Need to update an out of the loop narcissistic sibling about our Mother's declining health. Wish do do this without fueling her issues and having it turn into a blame game. Snow storm details ahead!
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posted by cat_link
on May 17, 2013 -
25 answers
I'm finding as I age, I use Readability on a lot of pages. Can I make a local style sheet that overrides the native one upon first load of a page that does what Readability does?
posted by usermac
on May 14, 2013 -
5 answers
Halp! I can't think of the song by a guy talking about different ages in his life; he names several ages like 15, 24, etc., throughout the song and for each one talks about how he feels at that time. It's has a slowish melancholy feel to it.
Thanks Mefites!
posted by michellenoel
on Apr 28, 2013 -
12 answers
How do balance respecting a parent's age and experience and treating them well when they aren't acting their age? Sorry for the length. I am not sure how to make it shorter.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 2, 2013 -
19 answers
My wife's mom is a widow of advancing age. She lives alone in Eastern Europe, in a country with universal health care. (More or less... thanks, austerity!) As she is getting older, we're starting to worry about her living over there, both because of quality of care and because the day that she's no longer suited to live by herself seems approaching. We live in the US and would like to bring her over here permanently. Putting aside immigration questions, how do we get health insurance for her?
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posted by DirtyOldTown
on Mar 12, 2013 -
8 answers
My dad is around 70 years old and has subsisted on a steady diet of shortbread cookies (those ones in the yellow box from the convenience store) and vanilla Ensure drinks for the past 2-3 years. How can we help him to help himself and eat real, nourishing food?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 8, 2013 -
33 answers
My 80 year old mother- in- law of 30 years talks non-stop about things I am not interested in----- but the people-pleaser in me keeps listening to her politely and I end up feeling exhausted.
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posted by seekingsimplicity
on Mar 5, 2013 -
23 answers
I recently lost a significant amount of weight, and am smaller than I've been in about 20 years. As a result, of what I assume is a combination of weight loss and aging, I have little padding on my butt. As a result, my sacrum and tail bone hurt whenever I sit on anything somewhat hard for any length of time - like - 10 minutes!
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 1, 2013 -
22 answers
I was wondering if there is any scientific basis to the idea that using moisturizer improves the texture of skin to the point that it prevents aging. My thoughts are that if moisturizer did what it claimed to do, no one would ever need an acid peel or botox. Does spreading emollient on your face actually really do anything apart from line the pockets of cosmetics companies?
posted by abbagoochie
on Feb 25, 2013 -
23 answers
It seems to me that if you've been fairly happy for many (10 - 25) years, this trend would continue. For many people that doesn't seem to be the case. I am interested in hearing theories or experiences regarding that.
How can something that worked for so long cease to work so suddenly?
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night
on Feb 19, 2013 -
71 answers
My Dad is in his late 60's and through some combination of age, TIA's, and overmedication, he is at some times out of it and inappropriate, and at all times tired and lethargic. My Mom is struggling horribly with this as she's unwilling to see herself entirely as a caretaker, and she enables him with regards to alcohol and drugs, and beats up on herself over things she can't control. I'd like to support her and give her good guidance without being overly harsh.
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posted by ftm
on Jan 31, 2013 -
10 answers
How do you quell irrational fears? And how do you know whether it's irrational or trying to tell you something more?
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posted by ichomp
on Jan 27, 2013 -
13 answers
Is there anything I can do to minimize, hide, or slow down the lines developing under my eyes?
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posted by raztaj
on Jan 10, 2013 -
17 answers
At age 45 I'm noticing changes in the hair all over my body: less on my head; more on my chin; darker, thicker moustache; more on my feet. Bonus difficulty: I am a woman.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 13, 2012 -
14 answers
I'm in my early 20s and my skin is getting worse by the day. Can wrinkle creams make wrinkles worse?
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posted by vanitas
on Dec 5, 2012 -
28 answers
Strategies for helping an elderly parent, who is living in assisted living, realize/come to terms with the fact that moving home will never be an option and it is now time to sell that home?
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posted by lovableiago
on Oct 11, 2012 -
21 answers
The era of skinny women's jeans has been here for a while, but I've still got a closet full of my perfectly good boot-cut and flared jeans. Can I wear these judiciously (even among young people) without looking embarrassingly out-of-touch? If not, should I try to alter them, or is there a chance they'll come back into style in a year or two anyway?
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posted by Bardolph
on Oct 3, 2012 -
51 answers
Attention all gracefully aging/aged people: what practical beauty/fashion/makeup/skincare/LIFE tips can you offer me, a 20 year old woman, who also wants to age beautifully (Inside and Out?)
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posted by rhythm_queen
on Sep 30, 2012 -
47 answers
Is-This-Normal filter : I am a few short months away from turning 30, and have noticed while looking in the mirror and at body parts I can see without one, that over my whole body my veins/arteries are a lot more visible than they were before. Is this a normal part of aging? Can it be stopped, or mitigated somehow? Deets inside.
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posted by Fig
on Sep 20, 2012 -
7 answers
Lately when I look at myself in the mirror I look old for my age (36). But I don’t want to look old for my age. I want to look amazing for my age! What are some daily regimens I can follow to preserve what’s left of my fading beauty (hah) for as long as possible?
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posted by indognito
on Aug 29, 2012 -
29 answers
Female doctor recommendations for 60 yr. old woman in East Bay, CA with a host of neglected medical issues.
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posted by thenewbrunette
on Aug 28, 2012 -
8 answers
I've been on Ocella (Yasmin) for about 4 years now. Like a great relationship, things started out wonderfully, but I think my baby-making hormone changes are coming between us.
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posted by Sayuri.
on Aug 3, 2012 -
6 answers
I'm interested in psychology, public health, and aging. Who should I be following on Twitter?
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posted by leedly
on Jul 27, 2012 -
4 answers
Will learning to orgasm through masturbation help me through my divorce? Female, been married 10 years, left because of verbal abuse, disturbed by reawakening of my sexuality now I'm "old" (nearly 40) and unloved.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 10, 2012 -
12 answers
Can an elderly person who has lost their will to live actually induce a physiological problem solely with the power of their mind?
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posted by JoannaC
on May 16, 2012 -
21 answers
Back in the days of yore, my (almost) 77 year old father was quite the geek and maker, but never a programmer. Fast- forward to today and he can no longer work on big building projects and spends much of his time with his iPad and TV. We've been discussing what kinds of "doing" projects he'd like to work on, but the obvious contender of an Arduino is maybe a little difficult as I'm not in Australia to help him out with the programming side of things. What great projects have you known senior geeks to get into?
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posted by pipstar
on May 9, 2012 -
8 answers
Is it normal for a woman to begin feeling invisible in her thirties? Please excuse the fact that this question might come off as totally narcissistic and a little crazy but it's been something that has been on my mind a lot lately and I was hoping to get some perspective on the situation.
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posted by thelastgirl
on Apr 4, 2012 -
48 answers
I want to visit my hometown before my mother sells the house I grew up in. Complication: ailing kitty.
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posted by epersonae
on Mar 21, 2012 -
17 answers
My poor, overworked, lonely, non-English-speaking immigrant mother is approaching 50. Her daily existence is a living hell. Short of winning the lottery, what can I do to improve her quality of life?
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posted by Nomyte
on Feb 29, 2012 -
23 answers
Can anyone offer me recommendations, guidance or personal experiences in choosing a "Rescue Alert"-like service? TL;DR inside. (I will never, ever use the term "snowflake" that way.)
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posted by BleachBypass
on Feb 23, 2012 -
9 answers
To my dismay I'm aging. Need a desk and chair recommendation. A combo to accommodate my creaking body and long hours I spend at computer designing/writing.
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posted by zenpop
on Feb 2, 2012 -
8 answers
I've been trying to convince my anxiety-afflicted Mom to get therapy for ages. She finally said that if I were to buy her a book, she would promise to read it, and perhaps that would lead to finally giving therapy a shot. She's pushing 70 and has to deal with a new addition to the family who is aggressive and toxic, so I think its urgent for her to get a better handle on her mental state.
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posted by tempythethird
on Jan 22, 2012 -
10 answers
My dad is retired, 78, pretty on-the-ball - but he's a little depressed about his waning years. Any advice?
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posted by so_necessary
on Dec 23, 2011 -
12 answers
I am a woman 30 yr old woman experiencing spotty hair loss around my scalp, in the front and a lot of thinning at the back. Minoxidil 3% is working great for my front, but what should i use for the back?
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posted by JJkiss
on Oct 25, 2011 -
4 answers
What are some techniques to help reluctant adult learners and technophobes (read: my parents) become more confident and want to use things? Or, if not, what are some good ways to help them help themselves?
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posted by Madamina
on Oct 13, 2011 -
12 answers
Are there any skin care products that have actually been proven to be effective in the "battle against aging skin"?
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posted by Kololo
on Oct 6, 2011 -
27 answers
My elderly mother has and I-pad 2 for large print e-book reading, etc. She has limited mobility in her hands and is bedridden. Does anybody know of a case that makes the edges of the iphone "Bulkier"?
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posted by Megafly
on Sep 16, 2011 -
17 answers
I'm interested in stories of middle aged women finding fulfillment outside of children and family.
posted by dustsquid
on Aug 21, 2011 -
18 answers
Do I really need more than hot water and Ivory soap to keep the skin on my face clean and healthy? Are any of the more expensive cosmetics brands really worth the extra money?
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posted by tzikeh
on Aug 20, 2011 -
44 answers
