Category Archives: Health Care

Who Can You Trust For Medical Answers About Your Baby?

Posted on July 16, 2011 by CK Wilde

I’ve noticed that there are gorgeous baby pictures popping up in many of my friends’ Facebook pages. Being a first time parent was a very anxious time for both me and my husband. Your baby has been crying for two … Continue reading →

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Crash Course on Elder Care by NY Times’ Jane Gross – March 30 to April 13

Posted on February 7, 2011 by CK Wilde

Most of us begin caring for our elderly parents when an emergency event occurs. Mom is rushed to the hospital with a fractured hip and after the initial emergency is handled, we are left to figure out how to handle … Continue reading →

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How Does Your Hospital or Nursing Home Rank?

Posted on September 27, 2010 by CK Wilde

My younger son, my husband and I have been spending a lot of time on the US News and World Report website. Every year they rank colleges in the US. My son has been checking out the rankings for the … Continue reading →

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Finding The Right Senior Housing and Health Care Providers

Posted on July 26, 2010 by CK Wilde

“I think I want to sell my house,”  Dad casually commented on the phone. Even after my phone call with my father ended, I didn’t realize how much life was going to change. I figured that this was a temporary … Continue reading →

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