It would be easier if she didn’t live so far away. But there you go. Of course my biggest fear would be if she has a prolonged serious illness. That would be very difficult where I live. Her husband is younger than her, so as long as he can look after her no issues, but with her various medical issues and the fact she doesn’t speak to my sister it’s a complicated mess. But then I don’t speak to my sister either!
Ouch.
Thta is tough, but I'm glad that you saw her.
Families.
Youth is wasted on the young.
Agreed, youth is wasted on the young.
But, I'm one of those who never actually enjoyed my youth - I'm far more comfortable in (or with) middle age, more comfortable in my skin, and more comfortable in myself.
My mother always said that her forties and fifties were the best years of her life.
Random question here.
Wife and I are mid-50's and whenever we go to a doctor, they ask what meds we are on. It is almost like they don't believe us when we say none. One time they asked her like 3 times.
I guess it is because I watched my parents lug bags of pills to the doctor that we both don't want to take a pill to fix something that isn't life critical.
Do you see that as well? Same question for our European members, especially since you have a different system.
Yep, I come from long-lived, reasonably healthy stock and although of course my parents always sought medical attention for themselves or me when needed, they were not big on taking meds unless they were essential to deal with a particular situation. A prescription would be filled, the meds taken and then if the problem had been resolved, that was that. I guess I kind of absorbed that message, too.
Yes, medical personnel always look startled when they ask me what my meds are and I respond that I don't take any at all, except the occasional OTC Zyrtec during the worst of the hay fever/pollen season. I am not one to grab something for every little itch, ache or pain, I have a fairly high tolerance for pain or feeling ill anyway. That said, of course when something is clearly wrong or I notice that a situation is worsening, then I do seek medical attention.
That question is asked when one (for example) first fills out a form prior to receiving the first Covid vaccine, or when receiving the flu vaccine - but is not laboured over - nor is surprise expressed - when you reply (as I did) "nothing".
I take meds when they have been prescribed for a specific condition, or illness. Not otherwise.
However, I don't think that there is a "pressure" to push, or persuade patients of the desirability of taking of certain meds, in our public health funded systems in the way that one might find in other systems. Not least because medical professionals have neither the time (in a publicly funded healthcare system) to spend on such issues, nor the close ties with the private sector of health care provision.
In other words, the links which are thought to exist between the pharma industry and the medical profession elsewhere, don't really apply as our system is publicly funded.
They ask, merely for their records, - and to check for anything which might be a problem, - (you are also always asked about known allergies, for example), note your answer, (without surprise or other comment), and proceed to deal with whatever matter broought you there.