@Beth Gallagher This explains her longevity then, if one follows my Dad's thesis: "The Good Lord takes away the best among us, leaving behind the bastards who prey upon us". Frank
We do social ballroom dancing twice a week we have several people well over 90 years of age who still dance quite well . Dancing has been proved in assist muscle tone/ balance / as well preventive measures to ward off Alzheimer's And the obvious social side of dancing that keeps older people motivated to go out and socialise One couple who go to 3 dances a week and get up for 99% of the dances are 96 snd 95 they have been married 74 years in August . They go up the Gold Coast each winter to escape some of our winter here in South Aust they drive up and back so they have transport to get to, dances / shopping ect while up in the warmer part of Aust during winter .The drive is approx 2100 km each way . I have several photos of them, but I wouldn’t post a photo without their permission I personally don’t think either of them look any older that late 70’s early 80’s We swap a dance or two with them each dance we attend We admire this couple as well as others we know who are 90 + years young
@Beth Gallagher Interesting point. However, I seriously doubt either of us prey upon others........ Except as necessary. Frank
There was a friend of ours that unfortunately just died.. She was 105 years young.. till 100 she was driving, going shopping, cooking, and living like someone half her age... Actually, at 101, she made an investment for her old age.... My grandfather, who lived in Montreal, was going to the bakery to get fresh bread and bagels for breakfast for the family, was struck and killed by a taxi on St. Lawrence Blvd. in the middle of winter.. He was 96 and still walking in winter about 1/2 mile daily to get something on Main Street (St. Lawrence Blvd.)... His wife (my Grandma) died at 102 after getting gangrene in a leg and having it amputated.. My Grandfather every day started his day with a small glass of ......... Rye or Scotch....... He claimed it put hair on his chest and he had plenty..
Don't be jealous. be happy for them. Less people on medical assistance. I use a walker at 80 and glad at least I'm walking, I didn't walk for over 3 months at a point a couple yrs ago due to nasty staph infection in knee. It can always be worse, Lon.
I'll be 83 next month, and now I have lower back pain, and Tylenol doesn't help. I use my Walker when I'm on my feet for a long time, such as attending Fairs and Home Shows. My walker has a built-in seat, which means I can sit wherever I am. Howell
@Hal Pollner walkers like yours are used by many people in Australia they have been made allot lighter than the original models now days , I believe they save allot of broken hips not only in the older people but also for people who may have other disabilities. I’ve known older people who are now deceased due to falling and breaking hips I wouldn’t be to proud to use one if I had to but for now we are traveling pretty good
There is a separate section here at the Assisted Living facility where I live that takes care of Alzheimer's patients.I have no reason to visit the unit but did meet at lunch in our dining room two ladies that had husbands that each had the disease for five years before dying. One was a physician and the other a pharmacist. Both women have been widowed for three years and live in my section of the facility. Listening to the ladies stories made me very glad that I have not been plagued with this insidious disease.
To the best of my knowledge I am the only forum member living in a Assisted Living Facility. I thought it might be helpful to younger members that are a few years away from needing a similar facility to know just what it is like and be able to get info from some one that's living the experience. I have done some research and found that there is a wealth of information on Assisted Living written by Care Givers and managers of facilities, but nothing by actual LIVING PATIENTS. Lon
@Lon Tanner: How many staff members are on duty at night, for how many residents, in your wing of the facility?
All residents are furnished with electronic pendants that can summon a staff member in minutes. I am on the second floor where there are 40 apartments housing 17 single people & 10 couples. I am not sure but I counted four staff members tonight. I have never visited the Memory Care or Alzheimer's section of the facility so I don't know the arrangement on the first floor along with the Library. Fitness Center. Dining Room, Lounge, Coffee Shop, Beauty Parlor. Activity Room.