Are you of a certain age - -

[Jemisa]

If so keep learning

Learn more about computers, crafts, gardening whatever - - -
Never let your brain be idle,'An idle mind is the devils workshop'
and the devils name is, Alzheimers.

jem☺

[chokkie]

While I was off work, people kept asking me if I was enjoying my enforced "trial early retirement". It was amusing at first, but the joke eventually wore very very thin. Fortunately, as I became more and more mobile again, I was able to get back in the kitchen and do lots of cooking, particularly freezing stuff away, because I knew that, as soon as I went back to work full time, I'd never have the time (or inclination) to do it. I love cooking, but when I first had the accident, I just couldn't be bothered, and had to rely on OH to make our meals (and he was superb I should add!). Anyway, now that I'm back in the kitchen, I seem to have a renewed passion for cooking, so maybe it's been a bit of a blessing in disguise.

Thanks SandyWroe - no I will definitely not drive myself bonkers at work until I feel thoroughly recovered. I have already managed to get out of a few things, at least on a temporary basis. Thanks for your concern. Chox.

[boxtops]

l earn things all the time (quite a bit of it on here!). It makes me realise how much I don't know - but then we can't all know it all. I am getting better at crosswords since I started answering them on Q&P, and I still do sudoku if a grid comes my way. My work is enough to keep my brain busy at the moment, but I need to keep it that way!

[Jemisa]

My point exactly Rowan.

Thankyou folks for all your comments. - Interesting.☺

[RATTER15]

on the subject of Alzheimers.

This is a poem I love, I see and witness this kind of thing everyday at work.

http://mrmom.amaonlin...s/CrabbitOldWoman.htm

I frequently read this as a reminder to self.

[RATTER15]

Also read the Nurses reply underneath please.

[mazie]

well thats just got me crying my eyes out ratter :o(

But thank you, I'm keeping it and will make sure I read it regularly. xx

[askyourgran]

Thank you Ratter for the poem. It made me cry, especially for the lovely old friend that I had. She said to me one day, that she knew she looked old, but she still felt like a young girl inside, I'm beginning to know how she felt.

[poodicat]

Great poem will save itxx

[Hopkirk]

Ronnie Reagan must have kept his mind busy, but it didn't protect him.

[poodicat]

He was quite old when he popped his clogs hopkirk..

[ttfn]

Ratter - that is lovely an I thank you sincerely for sharing it. It should be made compulsory reading for anyone in a nursing/caring situation. The woman's point of view will be revealing to those who have never fully considered it and the nurse's repsonse shows a compassion which may not be realised by many ♥

[jno]

this sounds like a nice way of spending your last 30 years - dead:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/...asia-pacific-10809128

[mazie]

I'm taking it to my Mum's care home on Monday. I know the staff and the Matron will love, so thank you again from me xxx

[Jemisa]

Yes Ratter, A lovely poem, thanx for posting it in this thread.

I have a copy of the poem which was givren to me last year,

jem