I was upset yesterday after a conversation with my uncle. He’s in his seventies and my aunt is in her sixties. Both have Health issues and must take medications on a regular basis to lead a good quality life. Not saying there are no hiccups—but taking the prescribed medication and following doctor’s advice minimize the chances of emergency situations. As we caught up with the latest news and yeah, okay, gossip, the discussion turned to health issues. Of course he asked me whether I was looking after myself. Diabetes, you know! Also, you never know what can crop up in spite of doing the right things. Then we moved on to his and my aunt’s health. I got progressively annoyed when he laughed off my questions about whether he was following his doctor’s instructions about his diet. When I asked him if he was at least taking his medicines on time, he shrugged it off. And I got madder when my aunt joined him in the careless laughter. I thought back to my Mom, and my Grandmom, who were both sticklers for discipline, especially when it came to health. Sigh. Here is the thing: my uncle really has no reason […]

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