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I'm 42 and my wife Cely had a major stroke on 10/13/08

posted 01/30/2009, comments (2)

I'm TAG, and I need help to care for my beautiful wife. I'm freaking out inside!!

My wife had a hemmorraghic stroke on 10/13/08. She was in the hospital for 2 months and was released from rehab on 1/14/09. I am now trying to work from home, care for her (PT, vital monitring, medication dispensing). I also am in charge of our two teenagers BIanca 17, and Chase 14. They try to help as much as they can, but have school, and actual... Read more Chevron

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Jonathan Pletzke

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posted 09/17/2008, comment (1)

What good is Medicare if your doctor won't take it?

I received the following question by email from a reader, regarding the previous article What's the good of having health insurance if you can't get a doctor to take it? I welcome you to comment on this article or ask your own questions. "I read your article on What good does health insurance do if your doctor won't take it. What... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/10/2008, comments (0)

Helping those who help others: the Modified Caregiver Strain Index

I found this video to be wonderfully enlightening. I would suggest that all Caregivers and family/friends of caregivers take the time to view this video. Often overlooked, caregivers can suffer from depression. The job tends to wear you down over time.The Modified Caregiver Strain Index helps to determine the level of strain a caregiver is... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/18/2008, comments (0)

Neighborly Advice: How to Decrease Monthly Insurance Payments

I talked to my neighbor today about how he can reduce his monthly health insurance costs. He runs his own small business and has himself, his wife, and two young children to insure. They are currently on a $10 copay health insurance plan from the largest insurer in our area. He wanted to know how to get his monthly down to improve his... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/08/2008, comments (0)

Hard to let Go of the Pride

Debra, I first want to thank you for sharing your story. I had the same thing happen to me flying out of Long Island, NY. I needed to be back in AZ because My son was having a port installed to start chemotherapy. I felt like the Airlines waited just long enough for everyone to miss their... Read more Chevron

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