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Today is perfect and a great walking day. That's for me.

That is absolutely correct, John. Hospice does not involve those who participate in it bringing family members into the equation. There are a number of Hospice agencies in NJ to choose from, as well as the hospital attached ones. For my daughter-in-law, we used the hospital recommended group...

You are getting as bad as I am, Don. Now you see me, now you don't. But, I hope you don't have to go through the why you don't reasons that I have ahead of me. Or not.

Marie, have those meds been helping? They helped Kelly enormously.

Lots of things annoy me these days that never did in the past. But, like you, Beth, noise drives me up a wall. Even when the birds don't sing, but choose to blather at one another drive me crazy. lol.

Years ago, when I took time off nursing and became a cop for about 10 yrs., I and another cop were working the night shift. This was a very small town, but had a major highway running through the south end. Well, some guy's car died on the highway and he called us to say he was leaving it on...

Hey Patsty Faye. Just getting around to seeing one and all as I've been a tad unwell. Glad you are back.

If at all, you can get Hospice to stay with you a good part of the day, it is a big help. You should not have to concern yourself with most of this at this point.

I love artichokes, Beth. What is Bimbo toast perchance?

Marie, don't try to do all this alone. You consider what you can with Jake, your doctor, and whoever else is involved with you. It's difficult to concentrate, I know.

My daughter in law took Dilaudid and Fentanyl. Actually, Fentanyl is the drug of choice for those of us who have issues with Morphine. When I told the doctor I was allergic to Morphine, when I was in such awful pain from a gall bladder attack, they gave me the Fentanyl, which did not touch me...

The nice thing about hospice is that they take care of the entire family including the pets.

God Bless both you and Marie, Jake. As you know we are all devastated that this turn of events with Marie and that our hearts are with you. 🤗

Assisted living is expensive regardless of where you look. But, there are several avenues of help with finances for seniors in many states.

Walking gets rid of my back pain, so, I do a lot of it. Nothing I measure, just walk until I feel better.

I try to read a book a week. Non fiction or historical fiction whenever possible.