Geriatrics
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Old People and the Wheel of Fortune
by Leta Sweetgrass PhotographyYes we know they all love the wheel of fortune. A great story about an evening when I was with Great Gramma watching A Wheel of Fortune,...
Yes we know they all love the wheel of fortune. A great story about an evening when I was with Great Gramma watching A Wheel of Fortune, a little lifestyle humor to make you smile. Part of series from a book I have written about her life. Wheel of Fortune Night This is our Tuesday evening we share together as I visit weekly while Gramma’s daughter goes to socialize at weight watchers. Gramma loves to have visitors, a good companion to share current events of the world or just local gossip. We also catch up on the latest family news along with the happenings in Great Falls, Montana. / As we enjoy our couple of hours together Wheel of Fortune comes on and it is a regular show we watch while I visit. We had been out for our evening walk and checked to be sure all the neighbors were on their P’s and Q’s. Discussed the lazy fellow in the corner house who can’t seem to find time to mow his lawn much less trim the bushes. These bushes are on the corner where the two streets meet. If turning this corner should a little old lady be walking; if not careful she may be run over. Of course eventually someone says something to let him know it just isn’t safe for children at play. Of course our concern at present isn’t the children it is the little old lady who loves her walk. / When we return home we sit on the porch making mention of the flowers blooming as Gramma loves her flower garden. I get the broom and do my weekly sweeping of the ramp, porch and sidewalk. As I am sweeping I have to listen to my lecture how this sweeping isn’t good for me. Of course I am the one with the bad back not Gramma for sure. Over and over she says don’t do that, don’t sweep so fast and hard it isn’t good for you. You will hurt your back again. Gramma is the most limber older lady I have ever known, who our age these days can bend straight over and tie their shoes? She is almost 94 years old and she can. / Okay a little history there for you and we are now off to Gramma’s room. The television is on and here comes “Wheel of Fortune”. I am not sure why the elderly love this show however they do. Next of course here comes “that lady” as Gramma calls her. I am no television buff but I think it is Vanna White. Gramma just gets a kick out of the outfits she wears. She says: why does she let them make her wear these awful, unattractive outfits?” They have got to be uncomfortable. Well as she walks back and forth I say this is somewhat of a snug gown she has on tonight isn’t it Gramma? She makes another comment about those horrible shoes and how in the hang can she walk? Oh my gosh, as she turns again Gramma notices something. This is a cream color evening gown type dress, floor length with a brownish diagnal stripe pattern on it. When we see the rear view Gramma blurts out “look that dress is going up her butt”. I immediately look as this wasn’t something I had noticed. / Gramma is thinking out loud to let me know she doesn’t think this outfit is fit for television viewing. Oh Gosh, she says I just can’t believe this. Well she was so sure of what she was seeing and at first glance when brought to my attention I thought the same. I never had the heart to say Gramma that is the brownish diagnal stripe giving us the appearance of the dress creeping where it shouldn’t be. I felt I better keep my mouth shut and leave well enough alone. / Of course when I left the house thirty minutes later the episode continued to go through my head, along with that look of awe on her face. I think I laughed so hard driving home my eyes were watering. / So this is just yet another of the small tales that comes from spending a little quality, memorable evening with this wonderful elderly lady. I love her dearly she is such a hoot! These are times I will carry with me for my lifetime. If the opportunity is there my advice is take advantage of spending time with your elders. You will enjoy yourself and we all can only imagine how much it lights up their hearts and what it means to them. by Leta Davenport
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Geriatrics and the Wheel of Fortune times to remember
by Leta Sweetgrass Photographyprose and fun memories about times spent with Great Grandma in her 90s
Time to watch wheel of fortune and that Vana is so funny
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Grandmothers were Teens Too Read and Enjoy
by Leta Sweetgrass PhotographyGramma’s night of teenage revelry shared with me and part of a book which was written about this wonderful lady
Grandmothers were teens at one point in their life too, given the chance it is amazing some of the stories they will share with you. The saying goes take time to smell the roses well with that in mind take time to listen to the elderly they have some wonderful stories to share with us all.
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Walking is the main form of locomotion on land, the word walking is derived from the Old English walkan (to roll). Walking is generally distinguished from running in that only one foot at a time leaves contact with the ground: for humans and other bipeds running begins when both feet are off the ground with each step. The average human child achieves independent walking ability between nine and fifteen months old.
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A son is a male offspring; man in relation to either or both of his parents. The female equivalent is a daughter. A mother is a biological and social female parent of an offspring.Perhaps the most pressing issue facing geriatrics is the treatment and prevention of delirium. This is a condition in which hospitalized elderly patients become confused and disoriented when confronted with the uncertainty and confusion of a hospital stay. The health of the patient will decline as a result of delirium and can increase the length of hospitalization and lead to other health complications. The treatment of delirium involves keeping the patient mentally stimulated and oriented to reality, as well as providing specialized care in order to ensure that their needs are being met. (wikipesia.org)
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Reflecting on his remarkable life as he basks in the twilight of his time. “I lift up mine eyes unto these hills from whence cometh my help. / My help cometh from the Lord.” / —Psalms 121
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The Futility of Cogitating About Nothing
by iAN Derrick‘The D80 is a highly efficient digital camera with lightning-fast performance, Howard,’ offered Mark.
Three elderly characters walk the mountain to cogitate about / future offerings when it comes to enjoying life and the limits of personal expectations when it comes to cameras, beer & spring air..
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I've got to crank up the sales pitch again
by John MitchellOK..So I have sold one bloody card since I joined about 3 weeks ago. It’s not good enough, Mitch, Not good enough at all, you miserable…
OK..So I have sold one bloody card since I joined about 3 weeks ago. It’s not good enough, Mitch, Not good enough at all, you miserable old geriatric hippy. You have got to do better. $1.01! But thank-you, Gracey….it helps. On the bright side, I’ve had 21 photos featured in my groups – not that that puts any food on the table. It merely satisfies my damn ego. Are you all going to let me starve??
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Today was the Torremendo, (Spain) Annual Fiesta, celebrating their Saints day, where 2 Oxen pull a cart carrrying a statue of Jesus around the town and horse riders and pedestrians proceed and follow. Last year I rode, but decided I would snap some photos this time. This elderly man had a wonderful character visage, so I plucked up the courage to snap a shot! He was just a follower. The day was blazing hot, so he must have been melting in his coat and hat. This is the first time I have managed to capture an older person to apply this effect to and I am quite pleased with the result! I have removed the background as it was full of people and was messy. / 2 hours worth of editing in PSP, including manually adding the Dragan effect! / Nikon D40 18-55mm / Started photography May 2008
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My mother is 93 and can no longer play. My art comes from her. This image is for my Elven maiden in Middle Earth.
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ODE TO A GERIATRIC NURSE :_- THE TRANSITION FROM PERSON TO FOOL
by Margaret SandersonWe loved, laughed and cried, like normal folk do. / Did you know that I once was a ‘person’ like you?
No humour here, folks. Sorry to depress you! See also ‘Ode to a geriatric’
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Ode to a geriatric
by Margaret SandersonNow I watch you do nothing, but merely exist, / And wonder what sorrows, what joys you have missed.
The ‘reply’ to ‘Ode to a geriatric nurse’. Again, apologies for the depressing theme.
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An old woman sitting on a lonesome bench watching the water roll by much as her life has.
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