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…