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trof

(54,270 posts)
12. I'm 79 and my wife is 76.
Tue Jul 28, 2020, 06:12 PM
Jul 2020

She is as healthy as a very health horse.
NO prescription drugs, which I find just unreal.

I have ARMD and have just quit driving. Can no longer see well enough to be safe.
I have mild COPD and a gamey knee (but not bad enough for a replacement yet).
I take three meds for hypertension and another for thyroid.
A statin for cholesterol, and a proton blocker (reduces stomach acid) for a mild hiatal hernia.
Plus a bunch of vits and supplements.

But with all that I feel good and am able to move and care for myself.
I do about a mile a day of Nordic walking and a couple of 20 minute stints on a stationary reclined bike. I curl and reverse curl 2 sets of 60, using 7 lb weights.

We're staying put.
I know that more home health care is available and probably more on the way.
It's way more cheaper than a 'facility'.

I'm with you.
Stay put until you can't.

Senior Living Facilities [View all] Cornus Jul 2020 OP
F /M or M/M couple? Also who is doing the yardwork? House maintenance? irisblue Jul 2020 #1
M/M couple Cornus Jul 2020 #3
I live in Senior housing... Wounded Bear Jul 2020 #2
Thanks for the feedback Cornus Jul 2020 #5
Have had some experience with this. nature-lover Jul 2020 #4
Thanks Cornus Jul 2020 #6
Assisted Living with Nursing Home adjacent is ideal for ailing seniors. lark Jul 2020 #7
Its a toss-up. 3Hotdogs Jul 2020 #8
You're right... Cornus Jul 2020 #9
I'm in your age bracket and have given the subject some thought. No Vested Interest Jul 2020 #10
All good points Cornus Jul 2020 #11
I'm 79 and my wife is 76. trof Jul 2020 #12
Here is something else to consider. PoindexterOglethorpe Aug 2020 #13
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