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ixamnis
Cook
For passwords, I keep a spreadsheet on Google Drive (thus, it's not stored on my own hard drive) with user names, passwords, and other important information (security questions, etc). It's not as good as the password management software, but I've done it this way for about 10 years or more (I actually transferred it to Google drive from an excel spreadsheet that I would update and email to myself so that I had "cloud" backup). I need to upgrade to a more secure process, like a password management system, but this is working for me, so far.
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
It works till it's intercepted... That whole idea scares me.
This password management software is free: Password Safe | Free Security & Utilities software downloads at SourceForge.net
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
(like) SourceForge is well known for good quality software.
Oh Munky Badger, let me at them. Inconsiderate jerks, the lot of them. Family are allowed the time it takes to recharge and get something else done while caretaking. You have done a fantastic job and deserve the time for yourself while Mr. Munky is at therapy.
You have my vote for "Hero of the Year"!
+1 Well said.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
+2. Don't let them get you down. You are a remarkable woman. Could anyone here go through what you have been through? I do not think so.
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
Munky has done an amazing job of taking care of her husband, but she is not the only one. Chief Longwind, for example, took great care of his wife when she had a health crisis. CWS is doing working hard for her parents, too. And while my DH is not a member here, he spent many days in the hospital with me when I was very sick and then had major surgery two years ago.
It's beautiful to see what people do for the ones they love, and it's everywhere [emoji813]
Dawgluver
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Just Cooking
Master Chef
+2..
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
Every time I see a post from CLW, my mind automatically goes to his wife. I would love to ask him how she is doing, but I don't want to intrude.
Cooking Goddess
Chef Extraordinaire
PF and GG, you are both so correct about what you said that I got nuthin'. Thanks for saving me the challenge of putting my thoughts into the right words.
Munky, I think many of us would have your back. If you want a contingent of DC members brandishing meat forks and chefs' knives, just put out a call.
Munky, I think many of us would have your back. If you want a contingent of DC members brandishing meat forks and chefs' knives, just put out a call.
cjmmytunes
Head Chef
Caregiving, whether it is for parents, spouses, children, or as a profession, is a something that takes a very special and caring person to do. I see that specialness in PF and GG and others on here, I saw it in my mom when was taking care of my grandmother during her last years, and I saw it in all the professionals who cared or my mom during her aneurysm and recovery.
I'm the one doing the caregiving now. Granted, it's not to the point where she is bedridden but I have to help her dress some days, I do the housework, the financial, and the business things that need to be taken care of. Some nights I wonder if I can do it all and give 100% to each.
I'm the one doing the caregiving now. Granted, it's not to the point where she is bedridden but I have to help her dress some days, I do the housework, the financial, and the business things that need to be taken care of. Some nights I wonder if I can do it all and give 100% to each.
Thank you, you are a dear person. Just remember to take time for yourself, even if it's for a hour wander through the mall or a couple hours in the library. Take yourself out for lunch and do not be afraid to look/ask for help. You are a star in your Mother's life and an inspiration in mine.
ixamnis
Cook
Thank you for this link!
I can't seem to find on their website whether (and how) this works for multiple devices and multiple users. I have a mac at home, a (personal) mac at work, four PCs at work that I regularly use, one PC at home, an iPhone and an iPad. Can I download this to each device, sign in with one user name/ID and store all of my passwords and have them updated simultaneously to each device?
GotGarlic
Chef Extraordinaire
This is the website of the developer. If you can't find the answer here, you can email the developer or check the discussion forum for the software.
https://pwsafe.org
I don't know if Password Safe works for Mac Os. I know there is an app to sync from phone or tablet to PC, but I haven't used it.
Addie
Chef Extraordinaire
I see such caregiving every time I go to Winthrop. The majority of the patients in the day room are Alzheimer patients. Sometimes these patients can become a handful to care for. Not once, not every have I ever seen any member of the staff lose their temper with a patient that was being difficult. Sometimes I am amazed with the care they give them. Every day they are served lunch. The menu is posted on a big board so it can be seen from the next county. If there is something on that menu they don't care for, they are given an option from a list for a foods to replace it. This organization goes out of their way to really give loving care to those that they are responsible for.
What really surprise me was on Thursday, every seat in that room is taken. There isn't always enough regular staff to do all the chores that are needed at lunch time. That is when everyone leaves their offices and comes out to help pass out the plates, cut up the patients food, or any other needed service. Social workers, Dieticians, etc. They all pitch in. And there are three such locations through out in this organization to care for our elderly.
Each week our local newspaper highlights a member of the staff. Mostly the lower paid ones that do most of the physical and mental work.
CWS4322
Chef Extraordinaire
I absolutely hate those "donut" spare tires that are in cars. I had some errands to run to prepare for my return to Ontario next week, one of which was to get a new SIM card for my unlocked cell phone. Much to my dismay, my Dad's car had a flat tire. Rather than attempt to change it in the middle of downtown, I limped to the nearest gas station (2 blocks away) hoping they could repair it. Nope, instead I had to have the donut tire put one (thankfully, I wasn't enroute back to the Elders). Whose bright idea was it that you can't replace one tire on a 4-wd, AW drive Subaru? Fortunately, the tire place (where I knew my Dad bought his tires) had a used one--same brand, same height, same tread depth. Otherwise, I would have had to put 4 new tires on. $30 instead of $635. Good thing is that I had thawed pork chops and my Dad cooked those, broccoli and wild rice so I didn't have to cook supper when I got home (although I had to coach him through the cooking process from the tire place). My other pet peeve with tires are the ones that are stored underneath the car. Really? Try living on a dirt road and remove that if you haven't dropped it every few months to clean it and lubricate the cables, etc.
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