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Cheryle Gartley

posted 07/30/2008, comments (2)

Living with Quiggles: A Tribute

Stigma:1) The recognition of difference based on some distinguishing characteristic or mark2) A consequent devaluation of the person Quiggles: A made-up term (by famous sociologist, Erving Goffman) to identify all of the variations and differences of the human body which occur either from birth, daily wear and tear, accident, or... Read more Chevron

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cindym136

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Founder of Age Right Training, LLC

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posted 07/27/2008, comments (0)

Helpful DVD series called Comfort Zone, Feeling Younger Workout

I hope it is ok to promote my dvd series on this sharepost. It has been well-received by the caregiving community and harvard wellness center's ageless yoga, another excellent dvd. My company, www.agerighttraining.com sells three 45 minute dvds that help relieve tension in the lower back, the neck and spine, and the shoulders. I made them for... Read more Chevron

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Jonathan Pletzke

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posted 07/24/2008, comments (0)

What's the good of having health insurance if you can't get a doctor to take it?

What if you went shopping for health insurance, bought yourself a plan, and then found out that you couldn't get a doctor to take the health insurance? Would you blame the system? Would you blame the insurer? Or would you accept part of the blame: that your shopping process didn't take into account the availability of doctors in your area. Would... Read more Chevron

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Suzanne Mintz

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posted 07/20/2008, comments (0)

It’s What Neighbors Do

"It's what neighbors do," says Debra every time I thank her for helping us out. The point is not that most neighbors are as willing to help as Debra helps us. The issue is that you'll never know unless you ask and not all family caregivers and care recipients are willing to reach out or except help if it is offered. Sure you need time to... Read more Chevron

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posted 07/14/2008, comments (0)

How much do medical procedures cost?

When I was writing my health insurance book, I wondered how much various medical procedures cost. I wanted to know how much these medical procedures cost because I wanted to know what the financial implications of various maladies. This would help to know how much insurance is really "worth" and how much one should reasonably expect to pay for... Read more Chevron

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