We all need a helping hand from time to time, a hand out, a hand up. We hold our children’s hands at the beginning of life and, if we are blessed, our children hold our hands and our hearts to see the seasons through. At the same time though, the desire for independence is a driving force from… Continue reading I get by with a little help from my friends
Month: October 2013
Out of the classroom and into the world
Whew! Five courses in the geriatric care management program at University of Florida were well worth my time and tuition checks. I didn’t really have concerns that my investments of time, dollars and brain energy were unwise but Day One of my internship with a geriatric care management agency was an A+++ in my own… Continue reading Out of the classroom and into the world
Driving Miss Daisy
My elderly mom needed a change of scenery last Sunday. The walls of her independent living complex were closing in plus it was a beautiful October day that I wanted to share with her. On my weekend To Do list was a trip to the NC State Farmer’s Market to buy some crisp NC apples… Continue reading Driving Miss Daisy
Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage
There are 2 separate enrollment periods each year. collapse Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage. What can I do? Change from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage Plan. Change from a Medicare Advantage Plan back to Original Medicare. Switch from one Medicare Advantage Plan to another Medicare Advantage Plan. Switch… Continue reading Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage
Once upon a time
I’ll tell you a story
