I came up with a senior lady survivor
list to help me cope with aging. It has helped me tremendously. Some items
on my list may seem comical, so go
ahead and laugh. I have!
MY SENIOR LADY SURVIVOR RULES:
NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT CHECKING THE PREMISES!
( DID U CUT OFF STOVE? UNPLUG IRON*, COFFEE POT* OR TEA KETTLE? CLOSE & LOCK ALL DOORS? )
NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT CHECKING YOURSELF!!!
FACE/ BODY:
TOUCH UP GREY HAIR ON TEMPLES WITH MASCARA
TOUCH GREY HAIR IN EYEBROWS WITH MASCARA?
DENTURES IN? (WILL NEED THIS SOON)
REMEMBER DEODORANT?
LOTION UP HANDS, ARMS, LEGS & FEET?
( SKIN VERY DRY)
CLOTHES:
ARE YOUR CLOTHES ON THE RIGHT SIDE?
IS YOUR SHIRT/BLOUSE BUTTONED UP CORRECTLY?
DO YOUR SHOES MATCH?
ACCESSORIES:
HAVE EYEGLASSES ON?
GOT YOUR CAR KEYS?
BRING CELL PHONE & CHARGER?
HAVE YOUR PURSE?
OTC & ALLERGY MEDICINE IN PURSE?
( HEADACHE & ALLERGIC REACTION ANY TIME)
GOT BOTTLED WATER?!
( GET CHOKED EASILY)
SHOPPING RULES:
GET YOUR FRIEND, THE SHOPPING CART!!
( KNEE OR BACK MAY GO OUT)
DON'T PICK UP ANY BREAKABLES!
( ARTHRITIC & CARPAL TUNNEL HANDS)
NEVER PICK UP CASE OF BOTTLED WATER OR HEAVY YARD SUPPLIES
(ASK YOUNG MAN 4 HELP; OLD MAN WILL COMPLAIN)
ALWAYS ASK, DO YOU HAVE A SENIOR DISCOUNT?!
( SAVING PENNIES ADD UP!)
KEEP SMALL MAGNIFYING GLASS IN PURSE!
( CAN'T SEE PRINT EVEN WITH GLASSES ON)
SOCIAL:
DO BIBLE STUDY DAILY!
( @ HOME OR CHURCH SENIOR BIBLE STUDY)
LEARN HOW TO USE SOCIAL MEDIA & COMPUTERS
( FREE CLASSES @ SENIOR CENTERS)
CONNECT WITH FRIENDS & FAMILY FREQUENTLY.
TAKE DAY TRIPS WITH FRIENDS!
( CAN'T DO PROLONGED STANDING & WALKING)
STAY AWAY FROM ENTICING EXERCISE VIDEOS!
( BAD KNEES & SHOULDERS-STICK WITH WALKING!)
DO SOME FORM OF LOW IMPACT EXERCISE WEEKLY!
( WALKING OR AGELESS GRACE OK)
CHECK OUT THIS NEW EXERCISE
4 SENIORS:
AGELESS GRACE CONNECTS
BRAIN & EXERCISE
**IRONS AND COFFEE POTS AVAILABLE
WITH AUTO CUT OFF FEATURES.
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