I've recently been through some major life changes and find myself feeling strong romantic feelings for an old friend, former co-worker. I fear acting on my feelings because I don't want to jeopardize our platonic friendship which, at my age (65) is precious. I worry that even talking about my change in feelings for this woman might ruin our friendship. I'm not certain that she has reciprocal feelings for me, although I think she might. We are very compatible in most regards, intellectually, shared interests and activities, etc. And the friendship just as it is is rare and cherished. Should I 'confess' and risk what we have, or accept it for what it is and look elsewhere for the intimacy I seek? As might be obvioius, I have limited experience in physical (sexual) and emotionally-close relationships.
posted by NorthCoastCafe
on Dec 3, 2012 -
10 answers
What alternatives exist to nursing home care for an almost senior citizen with severe epilepsy? Lots of details follow...
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posted by yellowcandy
on Sep 14, 2012 -
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I'd like to take my 85-year-old mom to Delaware Water Gap for a picnic on July 4th. Mom has mobility issues (is unsteady on her feet) so our picnic spot and the route to it needs to be as short and flat as possible and preferably paved. But I'd like to get as scenic a picnic spot as I can. Any recommendations?
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posted by Currer Belfry
on Jun 24, 2012 -
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What is the best phone for an active, mobile senior?
My mom is 75 and is on the phone all the time when she is at home. What would be the best cell phone for her so that she can keep in touch with people when she's on the go?
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posted by any portmanteau in a storm
on Mar 10, 2012 -
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Grandma needs a new camera and I'd really like to switch her over to a digital camera. But are there any cameras built for seniors?
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posted by BlahLaLa
on Nov 22, 2011 -
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My grandma has been socially reliant on email for a decade or so now -- she emails her sister, her children, and her grandchildren. She's pretty deaf, so emails have been an especially good way of keeping in touch, as none of us live near her these days. Unfortunately, she's forgetting things now (she's 93), so what used to be possible for her now seems less so. What to do?
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posted by feckless
on Nov 19, 2011 -
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CellPhoneFilter: An aging senior executive has moved beyond his Blackberry. Any suggestions for a smartphone that makes looking at email easy and dialing numbers even easier? Specific makes and models wanted.
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posted by Funmonkey1
on Nov 2, 2011 -
15 answers
Does anyone have experience with giving up a senior dog for adoption? How does the process work?
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posted by widdershins
on Aug 15, 2011 -
18 answers
Scenario: 77 year old mom had hip replaced last week. She has been doing well. Tonight, on the first night we left her to fend for herself, she decided to take her walker into the kitchen and return to bed with a plate of food. She fell. Landed on the new hip. Called me. Back now. Could use a sounding board....
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posted by ecorrocio
on Jun 27, 2011 -
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My grandmother is getting too old to drive. We know it, but she doesn't. Any ideas of how to deal with this?
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posted by blapst
on May 13, 2011 -
23 answers
Houston, Texas filter. My visiting grandfather wants pictures in which he is posing in front of marvels of engineering: complicated highway overpasses, most importantly, as well as bridges and downtown skyscrapers from afar. What are the best places in town from which to take these photos?
Also, accessible tourist activities for senior who get tired quickly and don't speak English.
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posted by halogen
on Dec 18, 2010 -
12 answers
Picture phones for the elderly and places to buy them in Los Angles?
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posted by sdis
on Aug 14, 2010 -
1 answer
My 83-year-old mom is thinking of moving to BC to be near me, which I would love. She's a US citizen. (I'm a US citizen, too, but I'm a Permanent Resident of Canada) Does anyone know how my mother would deal with issues such as insurance and health care? I don't think she'll ever be eligible for health care in Canada, so she would have to have something to fall back on if/when she needs health care.
posted by otfence
on Jul 29, 2010 -
8 answers
I'm looking for recommendations on setting up a new laptop for my 92 year old grandfather. He is essentially a "first timer" to modern computers, having never used a computer with a modern operating system and internet access, so any ideas to make it simpler and safer for him are welcome.
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posted by XcentricOrbit
on Nov 21, 2009 -
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We are looking at buying my wife's grandmother's home from her before she goes into a senior living facility. What sort of implications could arise for her if we can all come to an agrement on us purchasing the home? Would the house still be considered an asset of hers if it was sold to us at less than fair-market-value?
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posted by ganzhimself
on Jul 29, 2009 -
8 answers
Please recommend beginning MS Excel and Word classes (offline) in Los Angeles for a computer-antagonistic but somewhat -knowledgeable almost-senior.
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posted by tyrantkitty
on May 22, 2009 -
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Heading on an Alaskan cruise with my 2-year old son, my husband and my 64-year old mother who just finished chemo/radiation for lung cancer. Suggestions, tips, thoughts on making sure everyone enjoys the time?
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posted by cyniczny
on Apr 29, 2009 -
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CollegeTransitionFilter: Help a sad little CS student deal with figuring out where to live, what he can expect in this economy, and how to deal with an unexpected surprise for his besieged parents.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 11, 2009 -
14 answers
What is the best approach for me to take and continue helping my senior neighbor out without being taken advantage of by her and/or her children?
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posted by Taurid
on Mar 6, 2009 -
12 answers
Does anyone know if there is a medical alarm service (like LifeFone or MedicAlert) that works on a cellular network instead of old copper wire land-lines?
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posted by lucidreamstate
on Jun 3, 2007 -
4 answers
My mom-in-law is suffering from 1) a new life in a nursing home 2) diabetes 3) Myasthenia gravis 4) the prednisone that is controlling the Myasthenia 5) her other son who rarely visits and pretty much cuts her out of his life. What can I do to help?
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posted by Sallysings
on Mar 21, 2007 -
9 answers
I'm about to graduate and have no clue about the options for my future, and no one to talk to about it. Help me get a clue.
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posted by Ash3000
on Jan 3, 2007 -
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In the last couple of weeks I swear that I've seen a story, read a story, a dreamed a story about senior citizens and falling. The gist was something about senior citizens being too cautious about walking (taking tiny, slow steps) and that leading to more falls. I think. After that it is fuzzy. Do they then suggest stretching, yoga, or something else? I can't remember. Does this ring a bell? Or maybe the idea was to to teach them to fall...Or maybe have them take bigger steps...my memory fails me.
posted by wogbat
on Jul 10, 2006 -
5 answers
What's a good career move for a senior analyst with a social work background?
Also, is there a nationwide organization for senior process and business analysts?
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posted by DCTapeworm
on Sep 13, 2005 -
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