I was picking up dinner at our local Chipotle restaurant the other day. Printed on our takeout bag was a wonderful story about aging and our continuing contribution to society. I felt this story was worth sharing. The author is Paulo Coelho. He is one of the artists Chipotle is featuring in their Cultivating Thought- Author Series. To find…
“Growing old isn’t for sissies”-Bette Davis No truer words have been spoken. By the age of 65, 80% of us will have one chronic condition such as diabetes, heart disease or cancer. Half of the 80% will have at least two. By the age of 80, virtually none of us will escape a chronic condition.…
When we were growing up, we did not expect we would be going into our middle age years with the responsibility of caring for our parents. Ten years ago we put a large addition on our house which included a bedroom-bathroom suite in the basement. Within 4 years of the completion of this addition, and…
Jacob, age 92, and Rebecca, age 89, both Miami residents, are excited about their decision to get married. They go for a stroll to discuss the wedding, and on the way they pass a drugstore. Jacob suggests they go in. He then addresses the man behind the counter: “Are you the owner?” The pharmacist answers,…
Warfarin, insulin and digoxin: three commonly prescribed medications. More than likely your loved one is on at least one of these medications and possibly all three. These medications can definitely be lifesavers. They also account for one-third of all ER visits. The majority of problems related to these medications is unintentional overdoses. Taking your medications…