Tales from the Nursing Home 3

[TheOtherRick]

I've settled in nicely, and put on about 12 lbs, I'm getting used to this it's quieter in the dining room than it was we're down to two Dementia people now one eats with me she giggles more now, and has become more forgetful than before. The other lady that sits with us has taken her under her wing and rooms with her now, we'll look after her.

I've gained a girlfriend, I don't know what to think about this. I'm still married but haven't seen my wife in years, and we'd pretty much devolved down to roommates for the last five years before she entered her own nursing home. So, I'm conflicted about it, and carrying around a big bag of resentment, trying to rationalize getting into a new relationship. Trouble here is she's on a steady diet of happy pills herself, but I'm telling myself "Self you're old and cold. have been living on borrowed time for a while, why don't you throw caution to the wind, and enjoy it"?

It beats the hell out of me. Oh, I've been getting gummies smuggled in and have slept like a baby for the last two weeks, it can make for some interesting times, especially in the dining room.

 

[hearlady]

I don't know what to think about that either but I would not judge whatever you decide to do about it.

 

[VisualBrian]

I saw a thread on here recently about keeping a diary. It seems to me that if anyone has anything interesting to write about and share, it would be you. Keep us up to date on that girlfriend.

 

[helenbacque]

Take life one day at a time and enjoy each to the fullest as long as it brings no harm to others. It sounds like you’re making lemonade with the lemons life dealt you. That’s a good thing.

 

[Muskrat]

That just shows you yourself can give happiness to another. Enjoy the ride

 

[Teacher Terry]

Enjoy yourself since life can be short).

 

[George1959]

My co commentors already have said it all. Enjoy your life! May I ask a question? Is beer allowed in your facility? I am no alcoholic but as a German from Bavaria I presume I was breast-fed with beer. You get the point. I like it, not much but regularly. If a nursing home prohibits beer (I don't drink hard liquors) they'd never see me.

 

[jimintoronto]

Gummies ? From the adult entertainment store , which also sells rollies ?

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Looks like nursing care isn’t so bad. Cannabis infused gummies , girlfriends, good food, housekeeping ? You’ve gained 12 pounds and seem much happier than you were before AND you have a girlfriend. I’m happy for you. Just live life one day at a time.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

Gummies ? From the adult entertainment store , which also sells rollies ?

Can’t be discreet with rollies. Plus who wants to smoke when gummies can easily be chewed and swallowed? It’s not really a question.

 

[fuzzybuddy]

Let's see- you're well fed, you're nice and warm, you sleep well, the ratio of men to women is 1/10, and you're stoned..............you poor thing.

 

[TheOtherRick]

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I saw a thread on here recently about keeping a diary. It seems to me that if anyone has anything interesting to write about and share, it would be you. Keep us up to date on that g

My co commentors already have said it all. Enjoy your life! May I ask a question? Is beer allowed in your facility? I am no alcoholic but as a German from Bavaria I presume I was breast-fed with beer. You get the point. I like it, not much but regularly. If a nursing home prohibits beer (I don't drink hard liquors) they'd never see me.

If the Doctor prescribes it, we've got a couple of people having mixed drinks in the evening before they go to bed. I'm doing the same thing but with a different substance. The FDA is supposed to reschedule cannabis this summer then I can pester the Dr. for gummies.

 

[Remy]

If a nursing home prohibits beer (I don't drink hard liquors) they'd never see me.

Yes, you can have alcohol, including hard liquor, in nursing homes. At least in the U.S.. It requires a doctor to prescribe it, just like medications. It's kept locked up and given by the licensed nurse.

The amount is also prescribed by the doctor but nurses can be a little liberal with that from time to time. A second beer isn't going to kill someone who has a one bottle a day order.

 

[Remy]

@TheOtherRick I wouldn't worry about your marital status. Doesn't sound like you've been actually married for years. Just on paper. I hope all goes well and you deserve companionship.

DO NOT TELL ANYONE ABOUT YOUR GUMMIES!!! Not even the GF. You will not get in any trouble if they find out. Believe me, much stronger things have been utilized in nursing homes. But they may take your stash away.

 

[TheOtherRick]

I saw a thread on here recently about keeping a diary. It seems to me that if anyone has anything interesting to write about and share, it would be you. Keep us up to date on that girlfriend.

You know it's weird, I feel awkward, rusty, and out of practice, I can't read signs like I used to I hope nothing goes over my head.

 

[Paco Dennis]

No worries, it will all come back. They say it's like remembering to ride a bicycle.

 

[Kaila]

I've settled in nicely, and put on about 12 lbs, I'm getting used to this it's quieter in the dining room than it was we're down to two Dementia people now one eats with me she giggles more now, and has become more forgetful than before. The other lady that sits with us has taken her under her wing and rooms with her now, we'll look after her.

I've gained a girlfriend, I don't know what to think about this. I'm still married but haven't seen my wife in years, and we'd pretty much devolved down to roommates for the last five years before she entered her own nursing home. So, I'm conflicted about it, and carrying around a big bag of resentment, trying to rationalize getting into a new relationship. Trouble here is she's on a steady diet of happy pills herself, but I'm telling myself "Self you're old and cold. have been living on borrowed time for a while, why don't you throw caution to the wind, and enjoy it"?

It beats the hell out of me. Oh, I've been getting gummies smuggled in and have slept like a baby for the last two weeks, it can make for some interesting times, especially in the dining room.

It sounds like the opposite extreme there, Rick,
from the lonely isolation, you lived with for several years, eh?

From one end of the continuum to the other, perhaps?