I must be the most selfish person alive
By bonnie
@bunnybon7 (50973)
Holiday, Florida
April 17, 2022 11:50am CST
Yesterday, my daughter and Clay went over to Clay's moms to visit because his brother was visiting with family so their kids could have an Easter egg hunt. The night before, they had went over to visit with his mom to set things up. I get scared if I am totally alone because I might fall and end up laying on the floor for hours until someone comes home and picks me up. So, we had an argument that night as to why they couldn't go help and visit during the day.
Anyway, they went anyway leaving me here at night alone for 4 hours. Obviously,I survived. 
But then we had a bit of an argument again yesterday because they went that morning again and I was alone from 11 am till 10 pm. 
Again I survived. 
I told my daughter this morning they need to go out together and take a little break to have fun a few daylight hours at least once a month. Just leave me with food and water and essentials like yesterday and I should be fine.
I realize this is actually Easter and Sunday and had mentioned I was getting paid 17 th. Stupid me, no way am I getting my check today. 
I did get paid my whole 7 bucks from mylot though, so was able to get me some "gems" to buy some power ups on my games. 
Which made that much more fun. I have no idea why I don't make more on here, in spite of all my help from my angel the kind @GillyGirl,
I kind of just give up sometimes because that happens. In spite of spending most of my waking hours here. Well at least it helped get me out of my depression.
How is your holiday going?
But then we had a bit of an argument again yesterday because they went that morning again and I was alone from 11 am till 10 pm. Again I survived.
I told my daughter this morning they need to go out together and take a little break to have fun a few daylight hours at least once a month. Just leave me with food and water and essentials like yesterday and I should be fine.
I realize this is actually Easter and Sunday and had mentioned I was getting paid 17 th. Stupid me, no way am I getting my check today.
I did get paid my whole 7 bucks from mylot though, so was able to get me some "gems" to buy some power ups on my games. Which made that much more fun. I have no idea why I don't make more on here, in spite of all my help from my angel the kind @GillyGirl,
I kind of just give up sometimes because that happens. In spite of spending most of my waking hours here. Well at least it helped get me out of my depression.
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13 responses
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 22
I know. It's called first alert and I think it costs money we don't have
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@DaddyEvil (137695)
• United States
18 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 You won't know unless you check and see.
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@DaddyEvil (137695)
• United States
17 Apr 22
Have you or your daughter contacted the Area Agency on Aging in Florida? They may be able to help you get a medic alert button you can use to contact someone if you fall.
Here are the numbers and locations of the three non-profit organizations in Florida. I hope one of them is close to you.
Screenshot is mine.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 22
thank you. I do have the one on my contact list on my phone. We used it for nurses to come a while back. I will look into it. Actually I have my phone.
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@DaddyEvil (137695)
• United States
18 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 It's entirely possible you can get the service and the button free of charge through one of those agencies.
And you're welcome... I hope things work out for you.
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@MarieCoyle (38800)
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18 Apr 22
Medicare should pay completely for you to have a daytime/part time caregiver. They come to your home, help you when you need it, help with showers or baths, meals, and so forth. That would give you some confidence and your family more freedom. And yes, you more than likely do qualify for a help button.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 22
It's because it's happened a couple times now and if they hadn't been here to pick me up I would panic even more. The first time, I broke my ankle and foot.
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@Deepizzaguy (104278)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
17 Apr 22
I am enjoying my holiday working on sharing good news stories on this site and doing surveys on a good sunshine day.
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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17 Apr 22
Install a panic button which links up to emergency numbers, if you will.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 22
money is the problem with that. I do keep my phone by me but if I pass out or bump my head, that would be no help plus I have to worry that if I get up to use the bathroom, not to forget my phone
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@ihasaquestion (8275)
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18 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 I think this is a problem that everybody worries for themselves living alone. You just have to be careful, okay?
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 22
I don't know but thanks,. I have taken the advice of people that make 20 to 30 bucks a month here and still no luck. At least it is enjoyable to read and post here though 
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 22
@CarolDM me too sometimes. except when I get really sick and can't lean over the pc and type
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 I spend too much time here, but cannot seem to break away.
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@sulynsi (2671)
• Canada
17 Apr 22
My mum lives alone and is in her 80's
We helped her move into a building that has no stairs to climb and she wears her alert button at all times
I used to be amused at those old commercials, 'I've fallen and I can't get up' but I understand now, it is no laughing matter - a person can get that weak. Even someone much younger than mum.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 22
me too. I had no idea. I am still in awe at the things I can no longer do that was so easy once
@wolfgirl569 (108301)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Apr 22
Glad you were ok every time. It was just a normal Sunday here.
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@LindaOHio (181931)
• United States
18 Apr 22
I'm glad you're feeling better. I don't like to be left alone either. Our Easter was very quiet and uneventful. Have a good day.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 22
thats what I do and just hope I won't forget when I get up for the bathroom.
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
18 Apr 22
@Babino me too and if I'm alone at night,and it goes off, I will have to switch over to my portable oxygen while trying to hold the light and my walker.
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@Babino (5759)
• Morocco
18 Apr 22
@bunnybon7 I always imagine like what if the light/electricity goes off while I'm in the bathroom, and that scares me so I never forget to take my phone.
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