In the "Ain't It The Truth! Department" we offer you...
"If we don't succeed we run the risk of failure."
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For a senior who's lived in
the same home for years and years, just
thinking about a move can be overwhelming.
There are so many emotions tied to a home:
family history, old friends, the neighborhood
that may be as comfortable as an old shoe. Add
apprehension and uncertainty about moving to a
new and unfamiliar place, and the need to make
hundreds of quick decisions about what to
take, and is it any wonder many seniors reach
the point of complete paralysis?
Hop on the telephone and do some comparison shopping for your generic prescriptions before you run out to get them filled. Prices for generic prescriptions have been known to vary as much as 80% between one pharmacy and another. Price differences between in brand name drugs are usually narrower, averaging about 10%. As more and more drugs become available in generic forms, you could save a bundle by shopping around.
After a Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier is just what it suggests: The author, Cleo Hutton, a 12 year stroke survivor, shares what she learned during the course of her own stroke recovery. This is not a book written by someone looking from the outside, but rather contains gems from the inside perspective of a stroke survivor. Hutton covers a lot of ground. In addition to basics, like showering and dressing, areas covered include cooking, using the telephone, car transfers, airline travel, adaptive recreation and driving. Tips for building new brain connections, pet care and using the computer are included. Other categories include home maintenance, carrying things, laundry and moving furniture. All in all, this is a very well-rounded book that doesn't buy into the nonsense that no recovery is possible after three to six months have passed. After a Stroke: 300 Tips for Making Life Easier
There is no way on earth I can hope to top this Dan Quayle-ism, so I won't even try! See you in two weeks. Happy Valentine's Day, and Live Well! (Eat some chocolate for me when no one's looking!)
P.S. In case you missed them, we've also recently added the following articles for you: Caregiving: Every Elder Caregiver Has A Limit What Color Is Your Super Cape? How To Find The Right Medical Specialist
Information Every Nursing Home Must Give You,
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