The cough is better, but not gone just yet.
I'm quieting it with cough drops
unless it gets bad again,
then I may give in and use an inhaler.


I'm giving serious thought to a future as someone who lives in
a retirement community. I had avoided thinking about this for a long time.
Others have recommended this option, since I am alone and
have a dangerous tendency to isolate.
Also, after several years in an open-setting institution
with a closely-knit community inside,
it is especially important that I do not resume isolating
when I eventually make a discharge plan.

This is a daunting thing to consider.
I have very little experience with retirement communities
or even with care homes.
I can see that it is an industry and a big one at that.
There is a lot to learn about it and it feels overwhelming.