I fell late last Sat (9/13/19), got lucky. No damage, fortunately. One thing this experience retaught me. How helpless I am when I am laying on the floor. I feel I am getting more aware overall,but I suspect I will fight this brain fog until I die. A saying Beenthere told me has become a permanent mem for me. He knew he was dying before the end from brain cancer, My circumstance is not so dire.

It is what it is.

Accepting things in life you might not like is first step in dealing with it emotionally. Which is where I need to be. I am now going to DMS (Dallas Maker Space) every Sat. afternoon At the moment it is to use the 3D printers, soon the electronics lab. Its finally getting better.

Pain is a constant in my life, my broken hip reminds me not to fall again pretty much continuously. I need that reminding. I'm using M$ Word to make articles when I post on AAC now, instead of writing them real time on AAC. Seems to work better when I get wordy, Coming soon, "Lets talk about Constant Current" revision, followed by "How to Calculate Square/Triangle Wave Generator Frequency".

 

@Wendy I know I'm hard to take seriously (which is totally my fault because of my online persona.) But putting all that and my status as a _20 something_ aside, I want to offer some very serious advice!

I say people need something to _look forward to_ even just little things! Even if it's just something to make a few days a month different from the rest!

So maybe you could join a _support group_ or maybe tutor ppl in electronics (not just on internet I mean real life) or arrange day trips to visit friends and relatives! Just something to get you _out and about_ every now and then. So I understand about your mobility issues but if you contact an ADRC social worker maybe they can help you with that?

Sorry if I'm suggesting things you already looked into but I still say you need _variety_ in your life cuz otherwise you'll just get more and more depressed staring at four walls dwelling on your disability and that's totally unhealthy mentally and physically

BTW My _source_ on this is I was part-time caregiver for severely disabled relative.

 

I never object to advice, as long as you won't be offended if I don't take it. Suggestions get the old noggin looking at new ways of doing things. That is always helpful. When I was gainfully employed Alcatel used team meetings and Brainstorming, which I'm a big fan of. People make fun of corporate culture, and it can be deserved. The writer of Dilbert has made a career of showing the silliness of some of our corporations indulge in.

 

I never object to advice, as long as you won't be offended if I don't take it. Suggestions get the old noggin looking at new ways of doing things. That is always helpful. When I was gainfully employed Alcatel used team meetings and Brainstorming, which I'm a big fan of. People make fun of corporate culture, and it can be deserved. The writer of Dilbert has made a career of showing the silliness of some of our corporations indulge in.

I had often thought that the writer of the Dilbert strip must have listening devices and hidden spy cameras at the one place I worked. Not only were the topics good copies, but they were timely as well.

 

I never object to advice, as long as you won't be offended if I don't take it. Suggestions get the old noggin looking at new ways of doing things. That is always helpful. When I was gainfully employed Alcatel used team meetings and Brainstorming, which I'm a big fan of. People make fun of corporate culture, and it can be deserved. The writer of Dilbert has made a career of showing the silliness of some of our corporations indulge in.

Wendy I totally promise I didn't mean any offense at all!! I was just giving suggestion based on observation made when I was caregiver to disabled person!

Now I totally understand that what works for some ppl doesn't work for others! But I also know that even though I'm 100% able bodied I'd still get vry depressed if there was no variety in my life!

So anyhow I was just trying to give advice that I thought could help! Sry that I sounded like busybody!

 

I do have one piece of advice, gained from experience while I was unable to use my left arm due to a rather violent vehicle impact while riding my bike. And that advice is, that while you are hurting," DON'T SNEEZE!" Two days after the hit, while I was still very bruised, I did sneeze. It hurt so bad all over that I saw stars. So the advice is part of how to avoid pain. I don't know if it will be of any value to you., but I learned the hard way. And I continue to wish and hope for your recovery.

 

Those who drink tea regularly have healthier brains, research shows
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/09/tea-protection-against-brain-decline

 

Here's a link to the original article: https://www.aging-us.com/article/102023/text

The data are interesting, but I am concerned about the population selection.

Trained individuals selected 93 older adults who were not mentally impaired. Were those recruiters blinded as to the purpose of the study? Of those 93, only 36 (39%) could recall their tea drinking habits sufficiently to be included for further study. Those rejected (n=57, 62%) were not described or studied further. Of those who could remember their tea drinking habit, 15 met criteria for drinking tea and 21 did not. What is the prevalence of tea drinking among the general population in Singapore? It would be interesting if, say, 15 of those rejected for not remembering their tea drinking habits had been studied too.

 

I have been keeping very busy lately, I haven't had time to be depressed. I've been at Dallas Maker Space every Saturday for several months. It has affected the time I spend here on AAC somewhat. I won't walk away from this website, I spent over a decade looking for something like it. The recent changes in screen format have turned me off somewhat. In making AAC more phone friendly it has been made less computer screen friendly. I never use my phone to write articles or stories on. Or draw schematics either for that matter. Or any of the several CAD utilities I waste my time on.

The post edit function is a lost cause. It is so hard to read that I will do most of my edits of complex posts offline. Things like the Completed Projects Index for example.

The table BB code function has also bit the dust, but that is a subject for another thread.

Thing is, DMS is allowing me to make slow incremental improvements in my life that has turned my bad attitudes into positive outlooks

Fact is, I will never walk or use my left arm/hand again. Now I trying to figure out how to use what I have left to maximum advantage.

Funny (as in odd) in editing this post my problems seems to have been cleared up. One less thing.

 

Hi Wendy, I am with you that. I ONLY use a desktop. One of my daughters gave me her old, but not ancient, Apple Tablet last year at Thanksgiving . Of course all of the grandchildren knew how to work it, and we had "face to face" time with another daughter and her family. Aside for that, I haven't turned it on since. My fingers are too big.

 

Of course all of the grandchildren knew how to work it,

Granddaughter set up wife's tablet. More because I get frustrated trying to explain things to wife.

Wendy it really matters not where you spend your time, be it here or Maker Space working with enthusiast. What I see as important is that you enjoy your time spent. It's about converting bad or poor outlook into positive outlook. I doubt that can be done with a uC because writing the code would be pretty challenging. Over the recent years you have overcome some steep challenges and still face some. Accomplishment is not an instant thing. Just keep up your efforts and remain positive.

Ron

 

Wendy my friend, I am very relieved that you are OK and spending time doing useful stuff like creating things and working on projects. Siting watching TV is a horrible way to waste a life. If you are OK then it is ok if you are doing other things than being here in AAC.
I also use desktop computers, but also several notebook devices when I want to leave the digital den and be sociable, and also to allow others to see what I am involved in and know that it is text and not naughty video stuff. So comment when you have time, your remarks are always welcome where I am.

Those who drink tea regularly have healthier brains, research shows
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/09/tea-protection-against-brain-decline

Probably because coffee drinkers were not included in the study. The "Method of Selected Data" is powerful, and able to slant research results as much as needed.

 

Someone at DMS (Dallas Maker Space)Built me a four sided box to use as a monitor stand. Everything fits on the dinky table I use now!

 

The damage to my brain may be permanent. Fortunately my mind has come back, minus some ability to form memories ,recognize faces, and reduced thinking speed. I have recently reconciled myself to being paralyzed on the left side and in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. Emotionally I have climbed out of a long deep hole and am ready to continue the rest of my life. What I have now strongly resembles ADD.

I credit a lot of this to DMS (Dallas Maker Space). The folks up there and a few in particular have helped with making various appliances that affect my quality of life. Thing like making a catheter bag holder that keep my catheter from getting involved in my powered wheelchair wheels. This had happened more than thrice, but I got lucky and didn't rip the Foley catheter where the inlet has been surgically implanted through my abdomen into my bladder. It is called a supra pubic tube catheter (google it). Rip that puppy out and there would have been a whole lot of bleeding, crying, and hospital time. The previous incidents involved ripping the catheter bag apart and dumping my urine on the floor. I joked when I asked them for help I did not want the nickname of puddles. But it goes deeper than that, have I mentioned the powered wheelchair was a gift from DMS? Anyone who would like to check out their forum it is open to the public at DMS Talk .

Odd thing is I have been teetering on the edge of depression all month, especially after flat out loosing an envelope with $430.00 cash. Don't ask. My med balance must be right, I was able to put it into perspective and recover OK. I got to thinking about it, anf with copious help from my friends and family (including getting my on SSI) I am doing OK. This time last year I was free falling into depression in spite of having my daughter and grand kids here. Guess I'll make it after all.

It is Christmas Eve here (9:20PM) and I want to take the time to wish all my friends and fellow users on AAC a

Very Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year!

 

Since it will be gone in a few days here is my Christmas Avatar to jog your memories...

 

The damage to my brain may be permanent. Fortunately my mind has come back, minus some ability to form memories ,recognize faces, and reduced thinking speed. I have recently reconciled myself to being paralyzed on the left side and in a wheelchair for the rest of my life. Emotionally I have climbed out of a long deep hole and am ready to continue the rest of my life. What I have now strongly resembles ADD.
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First of all, welcome to old age, but second, we have seen you making amazing progress since your stroke. As far as I can tell from my vantage point you are back to your younger old self, and I am very glad to see you in this shape though the wheelchair and bladder thing are probably real nuisances.

Your doctor may be able to help you with tottering on the brink of depression but be careful, anti-depressants can be very dangerous.

I hope for your continued progress and the avoidance of depression.

 

Wendy, Please, continue to consider the good that you do, and have done, for folks like me. And know that I think very highly of you. Physical conditions change, mine as well as everybody else, and life goes on, and still we can help others. And I will continue to think highly of you, Wendy, My Friend. William K. (AKA MisterBill2)

 

Just survive the New Years Day folks, Some of the people on the roads are idiots, and don't know it!

 

Some may have noticed that I've not been logged into AAC for the past years of so. My life have been somewhat eventful. Nothing extreme; new tasks at work, mom passed away, girlfriend moved out of the house, but that's just life.

In my absent I thought a lot about you Wendy, and I'm really happy that you're still around. I've not read all the threads/posts, but I understand that things have been like a roller coaster.

I see there are a few changes in the layout, and I'm not sure I like it. My phone is mostly for making calls, not surfing electronic forums.

 

Ditto, Sorry to hear about your Mom. So will you be coming back a bit more often? This forum fills a need I have too much for me to think of walking away from it.