So much for cutting back on quilting
12-06-2024, 06:57 AM
#12
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I just turned 76, but am experiencing some of the things you mention. I saw a specialist last summer, and I'm not imagining it. The doctor gave me instructions to become more socially active, which is not easy for me as I'm an introvert. (I joined a quilt guild.) He suggested exercise 150 minutes a week, including walking and to do intellectually stimulating activities. I am doing more crosswords and reading more.
My friend suggested doing an online brain stimulator, which sounds like torture to me, but he enjoys the challenge of it and feels like it has helped him. Apparently, it does something that you have to respond to. If you are interested, I'll get the details from him.
I know I tend to sit in front of the TV when I am tired, but I am making an effort to read instead.
Good luck.
bkay
My friend suggested doing an online brain stimulator, which sounds like torture to me, but he enjoys the challenge of it and feels like it has helped him. Apparently, it does something that you have to respond to. If you are interested, I'll get the details from him.
I know I tend to sit in front of the TV when I am tired, but I am making an effort to read instead.
Good luck.
bkay
12-06-2024, 09:31 AM
#13
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Location: OH-IO
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"You're slowing down"? Who cares? 
Keep doing what you're doing as long as you enjoy doing it. My mom kept on knitting even after her 2nd stroke. She was NOT very good at it anymore, but she enjoyed it. When she went to assisted living, I collected a pair of knitting needles of each size and a big basket of yarn from her craft room and moved it with her. Her perception of what she could do and what she wanted to do were not even close to the reality of the situation, but she was a happy woman and we all loved making her happy. If you want to slow down, fine. If you want to downsize a bit, fine. Giving up? Stopping? No, totally unnecessary! You go, girl!
Keep doing what you're doing as long as you enjoy doing it. My mom kept on knitting even after her 2nd stroke. She was NOT very good at it anymore, but she enjoyed it. When she went to assisted living, I collected a pair of knitting needles of each size and a big basket of yarn from her craft room and moved it with her. Her perception of what she could do and what she wanted to do were not even close to the reality of the situation, but she was a happy woman and we all loved making her happy. If you want to slow down, fine. If you want to downsize a bit, fine. Giving up? Stopping? No, totally unnecessary! You go, girl!
12-07-2024, 11:59 AM
#14
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Thank you for all of your encouraging words. I guess I haven't really given up on quilts. I had my Grandchildren give me a list of what they want for Christmas. Low and behold, my 12 year old Granddaughter wants a lap quilt. So here I go - went to my stash and made a quilt top. Visited a quilt shop to get some fleece for the back. Now tomorrow I will machine quilt it.
I do have other hobbies: I work out at a Fitness Center (have done that for 23 years), I like doing puzzles and word search, and I love to read so I do have other things I do. I enjoyed reading all your words. It gives me encouragement. By the way - I have a husband, and you all know that takes time.
I do have other hobbies: I work out at a Fitness Center (have done that for 23 years), I like doing puzzles and word search, and I love to read so I do have other things I do. I enjoyed reading all your words. It gives me encouragement. By the way - I have a husband, and you all know that takes time.
