Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Of Golden Girls and Golden Years

Ever since my Mom was discharged from the hospital, I have been busy helping her get back to a routine. However, it is easier said than done.

While you and I can quickly bounce back and pick up where we have left off, many seniors have problems remembering where they were before hospitalization. What used to be standard operating procedures have become new challenges. Routine activities have to be re-learnt and re-remembered. Weakened joints and muscles need to be re-strengthened. The mushy brain needs rejuvenation, stimulations and mental exercises.

In retrospect, I am glad I took Mom to Italy to visit K and S when she was still in her Golden Years. I mean how many seniors are like Betty White, still performing, earning an income, and out-living others?

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References:
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betty_White
* http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Golden_Girls

8 comments:

the inner space said...

噢!意大利 。。。。。。。。!

新鮮人 said...

歲月不饒人,
要做要去的就要立刻行動,
雖然我們未老到那個地步,
但也要緊記這點!

祝煩伯母身健康,
開心快活一年又一年。

Haricot 微豆 said...

SBB:

雖然那是我母親一生人第一次,也是最後的一次遊覽歐洲,但現在回想,也算是不枉此行!!

Haricot 微豆 said...

新鮮人:

真的!!我們一定要珍惜現在「行得丶企得丶食得」的「黃金時代」,否則歲月不饒人,後悔莫及!!

the inner space said...

噢!意大利 。。。。。。。。!

是指原來 K and S once lived in Italy 要你帶伯母去歐洲一行探訪!

除了「行得丶企得丶食得」 還有“瞓得” 和“疴地”有入就要有出!

啤酒花™_J said...

:)

Haricot 微豆 said...

SBB:

Yes enjoy life and treasure the moment (while we can)!!

Haricot 微豆 said...

啤酒花™_J:

I note that you went to India - for a good cause :)

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