What Are Some Goals You Set For Yourself Today? This Week?
Today my goal was to make it through a long day of doctor appointments. This week my goal is to do more things that bring me joy! I’ve felt my seasonal depression creeping up and I’m working to combat… read more
How Does The Changing Of The Season Affect Your Body And Motivation?
My body feels stiff and weak in the cold. I live where it snows all winter so that is an added layer of trying to bundle for freezing temps while still being able to move my body! Lots of blankets… read more
What Is Your Best Tip For Traveling?
I prepare for vacation trips in the same way the military prepares for a hostile invasion on enemy shores. To be fair, I no longer travel much and have never traveled by plane, but when I was much… read more
How Do You Manage Caregivers?
I’m currently struggling with hired caregivers who’ve become too comfortable after years of working with me and have began to complete less and less without my supervision and reminders. How do I remind them how vital they are to my days?
I moved from US to Colombia S. America so I could afford caregivers. NY advice get out of US, my caregivers are kind, full time and $12 a day.
Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage,Medicare Special Needs Plans,glasses...???
One day last week I asked my attendant as usual to clean my eye glasses before putting them on me. They were still really foggy...as an artist , I really rely on my vision, so he cleaned them again . Still foggy, tried glass cleaner, lens cleaner etc. After an argument in which I insisted that I was not in fact going blind, I went to the eye glass store and discovered that I need new glasses...the scratch guard wore off my glasses...now everything is foggy. I thought scratch guard was… read more
Thanks. I know there are Medicare Advantage plans that cover eye glasses...but apparently regular Medicare does not and it appears Medicaid only to age 21. The problem is I am not sure if my… read more
What's One Thing That Can Instantly Make Your Day Better?
You ask what is one thing that can make your day better. First is waking up and believing in yourself! Staying positive and surrounding yourself around positive people and people who love you… read more
How Do You Ask For Help From Family Or Friends?
My experience is that everyone has a limit of how much help they are willing to provide...and no matter how hard you might try...your needs are likely to extend beyond that of which even family are… read more
What Small Victories Are You Proud Of That You Have Accomplished?
This is a perfect one! So much bravery needed!! Proud of you!
Have You Worked With A Physical Therapist? What Kind Of Exercises Did You Do?
Yes, I have been going to physical therapy regularly, two days a week, since I was five years old. It has an importance for us that should not be underestimated.
What Is A Typical Meal For You? Do You Have A Favorite?
Chicken and Salad