During one week last summer, I heard the same serious story from four people. Janice (a relative-in-law), Anna (a neighbor), John (an acquaintance and ‘classmate’) and a woman from California I met briefly as we both basked in the sun outside the Oregon Shakespeare Festival – had all recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s. However, as … Read more
Note: Oct 26th was National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Learn options here. There is still time for this yearly activity. — Recently, on our way to dinner with friends, we pulled up at a stop light in the middle of town. From the backseat, I heard a male voice shout “I want that bumper sticker.” … Read more
I am not (yet) in the group of 1 out of every 3 Americans who are pre-diabetic. Good for me. Still, I don’t take that for granted and I’m closer than I would like. Pre-diabetic condition means your glucose level (blood sugar) is higher than normal, but not in the “type 2 Diabetic” range. Like … Read more
I have had only a couple fender-benders in my driving history. Each passed with little notice or repercussion in my life. I’m not unusual. Fortunately, few of us have experienced dreadful injuries or major auto accidents in our past. Therefore, the thought of head injury is generally on the back-burner. And most often when “concussion” … Read more
I finally took a big leap this year – colon screening. I’ve been avoiding it. As usual, once something comes into your life you notice it repeatedly, like deciding to purchase a car and then noticing the model on the road everywhere. Soon after I took action, I read startling health news. While the rate … Read more
Laurie, Anne and Alice can create time. Or so it seems. They accomplish so much, are incredibly active and pack more into their days than I seem able. I’m envious. Yet, I’ve learned what they give up. It’s sleep. For friends with whom I arrange meetings or chats, likewise for readers who have an acute … Read more