Archive for September, 2009

A Change of Season

I love the change of seasons in Minnesota and fall is a favorite time of year; this week I have my annual Fall Women’s Retreat with my best friends.  As the saying goes we’ve laughed a lot, cried a little and shared our love of books and learning. This long week end is an opportunity to “reconnect, refine [...]

September 29, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Senior Travel and a Anniversary

Are you planning to take a trip with a senior family member?  I had the opportunity to take a client to a local Travel Clinic with some mixed results.  Our provider was very thorough but as I looked at my friend who is 79 years old I wondered if all the detailed information about potential diseases you [...]

September 15, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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Do you know your Parent’s Health Status?

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Are you up to date on your aging parent’s medical history, what about their medications?  Do you know if they are taking their medications on time, the right dose, are the pills expired or should some be discontinued?  Perhaps they need assistance and doing the medication set up for them on a weekly basis is one of [...]

September 8, 2009 · Mary · No Comments
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