Mid-Life Aging… Gracefully

I’ve been reading a book called The Age of Miracles by Marianne Williamson and enjoying the conversation about mid-life and the aging process for the baby boomer generation.  Having time to think during my rehabilitation the past several months has brought to mind decisions I wanted to put off for a few more years.  Like what?  Well [...]

June 15, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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What I Learned for Sure

It’s hard to believe I’m finally up and getting around after a long winter with my ankle propped up on pillows, yes the fracture is healing nicely.  Who would have thought it would take so long but I’m enjoying my physical therapy visits and even though I have good days and hard days I’m making progress. I’ve thought [...]

May 1, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Caregiving in the U.S. 2009

Caregiving is still mostly a woman’s job and many women are putting their career and financial futures on hold as they juggle part-time caregiving and full-time job requirements.  This is the reality reported in Caregiving in the U.S. 2009, the most comprehensive examination to date of caregiving in America. The first national profile of caregivers, [...]

January 17, 2010 · Mary · No Comments
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Medication Refills and Senior Challenges

Whenever I visit with my senior friend I learn something new.  Recently we were discussing getting refills on medications and as we were talking I realized how something so simple becomes so challenging for seniors.   Does your pharmacy use automated voice prompts?  Is your family member hard of hearing, do they use a hearing aid?  These [...]

October 20, 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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