OT October Chit Chat

[agate]

Some nursing homes don't allow power chairs, unfortunately.

[Jeanie Z]

:) Peggy had one before but it broke and the nursing home got rid of it. I will find out in the morning and will call somone if I can't get them to let her have it. I can be very persuasive. Jeanie :)

[agate]

If she's still allowed to have her own doctor, a word from a doctor sometimes works wonders.

[Howie]

"No sleep till Brooklyn". The Beastie Boys

Yes, I did another all nighter, practicing for tomorrow so I can be hitting the store as soon as it opens. Which reminds me, I also need to write a check or two so I can mail those off on my way out.

But I will take a nap today, or get to bed really early. I am almost out of coffee, but lately it's no guarantee I will stay awake. It's funny, but in many old movies, they will talk about having a cup of coffee before bed, like it helps you to relax.

After running around tomorrow, I have an order ready to turn in at Amazon. Electronics. My CD player, that was also a DVD player died. So my brother unexpectedly bought me another that also plays Blue-ray. But I need to get some cables to hook it all up so the sound comes through the stereo.

Sam just had her canned tuna, and is now curled up on my lap. Her personality really changed after Seven died. Seven was the Alfa kitty, and now Sam is the Queen of the Castle. It's funny to see the changes unfold.

Have a great day everyone !

[Sunshine]

Why wouldn't the nursing homes allow chairs? They worry about a crash?

[Sunshine]

Tomorrow is infusion, and part of my very long driveway is under water from this tropical wave going through since yesterday and until Wednesday. My car is a hybrid and low to ground... Am plotting a way to get there. Two options to explore today. MMJ supposed to arrive Wednesday, and the drive may still be underwater...

[stillstANNding]

I hope the water level lowers, Bbs, you need to get out and the mmj needs to get in.

ANN

[agate]

Why wouldn't the nursing homes allow chairs? They worry about a crash?

It seems to be a liability issue. Also, the nursing home might maintain that if a resident needs to go anywhere, they have attendants who can push a manual wheelchair. But it's clear that nursing homes vary in their policies:

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[Jeanie Z]

:) I called and the NH said Peggy has not been cleared to have an electric wheelchair yet. They of course would not share any medical reason with me so I called her daughter.

Kathy said she needs clearance from the eye doctor to use one. She checked last week when Peggy told her I might be getting her a scooter. She is going to call and see when the eye appointment is scheduled and will get back to me.

I am going this afternoon and get the chair. Andy will come by and get it in the house after work. Jeanie :)

[agate]

Sometimes it seems to be a question about whether the person can navigate in the power chair. I've had my toes run over by someone in a power chair, and it hurt so much that I'm guessing that there could be serious injuries in some situations.

I don't think I could safely operate a power chair. My eyesight isn't great, and I don't seem to judge distances well. Every time I ride around in a scooter in a store I'm aware of how easily I bump into things.

Jeanie, it would be a shame if you bought the chair and then she couldn't use it.

[Sunshine]

You're an angel Jeanie

[Frog42]

Tom Petty died today. Cardiac arrest. I liked him.

[stillstANNding]

Howie must be sleeping or he'd have some lyrics for us.
ANN

[Earth Mother 2 Angels]

((((((Hugs to All)))))) ~

Reports of Tom Petty's death were inaccurate. He has a DNR, and life support (ventilator) was removed, and he is reported to be "clinging to life."

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Tom and The Heartbreakers had just finished a long tour celebrating their 40 years in music. Their last performance was at the Hollywood Bowl a week ago today. In an interview, Tom said that it would be the band's last tour, because all the band members are in their late 60s, and Tom wanted to be home to enjoy his granddaughter.

“We’re all on the backside of our sixties,” he said. “I have a granddaughter now I’d like to see as much as I can. I don’t want to spend my life on the road. This tour will take me away for four months. With a little kid, that’s a lot of time.”

We are big Tom Petty fans in our family. I was fortunate to see him in concert twice in the 70s-80s, and they were fantastic. If you have Netflix, you can find an excellent documentary on Tom. It's four hours long ~ took me days of watching it 20 mins at a sitting, but very worth every second. He fought a powerful record company, when that was unheard of, and he prevailed.

I had been weeping all day over the massacre in Las Vegas, and then I saw the headline that Tom had died, and I began sobbing. When Jim came into the room, he was worried about me, and I told him the news, and he began crying with me as we hugged.

Such a sad, tragic day.



Love & Light,

Rose

PS ~ agate ~ it wasn't a hoax. I listened to the audio recording of his wife Dana's 911 call. And his daughter has posted a scathing response to Rolling Stone for stating that he died, saying that he hasn't died "yet." And yes, he is 67.

PPS ~ Paul McCartney tweets his love and prayers for Tom and his family.

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[Jeanie Z]

:) Let's pray for Tom Petty and his family. Also all the victims and families in Las Vegas and Puerto Rico.

I got the wheelchair and it is in good shape. Andy brought it into the house for me. I will wait to hear from Peggy's daughter for when I can take it to her. I also went to the grocery store. I am going to bed early as I am beat. The lady was very nice and also gave me 2 ramps. Jeanie :)