my age.

 

[ronott1]

My day got a derailment this morning. My neighbor (the one who had a heart attack last December) called to let me know that her husband had fallen. (They're both in their 70s.) He might have broken his hip...? So I went over, and they decided to call for an ambulance to take him to the hospital.

I directed the emergency traffic to their house. Her sister came to take her to the hospital, as she doesn't drive any more since her heart attack.

The latest news is that his hip is NOT broken! X-ray says no, they're going to do a CT scan too.

I hope he gets better soon!

 

[LTAY1946]

My day got a derailment this morning. My neighbor (the one who had a heart attack last December) called to let me know that her husband had fallen. (They're both in their 70s.) He might have broken his hip...? So I went over, and they decided to call for an ambulance to take him to the hospital.

I directed the emergency traffic to their house. Her sister came to take her to the hospital, as she doesn't drive any more since her heart attack.

The latest news is that his hip is NOT broken! X-ray says no, they're going to do a CT scan too.

This is one of my worst fears of falling now. No falls since last December that I can remember but there was about one a month before then. One resulted in broken ribs and the other fall made them worse. I'm really glad he didn't break his hips. If I fall again it may be broken hips. The upside to that is at least I get new ones for the wore out ones I have now. Bone on bone for the last year at least. My doc told me to get my joint replacements done before I turn 80. I'm running out of time to get them all fixed up.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I broke a rib last time I fell make myself reach with the right hand as I am lefty but broke on the left side. We have 4 inch pvc feeders I fell again one chasing a bird.

 

[LTAY1946]

Goodnight old folks. Have pleasant dreams that don't involve falling.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Took eggs to broody tonight set each one down put them under her.

 

[Sally PB]

Well, crap. The CT scan did show a break in my neighbor's hip. He gets a partial hip replacement today.

I hate to say it, but I think the writing is on the wall. They may have to move somewhere less remote, closer to where their kids/family are available. Somewhere where there are not so many stairs and so much to care for outside.

The outside stuff is the joy of living out here.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, OF. Saw my grandfather in a wheelchair and my father a partial cripple. The fear of becoming immobile is real.

Daughter is taking me out for 'Father's Day' lunch.

 

[LTAY1946]

Good Morning Old Folks. Sad to hear the news of your neighbor Sally. Glad to know we are close to town but yet on a farm. It's been in the back of my mind as to what we will do if we can't get help with this place of ours.