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Joseph

Joseph

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I am a retired postal worker who used to coordinate care for my elderly mom.

After Hospice

On August 31, 2010, my mother passed away on what was an otherwise unremarkable afternoon.  Hospice had accurately predicted her last day of life and my family was there with her, as I held her hand during her last few breaths.  It was a day of mixed feelings, some grief and some relief.  The sadness of mom's passing was tempered by... Read moreChevron
HiOnLife

Alternative to taking the Car Keys

This may be a better alternative for some, in terms of asking an elderly Parent/Relative to turn over their Car Keys. Disable the Vehicle!  With modern electrical systems on Vehicles it is very easy to unhook certain connectors or pull the Starter Fuse from under the Hood.  A well-placed  note in the Fuse Box or under the Hood will... Read moreChevron
zoomer'sgirl

Benson's syndrome

Has anyone had experience with Benson's syndrome or posterior cortical atrophy? The syndrome fits to a tee what we have been experiencing with my husband for the last 8 years. He as been given many different diagnosis but none of them fit the symptoms. There is not much information on it. I would love to talk to someone who is experiencing it... Read moreChevron
Becky

Sometimes things go SO wrong

Still trying to come to grips with how a planned, much discussed, very well intentioned move, in order to avoid nursing home care for our mom or state care for our sister, turned into a complete nightmare for my brother and me. There's no way I can explain that, because it involves months of interaction, discussion, and events. Suffice it to... Read moreChevron
Jerry Kennard

Jerry Kennard, Health Pro

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Chartered Psychologist

Giving up on Antidepressants

One of the essential elements of medical treatment is that the patient takes their medication. Why then do so many people choose not to follow medical advice and simply throw in the towel part way into their treatment? We're not just talking about minor ailments, some people with the most chronic conditions are the worst... Read moreChevron

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