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Re: how about drinking?
Morning all, have not been here for awhile. Happy new year to all 🎉❤️
Native - what a nightmare dealing with that clinic. I find we have to be saints of patience navigating these systems, and breathing practice for calm even if not meditation really helpful to calm the frustrations. Went through similar things with my mom and her care team, doctors and home health aid companies as she aged into her 90s. I’m sure you’ll make the right decision. Sometimes extra medication and treatments and tests isn’t the answer for QOL , even though that might be counterintuitive. Sometimes it is. I found that geriatric care difficult when my sister and I were caring for mom .. well nothing was run well, she was also Medicare and partially Medicaid, and communications and billing needed hours of attention. 🥰 At least she loves her PCP, that adds up to good emotional care in my experience.
Carole - love the old fashioned with oranges and cherries, sounds festive and the image of you and DH sitting in front of the fire.
Wally - bourbon and rice pudding sounds perfect ! Oh.. I’ll have to make rice pudding soon sounds too good. And I love your testimonial on the BCO homepage ❤️
I’ve been treating myself to a glass of Salignac cognac after dinner, lovely.
Re: how about drinking?
Reading some of these issues, plus dealing with my DH's situation makes me fear getting older without kids. Seems even if an elderly parent has kids who are involved, the healthcare system is horrible to navigate. I weep for humanity.
I had wine with dinner plus a tiny pour of bourbon last night with my rice pudding.
wallycat
Re: how about drinking?
NM- healthcare in America is really in the tank right now. I say that as someone who works for a university hospital and as a patient too. I have apts changed all the time, but my healthcare is in the same city I live; you have a pretty big drive.
Is there a geriatric provider at her location that can get involved? My mom had one at her place and she was able to do some things there because my mom had a hard time getting around after her broken hip. Are there other options for your mom's care that may be closer and more competent? Given this is a specialist group, there may be less choice as there often is these days in any location.
They keep deleting her Medicare too which makes me feel like they are purposefully trying to make her a self-pay. I know there have been some reimbursement changes this past year to providers on Medicare and know where I live, there are practice groups that will not take Medicare patients.
Hugs sister. Just another awful hurdle to deal with….
Re: Can we have a forum for "older" people with bc?
Good morning. I have been up in NC. The first day I was there it dropped to 17 degrees, but my little cabin was nice and warm. I am still dealing with the crawl space issue. I got a couple other estimates, but they are $1500 higher than the guy I have attempted to go with. I am not sure if I wrote about the plumbing disaster. The guys broke the main water line as they were ripping out the old insulation. Then the owner told me he sold the company. I met the new owner and got a quote from him. He also said he would deduct the cost of the plumber from my bill. I am on community water, so it caused problems for the entire area. I am just not sure what to do.
Down in Florida the new tile is going in. I love the color. The lots on both sides have been cleared. Only one has a permit box up. I am going to get some shades I saw at Home Depot to block my view of the vacant lot and into the neighbor's house.
Today, I am working on year end stuff.
petite1
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Thanks everyone. Flu seems to be withdrawing. Ate chicken broth yesterday and actually graduated to scrambled eggs today.
Eric - I forget - when is the wedding? I agree - with flank or round steak, the small portions & the marinade makes the difference.
Carole - It will be hard to get used to a new grocery store. Good luck.
Tofu - sorry everyone, I don't care for tofu - no matter how it's fixed. Something to do with the texture I guess. Since my DIL is a vegetarian and my nephew is a vegan I've had it lots of ways
A neighbor brought me several Meyer lemons from his tree today. Exciting. I plan to reciprocate by sharing some of the Royal Rivera Comice pears I got at Christmas & haven't been able to eat in a timely fashion.
minustwo
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Minus what a lousy way to start the New Year. Hope you can kick it soon and feel better.
Tonight was carry out pizza. It’s from a wood fired place and always excellent.
The Swiss steak recipe I use is tomato based and excellent comfort food. The recipe is from a years ago At Home magazine. I used to cook it on the stove top but now I use the slow cooker and it’s every bit as good.
Tomorrow I’ll cook a small pork roast to serve with gravy and mashed potatoes with an added side of something green
Re: So...whats for dinner?
BBQ chicken socca "pizza" tonight.
Minus, hope you continue to improve.
wallycat
Re: So...whats for dinner?
The steak fajitas were much enjoyed. I had homemade tortillas in the freezer but we agreed not to include them in the meal. Instead of canned refried beans, we had black beans. Condiments were sour cream, grated cheese and salsa. DH made a delicious guacamole with perfectly ripe avocados.
I also have not cooked Swiss steak. I am familiar with round steak. My mother made steak and brown gravy with it, served on white rice. Cooked in a large cast iron skillet with high sides. She was feeding a large family.
Tonight will be shoulder pork chop and cauliflower.
Minus, where are you?
Re: So...whats for dinner?
Carole, I like the thought process that led to your dinner plans.
Nance, I’m jealous of your warmer weather. We have more snow/wintery mix coming tonight.
Wally, DH would love some of that rice pudding.
Dinner tonight was shrimp jambalaya using nitrate free chorizo instead of andouille.
maggie15