Working for plenty of Elderly men and married couples who have retired, I learned a few practices....

Working for plenty of Elderly men and married couples who have retired, I learned a few practices that they do when couples are together.


Conversation: Mrs. W to her husband,” How did you sleep?” to which Mr. W replies,

”Morning dear, I slept horribly (by the way this is at 5am). Victor and I had to get up 4 times to use the bathroom and I almost fell the third time. Boy this aging thing is for the birds!”

Mrs. W asks,” What time is your doctor’s appointment?” Mr. W replies, ”It’s next Monday, but today I need to find an insurance paper I have somewhere in the office.”

Victor says, ”I can get that for you Mr. W!” To which Mr. W replies, “No thanks Vic, I can do it, but can you bring me some soup at noon so I can eat while I read?” Victor knowing very well Mr. W won’t eat in his office, much yet look for the paperwork.

Victor says,” Yes sir, what would you like for breakfast?” When Mrs. W turns and says, “I’ll bring it to him Victor, you’re so kind, we will call for you when he’s ready to dress.” See at home health, people eat and then dress, but when you move to a home or facility, it’s dress then eat.

While Victor heads back to Mr. W’s office where he is set up to stay during his workshift, Mr. W, says, “So what else do we have to do today?” “Nothing” replied the wife, “now eat your breakfast dear, I’m to market to get some vegetables for dinner!” It’s 7am.