Getting ideas for people who struggle get out
I spend a lot of time on my own as struggling to get out due to medical conditions that affect my mobility so thought join the conversation
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Welcome to the community.
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Thank you love pink great name just hope can find people to talk to who understand
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It's not easy. I cannot get out unless I use a taxi, pay somebody to drive me, or occasionally am the recipient of goodwill. It's very expensive. Everything has to be delivered. I haven't had a fun morning out for 5-6 years and my last day out was about 35 years ago. I'm fortunate to have a garden so in good weather I can get fresh air but it is lonely.
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Ideas are things we're really good at here @xodza so you're in good company. 😉
So what sort of things do you enjoy? Or have wanted to do? We can go from there. 😊
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totally understand it’s about the same for me not able to get out unless someone takes me in a car I have had mobility illness since was 24 and I am 55 know glad you have garden I do have small space outside do you have any hobbies our interest that keep you occupied in day
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I love watching films and play few puzzles games to try fill my day like good whodunnit film watch great mystery channel passes few hours
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do also think some taxi are overpriced especially if don’t have transportation need go somewhere I get all my food shopping online and delivery to house so agree with you can be exspensive when have mobility issues can’t get that far
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Hi I totally understand where you’re coming from. Where I live is very remote. There aren’t any buses. I had to get a taxi to bring me home after being rushed into hospital. That cost me £30.00, which when on adult disability is hard to cover without going without something else. We have bee lucky enough to have been donated a week away. This is fantastic but it’s a first floor villa. My husband due to his Parkinson’s and dementia with Lewy bodies is extremely wobbly on his feet. I have problems with my lower back and hips. It sounds like I’m being ungrateful but that is not the case. The week away is in an area of natural beauty but neither of us will be able to go for walks. Taxis are too expensive. There is a rural transport available but when checking the prices again it seems expensive. So I understand totally what you’re saying. As said above yes there is online shopping but you never get to meet anyone or have a conversation. Do you have any groups locally like befrienders? I didn’t realise you can refer yourself and they come once a week for a coffee and a chat. It might be an idea to ask your Doctor if there are any groups that you could become a member of. I am a involved in caring for carers and we do a craft session about every 6 weeks on a zoom call. Again if gives you other people to chat to and it’s surprising the amount of advice they offer. I hope you manage to find something, if not I am happy to chat x
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@westpest not sure if there many groups only know of one which is charity place can go for cup of tea have pay think 50p for drinks but can’t always get transport and the taxis are so expensive there and back when on disability money so hard too have extra income so totally understand it’s hard too meet anyone as struggling to get out
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hi xodza I totally understand where you are coming from as I was having the same issue. That’s why I suggested asking your surgery if they are aware of any groups that you could become part of. Also contact you local council to see what they could recommend. It’s amazing what’s out there when you start asking. Maybe there’s a knitting group or sewing. Are there any clubs held with the local schools or college? There could be a zoom group that you could become a member of. So try talking to your Doctors surgery and your local council. Or what about online local Bingo? Do you have a local church. Try them as well as you’d be amazed at the groups available plus they usually hold a monthly tea and a catch up session. Fingers crossed for you x
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I have been told numerous times to join a church. One, I don't believe in that kind of thing, and two, who wants to sitting about with a group you have nothing in common with?
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It's a shame there isn't a community centre/hub close by @Chris75_ as an alternative. Although, it really does depend on your interests etc.
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We have a Men's Shed locally, but at 50, I really can't see me sat with a lot of old men!
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think be glad not getting out today horrible outside lots of Rain gone bit colder been try find some movies to watch to pass the time also done some word search try use my brain think can pass few hours without getting out in weeks
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Have you tried going a few times to see whether actually it might be something that benefits you?
I personally value friendships and socialising with people of all ages.
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That doesn't necessarily mean they're insisting you attend worship services on a Sunday. Plenty of bigger churches have non-religious activities and get-togethers throughout the week. A small donation is sometimes requested. Take a look at the FB pages of churches near you.
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The people at the Men's Shed might not be as old as you assume. Even if they are, you might find you have loads in common with a person 20 years older than you and form a genuine friendship. You have to compromise a little. There probably isn't a club out there and within easy reach for people just like you. Why not go somewhere once? If it's awful just don't go back.
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Exactly, I've given some things a fair shot by attending once or twice, before deciding I didn't enjoy myself and wouldn't go back.
Other things I've decided to carry on 😊
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