by jean | Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Jean, From what I can tell, my mom doesn’t eat well. She also doesn’t get out much. I heard there is a program with the county for meals. Please tell me more. Answer: You are right. There is really good food available for seniors. Nutrition is so important in...
by jean | Aug 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Jean, Our mom recently passed away, and we are left with all kinds of medical things that we want to find a good home for. We have a lift chair, wheelchairs, walkers, depends, even IV poles. Do you know who we can give them to? Surely someone could use them....
by jean | Aug 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Jean, I recently fell for the third time in a year. My doctor is addressing my balance issues, but I am asking about my fear. I am so afraid of falling again and maybe really hurting myself. How can I overcome the fear? Answer, You are already taking the most...
by jean | Jul 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Last month, I lost my mom. After talking to many friends, I find that I’m not alone. Their usual response is something like, “I lost my mom X years ago.” And silence. We all have a hole in our hearts. It is like I joined a secret club that no one wants to be a member...
by jean | Jun 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
I love music. Anyone who has met me knows that. Music lifts me up. If you hear me singing, you might beg for mercy because I can’t carry a tune worth a darn, but it still brings me joy. My best memory is when I was about ten years old. My sisters and I used to do...
by jean | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Jean: A year ago, my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Our plan is to keep her at home as long as we can. I try so hard, but once in a while, I get very frustrated with her. I know I shouldn’t, but I just can’t get her to understand things sometimes. I don’t...
