I know wherein I speak about medical care. I’ve had very bad medical care which was nominally better than none. These days, it’s good, bordering on great. It didn’t happen all at once.
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SMALL MIRACLES
I got the right nurse! She wrapped my arm in heated blankets and was able to find a working vein on the second try — which is probably a record especially considering how many have been unable to find a… Read More ›
MEDICARE AND WHERE ARE MY GLASSES? – Marilyn Armstrong
An advertisement I couldn’t abide showed up on an email this morning, as follows: Content from Partnership for America’s Health Care Future American families can’t afford Medicare for All. Studies confirm that Medicare for All would force Americans to pay… Read More ›
A BIT OF ADVICE ON SURVIVING YOUR MEDICAL SYSTEM – Marilyn Armstrong
I’m alive for two major reasons: Because I didn’t take a lot of advice I was given. I had been misdiagnosed and had some bad doctors. Having learned my lessons the hard way, I did my homework and sought out… Read More ›
MEDICARE FOR ALL: WAY TO GO AMERICA! – Marilyn Armstrong
Fandango’s Provocative Question #48 Personally, we both are on Medicare because we are at an age where we deserve it. Lord knows we paid enough money over the years for the privilege of having doctors when we got old. Medicare is… Read More ›
DETERMINATION CAN GET YOU THROUGH, BUT IS IT WORTH IT? – Marilyn Armstrong
FOWC with Fandango — Determined I can relate to determined. It was that kind of day. We needed some food, but no money comes in until next Thursday, so we are flat broke … but prescriptions still need to be filled…. Read More ›
STARTING OVER – A NEW EPISODE FOR HAROLD – Rich Paschall
Finally, A Plan For The Planner, by Rich Paschall Bill woke up refreshed on another warm and pleasant Florida morning. As he lie awake staring at the window shades, he wondered what time it could possibly be. In retirement, Bill did… Read More ›
AN APPALLING MEDICAL HISTORY – BY ELLIN CURLEY
My mother was plagued by serious medical problems, literally from birth, into her 50’s. She almost died several times. It made her a real fighter. She never let her physical limitations limit her life and always had a positive attitude…. Read More ›
ADVICE ON SURVIVING YOUR MEDICAL SYSTEM
What advice should I have taken five years ago? Actually, I’m alive because I didn’t take a lot of the advice I was given. I had been misdiagnosed and had lots of bad doctors. So, I was busy. Dealing with… Read More ›
STARTING OVER – A NEW EPISODE FOR HAROLD
Finally, A Plan For The Planner, by Rich Paschall Bill woke up refreshed on another warm and pleasant Florida morning. As he lie awake staring at the window shades, he wondered what time it could possibly be. In retirement, Bill did… Read More ›
WHY AREN’T YOU DEAD YET?
Why aren’t you dead yet? If you’re over 65 and/or on Medicare, or poor on Medicaid, that’s the message you’re getting. Out-of-pocket costs of Medicare have been going up annually, with ever-higher deductibles and premiums and a massive doughnut hole in prescription… Read More ›
DOCTORS DON’T LISTEN – GARRY ARMSTRONG
One of the things I’ve discovered about blogging is you can say stuff that you might be reluctant or timid to share in normal conversation. I’m talking about myself and Marilyn. About the medical profession and patients. Marilyn is an… Read More ›