And by “we” I, of course, mean “me.”

But by 3:30 this afternoon, I will be off until Monday morning. So that’ll be great. I will finally feel like I can slow down. For a day, at least.

Yesterday was a seriously mixed bag, gang. I can’t discuss specific details of my clients’ health issues, but my 94-year-old Japanese client had an unexpectedly rough afternoon yesterday. Something related to his illness.

The good thing, though, is that because he has short-term memory issues, I’m hoping that by today (or by even last night) he will have forgotten all about it and won’t feel depressed by it.

I do want to say this, though, gang. (This is not connected to my client above, but it is something I notice a lot with my clients). If anyone you love is aging, PLEASE consider keeping them mobile — as much as they can physically handle.

Short- distance walks — even super short distances — help. Even simple chair exercises, or holding on to the kitchen sink and doing simple leg lifts (you can google all this stuff) makes a HUGE difference. Not just in muscle and bone strength, but in mental clarity and overall mood.

Starting as soon as possible helps keep it an easy to follow habit. Or “easier” if the physical situation gets intense.

I can’t stress enough that it makes a HUGE difference. (Below is just a random example.)

Also — consider avoiding the use of OTC drugs like Tylenol and Advil if pain management is constant. They can contribute to joint deterioration. Choose products with Curcumin and Turmeric for pain control. They are more beneficial for healthy joints. (Sometimes they can be expensive but, long-term, they’re a lot better for you overall.)

For instance, this company’s products are really good, but they can be very expensive:

One thing that frustrates me with my caregiving jobs, is that I’m not allowed to make any sort of “medical” suggestions. Or any kind of dietary changes, etc.

If a client comes right out and asks me my opinion on something, I can give it — but I have to make sure it’s presented as “my opinion only.”

And the amount of processed foods and refined SUGAR that some of my clients consume just boggles my mind. And I have to just keep my mouth shut.

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Anyway, I gotta scoot.

Not only am I pressed for time but it is also RAINING. Not my favorite kind of Saturday morning. But hopefully, it will clear up later.

Enjoy your Saturday, though, wherever you are in the world, gang.

Thanks for visiting.

I love you guys. See ya!

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Great new (posthumous) video released from Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers!! (Song recorded in 1982 — their cover of “Wild Thing”.) Enjoy!!! I sure did!!!