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She could try reminding him that hearing loss can actually increase the possibility of dementia. That I think is one reason why it is possible to get free hearing aids if your doctor refers you. I am hoping this doesn't apply to me as my hearing has been bad since I was 3 due to far too many ear infections causing scar tissue. They couldn't give me the in ear ones because of the additional risk of infection because of all that scar tissue but I have very short hair & no-one notices them.
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yes i am adopting this policy, as i cant influence it.mark55man said:me too KK - having to adopt a not my circus not my monkeys mindset for the next 4 years. Plenty of other places
how long we got??f0xh0les said:Sadly not.
I sent them all a text yesterday that unless they were male chauvenist pigs who just expected women to clean up their mess, they needed to have their rooms clean and ready for the hoover. DS2 and 3 complied. DS1 said he was 'too tired' but would do it himself before lunchtime - which he did - well, he came down to fetch the hoover. I have not checked but I know he has not done his recycling yet or his bins. Grrr.
DS4 left his room in a complete state as usual. Idiot.
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M-I-L rang, FiL is depressed and won't go to the doctor. He is also having trouble hearing and won't go to be tested. He is terrified he will get dementia like his parents. Why won't they help themselves?? What is wrong with men???
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*exits stage left* - go for it I'm keen to learnI think I saw you in an ice cream parlour
Drinking milk shakes, cold and long
Smiling and waving and looking so fine5 -
He is approaching the 80s and feels like he is being betrayed by his body.4/10/22One Year Mortgage Free Yay!
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Yup, that’s my mum as well …. Sigh ….f0xh0les said:He is approaching the 80s and feels like he is being betrayed by his body.
Just no self compassion, in my mum’s case anyway.
KKAs at 15.08.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
- OPs to mortgage = £12,048 Interest saved £5,675 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 42 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 9th August
Produce tracker: £276 of £300 in 2025
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It was hard enough getting him to get his eyes fixed! He didn't like ' the idea of it' he likes being able to see though, and to drive safely.
I see LPAs being wise very soon - if they are going to be waiting for their kids to come together and help out, then it will be a meeting over a coffin.
Let's face it, I always knew this was going to fall on me. I might as well just suggest it so they have the option.4/10/22One Year Mortgage Free Yay!
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Love it!! 🤩 🤣🤣🤣🤣mark55man said:*exits stage left* - go for it I'm keen to learn4/10/22One Year Mortgage Free Yay!
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They are very lucky to have you as a DiL ….
KKAs at 15.08.25:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £232,244
- OPs to mortgage = £12,048 Interest saved £5,675 to date
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 42 books of target 52 in 2025, as @ 9th August
Produce tracker: £276 of £300 in 2025
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.2 -
I am 16 months off those 80s & yes your body does begin to betray you. Well let you down a little. Frankly I find that way better than the alternative. My body letting me down whilst a nuisance is far better than if my mind starts letting me down. Now that to me would be very very bad & to be blunt will not be tolerated if I see it coming.
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