observer Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 A charity is calling for screening for all over 75s - why not just book them all an appointment and the ones that forget their appointment, must have it?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Don't worry Obs, I will be glad to take you to your appointment One way trip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Don't worry Obs, I will be glad to take you to your appointment One way trip to that clinic in Switzerland?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Who's Kije????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Looks like he's late already Never mind theirs always care in the community Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 Until the "cuts" begin to bite! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Sadly your right, and they will suffer in silence, Isn't it great how we treat are OAPs who have paid into the system all their lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Euthanasia would be more honest, quicker and less cruel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted March 29, 2011 Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 to that clinic in Switzerland?? Of course, some are too ill to travel, but maybe they should try anyway? Whether they make it or not it's a Win-Win situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2011 Could offer a new buisiness opportunity for ailines, a one way ticket to an airborne burial over the sea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 Sounds like a job for Ryan Air Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 They could save some of those old bombers from the scrapyard - and drop the (bio-degradable) coffins from the bomb bay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 is it time for my medicine yet nurse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Just sit in the corner and we'll wipe the dribble away later! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlady54 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 You can all make jokes on the subject, I'm not objecting, but do remember that Alzheimers is a dreadful disease which has a huge impact on families trying to cope, many with family members much younger than 75 who have this disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well aware of that SL, it's a disease that cripples everyone who knew the sufferer - and it's on the increase, which makes one wonder just what they'll be doing with sufferers following all these austerity cuts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lt Kije Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Silverlady I completely agree with observers last comment. And if any of my posts coursed you concern I am sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlady54 Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks for your concern, but I'm not worried by the posts! I was only a little perturbed that a serious subject had become a frivolous diversion, without anyone considering the importance behind it all! Is it just because we are all living longer that Alzheimers is becoming more prevalent or is there anything to be said for the theory that processed food and our modern lifestyles contribute? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 I is there anything to be said for the theory that processed food and our modern lifestyles contribute? Nowt down for Will and Kate then, apparantly their wedding reception is to start with a 'can of peas' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted March 31, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Errrm ........... forget it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazj Posted March 31, 2011 Report Share Posted March 31, 2011 Thanks for your concern, but I'm not worried by the posts! I was only a little perturbed that a serious subject had become a frivolous diversion, without anyone considering the importance behind it all! Is it just because we are all living longer that Alzheimers is becoming more prevalent or is there anything to be said for the theory that processed food and our modern lifestyles contribute? Every day (work permitting etc)I visit my mum. She is 88 and is unable to walk and is house bound after a stroke and falls and various other issues. I shop, clean and occasionally cook for her and feed her. She has carers who do the majority of the caring as I am also very busy with my life and family. My dad died 18 years ago when mum was still very active(she used to be an operatic singer and loved going to Teneriffe on holiday) Every week, my mum gets one notch worse that the one before and every so often she has really bad days caused usually by water infections where she can't even remember who I am or where she is..... she sees people walking in the house and is convinced her dad comes and visits her and that he is not dead (Grandad was 31 when he signed up for the 1st world war - so highly unlikely!)............ I make light of it and joke about it because otherwise I would probably burst out crying!! I make no apologies for doing this to anyone as it is my way of dealing with things. If others don't like it, that is their right. It won't change my ways I'm afraid Baz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter T Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Correct Baz, and it is harder for those caring as they have their own lives to look after as well. All this hand wringing and "attitude" does no-one any good. Bring back Dave Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverlady54 Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Every week, my mum gets one notch worse that the one before and every so often she has really bad days caused usually by water infections where she can't even remember who I am or where she is..... she sees people walking in the house and is convinced her dad comes and visits her and that he is not dead (Grandad was 31 when he signed up for the 1st world war - so highly unlikely!)............ I make light of it and joke about it because otherwise I would probably burst out crying!! I make no apologies for doing this to anyone as it is my way of dealing with things. If others don't like it, that is their right. It won't change my ways I'm afraid Baz I sympathise Baz, when my father became ill before he died, he was convinced that Japanese propaganda was being put out over the hospital TV! I found it very confusing at the time and I fully understand your point about dealing with things through making jokes. Everyone reacts to things differently and as I said in my original post, I have no problem with the jokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted April 1, 2011 Report Share Posted April 1, 2011 Errrm ........... forget it! eh 'canap?s' ok forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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