Reminding folk how we feel

It seems we certainly are not alone in people forgetting we are ill, or at least  not taking our usual chores or activities for grsnted. Who has a suggestion that will remind people, especially our spouses, that underneath this facade are definite pains, aches, and/or terrible fatigue without making them angry? There must be a better way than having one's arm in a sling or carrying around a crutch or cane. With Halloween approaching soon, one might readily find sales of Freddy Krueger or Michael Myers masks--but that would frighten everybody including ourselves. I've resorted to simply wearing a Peanuts band-aid on my finger. My wife knows why, and she thereby remembers, and others wonder why an 80 year old guy is wearing a Snoopy band-aid. It works for me (and gives me a chance to share why I idolize everything Charles Schulz has done), but I'm sure you all may have better reminders to those around us without aggravating them?

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