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There was an article on yahoo over the weekend about a woman who was 118 living in Mexico- still able to walk and do her dishes
seems her secret to long life is eating desert food -

I have no no interest in living to 118, especially if it involves eating cactus and grass
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On sleep. I might wake up at 4:30 am or so. But if I feel good and refreshed, the 4 or 5 hours I've had have done their job. I feel rested and that is not always the case.
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The news is again, or still, so bad, I cannot watch.
Thanks for mentioning it MSMadge, because if we cannot talk about it, the stress can get cha! Luckylu also aknowledged the fires.
When the news reported one can see the fire clouds from 80 miles away, they were right. Then there was a Firenado! Less news, more prayers.

So tragic that Yosemite is burning, after barely recovering from the drought in California.

However, I read of tragedies happening throughout the U.S., and the world.
Some happening to our caregivers on top of the daily caregiver challenges.
My heart goes out to all.
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California is on fire again
idllywild
yosemite
redding
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While driving home from work in the evening, I had it on my favorite channel, the Fresh Air of NPR. The topic was "Why We Sleep". Interviewing sleep scientist Matthew Walker. I couldn't really pay attention to it while driving so I came home and downloaded onto the podcast. I haven't listened to the entirety yet.

There is a very strong correlation with not having enough sleep and Alzheimer. Best to have 8 hours of sleep. Deep sleep doesn't count if you keep getting up throughout the night. Very interesting how our brain has a way of cleaning the junk out of it. But in order to do that, we must go into deep sleep. "making it up" during the weekend doesn't work. The thing is, some of us are genetically wired to not be able to sleep 8 hours. Maybe we're genetically wired for 6 hours and wake up refresh (not me.).. Does those who only need 6 hours of sleep and wake up refresh still benefit from the deep sleep?

Getting sleep using Ambien does not really put you into deep sleep. It's more like sedation. So if you go to sleep using sleeping pills, you're not really going into deep sleep. So, that doesn't count, either.

Another thing I recalled was that our brain has a sewage system, the glymphatic system - that works throughout the day. But when we go into deep sleep, it kicks into high gear. It removes the sticky protein beta amyloid... That's the last I heard. Still need to listen to the entirety at a later date...

Time to shower and hit the sack. My new goal is try to increase my sleeping hours. Since I heard this interview, I have learned to sleep in a completely dark bedroom with No nightlight. I have brought a flashlight which I now keep by the side table near my bed. But I'm still waking up throughout the night. Still waking up at 6:30am tired. In the morning, my bedding looks light I've been tossing and turning, though I could have sworn I slept well....
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Supper at the NH was pureed chicken tortellini with a side of broccoli. Mom was awake and ate pretty well and finished her juice and water, she ran out of steam after a few bites of brownie though. When the dietary aide saw me taste mom's brownie puree she brought one for me... yum! I know that mom is now napping in her chair before they put her in bed and I know she ate one good meal today so I'm glad I went (plus, did I mention the brownie...) 😊
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I seriously need to get a life, I've been unable to connect with AgingCare and I think I was going into withdrawal. The weather is cool and damp so I don't want to be outside and there is very little to do in my small town that doesn't involve spending money - shopping or eating - and the shops aren't much and the restaurants are mostly all fast food or meh.

Mom is having a sleepy day and barely woke up long enough for me to spoon some yogurt I brought from home and a few sips of coffee and juice into her at lunch, when I popped in this morning I saw that almost all of her breakfast was uneaten too. I know I said I wasn't going to obsess, but should I go back for supper?
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And, the winner is Barb!!!!

seems to me she won our first game of name that tune too 👏👏👏

first prize is popcorn and candy 🍿 🍫

Even if you can't get out to the movies to see Mamma Mia 2 this weekend, order a pizza 🍕 and watch something fun with music like the original Mamma Mia

take a chance, take a chance
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Yes, CM, when the goal is getting others to play, giving the wrong answers works.
Consulting dH, an expert about movies, he knew the answer right away, but what fun would that have been?

We both had a great time creating "other" movie titles last night for this thread.
He had me laughing!

MsMadge always has the best games, and a good distraction from the stress of taking myself too seriously.
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Just saw this title in the radio listings:
Play Chopsticks For Me
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Mama Mia!
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Ah...Gershun's thread and friends! But now I'm sorry to hear Veronica's husband died. I'm also blind from searching this new format on my android phone. Have a good day my friends!
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What does the winner get this time MsMadge?
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Goldfinger?
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Oceans Eleven?
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The Grifters?
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The Money Pit?
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Fear and Loathing?
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Down and Out in Beverly Hills?
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Name that movie


money, money, money
always sunny
in a rich man's world
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Send, thank-you for that. I hope people do find refuge here. Everyone is welcome!

Madge, best wishes for you and your Viking!

Good Night!
Sweet Dreams!
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Send
yes my timing is perfect
the Viking is in rare form - wide wake still after midnight and chatting away
just told staff to go to bed but not in here

I need to make my escape but feel badly leaving her
she's struggling a bit with her throat - not sure what's up but it's clearly bothering her
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MsMadge,
As always, your timing is everything!
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Maybe we should leave Veronica a trail of popcorn leading to the new website.
When she returns after having some time following the loss of her husband.
I am conflicted not wanting to pressure her, but wanting her to know she is cared about and wished the very best. Glad that I am not alone in that thought.

Gershun, your General Topics thread has become a refuge during the present time of adjusting to the new website. So many threads have been started, I would like to come here and just enjoy our friends.
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No, Madge. I haven't heard anything. Veronica if you are out there please let us know how you are. We love and miss you!
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I'm off to see the Viking, hopefully I'll get there after the late night diaper change 💩
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does anyone know how dear Veronica is doing?
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Thanks for t h e laugh Gershun.! Another great work of poetry right here, on the new aging care forum!
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Here's the sequel to my Barefoot in Pee poem. This one is entitled Barefoot in Poo. Enjoy!

So I stepped in some poo last night,
It came as quite a shock
My Mom's been gone for three years now
So why is there poo on my sock?

Oh yes, I have kitties,
And as you probably know
They'll poo just about anywhere
When they really have to go

So let this be fair warning
To those who have new cats
They'll leave you a surprise
There's no doubt about that

Watch where you are stepping,
Always look down
Or you might find yourself
Wearing something brown
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Thank you Book :)

I found the image when I was searching for a way to explain to a group of fifteen year olds what their teacher looks like when they don't plan their essays properly. The teacher in question was Daughter 2, and she'd just had her whole weekend ruined grading their work.
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