Yesterday was great - able to take my wife out into the sunshine in her wheelchair - such a lovely change from the indoor heat of the nursing home. Looking forward to a repeat performance today - but...
How do I get cracking on all the things I know I ought to be doing? On my own now but lots of litle chores need doing. Why do I prefer to put things off while I do the crossword? Guess it's because my...
Been more or less housebound in the evening since my dear wife moved into a nursing home in February. My old pal who, with his wife, shared our love of sequence dancing keeps pressing to go for a...
which do you recommend for a 90 year old as a form of exercise?
Any book for beginners?
Doubt if I could attend a local class unless it was very near home.
Answers on a postcard please!...
Finally plucked up courage to venture around the village on the scooter. Been putting it off for more than a week as I felt I would look a right plonker. However needs must - either scooter or starve...
Please don't laugh - I am a 90 year old and computer literate but Haven't a clue how to start. My wife is in a nursing home and I bought a wee Boombox which plays Books on USB - nice piece of kit. I...
Had a hearing test recently - not too deaf but seem to need TV wee bit louder now and often ask my wife to repeat things - more a nuisance. Think i should ask Doc to refer me to audio dept. at...
Any Geordies out there?
Any living in exile like me - and sometime wondering how much good old Newcastle has changed?
What's your favourite Geordie joke?
Howay noo
jacklee...
Sold my Citroen C3 to our grandson yesterday and feel quite relieved! Too old now and concerned that my reflexes might not be up to scratch in atricky situation.. Annual mileage down to about 200! -...
Have decided to pack up the old motor - my grandson wants it - but although I used it so little, will sometime wish it was still there. My son tells me I need a scooter which would let me do all the...
anyone play crib online?
I used to play for a team in a local club - no travelling to other venues - just our own league with about 10 teams.
Great game with good company.
jacklee...
can anyone please recommend a simple book to help me revive my long-lost keyboard skill. Am 90 and need something to fill the lonely hours since my wife has had to move into a nursing home. Thanks all...
Isn't it time we had a Minister of Common Sense? Before any proposed legislation could be voted on, this Minister must approve it. Just one bloke - no staff - nobody else involved - no big office.-...
anyone out there who spent their wartime service listening to the japanese broadcasts in their weird morse? I was navy but all the other services were doing the same. Reckon I could still read it now...
has anyone deciced to pack up driving because of okd age? Well I was 90 last month and as the insurance is due April 1st, thought it time to cakll it a day. Currently i do about 200 miles a year -...
has anyone had to move a loved into a nursing home?
What can I do about feeling guilty although i know this is the best sokution.
Never felt so lonely after bring married 65 years...
My father, John Lee was born in Byker March 1890 (I am 88) to parents Easten Lee and Louie Lee, formerly Jones. I have all the info about Easten and his family but know almost nothing about Louie. Her...