MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'independence'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 01:54:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5062449&cid=t_107817_136_f&fid=39016&url=http%3A%2F%2Fturquoisegates.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F07%2Fplan-plan-b-plan-c.html Blink, blink. Your eyes open hazy and unfocused that first second of consciousness in the morning. You see the balloons of light dancing in patterns. Rub your eyes.Suddenly everything is in focus, and you drop your feet off the side of the bed and get up. Go through your morning rituals. Then comes the crux of the day - what will you do? Who are you scheduled to see? Where might you go?You make your roadmap for the day. Mine is always linear, logical, hour by hour, light the straight strips of sunlight coming through the slats under the boardwalk. I'm in the middle of two weeks of research, and I find myself thinking over my tasks like a gambler focuses on rolling probabilities. Right now I'm on Play A but tomorrow may find me on Plan B, and eventually that might even fall through. So of c... Turquoise Gates blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5062449 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 15:26:00 +0100 5062449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008311&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F05%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-5-2011%2F Another holiday’s come and gone. Whether you celebrated Canada Day or Independence Day, you may be basking in the glory of a glorious holiday or exhausted from another family gathering of trying to keep your sanity in toll. If I’ve learned anything over the years is that you could spend years working on yourself and then poof! just like that you’re back to where you started. Maybe it’s your people-pleasing ways that return when you’re in the company of old friends who knew you way back when. Or certain relatives who trigger painful childhood memories when you are in their presence. Perhaps, the extra day of freedom could remind you just how toxic your work environment is and how much you are in need of a new job. Whatever it is, I feel you. The only thing we c... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008311 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:48:51 +0100 5008311 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997645&cid=t_107817_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FEmrAndHipaa%2F%7E3%2FcStNIo4rV5g%2F I hope that everyone is enjoying this wonderful Fourth of July. I know I’ve had a great day so far and we’re gearing up to head to KFC and enjoy some fireworks with friends. Should be a great evening if the kids don’t get too cranky along the way. It has been a great day for me to remember how lucky I am to live in this wonderful country. There are plenty of things that are messed up in this country, but over all the freedoms we enjoy and benefits of living in America far outweigh the down sides. As I typed in the title of this post, I wondered what other things do I wish had their freedom when it came to the EMR world. First thing that came to mind was data independence. How beautiful would it be if our healthcare data was independent. I’m sure the ePatients out t... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997645 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 01:04:08 +0100 4997645 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997513&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FuimXbRgu1h8%2F By David BoazAt the Britannica Blog I take a look at the founding ideas of the United States and the Communist Party of China, both of which are celebrating anniversaries this weekend: The ideas of the Declaration, given legal form in the Constitution, took the United States of America from a small frontier outpost on the edge of the developed world to the richest country in the world in scarcely a century. The country failed in many ways to live up to the vision of the Declaration, notably in the institution of chattel slavery. But over the next two centuries that vision inspired Americans to extend the promises of the Declaration—life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—to more and more people. China of course followed a different vision. Take the speech of Mao Zedong on July 1,... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997513 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:43:57 +0100 4997513 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997615&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F07%2F04%2Fhappy-independence-day-2011%2F We’re celebrating our Independence Day here in the U.S., so I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and safe day of celebration. The United States is celebrating our 235th birthday today. I’m honored and blessed to be living in a pretty great country (although, like every society, we certainly have our flaws). The United States was born of great dissatisfaction with the way the people were then being governed, especially an ever-increasing and seemingly never-ending tax burden. Today’s United States faces some of the same concerns — taxes keep going up while government takes on more and more. Let’s hope it never gets to another Revolution, but at the same time, I hope our politicians remember that their citizens don’t have endless pockets.... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997615 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 11:11:55 +0100 4997615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4997629&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2011%2F07%2F04%2Findependence-day-celebrating-courage-to-challenge-the-situation-2%2F First Published on July 3, 2007: With the U.S. celebrating Independence Day — carnivals, fireworks, BBQs, parades and other customs that have, at best, only a tangential connection to our “independence,” — we thought it an opportune moment to return to its source in search of some situationism. No doubt, the Declaration of Independence is typically thought of as containing a dispositionist message (though few would express it in those terms) — all that language about individuals freely pursuing their own happiness. Great stuff, but arguably built on a dubious model of the human animal. That’s not the debate we want to provoke here. Instead, we are interested in simply highlighting some less familiar language in that same document that reveals something... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4997629 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 04:00:45 +0100 4997629 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5008475&cid=t_107817_129_f&fid=36038&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Ftrevis-life-with-multiple-sclerosis-ms%2Findependence-day-and-ms%2F I’ll admit a bit of an odd feeling as I post a blog about America’s Independence Day weekend from the wilds of Western Ireland! It seems a fitting topic, however, as the word “independence” means such a different thing to me now that I live with multiple sclerosis than it did before. Independence doesn’t mean doing everything for/by/of myself any longer. Independence is not all Trevis all the time. Independence is a relative state and I cannot think of a better place to be thinking this than the Republic of Ireland which experienced a varying levels and lack of independence (cum tyranny) over the centuries. A cane may seem to be a “dependence” to some but it offers me the independence to walk further than I might without and conserve the excess energy which would have been sp... Life with MS blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5008475 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 13:00:09 +0100 5008475 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4921519&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2011%2F06%2F10%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-june-10-2011%2F One of the unexpected gifts that come when you get healthy is the sudden realization that everyone around you isn’t. Awhile back Gabrielle of the The Therapist Within talked about the black sheep of the family as being the scapegoat. Sometimes after stepping back and working on your own stuff, you realize that you were not the big problem that you thought you were. Maybe it was your parents, your friends or even your partner that unintentionally made you the big bad black sheep so that they could be okay with their own idiosyncrasies. In your light, it made their shadows not so bad. So you’ve broken away from the pack and rediscovered yourself. The question is, “How do you venture back?” It’s summertime and that may mean gathering for friend’s birthdays ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4921519 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:20:58 +0100 4921519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4852843&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F-miUoPAPrsM%2F By George Scoville Please join us this Wednesday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern for a Policy Forum with former Minnesota governor Tim Pawlenty, “Limiting Government: What Washington Can Learn from Minnesota,” with opening remarks from Cato founder and president Edward H. Crane. Governor Pawlenty received an “A” grade on Cato’s biennial “Fiscal Policy Report Card on America’s Governors: 2010,” by Cato director of tax policy studies Chris Edwards. Complimentary registration is required of all attendees by noon Eastern tomorrow, Tuesday, May 24–seating is limited and not guaranteed. If you cannot join us in person, please join us on the web for a live video stream of the event. Washington’s use of tax dollars to strong-arm states into ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4852843 Mon, 23 May 2011 14:23:45 +0100 4852843 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4775372&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FSMVDE0lMtw4%2F By Jim HarperEven while it was a rumor that President Obama would announce that Osama bin Laden had been killed, Americans began to digest the ramifications, asking, for example, “can I have my airport back please?” Pleasing though it is to have in contemplation, the question is premature. Students of terrorism, such as those who attended our 2009 and 2010 counterterrorism conferences, know that the killing of bin Laden will have little direct effect on the network he spawned. Its indirect, discouraging effect on terrorism is something I mused about in an earlier post. What about the effects on the rest of us, the people and actors in our great counterterrorism policymaking apparatus? Osama bin Laden’s survival helped shore up the mystique of the terrorist supervillain, w... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4775372 Mon, 02 May 2011 14:59:06 +0100 4775372 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4719882&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F8cM-DqmEp10%2F By George Scoville Penalizing millionaires won’t help President Obama get re-elected, but partnering with Republicans on corporate tax reforms and spending cuts would boost the economy — and his prospects. Of course, both Republicans and President Obama will have to stop pretending to cut defense spending if either want the economy to recover. Chasing the energy independence white rabbit isn’t helping much, either. Soaking the rich definitely won’t work. When you look back at the grueling [sic] debate over an underwhelming $38 billion in spending cuts, you realize the fight was never about cutting spending–it was over how much to grow the size and scope of government: Friday Links is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4719882 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:57:51 +0100 4719882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4696693&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2F1gzX2KlCXbk%2F Buying into a particular life script -- a sequence of life stages that define what we do and when we do it -- is easy to do without full consideration. Are we living old, inadequate scripts or are we adapting to new times and circumstances?Tags: decision making, independence, marketing, school and studies, society, work-life (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4696693 Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:02:10 +0100 4696693 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4658361&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FxKTbpjkN3VQ%2F By Daniel GriswoldIn a speech today at Georgetown University, President Obama called for a goal of cutting America’s oil imports by one-third within a decade. Like all efforts to wean Americans from big, bad imports, such a policy will mean we will all pay more than we need to for the energy that helps to power our economy. I’ll leave it to my able Cato colleagues to dissect the president’s proposal in terms of energy policy, but it terms of trade policy, this is about as bad as it gets. We Americans benefit tremendously from our relatively free trade in petroleum products. Like all forms of trade, the importation of oil produced abroad allows us to acquire it at a price far lower than we would pay if we had to rely more heavily on domestic oil supplies. The money we save buying oil ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4658361 Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:36:08 +0100 4658361 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4653312&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FBu-siNuvTgo%2F By George Scoville Shifting America's focus away from individual liberty is waging war on the future, not winning it. U.N. "authorization" is the Emperor's new fig leaf for war with Libya. Why are we fighting Mexico's drug war? David Boaz remembers Geraldine Ferraro, who helped advance the war against gender discrimination in politics. Chris Preble eulogizes the Weinberger/Powell doctrine against the backdrop of the Libyan war: Tuesday Links is a post from Cato @ Liberty - Cato Institute Blog (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4653312 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:32:20 +0100 4653312 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4419120&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FMi9gpHdkF9U%2F By Roger PilonToday Politico Arena asks: Given that crude oil prices surged to nearly $90 per barrel on Friday, and could spike even higher if the crisis causes a shutdown of the Suez Canal, how should policymakers in Wasihngton respond regarding oil and the crisis in Egypt? Does the situation underscore a need for more domestic production? And does this crisis bolster or hamper Obama’s clean energy initiative that he called for in his State of the Union address last week? My response: The unrest in Egypt should have no bearing whatever on American energy policy. Like nearly every other commodity — food, clothing, shelter, education, health care — energy, from whatever source, is far more efficiently and equitably produced and distributed by the market than by government... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4419120 Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:23:04 +0100 4419120 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245359&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F12%2F09%2Fspeaking-truth-to-the-situation%2F This week’s This American Life was titled “Last Man Standing,” which included three outstanding “stories about people who feel compelled to keep going, especially when everyone else has given up,” including: a story about the only Juror on the trial of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich who believed he was innocent of trying to sell Barack Obama’s senate seat; the story of Duke Fightmaster, who refused to give up his simple dream: to replace Conan O’Brien; and a story about God and extraterrestrials. It’s a terrific show, which you can listen to for free here. Also this week at Harvard, an event at the Carr Center featured “four stories of dissent.”  A story about the event is posted below. Lecture-goers were so intrigue... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245359 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 04:01:59 +0100 4245359 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3961967&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fobsessive-auburn-fans.html “Your father has watched the Auburn game three times today over and over,” mom said as she walked in my house. “He is just obsessed!” “What are you doing?” I asked, smiling at mom’s exasperation and also surprised at mom’s unannounced visit. “I just couldn’t take it any more and came over here to be with you where it is quiet. Your father is going deaf and turns the TV up so loud it is maddening.” I went back to toodling with my computers as mom lay on the bed in the computer room talking about all her problems which she seemingly has many.  Caramel was sleeping on the couch and Maggie jumped up on the bed to be with mom. “I finally got my pain pills,” mom told me as she lay there on her side. “I was determined not to hurt anymore.” “Have they helped?�... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3961967 Sun, 12 Sep 2010 22:52:00 +0100 3961967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3934606&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Ftoday-is-big-day.html Tonight, I start a new journey – a nightshift job with much better pay and actual benefits for a change.  I will be all alone all night in my department, though, and that makes me nervous.  What if I get a cantankerous customer? What if the register goes haywire?  lol  I will just hope for the best and do my best.  I think my worst anxiety attacks are in my past these days, even though I want to knock on wood with saying that.  I seem to never know what lurks around the corner for me anxiety-wise.  My greatest hopes last night were to stay up all night and sleep during the day today.  That didn’t work so well.  9:30pm rolled around, two hours after my normal bedtime, and I was so sleepy I could barely stay awake and I hadn’t taken a Ambien... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3934606 Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:42:00 +0100 3934606 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3934607&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F09%2Fdisconcerting-news-for-mrs-florene.html “I am not going to be able to make it to George’s parole hearing Thursday,” I told Mrs. Florene over the phone during my lunch break. “I just can’t get down there during the day and work at night, too.  I just can’t afford to take time off from work Thursday night with this new position.” “Oh, sweetheart,” Mrs. Florene replied. “He was so looking forward to seeing you.  I was hoping you would be the cornerstone of our hearing with you being a white man giving him a job.” I sighed very deeply.  It was one of the harder phone calls I have had to make in a very long time – much harder than the many squabbles my father and I would often have over my medications.  “Tell him he is in my mind and heart,” I told Florene. “I will be thinking of him.... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3934607 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:46:00 +0100 3934607 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3913282&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fmore-stability-today.html I bought a tiny little Sony radio with weather band at work this morning.  I had grown tired of music on my iPod as I gathered my carts – much preferring AM talk radio.  I also bought some batteries, put them in my new little radio and was overjoyed this morning when I found I could pick up KMOX out of St. Louis before dawn.  They replay last night’s Coast to Coast AM again at 5am and was also overjoyed to find Art Bell hosting the show overnight.  This made gathering the buggies much more pleasant this morning – the hours before dawn just flying by as I listened to my favorite radio show intently.  I got an extremely good night’s sleep last night – the Ambien so helping to regulate my sleeping habits.  I am finding myself sleeping for eight or more ... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3913282 Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:59:00 +0100 3913282 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3891815&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fcaramel-says-good-morning.html Caramel and I have already been out for our potty break this morning. This time she followed Maggie through the dog door and I lavished her with praise. "Good girl!" I said in excitement as I rubbed her vigorously. I am hoping house training for her is going to as easy as it was for Maggie. Maggie was no trouble at all being as smart as she is. Maggie, though, got to barking up a storm this early morning at a possum in the pecan tree in Joyce's yard. "Maggie?!" I exclaimed, worried about the neighbors. "Are you hungry? Do you want something to eat?" Maggie and Caramel both came tearing back inside and I fed them both some Beefaroni as I locked the dog door so Maggie couldn't go back out and bark up a storm. I was careful to put the Beefaroni on separate foam plates so there wouldn't be any... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3891815 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:35:00 +0100 3891815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3790909&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fup-and-at-em.html Well, it is 4:00am and I am up and at ‘em.  Today, Monday, marks the start of my fourth week of returning to work.  Who would have thought I could have worked three days let alone four weeks a month ago.  A month ago, all I could think of was suicide I was so miserable.  Now? My life has taken on this 180 degree change. Yesterday marked a whole day without anxiety.  Isn’t that just wonderful?  It was the first time in  years.  No social anxiety. No knots in my stomach.  No feelings of impending doom. I thought I was in heaven and relished every bit of it.  I’ve had some withdrawal coming off all those medications, but it is nothing compared to the symptoms I experienced on them.  Who would have thought all those medications that ... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3790909 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:36:00 +0100 3790909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750252&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fpark-benefactor-call.html Sunset found me in the park again.  I had greatly missed this nightly ritual yesterday evening – too tired to get up the energy to walk to the convenience store.  I bought two 16oz beers tonight instead of two 40oz.  I felt this was much more acceptable and in keeping with moderation.  I completely totally over romanticize this little routine – my homed edition of Albert Vanderburg’s homeless sunset brews on the beach.  It is almost like a reward for a hard day’s work I treat myself with.  The ambience of the call of cicadas juxtaposed with the quiet solitude of the park brings me such joy. I can get lost in the moment if I let my mind wander.  I also enjoy the peace inducing 30 minute walk home after my sunset brews.  It is a quiet and fitti... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750252 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:02:00 +0100 3750252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3750254&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fits-five-and-im-alive.html I just can’t sleep past five it seems. I was wide awake this morning ready to go as the first light of the day was on the horizon.  Maggie was on the bed vigorously digging at her cooties which woke me up.  I decided to sleep on the bed for a change last night.  I was so exhausted I could’ve slept on the floor and got a good night’s sleep. Can’t Even Bake Cookies without Hell Breaking Loose… I stopped by mom and dad’s last night to get more of mom’s chocolate chip and walnut cookies.  They are addicting.  Dad hasn’t let mom cook in decades and she took it upon herself recently to bake cookies. Dad will say she will burn the house down trying to cook. My mother was always such a wonderful cook – her cornbread being the best I have ever tasted.&nbsp... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3750254 Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:27:00 +0100 3750254 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3746964&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fregarding-sunset-brews-and-my.html This seems to be this biggest source of contention with my readers on the blog these days – my drinking of my nightly sunset brews.  I have received more well intentioned advice and concern on this subject than more than anything in years.  I am trying to emulate the homeless Albert Vanderburg's nightly routine on Waikiki beach of this same ritual.  If you’ve known me for long, then you know I love rituals and routines. I also tend to romanticize the homeless lifestyle, and this routine seems so masculine, worldly, and helplessly homelessly romantic to me.  George will love reading about it in the blog posts I am mailing him each day.  He will live vicariously through my words and I have him in mind many nights when I drink them.  We both lived a pseudo ho... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3746964 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:25:00 +0100 3746964 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3743709&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fregarding-sunset-brews-and-my.html This seems to be this biggest source of contention with my readers on the blog these days – my drinking of my nightly sunset brews.  I have received more well intentioned advice and concern on this subject of more than anything in years.  I am trying to emulate the homeless Albert Vanderburg's nightly routine on Waikiki beach of this same ritual.  If you’ve known me for long, then you know I love rituals and routines. I also romanticize the homeless lifestyle, and this routine seems so masculine and helplessly homelessly romantic to me.  George will love reading about it in the blog posts I am mailing him each day.  He will live vicariously through my words and I have him in mind many nights when I drink them.  We both lived a pseudo homeless existence for... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3743709 Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:25:00 +0100 3743709 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740808&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fcamera-back-in-action.html Well, I just couldn’t wait.  I just drove down to Auburn and bought that camera part I needed.  Dad said he had ordered it for months, but he kept lying to me about it.  Nice thing about having money is you can just go buy it yourself.  No more dependency!  Now, I am off to get to work on that yard care project.  I have put it off long enough today!  It is so hot outside, though. lol  I am being a wuss today.  I am tired and just want to play with my camera after months of not having it in action.  Maggie captions anyone? LOL (Source: The 4th Avenue Blues) The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740808 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:14:00 +0100 3740808 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740809&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Feight-hour-day-tomorrow.html I drove over this morning to get my medications at 7:30 as dad and I had agreed last night.  Dad was not happy about it at all.  He said he kept hoping I would call him with a change of heart – to acquiesce.  Dad made me wait ten minutes to make sure I didn’t throw them up.  He didn’t say much to me to my surprising relief. I didn’t need a confrontation this morning or an argument before work or the anxiety that would ensue because of it. He sat eating his breakfast of toast and jam and watched the television as I sat and let the medications soak in.  He is really giving me the cold shoulder, though.  Dad can’t stand to be out of control of situations or me.  He controls pretty much everything my mother does and did for me as well for years.&nbs... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740809 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:21:00 +0100 3740809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3737273&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fassertive-one.html I have to start taking a more assertive  and dominant role in my mental healthcare.  For years, I haven’t even really known what medications I am taking.  Of the eleven pills I take every night, I can only name five off the top of my head.  This has got to change.  We have to start doing what is good for ME and not what is easiest for DAD. Dad arrived tonight and was surly and cold to me as I had expected.  I asked about their trip to Washington, but he didn’t say much.  He did say my brother and him were on the Today Show.  We sat down and began to talk.  I immediately took an assertive role. “I want to take my medications in the morning so they will help me while I am at work,” I told my father.  “They are wasted on me with me t... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3737273 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 02:04:00 +0100 3737273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3733275&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fpossible-parolee.html “George might be eligible for parole in October!” Florene told me over the phone very animatedly and excitedly tonight. “I talked to him on the phone late this afternoon.  He said he is going to have to wear an alcohol monitoring device for months, though.  Possibly a year.” “How did he feel about that?” I asked excited, but worried about my friends tendency to drink without thought.  The urge to drink can be all encompassing for an alcoholic at times.  “He said he was willing to do anything to get out of jail,” she told me. “He promised me.  He said he would gladly give up drinking for his freedom. Andrew, he sounds so miserable!” I can only hope my dear best friend gets home before Christmas.  October would be a boon. If George doesn’t ... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3733275 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:32:00 +0100 3733275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730070&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Flove-abounds.html “I love you,” Charlie told me tonight. “I love you so much.  I don’t know how I will ever repay you for all you’ve done for Horsefly over the years. You will always be so special in my heart for helping him to talk and to learn to play like regular kids.” He gave me a strong and loving embrace as we stood in my den. “I have just been so worried about you all day.  It has made me sick with worry!  You don’t seem to be drinking even though you have some money, though.  I thought I would find you drunk tonight when you said you were mowing lawns.  I worry you are going to get in a mess with that job.  I called your father tonight and told him.  He said he is going to call you in a little bit to talk. Don’t worry. He sounded calm. I hated to... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730070 Wed, 07 Jul 2010 01:28:00 +0100 3730070 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729846&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwhats-in-your-wallet-learnvest-ceo-alexa-von-tobel-shows-the-contents-of-her-money-bag%2F Keeping track of your cash, coins, and credit cards seems like something you should learn how to do in high school, but some of us still haven’t mastered the art of organizing our wallets. If you ever find yourself digging through crumpled receipts or wishing you hadn’t left certain cards at home, check out these tips from LearnVest. (And check out LearnVest’s original post for more details and a peek into Learnvest CEO Alexa von Tobel’s personal wallet.) What to keep in your wallet: Credit Card – LearnVest suggests having two credit cards in your name: One for regular use, another for emergency use only. Keep the emergency card tucked away at home, and keep the other in your wallet at all times. Cash – The key here is not too much, not too little. Between $25... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729846 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:22:14 +0100 3729846 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3730072&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fcathartic-carts.html Work went well this morning.  I was a little tired from lack of sleep, but I handled it with aplomb. Today, I was quietly left to do my job with no supervision which was very, very nice. I wanted to settle into a regular and normal routine.  I want to know what to expect with each day with little surprises.  I didn’t want the socialization of yesterday that involved my coach showing me the ropes all morning.  I was thrown to the wolves as they say and I did fine.  There were only a few moments of stress when the carts seemed to back up faster than I could gather them, but I would eventually get caught up with persistence.  I kept having to tell myself that I used to be a research technician at a major university so surely I could handle this job.  ... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3730072 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 17:55:00 +0100 3730072 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729927&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F06%2Fbest-of-our-blogs-july-6-2010%2F How was your 4th of July? Did you have your hamburger and eat your hotdog too? Well, Independence Day was mild for me this year. Just a mix of work, board games and Chinese food. The only fireworks I experienced were the ones I heard outside my front door. But I think that’s what I appreciate most about 4th of July — our ability to be free. Free to choose how we spend not just holidays, but time, our thoughts and in general, our lives. In addition to our site here, other places like Oprah.com have asked users to declare things like their psychological independence and reader independence, respectively. For the 4th, I’m declaring my right to choose how to spend my days. This means less pressure to do what everyone else is doing, releasing obligation to participate in activ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729927 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:21:49 +0100 3729927 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726756&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fentrepreneur.html “A little nigger boy named Jerry usually cuts my grass, but I haven’t seen him in what seems like ages,” my elderly neighbor who lives the street over from mine told me this afternoon. “My yard is looking pretty bad. It’s growing embarrassing.  I was hoping he would show up any day now.  He cuts my grass for $10 dollars. I just can’t do it myself at my age. The heat gets to me when I try.  I thought I was going to have to hire one of those expensive yard services.” I was riding around the neighborhood on my raucous riding lawn mower looking for work. That thing is so very loud and obnoxious – the muffler heavily rusted and corroded. I know my neighbors hate me now.  My first purchase for my new lawn care business will be a new muffler.   I saw ... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726756 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 21:59:00 +0100 3726756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3726727&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=37107&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspieweb.net%2Faspergers-autism-and-fireworks%2F Well with July 4th just passing I thought it would be a good time to talk about how fireworks effect those on the Autism Spectrum.  Fireworks usually don’t really effect me much, but I’m sure the stimuli from explosions, people cheering and the lights would cause some issues for people with Aspergers and Autism.  So…. [...] (Source: AspieWeb.net) AspieWeb.net blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3726727 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:44:39 +0100 3726727 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729956&cid=t_107817_113_f&fid=34634&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emrandhipaa.com%2Femr-and-hipaa%2F2010%2F07%2F04%2Fhappy-independence-day-4th-of-july%2F Happy Independence Day to all of my readers. I find it pretty funny that now there’s a movement to make sure we say Independence Day instead of 4th of July. I think that we just have far too much time worrying about the words we use and not enough time on actually making a difference. I recently heard a phrase that I’m going to quote wrong, but went something like “Get a shovel and start digging.” My favorite in the EMR world is when people go crazy if you use the term EMR and not EHR. Let’s just get over it. The doctors I talk to really are. They use them interchangeably to mean everything that you might technically consider an EHR. Choosing to call it an EHR doesn’t make it more usable or have more features. I’m totally fine with implementing an ... EMR and HIPAA blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729956 Mon, 05 Jul 2010 04:19:24 +0100 3729956 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724551&cid=t_107817_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2010%2F07%2F04%2Fthis-land-is-your-land%2F “This Land Is Your Land” by Woody Guthrie, sung by Robert Coleman Trussell. This land was made for you and me. Let’s take it back from the bankers and lobbyists! Filed under: Music - TV - Film Tagged: 4th of july, independence day, july 4th, this land is your land, woody guthrie (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724551 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 22:11:15 +0100 3724551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724473&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F07%2F04%2Fhappy-independence-day-2010%2F We’re celebrating our Independence Day here in the U.S., so I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and safe day of celebration. The United States is celebrating our 234th birthday today. I’m honored and blessed to be living in a pretty great country (although, like every society, we certainly have our flaws). It’s a great day to sit outside (if you can stand the heat — another day of 95 F degree weather here in New England), fire up the barbecue, and share good times with family and friends. On behalf of everyone here at Psych Central, here’s wishing your July 4th is a happy and joyous occasion (free of any family arguments or strife). Please enjoy the day! (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724473 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 13:07:55 +0100 3724473 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3724566&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F07%2Fwho-let-out-crazies.html My recent forays into writing honestly about my life have really shown me what my readership can be like at times and what blogging can be like when things go terribly, horribly wrong when you are honest.  Most people don’t reveal much on their blogs except the feel good stuff – the kind of stuff you only reveal in polite company. I guess I should as well.  I’ve always had suspicions that 95% of my readership are just gawking at my unorthodox life that I blather on about like an idiot – laughing at me and marveling that a 38 year old man can live this way. Navel gazing.  Only one person who reads the blog calls me regularly and attempts to reach out to me beyond the blog and it is Kirs.  She has been very supportive about the anxiety attacks giving me tons of su... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3724566 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:15:00 +0100 3724566 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3723352&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F07%2F03%2Findependence-day-celebrating-courage-to-challenge-the-situation-2%2F This post was first published on July 3, 2007. With the U.S. celebrating Independence Day — carnivals, fireworks, BBQs, parades and other customs that have, at best, only a tangential connection to our “independence,” — we thought it an opportune moment to return to its source in search of some situationism. No doubt, the Declaration of Independence is typically thought of as containing a dispositionist message (though few would express it in those terms) — all that language about individuals freely pursuing their own happiness. Great stuff, but arguably built on a dubious model of the human animal. That’s not the debate we want to provoke here. Instead, we are interested in simply highlighting some less familiar language in that same document that reve... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3723352 Sun, 04 Jul 2010 03:00:32 +0100 3723352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3721742&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fkids-reenact-the-american-revolution-ridiculously-cute-video-of-the-day%2F Sometimes we get so caught up in all the fireworks, hot dogs, and beer that we forget about the true meaning of the Fourth of July: Absurdly adorable children. Oh, and the American Revolution. Yet somehow, we thought our forefathers would be taller. Post from: BlissTree Kids Reenact the American Revolution: Ridiculously Cute Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3721742 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 18:05:40 +0100 3721742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718377&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F5vs-YmLC2Xk%2F By David BoazJohn Stossel, usually seen on Fox Business Network, will have a special on the Fox News Channel this weekend, well targeted to Independence Day: “What’s Great about America.” He’ll interview Dinesh D’Souza and immigrant businessmen, among others. Saturday and Sunday, 9 p.m. ET both nights. Fox News is on lots more cable systems than Fox Business, so if you don’t get Fox Business, this is your chance to see Stossel. Tonight at 9 p.m., I think it’s a rerun of his recent show on Milton Friedman’s Free to Choose, featuring . . . me. Along with Johan Norberg, Tom Palmer, and Bob Chitester. For some of my own thoughts on what’s great about America, see this article. (Source: Cato-at-liberty) Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718377 Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:50:33 +0100 3718377 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3560235&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=39187&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgetbetterhealth.com%2F10-reasons-to-be-a-doctor%2F2010.05.12 With all the negative press, the pay cuts, and the uncertainty of healthcare reform, I am approached by people who secretly whisper in my ear, “Would you have your child go into medicine?” On first blush I am tempted to answer, “Heck no!” given the administrative hassles, the changes in the public’s perception of our profession, the frontload of education, and the long hours involved. But those observations, while real, are superficial at best. Drilling down with more careful analysis after a challenging weekend on call, I find it worthwhile to stop and ask myself what makes medicine special for those of us crazy enough to subject ourselves to this lifestyle. I decided to put together a list of things that were important to me and would welcome additions from ... Better Health blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3560235 Wed, 12 May 2010 18:00:00 +0100 3560235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3435044&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F9vQz55xKdxo%2F By Michael F. CannonThe health care debate has illuminated how little regard many members of Congress have for the U.S. Constitution. First, Rep. Alcee Hastings (D-FL) said, “There ain’t no rules here… When the deal goes down … we make ‘em up as we go along.” Then, House Judiciary Committee chairman John Conyers (D-MI) claimed that the Constitution’s non-existent “Good and Welfare clause” grants Congress the power to compel Americans to purchase health insurance. Now, Rep. Phil Hare (D-IL) admits he doesn’t really care whether the Constitution grants Congress that power: Off-camera: Where in the Constitution… Rep. Hare: I don’t worry about the Constitution on this, to be honest. Off-camera: [Laughter.] Jackpot, brother. Rep. Hare:... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3435044 Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:47:45 +0100 3435044 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3382882&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F17%2Fmentally-ill-old-woman-tasered-for-refusing-to-move%2F Usually when one thinks of New England, one thinks of the seat of the War of Independence and home of states that value personal freedom and independence above virtually all else. After all, New Hampshire’s state motto is “Live Free or Die.” This was where the very idea of peaceful civil disobedience was born in the U.S. So when a police officer in Barre, Vermont (population: 9,291) decided that a woman with mental illness wasn’t moving to comply with his requests, he decided to arrest her. And when the woman still wasn’t moving to allow herself to be arrested, Cpl. Henry Duhaime of the Barre (Vt) Police Department apparently decided to pull out his Taser, instead of his radio to call for backup. Was the woman a coked up drug addict trying to fight off the pol... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3382882 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:56:27 +0100 3382882 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3374182&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2010%2F03%2F17%2Fmentally-ill-old-woman-tasered-for-refusing-to-move%2F Usually when one thinks of New England, one thinks of the seat of the War of Independence and home of states that value personal freedom and independence above virtually all else. After all, New Hampshire’s state motto is “Live Free or Die.” This was where the very idea of peaceful civil disobedience was born in the U.S. So when a police officer in Barre, Vermont (population: 9,291) decided that an old woman with mental illness wasn’t moving to comply with his requests, he decided to arrest her. And when the woman still wasn’t moving to allow herself to be arrested, Cpl. Henry Duhaime of the Barre (Vt) Police Department apparently decided to pull out his Taser, instead of his radio to call for backup. Was the woman a coked up drug addict trying to fight off t... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3374182 Wed, 17 Mar 2010 15:56:27 +0100 3374182 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3231611&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2F6OVIvTjB35s%2F During an active imagination exercise, I discovered "It's OK to play". This was a liberation for me. I felt both relaxed and energised. I experienced it as a liberation for/of 'me'.Tags: independence, marriage, meaning, mindful awareness, relationships, therapy (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3231611 Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:24:16 +0100 3231611 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3227986&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2010%2F02%2Fchoices-and-ramifications.html I had been homeless for about six months when I called my mother from my deceased grandmother’s house.  I had a key from when I lived with her.  Mom, her usually fretting self, immediately went into action.  She turned on the heat and made me a bed. “You’re not going to be homeless,” she told me. My father wasn’t too pleased, but what could he do?  Cast his son aside despite all his faults and drunkenness? I had planned on going to Nashville to live.  From reading “The Homeless Guy” I knew I could get a place to sleep, three meals a day, and social worker help.  I would also have my full disability allotment to drink with.  I wouldn’t have any expenses other than cigarettes and beer.   It was sad, though, that my life had come t... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3227986 Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:25:00 +0100 3227986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185280&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fimproving-care-and-saving-money-learning-the-lessons-on-prevention-and-early-intervention-for-older-people%2F Title: Improving care and saving money Skinny: Provides the key learning from the national Partnerships for Older People Projects (POPP) programme. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 26p. Published: 18/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Primary Care, Quality Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, Independence, Interagency Relations, Older People, Quality (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185280 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:30:42 +0100 3185280 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3185281&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F01%2F19%2Fnational-evaluation-of-partnerships-for-older-people-projects-final-report%2F Title: National Evaluation of Partnerships for Older People Projects: final report Skinny: The Partnership for Older People Projects (POPP) were intended to develop services for older people, aimed at promoting their health, well-being and independence and preventing or delaying their need for higher intensity or institutional care. The evaluation found that a wide range of projects resulted in improved quality of life for participants and considerable savings, as well as better local working relationships. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 302p. Published: 18/01/2010 Posted in Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Older People, Public Sector, Quality Tagged: Financial Management, Grey Literature, Independence, Interagency Relations, Older People, Quality (Source... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3185281 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:17:15 +0100 3185281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2865639&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FLpb_NiJ7P3o%2F In 2005, political opponents filed a complaint against the Independence Institute for not complying with the Colorado constitution and other campaign finance regulations when it spoke against a state ballot initiative. These regulations require, among other things, disclosure of the identity of anyone who has donated more than $20 to a cause and imposes registration and contribution limits on groups who have major interests in ballot issues. The Independence Institute challenged the constitutionality of Colorado’s state ballot issue requirements and the issue is petitioning the Supreme Court for certiorari in Independence Institute v. Buescher. Cato has filed an amicus brief, in cooperation with Wyoming Liberty Group, the Center for Competitive Politics, the Sam Adams Alliance, the Monta... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2865639 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:40:46 +0100 2865639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2855508&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F10%2F02%2Fsupporting-learning-disability-partnership-boards-to-implement-the-national-carers-strategy%2F Title: Supporting Learning Disability Partnership Boards to implement the National Carers Strategy The Skinny: Offers guidance to Learning Disability Partnership Boards to help them ensure carers of people with learning disabilities, and carers with learning disabilities are: supported in their own right, and involved in local service developments which affect their lives, and the lives of the people they care for. Publisher: DH Size of Publication: 20p Published: 02/10/2009 Posted in Carers, Disabilities Tagged: Disabilities, Grey Literature, Independence, Learning Disabilities (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2855508 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:09:40 +0100 2855508 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2807811&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F09%2Fage-of-reason.html The great thing about having older children is that you can begin to reason with them. Parents can drop the bribery tactics and move swiftly on to persuasion, trading and tit for tat.“Tell you what?”“What is it now mom?”“You make your packed lunch and I’ll make you supper?”“Great I get to pick out my own food!”“!”“Tell you what?”“Wot?”“You make your packed lunch and I’ll make you supper?”“Why?”“Why? Because you need to learn to become independent and do things on your own.”“Why?”“Because then when you grow up and leave home you’ll be able to look after yourself properly.” “O.k. I get dat.”“Where are you going?”“Play.”“What about your packed lunch? What about supper?”“Das o.k. mom I ain’t gonna be leavin home.”“!�... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2807811 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 06:28:00 +0100 2807811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2800560&cid=t_107817_129_f&fid=36035&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.everydayhealth.com%2Fblog%2Flife-with-chronic-pain%2Fwhat-does-quality-of-life-mean-to-you%2F This is a question and a term we often hear bandied about. “I just want her to have quality of life,” or “How am I going to maintain quality of life?” Especially, for those of us who have compromised health, this is a matter of great concern. It’s being used in a political sense these days as people are living longer and maintaining quality in their daily life is often more challenging than it was in times gone by when life expectancy was much shorter. You can be certain that a young pioneer woman who could only expect to live to the ripe old age of 37 didn’t give quality of life much thought. She was too busy trying to make it through daily life, feed her family, scrub her laundry on a scrub board in cold water and survive the various plagues and influenzas that came by on a r... Life with Chronic Pain blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2800560 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:05:59 +0100 2800560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2778346&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F09%2F09%2Fcommissioning-for-carers%2F Title: Commissioning for carers The Skinny: Guide funded by the Department of Health to support better commissioning for carers. Key recommendations in the guide include: think ‘carer’ in all commissioning and joint strategic needs assessments (JSNA) improve outcomes, independence and choices for both carers and those they care for involve carers of all groups and communities in decision-making and planning processes strengthen the carer support provider market, using a variety of funding approaches. Publisher: IDEA Size of Publication: 50p Published: 07/09/2009 Additional Publication: Commissioning for carers: action guide for decision-makers Posted in Carers, Choice, Commissioning, Grey Literature, Interagency Relations, Local Authorities, NHS, Quality, Social Care, Strategic Commi... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2778346 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 14:14:48 +0100 2778346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2747913&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FnB9H7_RbfUM%2F Unfortunately, there are many good (and sad) examples of Uncle Sam’s insatiable desire to regulate the smallest aspects of our lives.  Legislators can’t even let us decide which light bulbs to buy.  Government believes that it knows best, and is banning the venerable incandescent bulb. Lighting consultant Howard Brandston makes a plaintive plea for lighting that serves people rather than politics: The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 will effectively phase out incandescent light bulbs by 2012-2014 in favor of compact fluorescent lamps, or CFLs. Other countries around the world have passed similar legislation to ban most incandescents. Will some energy be saved? Probably. The problem is this benefit will be more than offset by rampant dissatisfaction with lighting.... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2747913 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:53:17 +0100 2747913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2734000&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=38368&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fv%2FsM9KcAS5_K4%26amp%3Brel%3D1%26amp%3Bcolor1%3Dd6d6d6%26amp%3Bcolor2%3Df0f0f0%26amp%3Bborder%3D0%26amp%3Bfs%3D1%26amp%3Bhl%3Den%26amp%3Bautoplay%3D0%26amp%3Bshowinfo%3D0%26amp%3Biv_load_policy%3D3%26amp%3Bshowsearch%3D0 One of my favorite movies is 1776, the musical. In July 1776, Congress was working on the Declaration of Independence. A rather controversial undertaking with far reaching implications. In July 2009, Congress was tackling another controversial undertaking with far reaching implications. I am speaking of course about health reform. The parallels, and lessons learned, are striking. Today, health reform has its Gang of Six (Senators Max Baucus, Jeff Bingaman, Kent Conrad, Charles Grassley, Michael Enzi, and Olympia Snowe). Congress in 1776 appointed a Committee of Five (John Adams, Ben Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Robert Livingston, and Roger Sherman) to assist with the drafting of the Declaration of Independence. President Obama observed that during July and August “everybody in Washington ... Disruptive Women in Health Care blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2734000 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:56:51 +0100 2734000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2683969&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35128&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthiswayoflife.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D381 If you haven’t noticed, computers have become much cheaper - I remember when laptops cost over $5,000 USD, minimum.  Today, I use a $300 Acer Aspire One.  That’s a huge price drop. Part of this has left people - particularly technology people - asking some questions, such as: - Why does computerized assistive technology, such as speech devices, cost so much when there are cheap commodity laptops/netbooks out there? - How can the cheaper technology of today help people who have, thus far, not had access to expensive assistive technology? These are great questions.  But they often have some underlying assumptions behind them that are not so obvious. For instance, there’s an underlying assumption that a netbook such as the Acer is, basically, the same thing as a Lightwr... NTs Are Weird blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2683969 Sat, 08 Aug 2009 17:25:43 +0100 2683969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2613838&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2Fk4KyMt3g-yk%2F More than 250 economists have signed an “Open Letter to Congress and the Executive Branch” calling upon them to “defend the independence of the Federal Reserve System as a foundation of U.S. economic stability.” Allan Meltzer is not a signatory to the petition and he has explained why not.  The Fed has frequently not shown independence in the past, and there is no reason to expect it to do so reliably in the future.  Professor Meltzer has just completed a multi-volume history of the Fed and knows all-too-well of the Fed’s willingness to accommodate the policies of administrations from FDRs to Lyndon Johnson’s.  I would add that the Fed’s behavior under Chairman Bernanke breaks new ground in aligning the central bank’s policy with Treasury’s.  Much of what the Fed has... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2613838 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:37:06 +0100 2613838 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570605&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F04%2Fhappy-independence-day-2%2F We’re celebrating our Independence Day here in the U.S. today, so I just wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a happy and safe day of celebration. We’re celebrating our 233rd birthday today, but please don’t call us old (even though we’re technically older than many modern European countries). We’re just “mature.” It’s a great day to sit outside (weather permitting here in New England, where summer has gotten off to a decidedly soggy start), fire up the barbecue, and share good times with family and friends. On behalf of everyone here at Psych Central, here’s wishing your July 4th be a happy and joyous occasion (free of any family arguments or strife). Enjoy! (Source: World of Psychology) World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570605 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:11:51 +0100 2570605 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2571119&cid=t_107817_136_f&fid=37852&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdonnatrussell.com%2F2009%2F07%2F04%2Famerican-gothic-sings%2F Happy Independence Day! Posted in Performing Arts Tagged: american gothic, frank loesser, independence day, july 4th (Source: Donna Trussell) Donna Trussell blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2571119 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 20:49:10 +0100 2571119 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570574&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=36089&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthesituationist.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F04%2Findependence-day-celebrating-courage-to-challenge-the-situation%2F With the U.S. celebrating Independence Day — carnivals, fireworks, BBQs, parades and other customs that have, at best, only a tangential connection to our “independence,” — we thought it an opportune moment to return to its source in search of some situationism. No doubt, the Declaration of Independence is typically thought of as containing a dispositionist message (though few would express it in those terms) — all that language about individuals freely pursuing their own happiness. Great stuff, but arguably built on a dubious model of the human animal. That’s not the debate we want to provoke here. Instead, we are interested in simply highlighting some less familiar language in that same document that reveals something special about the mindset and cele... The Situationist blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570574 Sat, 04 Jul 2009 04:01:43 +0100 2570574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2570608&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2009%2F07%2F02%2Fdeclaring-independence-from-fear%2F Independence Day in the U.S. is the day that America declared its independence from a tyrannical government, but real independence took many longer, hard years of war. The sacrifice of tens of thousands of people was needed first, before our declaration of independence had any real effect. And so it is with any change in our lives. We can make the declaration, “Today, I’m going to start losing weight,” or “Today, I’m going to try and reply to every cognitive distortion by examining the evidence and answering it back.” But declarations are only starting points — they represent the beginning of our journey, not the end. But declarations serve an important purpose — they place us (and others) on notice. Something is going to change. It may not ... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2570608 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:42:06 +0100 2570608 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2561166&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F07%2F01%2Fsupport-for-care-leavers%2F Title: Support for care leavers The Skinny: Illustrates how effective strategies and services help improve the quality of life for care leavers and assist them to make successful transitions into adulthood and independence. Methodology: Small-scale survey based on visits to six local authorities and four secure provisions; also draws on evidence from social care inspection and takes account of care leavers’ views and experiences. The report identifies how barriers to positive outcomes for care leavers have been overcome. Publisher: Ofsted Size of Document:28p Published: 01/07/2009 Posted in Grey Literature, Local Authorities, Quality, Residential Care, Social Services, Young People Tagged: Grey Literature, Independence, Local Authorities, Residential Care, Social Services, Young People (... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2561166 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:52:09 +0100 2561166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2424022&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FJfYN8jH9l5A%2F If you like driving a big car or SUV, the good news about Obama’s new fuel-economy standards is that they won’t dictate what kind of car you will be able to buy in the future. If you want to buy a 15-mpg SUV, Detroit (or Aichi or Wolfsburg) will be free to make and sell you one. The bad news is that the standards may make your car more expensive. Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards are actually calculated as the mean of gallons per mile, not miles per gallon. So, as of 2016, for every 15-mpg model made by an auto maker, that company will have to make five models of cars that can go 50 mpg in order for its fleet to meet Obama’s new target. Since bringing each new model to market can cost billions of dollars, if there are not enough people who want to buy those ... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2424022 Wed, 20 May 2009 13:04:12 +0100 2424022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2416774&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F18%2Foptions-for-care-funding-what-could-be-done-now%2F from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation suggests four costed, fairer and more sustainable methods of funding including: equity release, allowing older homeowners to pay for home-based care by deferring the costs until their home is sold; higher capital limits for care home fees to help those with modest assets; doubling the personal expenses allowance for people living in care homes supported by local authorities; and restructuring help for people in nursing homes, breaking down the barrier between health and social care. Posted in Equity, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Local Authorities, NHS, Older People, Social Services, Voluntary Sector Tagged: Domiciliary Care, Financial Management, Grey Literature, Health Economics, Independence, Older People, Residential Care, Social Care, Sustai... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2416774 Mon, 18 May 2009 08:01:00 +0100 2416774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2414721&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F05%2F16%2Fmanaging-resources-in-later-life%2F This study explores the changing lives of older people and shows how resources are used to manage change and maintain stability. Key points Declining health, particularly mobility, had the most effect on older people’s lives. Participants drew on family and friends, formal services, financial resources and personal strategies to cope. Moving to a more suitable property had made a positive difference to a few people. However, the process could take time, and practical and emotional obstacles could put people off moving. Changes in older people’s social networks and the local environment were often felt to be beyond people’s control. This included relationships with families and friends, neighbours and changes in the community. The introduction of free off-peak local bus travel for pe... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2414721 Sat, 16 May 2009 03:47:17 +0100 2414721 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2405391&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34958&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.counsellingresource.com%2F%7Er%2Fpsychology-philosophy%2F%7E3%2FRA7LCFLQVMU%2F Ultimately, people have power only over one thing: the execution of their free will.Tags: boundaries, character disturbance, dependence, depression, independence, relationships, responsibility, series on personal empowerment (Source: Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life) Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2405391 Thu, 14 May 2009 10:02:18 +0100 2405391 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2305876&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2009%2F03%2F29%2Folder-people-choice-and-independence%2F from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an event report based on research into the kind of support older people feel they need  to maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. This event brought together key stakeholders, including policy-makers, practitioners, charities, service users and those caring for older people in Northern Ireland and elsewhere in the UK. Posted in Grey Literature, Older People, Quality Tagged: Choice, Dignity, Grey Literature, Independence (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2305876 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 12:55:56 +0100 2305876 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2240786&cid=t_107817_113_f&fid=34621&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FHealthcareGuy%2F%7E3%2FLoYGpik98o4%2F485 This article is the first in a series about the challenges of clinical interoperability in healthcare. The first thing we need to do is ask the question “What is clinical interoperability?” The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers or IEEE defines the term interoperability as follows: The ability of two or more systems or components to exchange information and to use the information that has been exchanged. I like this definition because it is short and sweet, but to truly understand interoperability, we need to go a little further. The first thing we need to do is add that clinical interoperability is about exchanging a specific type of information.  It is about exchanging clinical information about a patient that allows our ‘partner’ to leverage what we alread... The Healthcare IT Guy blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2240786 Tue, 24 Feb 2009 12:55:37 +0100 2240786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2200640&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2009%2F02%2Fright-dogs-breakfast.html I decide that I can no longer cope. It’s not so much overwhelmed as underwhelmed. Each and every individual has their own personal agenda, none of which appear to have any overlap. My adult daughter accosts me in the utility room.“So…… I’m going over the hill after all……a different party.”“Oh good. It will be nice for you to have a chance to pl…..be with your friends.”“But it’s a pot luck…….any ideas?”“Garlic bread, always goes down a storm with starving students.”“Brill.”I leave her free reign of the kitchen and gambol off to my other responsibilities.My other responsibilities appear to have lost their marbles completely. “What on earth do you think you are doing? I already told you, leave your duvet upstairs, no nests downstairs.”“But, but, b... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2200640 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:14:00 +0100 2200640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2074309&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F3V2zlo2fMfI%2F If Charlie’d had a younger sibling, would we have decided to participate in studies like this one at the University of Washington, as noted in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Autism researchers at the University of Washington are seeking parents who will allow them to do brain scans of their infants. …………. The UW scientists are looking for 84 six-month-old infants from California, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho, Nevada and Alaska who have an older sibling who has been diagnosed with autism. They also need 34 infants with typically developing older brothers or sisters. Each child will be scanned three times over two years. Certainly I would have considered having a sibling of Charlie’s participate in such a study—-and then, after reading (wading... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2074309 Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:18:15 +0100 2074309 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2039944&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F12%2F16%2Fgreat-expectations%2F “We only become what we are by the radical and deep-seated refusal [to be] that which others have made of us.” ~Jean-Paul Sartre While I’m happy that the election turned out the way it did, I worry about all that’s expected of our new president-elect. Headlines report Obama is expected to solve the health care debacle, save the American car industry, right the mortgage problem, make science and education a priority again, keep the globe from warming, cure race relations… There’s more but you get my point. A lot of these expectations Obama set upon himself. He won by being the adult in the room, the go-to guy; he wanted the job and we expect he can handle it. But it got me thinking about the rest of us. When is the pressure of expectations a good thing? When is it b... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2039944 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:00:34 +0100 2039944 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717085&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F08%2F19%2Fconsultation-on-direct-payments-regulations%2F Direct payments are crucial to achieving the Government’s aim to increase independence, choice and control for service users and their carers through allowing them the opportunity to arrange their own personalised care. The Health and Social Care Act 2008 extends the availability of direct payments to those people who lack the capacity to consent to their receipt. In addition, the government is also reviewing the current exclusions to receiving direct payments for those people who are subject to various provisions of mental health legislation in light of the modernisation of mental health law brought about by the Mental Health Act 2007. The Government is now consulting ( Consultation document) on regulations (Draft Statutory Instrument) relating to these two changes. (Source: Fade ... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717085 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:58:27 +0100 1717085 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1711799&cid=t_107817_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2FrFzxqTRrzxw%2F Discussion with him proved unsuccessful and somehow he found the extra set of keys.  So family members disabled the car and kept delaying “getting it fixed.”  He finally lost interest in driving and seemed content to let others drive him. My neighbor’s aunt didn’t pass her sight test, and her doctor informed her that new glasses wouldn’t help enough to enable her to drive. She accepted this although she was frustrated and upset. However, it often is very difficult.  They even may pass a driving test and receive a license renewal, when you know they’re not safe on the road. Check out several  resources: The Alzheimer’s Association - Driving with Alzheimer’s The Hartford - Alzheimer’s, Dementia & Driving The Mayo Clinic - ... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1711799 Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:00:10 +0100 1711799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652426&cid=t_107817_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F345033520%2F AlzheimersNotes.com Health and Wellness Channel’s theme this month centers around “Independence” and is hosted by Kendra James at A Healthy Life.  The various bloggers have adapted this theme to their particular topic for some very interesting ideas and reading. Alzheimer’s Notes participated with the post, Giving Up Their Independence - Discouraging for Alzheimer’s Patients.  Losing their independence becomes one of the challenging aspects of this disease that Alzheimer’s patients and their families have to face. I discusses this topic and invite our readers to “chime in.” Tags: Alzheimer's health, Alzheimer's Notes, Alzheimers, health, Health & Wellness Theme Day, health issues, healthy, independence, losing independence, Mary Alle... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652426 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:00:44 +0100 1652426 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1652482&cid=t_107817_151_f&fid=36047&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FADozenSteps%2F%7E3%2F344555617%2F The Health and Wellness Channel is writing about independence for our theme day and, as I read through the wonderful synopsis by Kendra I found myself thinking “Couldn’t all these folks apply this one same principle to each one of their challenges?” And, from personal experience, I’d love to tell them that this one will work and work well! It assuredly does for us alkies :) Let Go and Let God “Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand Him.” From A.A.’s 12&12; “This is a way to a faith that works. In the first two Steps we were engaged in reflection. We saw that we were powerless over alcohol (insert whatever you are powerless over), but we also perceived that faith of some kind, if only in A.A... A Dozen Steps blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1652482 Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:41:11 +0100 1652482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1649224&cid=t_107817_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2F343835685%2F The month of July symbolizes Independence in the USA so we here at the health and wellness channel used that as our platform for our theme day. I hope you enjoy what all of our great writers had to say around the H&W channel. Enjoy! Gloria at Cancer Commentary gives us Freedom from Cancer- What does that really mean?… Speaking of freedom, in the context of cancer…what does freedom really mean? The definition varies from case to case, from person to person, from one’s perspective to another. Pink Ribbon Review blogger Karen Lynch recaps the dependent days that followed her double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery in an essay about her personal independence day. Read her post here Kelly at Grounded Fitness has given us… Declare your independence from the scale by sla... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1649224 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:13:15 +0100 1649224 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1642747&cid=t_107817_137_f&fid=35357&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAlzheimersNotes%2F%7E3%2F342228017%2F AlzheimersNotes.com  Giving up their independence and seeing their ability to do tasks by themselves slowly erode, becomes one of the most frustrating aspects of the disease for many Alzheimer’s patients.  They know something is amiss, but often don’t understand why they’re not allowed to do the ordinary, everyday activities on their own.  Or why they can’t do them. Driving - this becomes difficult to explain and for them to comprehend Staying home alone Going outside on their own Cooking Living in their own home Taking care of their finances These are just a few areas that cause frustration as the Alzheimer’s patient loses their independence.  The loss of these capabilities can cause discouragement in the rest of the family as the dependence on them bec... Alzheimer's Notes blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1642747 Tue, 22 Jul 2008 05:00:36 +0100 1642747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1631220&cid=t_107817_137_f&fid=35371&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthecaregiver.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fstudy-regular-walking-nearly-halves.html This study shows that just walking on a regular basis can make a huge impact on quality of life.”The research was supported by the UGA Institute of Gerontology Seed Grant, the Northeast Georgia Area Agency on Aging and the Georgia Gerontology Consortium Seed Grant. The research was done in cooperation with the Athens Housing Authority.Sam Fahmy, 706/542-5361, sfahmy@uga.eduM. Elaine Cress, 706/542-2202, mecress@uga.edu; Trudy Moore-Harrison, 704/687-6030, tlmoore2@uncc.eduThe 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease and Memory Loss in Later Life (Source: CareGiver, The) CareGiver, The blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1631220 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:04:00 +0100 1631220 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1602933&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F08%2Fresearch-and-development-work-relating-to-assistive-technology-2007-08-presented-pursuant-to-section-22-of-the-chronically-sick-and-disabled-persons-act-1970%2F covers research and development work carried out by or on behalf of any government department in relation to equipment that might increase the range and independence of older and disabled people. The report places such research in the context of theNational Service Framework for Long-term conditions and the White Paper on Health and Social Care. The report describes the wide range of government-funded projects supporting the development, introduction and evaluation of assistive technology. Relevant projects funded by the EU are also listed. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1602933 Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:46:51 +0100 1602933 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577356&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F327035343%2F “School tomorrow!” Charlie told me with his best grin this morning. He’d slept in, had breakfast around 11, practiced cello with a little coaxing. His internal clock is ticking away: Two days off and it tells him, that was the weekend, back to school. Imagine if everyone preferred to go without long weekends and always have that five-day workweek, no complaints. Off to find some rides and maybe some fireworks, if the rain allows……. Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, clock, disabilities blog, disability, Family, family blog, independence day, july fourth, kids, kids blog, Parenting, pdd-nos, Technology, Time, weekendShare This (Source: Autism Vox) Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577356 Sat, 05 Jul 2008 00:58:17 +0100 1577356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577252&cid=t_107817_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F2008%2F07%2F04%2Fbush-hecklers-mar-independence-day-new-citizen-celebration%2F Vesna Zeljkovic, 20, of Bosnia hugs President Bush following her oath of citizenship during the 46th annual Independence Day celebration and naturalization ceremony at Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson, in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, July 4, 2008 No class President Bush hecklers went out of their way today to mar the new citizen swearing in celebration at Thomas Jefferson’s historic home. President Bush traveled to the home of Thomas Jefferson Friday to help swear in new U.S. citizens as part of Independence Day celebrations. “When you raise your hands and take the oath you will complete an incredible journey. This journey has taken you from many different countries and has now made you one people,” Bush said at the naturalization ceremony at historic Mo... FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577252 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:55:38 +0100 1577252 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577274&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.healthbolt.net%2F2008%2F07%2F04%2Fhappy-fourth-of-july-friends%2F Image details: Patriotic Pride served by picapp.com I imagine that July 4th, especially with it being a weekend and all, will be a poorly-attended internet day. So with that in mind, I shall save my vast wisdom for a day other than a US National holiday and instead, just wish you a Happy, Happy Independence Day, full of good food, good friends, and appreciation for all this great country has to offer. If you’re visiting from another country, well, then I wish you a fabulous and relaxing weekend. Thanks for reading! Your friends at Healthbolt Tags: Fourth of July, Holidays, Independence Day, US HolidaysShare This (Source: Healthbolt) Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577274 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:35:59 +0100 1577274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1577281&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=34750&url=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychcentral.com%2Fblog%2Farchives%2F2008%2F07%2F04%2Fhappy-independence-day-2008%2F Ah, Independence Day — July 4th. A good day to celebrate, enjoy some family time, and have an outdoor barbeque. Or try to, if only the darned kids would get off their Nintendos and cell phones! It’s a day for family and friends, for celebrating our independence from another country who tried to dominate our lives through intrusive government and taxation without proper representation. But with each passing year, it sometimes feels like the lessons of past centuries are being lost. Our government increasingly seeks to intrude in our private lives in the name of “security,” forgetting that our nation is founded on the grounds of “life, liberty and pursuit of happiness.” Taxes rise every year and while I’m sure we’re better off than our colonia... World of Psychology blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1577281 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:29:21 +0100 1577281 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1575495&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F326359767%2F All three of us were born in the USA: Jim on the East coast, me out West, and Charlie inbetween in a city on the Mississippi. Happy 4th of July (if you’re American)—-though this particular holiday isn’t alwyas the easiest for autistic individuals. Fireworks are loud and it seems that every town here in New Jersey has their own special fireworks display, booming and whistling over one’s house. Add the time off from already shorter days of summer school and standing on a hot sidewalk under the hot sun to see floats or marching bands (more loud noises): It’s enough to make one want to forget about why there’s a holiday at all and what the holiday is about—-and even that brings mixed feelings to the parent of a disabled child. July 4th is meant to cele... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1575495 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:00:34 +0100 1575495 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1393775&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35128&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthiswayoflife.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D309 For many of us, accommodations help us function in the world. For some of us, there simply isn’t any way to interact in the world without the appropriate, and active, removal of barriers (in other words, “accommodation”). For others, we might be able to function with the barrier in place, but only at great personal cost. So, we seek to remove the barrier that is in our way. Yet, despite our need for accommodation, there are many reasons we don’t get what we need. Certainly prejudice plays a huge part in this, but it isn’t necessarily the only reason. There are four reasons I’ll point out here: 1. If we don’t know what the need is, it is hard for someone else to provide an accommodation. You are much more likely to have success with your disabled st... NTs Are Weird blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1393775 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:08:56 +0100 1393775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1314022&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F03%2F19%2Ftransition-moving-on-well-good-practice-guide%2F on effective transition from children’s to adult services for young people with complex health needs will help ensure that the young person and their family is better prepared for the move to adult care and that the adult care team has been involved in planning for the transfer (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1314022 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:34:06 +0100 1314022 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1292300&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F03%2Flook-into-future.html “I be need!”“What do you need dear.” When will he learn to reference back and give me a clue!“I be need goggles.”“Goggles?”“No!”“No?”“No. I be need glasses.”“Glasses?”“No!”“No?”“No. I be need shades!”“Shades?”“No. I be need eye fingies.”“Eye thingies?”“No. I be need……binoculars.”“Binoculars?”“Yes.” I look at my son. Four years ago there were several items, ordinary items, that he was unable to name. The few that I particularly recall were television, microscope, binoculars and telephone. He refused to name anything that could remotely be called food. All of them were off his radar and therefore of no interest.The expert tester encouraged him to point at the pictures he chose, the ones he was unable to name. He was unab... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1292300 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:27:00 +0100 1292300 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1219848&cid=t_107817_140_f&fid=35433&url=http%3A%2F%2F4thavenueblues.blogspot.com%2F2008%2F02%2Fscheming.html I realized today that I don't even have to tell my parents I am working.  It is none of their business.  I am a grown man.  Dad will arrive every night around 9:30 with my medications.  I will have already showered.  I will leave the house at 10:30 to be at work at 11 PM.  I will be home at 8:30 AM in the morning in time to get my injection for my schizophrenia every two weeks at 9 AM.  There is no reason for them to know. But you know what?  I feel wrong for doing that.  I still feel as if I am a teenager all over again.  It is hard for me to believe I am 35 years old.  The boundaries between my family and I have become inexorably muddled over these past few years of my dependence.  When I took a job working at the grocery store... The 4th Avenue Blues blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1219848 Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:55:00 +0100 1219848 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1185682&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F01%2F29%2Fstanding-commission-on-carers-scoc%2F Established to contribute to the national debate about the future shape of social care to meet  the major demographic changes, higher expectations of quality support amongst carers and the strong focus on self-directed care and independent living.  The Standing Commission on Carers will seek new solutions to old problems. It aims to put carers at the heart of policy-making as equal partners in exploring new ways of maximising independence and developing high quality (and cost-effective) services fit for the 2lst century. Currently their site details membership and terms of reference. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1185682 Tue, 29 Jan 2008 10:16:49 +0100 1185682 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1113600&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F23%2Fcare-in-a-new-welfare-society-unpaid-care-welfare-and-employment%2F by Sophie Mullins from the Think Tank the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) provides a policy framework for unpaid care in welfare and employment policy. It establishes a methodology to understand the value of care, and recognise the costs that caring involves. Furthermore it outlines what a welfare and employment policy that reflected these principles would look like. Proposals made are reform of the central pillars of welfare and workplace policy: the social security and tax credit system, and flexible working and leave rights. (Source: Fade Library) Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1113600 Sun, 23 Dec 2007 08:57:10 +0100 1113600 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1109771&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F12%2F21%2Fa-personal-approach-to-public-services%2F Turning Point and Dr Foster Intelligence have produced ‘A Personal Approach to Public Services’, a new report which states world class public services can be provided without structural reform or significant additional resources or costs, the holy grail of the public sector! Key to achieving this are: Intelligent customer insight - improving effective and consistent use of data to know understand and profile the diversity of the communities served Service design - must involve stakeholder participation including local people, particularly those in most need, to design services around need Personalisation - create individual budgets and provide multiple needs through one integrated service Prevention - make prevention a mainstream activity at the heart of the commissioning proc... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1109771 Fri, 21 Dec 2007 07:33:22 +0100 1109771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1041289&cid=t_107817_86_f&fid=36669&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffadelibrary.wordpress.com%2F2007%2F11%2F21%2Fpartnerships-for-older-people-projects-interim-report%2F POPP is an initiative being led by the Department of Health, providing £60m funding to council-based partneships to set up innovative pilot projects to: Provide person-centred and integrated care for older people. Encourage investment in preventative approaches which promote health, well being and independence for older people. The strategic aim of ‘Partnerships for Older People Projects’ is to test and evaluate innovative approaches that enable a sustained focus on prevention. It is expected that partnerships will demonstrate improved outcomes in:- Providing more low level care and support in the community with a view to preventing or delaying the need for higher intensity and more costly care Reducing avoidable emergency admissions to hospital Supporting more older people... Fade Library blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1041289 Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:35:50 +0100 1041289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=848356&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35128&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthiswayoflife.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D232 A friend, recently, was told that she needed a support person by a person in a position of authority. Why was she told this? Simply because she needed an accommodation that the person in authority wasn’t willing to consider providing (it wasn’t a case of “couldn’t possibly provide” but rather “didn’t want to even consider providing”, which is also illegal in many places - not that the law stops people from doing this). It seems that the solution some people want, when someone asks for an accommodation, is to say, essentially, “You shouldn’t be out on your own. Who let you out?” This is the case even when the person has demonstrated an ability to leave their home without anyone to assist them, perhaps even maintain employment... NTs Are Weird blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=848356 Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:38:41 +0100 848356 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=837471&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35129&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwhitterer-autism.blogspot.com%2F2007%2F09%2Fextraction-by-fair-means-or-foul.html I decide that I no longer care for Amazon’s packaging system. It has degenerated from ‘open with a pair of scissors and collapse the box with a cleaver,’ to ‘open box with a chain saw.’ I have struggled to extract the contents for some minutes but avoided drawing blood. My youngest son presents himself before me, amid the carnage of the semi opened packages. He pauses to gain composure and then makes his announcement. “Look mummy! I am choosed my own cloves.”“Indeed! And you put them on your body too!” I cheer, as wonder how he has managed to squeeze himself into clothes put aside for the rag bag. Not only has he physically grown three of four inches since he last wore that ensemble, but it would appear that he also branches out into other pastures new. It is a rare momen... Whitterer on Autism blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=837471 Sun, 02 Sep 2007 22:02:00 +0100 837471 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=821395&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F147803151%2F Classes at the college where I teach begin next Wednesday. I’ve been teaching for some sixteen years and, over the years, have more and more received forms from the Office for Students with isabilities requesting accommodations. Many students have also told me themselves that “I was in a self-contained classroom”; “I’d like to record your class”; “I didn’t read till I was seven.” Charlie inevitably comes into the conversation and from then on, I keep an extra eye on the student, just as I would wish that a teacher might do for Charlie. Some of these “formerly IEP students” (their diagnoses vary—-ADHD, Asperger’s, LD, are some) have learned very well to advocate for themselves, to organize their time, to keep trac... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=821395 Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:02:43 +0100 821395 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=750251&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35096&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAutismVox%2F%7E3%2F136328381%2F In the red circle is Charlie, swimming in the ocean this afternoon, with Jim right beside him. It was a perfect swimming day: Warm but not sweltering and the waves were big and foaming and came in slowly, and then crashed down volumes of water. Charlie ran down to the water, left his flipflops on the sand, handed Jim his shirt, and dove in—–and was first wiped out by a wave in the shallows, his back hitting the sand and shells. Not one to be down for the count, Charlie got right back up and, after checking him over, Jim got him back into the swim of things. Charlie knows how to read the waves. It has become, it seems, second (first, really) nature for him to know at what moment to turn his body and tilt his head as a wave rushes over him, or to crouch down and pull his body f... Autism Vox blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=750251 Mon, 23 Jul 2007 02:06:12 +0100 750251 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=740506&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35128&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthiswayoflife.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D213 Yesterday, Amanda and I started a new list on “daily living” issues for autistics, on both how to get formal support and how to manage without it. A lot of people have already signed up already - 67 people right now, and I’ve been amazed by the discussion already. While the list is new, and discussion is just getting started, I’m amazed at the sheer number of autistic people who have trouble with what I believe neurotypicals see as a really “basic” area of need - food. It’s easy to think you’re the only one who has had an eating disorder. In fact, I felt that way for quite a while until I found out a friend I knew from elsewhere online, another autistic, also deals with one. And then, when you realize that, “Okay, I’m not the only... NTs Are Weird blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=740506 Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:30:35 +0100 740506 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=714809&cid=t_107817_109_f&fid=35677&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FBrainBasedBusiness%2F%7E3%2F130513746%2Firelands_mind_for_prosperity_t.html Independence Day reminds us of the shocking cost of violence. The opposite is also true, and Ireland models precisely how peace acts as the harbinger of prosperity.  In the late 1990’s Ireland focused on two goals peace and prosperity, according to Irish Ambassador… H.E. Sean O’Huiginn. Simply put – Ireland recognized their role to strike out for prosperity through peace, and in so doing, they became a global model for both. It was a deberate move. Ireland took powerful plans away from violence when they joined the European Union and the Euro – both plans for peace that also led to mighty prosperity. For the first time, people between northern Ireland and Ireland began to see one another as humans – with common needs in spite of thei... BrainBasedBusiness blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=714809 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 18:46:23 +0100 714809 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=713064&cid=t_107817_125_f&fid=34819&url=http%3A%2F%2Fflapsblog.com%2F%3Fp%3D5236 Signing of the Declaration of Independence, painting by John Trumbull in U.S. Capitol In Congress, July 4, 1776. The unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of [...] (Source: FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog) FullosseousFlap's Dental Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=713064 Wed, 04 Jul 2007 08:02:30 +0100 713064 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=654449&cid=t_107817_87_f&fid=34867&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thediabetesblog.com%2F2007%2F06%2F02%2Fislet-transplantation-improves-with-drug-combination%2F Filed under: Type 1, Childhood, ResearchIslet transplantation is an exciting frontier of diabetes research as it can reverse diabetes. A recent study from researchers at the University of Alberta in Edmonton showed promising results when a combination of intensive insulin and heparin is used to garner better success of islet transplantation from a single donor. Due to inefficiencies in islet harvest, islet transplants usually require harvesting from more than one donor. Not only does the drug combination yield more islets from a single donor, early results suggest patients receiving islets from one donor realize longer insulin independence. Study researchers hypothesized heparin, an anticoagulant, could prevent damage from clotting, while intensive insulin could relieve stress and inflamm... The Diabetes Blog blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=654449 Sat, 02 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 654449 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=510646&cid=t_107817_117_f&fid=34612&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedoctorweighsin.com%2Fjournal%2F2007%2F3%2F29%2Fmicroloans-online-you-too-can-fund-entrepreneurs-in-developing-countries.html This may seem off-topic, but let me remind you that financial independence is good for your health.  There is ample evidence that being poor anywhere in the world is associated with poorer health outcomes.  So, it isn't such a leap to say that helping people acquire the capital they need to start or grow a business is good public health.  So I refer you to Nicholas Kristof's op-ed on micro-loans in the March 27, 2007 NY Times.  He writes about how easy it is to make small loans to individuals in need of capital to grow their businesses.  We are not talking thousands of dollars, we are talking loans of $25, $30, $40.  We have known about the benefits of small loans made directly to individuals, particularly impoverished women to help them get a sustai... The Doctor Weighs In blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=510646 Fri, 30 Mar 2007 01:52:42 +0100 510646 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=506404&cid=t_107817_133_f&fid=35128&url=http%3A%2F%2Fthiswayoflife.org%2Fblog%2F%3Fp%3D145 (Yes, this may be too much information for some people, but there’s a point to it beyond discussing my toileting!) Recently, I’ve started to use an incontinence product to help me with a problem common enough that every community drug store has a wide selection of products dealing with exactly this issue. What I’ve found is that it is much less stressful now that I know if things don’t go exactly right, I won’t be dealing with a major mess to clean up - nor will my clothes stink or be wet. In other words, it’s a very practical solution for a problem, and I’m glad I’m using these products now. I’ve got one less stress in my life now. But it took quite an effort the first time I purchased them. That’s despite having, on average, sev... NTs Are Weird blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=506404 Wed, 28 Mar 2007 02:18:56 +0100 506404