Category Archives: Special Needs

Helping Tiger Age In Place

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Margit Novak

  My cat, Tiger, is 21 years old. That makes him 101 in cat years. As he has gotten older, many things Tiger used to do have become hard for him, so we’ve responded by helping him age in place. Tiger … Continue reading →

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FIVE USEFUL WEB SITES

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Suzanne Kuhn

If you or someone you care for is facing worsening illness, down-sizing or simple frustration contacting businesses, give one of these sites a try. Continue reading →

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How Long Should I Keep Explanations of Benefits from Medicare and Health Insurance Companies?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Suzanne Kuhn

As an organizer of medical and financial records for seniors and others affected by age, illness and disability, I get this question a lot.  A person with multiple medical conditions can quickly acquire cartons of paperwork from Medicare, doctors’ offices, … Continue reading →

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Organizing for a Person Who Visits Doctors Frequently

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Suzanne Kuhn

When my mother died in June 2007, my father came to live with me.  He had advanced cases of prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease, and my life soon became a whirlwind of visits to doctors, hospitals, and testing facilities.  I … Continue reading →

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Organizing for Families of Newly Diagnosed Special Needs

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Cindy Eddy

I recently heard about a young child who was just diagnosed with Diabetes.  At first, I felt sorrow for this child whose life has drastically changed.  But then my thoughts turned to these ‘newly diagnosed’ parents, and my heart sank. … Continue reading →

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