A bad idea for one who is a recovering alcoholic. I would think drinking gallons of water may help too.

Bad experience at the villages hospital
 

I agree, so don’t use beer. And too much water can mess up your electrolytes.


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What? You are inferring way too much, IMO.


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Not Recommended
 

Would definitely not recommend moving from The Villages for better health selections. We have some real good Urgent Care facilities if you do your home work. We are 2 hours and 30 minutes from one of the best clinics in the US mainly Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville. It is an easy drive through the Ocala Forest. If there is a serious emergency like heart then Leesburg Hospital is within a reasonable time frame as a "just in case". With some very hard home work there are some good medical doctors in the villages but you have to study the population to make sure you get a good personal physician. Having said all of this I believe no one should move from our terrific homes to lesser places to live. BUT, spend as much time setting up a good medical plan as you would picking out a new car!!:read:

I agree it is difficult to go out when it is cold. It is also difficult (at least for me) to go out when it is steamingly hot and humid. Either way it is easy to become a couch potato.

However TV does have wonderful indoor activities as does up here in the North.

By the way, I suppose you mean when you are going to die, not if you are going to die?

Nope if...doing my best not to.

Very Positive Experience at ER Once Again
 

My husband fell again last night at 11:00. I can no longer get him up on my own. I activated his alarm and paramedics were sent right out. He does not communicate effectively, but did indicate to them that this time he wanted to go to the hospital. Everyone from the first responders, to the ambulance EMTs was awesome. They did a thorough assessment, dressed his wound, and alerted the hospital that they would be transporting. I agreed that I thought a physician assessment would be in order.

Did we wait a long time once there? Yes. We got home around 5 this morning. Was it unreasonable? Absolutely, not! He spent the time in a holding area in the hallway, while critical patients were given priority and rooms, as should be. There were two criticals that arrived at the same time he did and two more shortly after. In time, as a precaution, his elbow was x-ray'd and then just to be sure there was no brain bleed, a head scan was ordered. These things all take time, even on a stat order! Fortunately, no bleed and no fracture. :pray:

The entire staff was efficient, polite, and very professional. Everyone from the front desk right on through with the ER physician and dismissal was outstanding. I would challenge anyone to get more competent/compassionate care anywhere. We have definitely seen our share of hospitals across the country since his debilitating stroke 16 years ago. I also grew up in a medical family and around hospitals and have a pretty good knowledge of the workings.

Medical care is a process. Please take your patience with you, if you have to go. Hopefully, you won't have to.

This is nothing new.........:rant-rave:

The medical system
 

In my OPINION, medical care has deteriorated dramatically. FAULT? I've read that 80% of medical care is paid for by either an insurance company or the government. Every doctor needs a PAID STAFF just to fill out paperwork. The doctor is expected to see four patients an hour. That is not the too limited 15 minutes as he/she has to walk from one WORK STATION-go to room three, to the other. You/WE want to be polite so you ask how ya doin Dr X?. If, he/she replies they have used 2 minutes out of your 12.
It can't be enjoyable fo the doctor let alone the patient.

Oh the insurance company tells them what they can charge and what care is acceptable-normal. PROPER CARE-I don't even know what that is. Perhaps, like your golf cart, your car, your AC the tihing to do is research POSSIBLE causes of any issue and have a CONFERENCE with your doctor. A typed note might be a good idea.
BLOOD TESTS-do you know your doctor needs to give an OK for you to get a copy? HUH? It is your blood, your health oh and your bill. If, you've ever seen one, it shows your reading and what normal is. ANYTHING outside of normal range, ask your doctor why and more importantly what should be OR COULD BE DONE about it.

Dear Dilly. I am so sorry this happened. He is so blessed to have you, and we are so lucky to know both of you.