I went for my annual Medicare "Wellness Exam" on Monday.....a brief physical with the doctor I have been seeing for over 20 years. His PA talked to me first, checking my info on the computer to be sure medications were up to date etc. She asked a few of the expected questions:
- Have you fallen in the past six months?
- Do you feel safe in your home?
- Do you have grab bars in your shower?
- Do you feel depressed?
When she asked that last question I just looked at her and laughed. Do I feel depressed????? Well....probably not clinically "depressed" but frustrated and a bit "down"....yep. Frankly we both laughed and she said, "Yes, that question is probably not really appropriate at this point....everyone feels discouraged."
The rest of the physical was normal....my doctor is very nice, engaging and willing to listen. He asks the right questions and "humors" me with some of my responses. He answers my questions and refers me to specialists if necessary.
So I left the office feeling I'd checked one task off my list for the year.....and wondering what my answers will be next year. If 2022 is anything like 2020 and 2021 I may move from slightly "down" to "needs help with her depression." Yet I am fortunate and I know it. Dave and I live in a great space, in a terrific neighborhood. We've been healthy (knock wood) and passed through our 75th birthdays without any major challenges. Life isn't quite what we'd expected at this age.....but life isn't what anyone expected.
So blah.....nothing to blog, nothing to share....just going along day by day, reading, quilting, watching TV, walking the dog, visiting with a few friends in small groups....but blah.
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