The Continuing Retirement Community—the not so easy convenience of one-stop retirement

Image via Wikipedia by Rose Broyles Continuing retirement communities are meant to make the transition easier for seniors who want to keep their independence, yet have the safety and security of knowing that if they need help in the future it is readily available.  It’s a one-stop-shop. You move there and live the rest of… [Continue Reading]

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Scabies, more than just an annoying itch

Image via Wikipedia by Rose Broyles A few weeks ago, Josie went to visit her mother-in-law in the Bay Area. Betty had this terrible rash on her skin. It was so scaly and inflamed that it caused some worry. So, Josie took her into the on-campus doctor at the retirement community she lives in. The… [Continue Reading]

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Medicare’s Coverage Gap: Seniors and families feeling a big bite in costs

Image via Wikipedia by Rose Broyles This is the predicament we are currently in. In fact, I just had to make a call to my dad’s doctor today to see if there is a lower cost alternative to Advair, the drug my dad needs to control the symptoms of his COPD and asthma. But before… [Continue Reading]

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