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03-09-24, 10:08 AM | |
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Thanks for all the good wishes. The convo with my dad went okay yesterday - he wasn't upset or angry, just more resigned, which I wasn't expecting. He and my sister will visit next week, so hopefully that will improve his image of the place, since he said "I feel like I'm being institutionalized."
Pam, if you have any tips that made the transition easier for your father I'd love to hear. And hope you are having a great time on your trip. Linda, sorry that you're having to have another surgery too. I think this morning I'll be doing some gentle yoga since I woke up with a migraine in the middle of the night. (After I had about 1/2 of a sour beer - frustrating!)
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03-10-24, 10:27 AM | |
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Happy Week-end. Pox on the time change. I envy our Arizonans who don't have to mess with this.
Mon: MSTF. Punching drills. Extra neck & shoulder mobility (this week's emphasis). Spine grinds. Cubii x 30 minutes. Ankle/foot mobility. Hip mobility drill - stand on one leg, tap the opposite foot to the side x 20 and then to the rear x 20 and repeat on opposite side. Tue: MSTF. Punching drills. Extra shoulder/neck mobility. Bridge x 20 with 5 sec. hold at top. Sit-to-hover x 20. Single-leg balance 60 sec. each side. Wall squat x 45 seconds. Calf raises x 30/2 sets. Standing heel to toe rocks x 30 (for balance). Figure 4 prep. Cubii x 1 hour. Ankle/foot mobility. Wed: MSTF. Extra shoulder/neck mobility. Navasana with 60 second hold. MELT hands and feet. Wall squat x 2 minutes. Single-leg standing balance - 60 sec. each side. Cubii x 1 hour. YT - HT Physio - 10 minute upper body stretch. Stood x 45 minutes during conference call. Thurs: MSTF. Navasana x 45 minutes. Bridge x 20 with 5 second holds at top. Extra shoulder, neck and spine mobility work. Sit-to-hover x 30 with 3 second holds. MELT hands & feet. Wall squat x 1 minute. Figure 4 prep x 10 reps each side. Heel to toe rocks x 30. Fri: MSTF. Extra neck and shoulder mobility. Figure 4 prep x 10 each side. Cubii x 1 hour. Ankle/foot mobility. Sat: MSTF. Extra neck and shoulder mobility. Figure 4 prep x 10 each side. YT - TBP (Team Body Project) - Fun 15 minute low impact/resistance - this is the Superstition (Stevie Wonder) work-out that I've done a million times. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNAOIXhNRJs YT - YoQi - seated qigong for relaxation and balance. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdn_k6nCtwk YT Bhakti Yoga - 15 minute Pranayama Practice & Deep Breathing - Exercises You Should Do Daily. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JoDKbXEUrvQ Cubii x 30 minutes. Ankle/foot mobility. Sun: MSTF. Extra neck and shoulder mobility. Figure 4 prep x 10 each side. YT - TBP - Upper Body Resistance Work-out for All Levels https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY8jENkQpDQ . YT - Mindful Yoga with YogiBethC - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VJTURYACEc . Back for a chat in a minute. Need a fresh cup of coffee.
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03-10-24, 11:06 AM | |
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Gale, I know you have really struggled with you mom; thanks for sharing your own story. (((hugs))) My dad has done really well going to the local senior center most days, which makes us more optimistic that he will transition to AL eventually. He has always done well with more people around - in fact, if he was talking to you in a group and was engaged, you might not notice his dementia at all. In some ways that makes it more challenging - i.e., some days he comes across as perfectly fine, which makes me question whether we are doing the right think. But we I have to remember that we have plenty of other data to the contrary. Bottom line, he can't live alone and really can't be left alone for more than a few hours, which means it's not feasible for him to keep living at my sister's house, and this is the best option. (I just accidently typed "beast option" - maybe that is more accurate!)
Thanks Colleen. I've said before that I am very thankful my sisters and I are going through this together and supporting each other. I heard about that Barlates hacker on the Pilates checkin. It sounds like Linda may have been able to sort it out. cyana, nice that you did one of my videos! Since I have some time off this week, I might try to do another, although I'm not sure if I have any inspiration right now. Maybe I can come up with another offering for my lunchtime series. Sandra, I can't believe your surgery is tomorrow! Sounds like you are as prepared as you can be. Will someone take you/pick you up from the procedure? You know we are all rooting for you here! Okay, have to get moving - the DST transition has set things back today.
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