Good Morning Wednesday 11th January 2023

Ann💐

Please don’t apologise Susan
I am reminded constantly of my H ,it is part of life, the good and bad times are always with me. It is with us all.

Thank you dragonfly.I think maybe what is so difficult is that she still has a lot of awareness.I’m sorry you went through this with your mum💐

Ann, I am sorry my post brought back memories of sad and difficult times for you💐

Good morning Auntyflo and all x

Susan I do hope your DM gets the help she needs. It is staggering how the NHS has deteriorated so quickly. Hopefully the lunch out will help but I can imagine myself in her situation and it is scary.
My mum was diagnosed with dementia when she broke her hip and for some reason they did a brain scan. I do not think at any time she was aware.

Thank you for your kind comments regarding yesterdays upsetting appointment.

Ann, I said to my husband and brother it would have been much better if mum had been visited at home.We are still at the stage where we have a lot of positives to be thankful for and this would have been apparent in a home visit.Sadly the clinician we saw had no empathy and it seemed like a box ticking exercise.

I worked in the NHS for many years and it saddens me to see the state it is in in many areas.

We had a very good experience when B was ill and in hospital over Christmas but unfortunately all our dealings with mum’s surgery have not been good.

My brother phoned while I have been writing this post.He said she is still upset but cheered up when he said they are taking her out to lunch,She has requested to go back to the restaurant we went to yesterday!

Good morning everyone. Very cold and windy here in this corner of Lancashire, light grey skies.

There was a tremendous storm last night, very noisy but no sign of any damage.

I’m not sleeping well, my various impairments are competing to see which one can cause the most hassle.

Wishing you all well.

Good morning from sunny York!
Had an early start this am to get to York. My hearing aid has stopped so working and it can only be dealt with at York District Hospital- a bit of a nuisance but gives us chance to get to this lovely city.
So glad you managed to enjoy the WI GrandMattie. I have to admit I am loathe to go out in the evenings since lockdown. Probably my age!!
Sorry you had a down day yesterday Ashcombe hope today is better
Have the best day possible folks

Good morning from a currently sunny West Sussex by the sea. It’s windy though and rain is on its way according to the forecast.

I have to go to the dentist shortly as a massive filling came out and an extra tooth added to my partial denture has fallen off - luckily I didn’t swallow it 🤣.

Mawthemerrier you are having a bad time - it sounds as though you maybe have one of the flu-type bugs that is going around. I hope you feel better soon.

Susan I’m so sorry to hear about the bad experience with your mum at the memory clinic. I hope you get some alternative help for her.

Urmstongran your opening paragraph read like a poem - I love it!

Karmalady, I am envious of all who can knit jumpers and cardigans - I never got past scarves and hot water bottle covers - and local yarn too!

Bluebalou sorry to read that your heart failure is getting worse. A friend has had that for some years and struggles with the limitations it places on what she can do.

Hope Marydoll is OK. Thoughts with you and others not mentioned, who have health issues.

Dentist now and big clear up needed in the house later. Hope to fit in a walk before the rain arrives.

Rant away aggie you are right here and he should be the one in bad books.

I am at the club , my neighbour and I have fallen out , I might leave early
He is showing photos of the rehab team that got him out of hospital after months , he had covid
I retorted that if he’d had his jab he wouldn’t have been so ill . He still refuses jabs , I got too heated ! Told him if he got it again he might not be so lucky, hospital might not save him this time
Now it’s me in the bad books
Sorry 😢 just ranting !

A very late good morning from me here in Northampton; slept in till 9.15! It's a bright sunny day here after yesterday's wet and miserable weathet. I shall probably venture out to the well-being cafe this afternoon.

Spent most of yesterday afternoon on the phone to the travel company yesterday, and am awaiting a phone call from them today, not very satisfactory in my opinion.

Haven't read the thread yet, will pop back in later. Wishing all a good Wednesday.

Good morning all from Stockport which this morning is dull but at least dry.
We have had so much rain that it is a pleasant change.
I still shall not be going out though, my world has shrunk since covid, it is quite sad.
Susan I was upset for you and your mum about your experience yesterday.
When my H started down the same path probably 12 years ago, we were visited at home by a psychiatrist who stayed for a considerable time.
He chatted to him about football and slowly did the tests.
He then arranged an MRI and only when the results of that were ready did we visit the Memory Clinic for the diagnosis.
After that things went rapidly downhill.
The nurses who ran the clinic were I am sorry to say “not good”
Didn’t turn up for visits, when they did it was seldom the same one twice and it just seemed a box ticking exercise.
GP’s were not interested as we were under the mental health team.
I had hopes things had improved but it seems not.

Rant over for today but it does bring it all back.
Have the best day you can everyone.

Good morning all from Glasgow. Such a beautiful day….not!
Heavy rain and high winds = Groundhog Day.

I’m so pleased to hear 3 nights in a row and no nose bleeds to trouble your DSF*Urms*, long may in continue 🤞
We have had quite a smooth run re. NHS, the odd hiccup quickly solved. As phone conversations are beyond DH’s reach we had to inform various agencies by letter, to contact me only to take and make any necessary phone calls on his behalf. GP surgery occasionally need to be kept on their toes. I agree with your DH, in a world of modern technology, joined up thinking /communication, shouldn’t be a problem!
GDs have no school today due to teacher strikes and are coming to ours for lunch, best medicine for DH.

Best wishes to all for a good day.

Good morning all from a bright cheery day on the Angus coast. Lovely to have the sun back after yesterday's wind and rain. I had an optician's appointment so had to go out in it - not pleasant. However the check-up showed that the macular hole isn't enlarging and vision good in the other eye so that was worth going out for! Apparently a macular hole is just 'a thing' and isn't to do with the condition macular degeneration, which was a relief to know.
All the tales of NHS/pharmacy inefficiency on here are quite scary and I dread the time when I shall have to call for their help - and that time is bound to come. It does seem odd that very elderly people are expected to make sure they have the correct medication or what have you in hand for the Health Visitors, or the right equipment for the hospital follow up etc. This situation has probably been building for a long while and ignored, with the demands of COVID having been the catalyst that has brought us to this, seemingly "suddenly". Oh dear, that turned into a bit if a rant, but so glad all is going better for your DSF Urms. He is indeed lucky to have you and not be completely alone as so many are.
I was supposed to be taking my friend out for lunch today but she has just phoned to say she's been up all night with a tummy upset and isn't up for it. I shall miss our outing - but there's lots to be getting on with here (including the ubiquitous tai chi paperwork 😉)
Stay safe everyone, and warm and dry x

A late good morning from a moderately bright Sefton.

I have done my zoom Zumba toning class & am just drawing breath before we go off to our Pilates class.....new day, new time & new venue. We now have to put this in our weekly diary so we remember to go on the correct day to the correct place!
I have had a very busy week so far - why is it always feast or famine? - so will have a very lazy afternoon catching up with everyone's busyness.
Take care all.

Morning from East Ren, I started to read posts but am stopping to write myself and will finish reading later, otherwise like quite a few days I won’t have time!

Hope your DSF continues to stabilise Urms. The inefficiency is horrific and seemingly widespread, it looks as though Covid etc has exposed as well as magnified many existing problems.

I also spent yesterday childminding due to the teachers’ strike and am baked and crafted out! (Not my natural forte). Another one in two weeks, oh deep joy😳.

Will push on with ironing before I head for my exercise class and catch up coffee so will just wish everyone a good day 🦩

Good morning all from a bright and sunny Black country.
Late to post this morning another unsuccessful call to Drs, shall keep trying but may have to do what I feel should not have to happen and attend the urgent care centre.
Good to see Urms stepfather had a trouble free night shame about the district nurse problem.
Back to nursery pick up today must sort Dgs treat out, his first words on pick up are I'm hungry.
Will grab a cuppa 🍵 and catch up with everybody's happenings.
Take care all enjoy your Wednesday and may you all find some ☀️.

Good morning from a bright West York's,I am waiting for hairdresser to arrive ,she is lovely I was lucky to have found her when my long term one retired .It's Gc pickup this teatime bringing them back to ours for tea . We have noticed a slight breeze coming through our room window so oh will sort that while I am being pampered.Hope everyone as a good as possible day x

Good morning from Co Armagh where the rain has paused ! I’m going out to the Village club shortly , it would be nice to get there dry ! My hair got a blast of spray to combat the wind !
I’m dressed in layers , the hall hasn’t been used over the festive season and it might be freezing , or the clever tea ladies might have got the heating turned on early !
I Hope our poorly members are resting or exercising whichever is appropriate 🥰

Good morning Mick from a bright blue skied Hull a huge difference from yesterday.

I think everyone on here needs a bunch of flowers today. So many family worries💐
Hope you feel better today Bluebalou and Marydoll 💐
Kitty sorry to hear about your DDs fall💐
Urms hoping your SF has seen off those night time nose bleeds. 💐

We had a lovely time looking after DGDs last night and putting them to bed. As soon as GD1 saw the car lights she flew down the drive straight at us for cuddles.
Today we will pick up GS from school we haven’t seen him since the 28th of December so can’t wait. He doesn’t come for cuddles but we kiss the top of his head and inhale him lol.

I was woken up this morning by a bouquet of flowers from my friends up in Stanley which are so colourful such a lovely surprise.

Enjoy your Meadowhall trip Grandmadinosaur try not to get too tempted by the lovely shops.

Thinking of everyone today hoping you all have a peaceful day 🌻🌻

Good morning Mick and all from a brightening northwest Lancashire coast.
My neighbour has noisy work going on next door which he warned me about, but I’m not bothered and I’m out this afternoon to a lunchtime recital and then the nail salon, although I hate being fussed about (pampered).
Nice Tuesday music club yesterday and I sang “Ma he’s making eyes at me”, “Smilin’ Through” and “Loves Old Sweet Song”. Felt a bit froggy though. Then the clearing up afterwards, but mitigated by the lovely homemade cakes we had scoffed.

Had long face time with cabin crew DD in the south. Their new uniform has been revealed and no one likes them and no hat! Just not as smart, very workaday.
I now have Duolingo French on my IPad and enjoying it.
It’s nice making plans Mick and thoughts to all with worries.

Wonderful cleaner pointed out staining on ceiling of one of the bedrooms so it looks like a roof leak. Excellent local builder can’t even come to look till next week so I will be neurotic every time it rains - and there is a lot of rain in the forecast. Not happy! Am also waiting till tomorrow to talk to the surgery about why my new blood pressure meds seem to have made no difference to the worrying numbers. Nothing like measuring it twice a day for making it rise.

Encouraging news from Urmston, frustrating news from Susan and sympathy inducing news from Maw. Hope things improve for all three.

Good morning Michael and all GNs from a brightening South Yorkshire. It was so wet yesterday that I didn’t get out at all. A walk is on the cards today to blow the cobwebs away. I had my final physio check up with the hospital that put my new hip in and they have signed me off, with an open appointment for the next six months in case any issues arise. I am good to get back in my car if I want to, but I’m not going to push that one too hard. My son in law is going to be my co driver for the first forays, so I’ll just wait for him to find time to take me out and we won’t be going very far at first. I’m not in any tearing hurry. I have missed it though.
Have the best day you can folks.

Ooo, I think we are in for a sunny day in S Yorks.

Tired as a tired thing as busy yesterday so I'm hoping my 10am medical appointment can be Zoom - actually, they use Microsoft teams, I've put in a request - cross fingers as a phone call just isn't as good but that's The fall back.

It's tiring just getting dressed some days atm with CFS but i get to see a specialist on that in February..

But I got my weekly shop in yesterday evening. Price shocks on most significant items.

I've also had an appointment come through for consultant, I thought I'd have to wait longer than Feb 1st, but expect waits for tests etc after.

My surgery also has two specific prescription people, one a pharmacist and one an assistant to do the legwork. they are very good, but its true one has to be on the ball and join the dots for many medical things. And do it for N and D at times.

Yet these are usually just the same people who delivered an efficient service not so long ago. Its pressure of need - few have the time to do the job properly and follow up.

There are simply not enough resources, as far as I can see.

My thoughts are with GN's who are struggling health wise, and hoping todays meet ups go well.