The 50-Plus Room - for

[Lilianna23]

I had a doc last week tell me that the new blood pressure metric was stupid and how can we determine the metric as he was on paper..... his practice manager looked browbeat and asked if we were hiring.....

When organizations finally link compensation to meeting quality measures, suddenly doctors start meeting measures. Griping. Complaining. But meeting!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Well I didn't get outside but went next door to visit my bff..... he is the best

https://linksharing.samsungcloud.com/iRzIO7ulBXOi

He is wonderful. My old dog (15+) and I (2 old dogs? LOL) is wonderful and sleep alot these days.

 

[wideboybrown]

Hi! SW IN Canada

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Same enhancements here...cataract surgery 9 years ago...
Helps when looking at someones avatar

I think I am going to get the surgery this year as night time driving especially on coming headlights are a real blur.

 

[Lilianna23]

I did that. Multi-focal with the laser fixed my astigmatism. So recent that I am hesitating to fix the OCP PCO. I forget. Initially they said unusual but happens and was right eye. Months later some days I see better than the eye they said not effected...
I do like being able to see again. Who knew?

I have been in offices where I can see that happening. I try and make my data come from the good nurse. I like the good nurse too. Most of the time you can tell because they look you in the eye. Or other times are looking busy and asking you different questions to see if they get the same answer. I always wonder when you have a good one. I've known my mom all my life. How does a nurse know all that in just the seconds she has during a visit? They know more than priests.

We're taught to observe. Use critical thinking skills. Analyze data on the fly. But it takes years to grow these skills. If you feel comfortable, if s/he is focused on you, if s/he is addressing your issue(s), then you likely have a good one.

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

About nurses, my late wife had the best cancer treatment and hospital nurses. We ssent them flowers as often as we could. I wish I could say the same about her oncologist.

 

[Lilianna23]

hmm...did you just call me a perv ???? OWWWwww!

Shoe. Fitting. All that!

 

[B2fromA2looking4U]

Finally, good morning early risers. I am on my second cup of coffee. I thought you might appreciate a little humor too:

 

[Lilianna23]

OWWwwww!? I'd be honored to be acknowledged....

Just to be clear, I didn't call anyone a perv. Just stated the obvious.

 

[Lilianna23]

He is wonderful. My old dog (15+) and I (2 old dogs? LOL) is wonderful and sleep alot these days. View attachment 2312793

Awww! Look at this sweet baby!

 

[Lilianna23]

Hi! SW IN Canada

Welcome! This is a fun thread!

 

[wideboybrown]

Welcome! This is a fun thread!

Looking forward to it! Thank you

 

[Lilianna23]

About nurses, my late wife had the best cancer treatment and hospital nurses. We ssent them flowers as often as we could. I wish I could say the same about her oncologist.

Thank you! Oncology nurses are the best! They really form relationships with their patients and families.

 

[Missk_2022]

Thank you! Oncology nurses are the best! They really firm relationships with their patients and families.

They are..... nurses are the best and we are something..... we keep on going in there for the fight despite the obstacles..... I would nurses on my side---we make things happen and can take 2 paperclips a handkerchief, and a roll of tape and perform miracles

 

[Bossybats]

Happy to meet you all.

Over 50 here and vastly prefer men at least over 45, but preferably over 55.

Menopause and HRT has only heightened my sex drive.

Good to meet ya, glad menopause has boosted your libido, it killed what little my wife had

 

[Bossybats]

Will be 55 in a couple of months, in the Los Angeles area.

 

[RosevilleCAguy]

Hopefully you’re wearing a life vest!

Nah. It's been worse.

 

[joclfc]

Happy to meet you all.

Over 50 here and vastly prefer men at least over 45, but preferably over 55.

Menopause and HRT has only heightened my sex drive.

Do I count, 56 last year

 

[wideboybrown]

If one THINKS they are old, then yes, they ARE.

Attitude, also forgetting one's birthdate is key.

Also, get meaner and fuck peoples' questions!

 

[Dom70]

Shoe. Fitting. All that!

That made me GUFFAW! That was a good one my friend!

 

[Missk_2022]

When organizations finally link compensation to meeting quality measures, suddenly doctors start meeting measures. Griping. Complaining. But meeting!

It seems so simple to me ...... but what do I know.

 

[Biggalute]

Thank you! Oncology nurses are the best! They really firm relationships with their patients and families.

It seems so simple to me ...... but what do I know.

Greetings from a fellow nurse. I've only just come across your thread. I'm the last twenty five years in the same adult ICU, Now a senior clinical nurse manager. Never went further than this as I love the contact with families and patients and the opportunity to work with younger nurses, passing on my knowledge and 'relax, don't panic' attitude.
Before this I worked for three years in paediatric ICU in the Middle East, a real eye opener as it was a referral hospital for the whole Middle East, so only the sickest of the sick or those with something weird and wonderful got in.
Even though ours is a different system and not so money driven, I think health care managers world wide are a special breed of horrible and useless.
I've enjoyed reading your post's and hope you keep them going x

 

[HumpDayHoratio]

Headline in this morning’s Wall Street Journal. Early to bed, early to rise isn’t just for the over 50 crowd anymore.

“The Hottest New Bedtime for 20-Somethings Is 9 p.m.”

“Forget barhopping or even dinner out—more young professionals prefer turning in early”

Now they’ll be living to 110!

 

[Deleted member 6666935]

At 61, I am beginning to think my midlife crisis got lost in the mail a couple of decades ago and was finally delivered two years ago. I certainly don’t think I’m at mid-life right now!! (Especially when I consider the death calculators put me kicking it at 76, while my dad passed at 68). Maybe this is why I am trying some new things, and really feeling dissatisfied with what my life has become (it’s really depressing when I think of all the things I used to love doing that have been completely eliminated from my life over the last 16 years, since we started being parents — I need Clarence the Angel, or maybe The Watcher, to show me what my life would be like now if i hadn’t changed my mind about not having kids).

At least I haven’t gotten rid of my minivan and replaced it with something ridiculous (not a sports car, though - I’m too tall for most of them — I want a 1966 Batmobile replica!).

 

[PersonalFavors]

I was raised to believe a perv was not something you aspired to be called! LOL

I filed it away with "naughty". Back when I decided it was only naughty if it was done right.