Coping with illness chronic pain and disability when you are old

[mbscbpmbscbp]

I have had to change the way I cope with my disability. now that I am in my eighties.I am constantly aware that I am on the last lap of the human race. I eat very little but have juice from the blender. I repeat my affirmations 1000 times a day meditate an hour a day sit on the verhanda and watch the squirrels climbing up the trees and listen to the crows. I go out on a Saturday by taxi as I cannot walk very far I am not looking forward to this winter but I am trying my best to prepare myself physically mentaly and emotionaly.Does anyone know where I can purchase battery heated clothing as I will need it when the cold weather comes back.

[PMRPete]

Amazon:-

amazon.co.uk/slp/heated-clo...

[annienell in reply to PMRPete]

Great find Pete! I had no idea anything like this was available.

[2greys in reply to PMRPete]

Or here. Still amazon though:

amazon.co.uk/battery-heated...

[hypercat54]

Oh dear. Old age isn't for sissies is it? I hope you manage to keep warm and cosy in the coming winter. x

[SORRELHIPPO]

Do remember a few light weight layers are meant to be warmer than one heavy one, I calculate the temperature, by knowing if I am 1 or up to 4 layers. Was told when young, must wear a hat, as so much heat lost through head (in my case no brain to hold it in) the pull on knitted ones work best for me, wear one in bed if very cold!!

[peege]

I didn't know anything like that existed mbscbpmbscbp, you learn something every day!

[Phil40]

I don’t know about battery heated clothing, although I do believe bomber crews in WW2 had electrically heated sheepskin garments which would be toasty hot. But probably electrocute you as they are so old. And you wouldn’t actually be able to move either probably as so bulky.

And fantastically expensive now but those jackets are fabulous.

Seriously, I just wanted to say that I admire your attitude and determination that I felt in your post. Reminded me of that poem ‘A sad life this, if full of care, we have no time to stand and stare....’ and so on. Thanks for that and may your day be a good one.

[Izb1]

Hi mbscbpmbscp, food helps to heat our bodies, so if your not eating enough then you wont get properly warm. When my Mum was in her eighties I used to make chicken soups that had everything in them and boiled the bones in the overnight slow cooker to get the stock. She loved these soups as when she didnt feel like eating she could have one of these and felt fed. I put them in portions and froze them so she always had them in. Do you have any family/friends that could help out? Try to eat a little and often to build yourself up. Even banana milkshakes could help. It must be very hard for you being in your eighties with disabilities. Explain all this to the SAFFA they could help out xx

[Jomo46]

I am full of admiration for your attitude . I’m 10 years behind you, but hope I can sit and stare, meditate etc. - if I get that far

Lots of love joanna

[Tricity125]

I bought a. Plug in 12 V heated blanket. So. When on my buggy. I can hook up to the battery's. Or. Plug In to the Car. cig lighter. To power it. It's. Really. Cool. Well really hot but. Does. Use. Lot of power. This year I will get A. Auxiliary battery. If that's the right. Term You sound like. Got. Your. Got. Young way. Of. Outlook. For a. Old bird. You sound. Much. Cooler. Good luck and. Maybe we have a mild. One this year. Never say never.

[mbscbpmbscbp in reply to Tricity125]

Thanks for the tip regarding heated clothing I will look on-line and see what is available I will need to get a bit of weight off before I purchase .I am working on it by using an Everlast Leg Exerciser I am about two stone overweight But I entending to lose weight so I will be able to cope with the winter and all that cold air.

[Tricity125 in reply to mbscbpmbscbp]

I just put on weight about 2 stone. Because my teeth was really bad. Now I got fixed up privately. So much better and can eat. Your right it's not good to. Be over but better then under. Iam just going to try to keep a bit over so. Good. Luck. Staying strong and leg exersize very important so well done. Take good care.

[Tricity125]

So sorry I do. Often. But. I thought you was a woman. Never mind. Old boy then. But. Kind of. Young outlook. Then average. 80 plus. Take. Good. care. I like. You thank your inner self for. Helping ill you. That's so cool. And that's a code for me now. Thank you. Bye.

[Tricity125]

I suppose Iam very lucky havin. Just Empysema. It maybe stressful tiring. Frustrating. And. Life changing. But. There's no pain. Not for me. And I think Iam quite affected as I've been waiting 9 months for lungs Transplant. So. I Mush. count my blessings.