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How Connected Are We Really? Lessons Learned from a Medical Emergency

Written by Linda Abbit on January 24, 2011 - 10 Comments
Categories: Communication, Doctors & Hospitals, Safety, Technology & Social Media

Two weeks ago my friend, Penny, passed out while out dancing at a night club with a group of friends, including me. Here are lessons I learned from this frightening night that may be helpful to people of all ages.  As I write this, Penny remains in the hospital but, thankfully, is on the road [...]

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Positive Signs of Change in Hospital Care for Seniors

Written by Linda Abbit on November 1, 2010 - 0 Comments
Categories: Doctors & Hospitals

While visiting an elderly family member in the hospital last month, I was pleasantly surprised by these signs posted on the wall of her room: She also sported an orange neon wristband which alerts all staff at a glance when a patient is a potential fall risk. Hospitals are finally becoming more sensitive to our [...]

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Medical Treatment vs. Quality of Life for Our Aging Parents

Written by Linda Abbit on April 27, 2009 - 5 Comments
Categories: Doctors & Hospitals, My Caregiving Journey

My mom has been troubled by bedsores on and off for the past two years.  A bedsore forms, gets worse and then very s-l-o-w-l-y heals (as in taking months to completely close up). She presently has three in various sizes, places and stages of breakdown or healing. Contrary to what most of us believe, I’ve [...]

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Eye Care Because I Care

Written by Linda Abbit on February 2, 2009 - 1 Comment
Categories: Doctors & Hospitals

Due to the current economic downturn I worry that senior citizens on fixed incomes could start to neglect their health in order to save money. In fact I even caught myself questioning whether I really needed to go back to the doctor for a recheck blood test he recommended. Yes, I made the appointment and [...]

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When Your Aging Parent Is Hospitalized – Part 3

Written by Linda Abbit on June 25, 2008 - 4 Comments
Categories: Doctors & Hospitals

This is Part 3 of a 3 part series on this topic. Click here to see Part 1.  Click here to see Part 2. When my Dad had surgery to replace his broken hip at age 95, he spent one week in the hospital recuperating and then almost two more weeks in a rehabilitation facility.  [...]

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When Your Aging Parent is Hospitalized – Part 2

Written by Linda Abbit on June 19, 2008 - 7 Comments
Categories: Doctors & Hospitals

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on this topic. Click here for Part 1.  Click here for Part 3. Being in the hospital can be scary for people of all ages.  If your aging parent is hospitalized for even a short time, here are some things you can do to make it [...]

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When Your Aging Parent is Hospitalized – Part 1

Written by Linda Abbit on June 12, 2008 - 4 Comments
Categories: Doctors & Hospitals

This is Part 1 of a 3 part series on this topic. Click here for Part 2.  Click here for Part 3.  Last week a friend’s Mom, Golden Oldie age 80+, was taken to the emergency room unexpectedly and  was then admitted to the hospital for a few days.  Luckily, it was nothing serious and she will be going [...]

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