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Eastern gray tree frog on my hostas one morning.
Bee on zinnia
Rose "Hansa" (rugosa variety introduced in 1905)
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I joined Spark in August of 2012. I left Spark in November of 2012 to concentrate on doing family history over the winter. My plan was to work on my tree over the winter and return this Spring 2013 in time to start walking. I start summer walking in March.
Mom and Dad both have dementia. He is better off than mom but deficits are noticeable. I take food to them, go to the store, do housework and take out garbage, drive for them, and some personal care. Mom is nearly blind from ...
I joined Spark in August of 2012. I left Spark in November of 2012 to concentrate on doing family history over the winter. My plan was to work on my tree over the winter and return this Spring 2013 in time to start walking. I start summer walking in March.
Mom and Dad both have dementia. He is better off than mom but deficits are noticeable. I take food to them, go to the store, do housework and take out garbage, drive for them, and some personal care. Mom is nearly blind from macular degeneration. I have to put their meds in weekly containers.
One thing that matters a lot to them is getting visits from people, even though they have dementia. My parents always were gregarious and super hospitable. They helped so many people through the years, I can't count it.
They live 20 miles away so I have to plan my schedule. I do not have a job, so that is a big help. My husband takes them to the doctor once in a while, when his schedule permits. He helps with housework around here.
My parents have shown me the importance of making good health habits a priority, not only to fulfill my role as a caregiver, but to turn around any health problems that may be brewing from lifestyle choice.
Because of their memory problems, I am hurrying to write down family stories and data for future generations. Our tree is at a point where I can jump back into Spark People again.
Leaving Spark People was a mistake. I recommend staying when you have problems and distractions because you will have to learn how to incorporate healthy habits no matter what goes on in your life.
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Member Since: 12/24/2012
SparkPoints: 8,164
Fitness Minutes: 5,233
My Goals:
A loss of 30 pounds would be thrilling. Losing 40-50 is the ultimate goal. I really should lose more but want to be realistic. It's plenty enough to get me out of the danger zone.
Lower blood pressure, better sleep, more energy.
Protecting my knees. They are fine now. I want them to stay that way.
Run a 5K.
A sunny disposition throughout. My friends call me Pollyanna.
My Program:
Get 8 hours of sleep a night.
Drink 8 glasses of water a day.
Walking every day. Swimming and biking during summer. Gardening.
Following advice of Spark Friends.
Appreciating small victories.
Carrying on after slip-ups, which Spark People taught me so well. And which I remember doing when I was thin.
Personal Information:
I live in snow country. It also gets hot in the summer. The seasons are a big factor in my life. This is also farm country.
I like organic gardening and using heirloom seeds.
I like nature photography.
I'm developing a love of art.
I read nonfiction almost exclusively. I am a lifelong learner.
My husband and I will celebrate our 35th anniversary Sept. 2013.
I believe that we triumph over adversity by being good.
Other Information:
A few adages I live by:
"Beware of little expenses. A small leak will sink a great ship." - Benjamin Franklin
"Three may keep a secret if two are dead." - Benjamin Franklin
"If you tell the truth you don't have to remember anything." - Mark Twain (1894)
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