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Another week went by

Luvsmyfam — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 02:27:46 GMT

Well Q buds,my work week went fast.Actually,it was a pretty great one at that.I took parents out for dinner tonight.It was very nice. My sister and hubbs joined us as well.Im thinking I'm looking and acting more and more li,like, my dear mom.Dad and her are very hard of hearing,so all of us have to repeat what we say,very frustrating for all.Non to say,because they don't drive after dark we had dinner at 4pm.We all had 1 cocktail and ordered off the early bird special.Boring I'm aware.

Everyone pleeeze have a great weekend

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Lakelife62 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:10:16 GMT

Its not boring when you make memories with your parents. Its wonderful! Even if you have to talk loud. Glad you had a great week and ended it with a family dinner. Sounds pretty terrific to me. Enjoy the weekend!

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Etoile308 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 03:20:53 GMT

Sounds like a nice evening.

Perhaps next time you all get together you can broach the subject of hearing aids. Explain they really have come down in price, and how they can enrich quality of life. If they're not interested I would drop the conversation, but it may give them something to think about.

And unrelated, has your grandson returned to school yet? Any plans to stay with you part time again?

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SoCal Bred — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:33:27 GMT

Boring?! You're lucky to still have both your parents around to enjoy a night out for dinner even though you have to repeat and talk loud, it comes with age. I would give anything to have my mom and dad still on this earth and to enjoy their company.

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AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 10:53:11 GMT

I would give anything to be able to get together with my parents! I would never have considered it to be boring.

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Shanus — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 11:54:47 GMT

@Etoile308 @Luvsmyfam I've worn hearing aids forever. When I got new ones (technology marches on), Medicare pitches in on many brands. It can become a real issue if they wait too long w/o hearing well.

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nevergivesup — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 12:18:06 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred I feel the same way you both do. I'm 75 years old and miss my parents more with every passing year. Of course I realize all families are different and not everyone has sweet memories. Those of us who do are very blessed.

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:05:04 GMT

@Etoile308 Thanks for asking about my grandson.Yes,he is back in school, but is driving to and from.So no,he is not with me at the time.I imagine if bad weather lands,he will stay with me until it's better

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:09:29 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 OH give me a freaking break!I ment EARLY BIRD menu was boring!How can you take a statement and turn it into a SLAM?

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:12:53 GMT

@Shanus @nevergivesup @AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred @Etoile308 MY mother has hearing aids, but my father does not.I imagine him Getting them is real soon.

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CelticCrafter — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:25:59 GMT

@Shanus wrote:
@Etoile308 @Luvsmyfam I've worn hearing aids forever. When I got new ones (technology marches on), Medicare pitches in on many brands. It can become a real issue if they wait too long w/o hearing well.

Original Medicare does not pay anything towards hearing aids, therefore a supplement plan would not either.

Advantage plans advertise coverage for hearing aids, glasses and dental.

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Estellee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:54:58 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Love those early bird specials with my parents, not boring at all!

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:02:47 GMT

@Estellee The early bird menu was very limited on selections.Both parents eat very little as most elderly so it was perfect for them.

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Estellee — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:17:49 GMT

@Luvsmyfam Yes, and I remember my parents were both very frugal. They loved to get a nice meal with soup or salad, dinner, desert and coffee included too!

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haddon9 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 14:24:17 GMT

@Luvsmyfam It may sound boring to someone much younger but think it sounds lovely going out to dinner with your parents. You still have both of them and cherish the memories! I hope you took some photos!

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Q-Checker — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 15:45:17 GMT

I am sorry about your parents' resistance to hearing aid use. I suggest that you look up the relationship of hearing loss to dementia and continue to encourage them to get HA's. I also suggest getting them only from a licensed audiologist or maybe Costco if that is not feasible.

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Love my grandkids — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:08:05 GMT

@Q-Checker She stated in a post that her mom does use them but not her father.

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Luvsmyfam — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 18:15:25 GMT

@haddon9No I didnt take any pictures but will tomorrow.I am going with them to see my uncle who is in a nursing home

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Cakers3 — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:23:36 GMT

@nevergivesup wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred I feel the same way you both do. I'm 75 years old and miss my parents more with every passing year. Of course I realize all families are different and not everyone has sweet memories. Those of us who do are very blessed.

@nevergivesup @AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred

@Luvsmyfam She did not mean boring with her parents.

Everyone of us miss someone so try not to jump where there is nothing to jump upon and be happy for her

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nevergivesup — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:15:55 GMT

@Cakers3 wrote:
@nevergivesup wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred I feel the same way you both do. I'm 75 years old and miss my parents more with every passing year. Of course I realize all families are different and not everyone has sweet memories. Those of us who do are very blessed.
@nevergivesup @AngelPuppy1 @SoCal Bred

@Luvsmyfam She did not mean boring with her parents.

Everyone of us miss someone so try not to jump where there is nothing to jump upon and be happy for her.

I certainly wasn't jumping on the OP and never said anything about boring. I was agreeing with the posters who missed their parents and wished they could have a chance to be with them again. If my words weren't clear I apologize to the OP but I know 100% what was in my heart. I wish the best to her and everyone else who is dealing with the challenges of aging relatives. I did it for my parents and three of DH'S relatives and I know it can be difficult.