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Mom Violy Craving for Filipino Dishes from Seafood Island Restaurant

  Mom Violy wanted to eat crispy pata and pinakbet from Seafood Island Restaurant located in Cubao, Quezon City near the old Shopwise. We had arrived early being the first customers waiting for the restaurant to open. Few minutes later customers began entering the restaurant and we have already placed our order. Mom Violy ordered her crispy pata and pinakbet. Carmina ordered garlic butter shrimp since I don't eat crispy pata. Family member ordered calamari and shrimp fried rice. Everyone had a taste of our meals with leftovers to bring home. Watch my video  Running Errands in the Philippines . NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support.

Safety Your Home For Eldery Parents


When we reach in our 80’s our portion of food needs to be cut into bite size pieces so it becomes easier for us to get our food with using a spoon and fork.


We have a harder time grasping using our utensils when we eat our daily meals. We tend to have an assistance to help cut our food for us.

My father in-law loves eating fish, but he has a harder time removing the fish bones off the fish. We learn to buy fish that has been already removed the fish bones in what we call it boneless. This way we can cut it up in bite size pieces for him to be able to chew his food and not worry he will choke.

Later as your parents become older you will realize there will be an adjustment period in the way you eat with your family members.

You will realize your parents need more assistance from you even if they will not ask for it, but you can tell the way they are having a hard time when they eat their meals.

  1. They have less strength as they eat and you will need to adjust yourself in making those changes by giving him a glass that allows him to hold on it and doesn’t slip off his hands. 
  2. A plate that is durable that it doesn’t break if it falls off the table. 
  3. A chair that has two arms rests on both ends so they don’t fall off their chair as they stay on the side.
  4. Eating utensils that are light weight and not heavy for them to use while eating
  5. No sharp objects near them prevent having accidents at the table.
  6. Your home becomes safety for the elderly as they don’t slip off from the bathroom with bath safety handle while they are using the toilet and shower.
  7. Make sure you have the proper chair while they take a shower they can also seat down prevent them slipping.
  8. Install bathroom non slip mat prevents them slipping on a wet floor these are the kind we put in our bathroom.
  9. Beds that can be recline to go up and down when they want to seat upwards.

Sample of the non slip mats that is available in the Philippines:




The size 25 cm x 25 cm.

The cost is PHP 25.00 ($0.50)

It comes in different colors.

It can also be used for toddlers in your home.

It is also easy to clean.

Sample of handle rail for bathroom and shower:











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