Good evening @betterway, I can sense your frustration and disappointment. And you are correct.....as we age and our bodies decline, there are some days when I just want to have a "pity party" for myself. Why me and why that pain or this one? I just had my annual meeting with my PCP this morning. We reviewed and discussed eight subjects that involved taking a good look at medications, eliminating some, adding others, discussing the effects of increased medical cannabis, reviewing options for incontinence (my least favorite aging issue).

Our relationship is an open one and we share in the decision-making. So now, I will be trying a couple of new medications for 1 month and eliminating or reducing, or increasing others. We will stay in touch and in search of the best protocol we can design together to give me the best quality of life possible. I am so glad she is in my life and in charge of my aging process. Last year I had another TKR and hand surgery. This year I will be focusing on hearing and seeing and I have a partner to share my journey.

What will bring you joy........a found ability, a new experience, a discovered talent? Have you given any thought to mindfulness and meditation? Those daily practices keep me on the happy side of living.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris