A Surreal Day

Well my friends … I went today to visit Gordo’s grave site for the 1st time.
It was surreal … as another family was having a funeral. They had the 21- gun salute and "Taps" playing.
Seeing his name on a headstone was harder than I had anticipated it would be.
Damn it! I miss his sweet presence so much.
Did not realize … just how much … until today.
I know he had a fabulous 83 years of life … but the void left for me is more than I thought it could be.
All I know to say is ... to love and cherish your folks who are still here and thank God for your memories ... if they have already gone to Heaven.
Love you Daddy!
Your adoring … Pooker Annie

A Jerry McGuire Moment

Do you ever have a “Jerry McGuire” moment?
The one … that puts it out there?
Places your soul ahead of your ambitions? 
Well … my friends … that is what I am about to write. So if you are amongst the safe … and road … more traveled… please unfriend me now.
I am OVER ... skilled nursing facilities and rehab centers (aka Nursing homes) and grown children … who haphazardly place them there. 
YOU really think that by spending $6000 plus a month to “kennel” your folks … that they are taken care of properly?
This might be good for you … but … without your constant intervention… this can be catastrophic for your loved one.
PLEASE … PLEASE… PLEASE … get and stay involved with them daily.
Make sure that their needs are being met.
YOU or your loved one is footing the bill … so … YOU are IN CHARGE … not some employee who says … “we’ll look into that” or … even worse … unresponsive.
YOU ... are your loved one’s BEST Health Advocate!
OK … I feel better and hope some will listen.

Thank Them!

Although … most of you know all about my dad … Gordo. I had an equally wonderful mom … Eileen.
Tomorrow marks the 11th year since she made her way to heaven.
In her honor and Gordo’s … please take the time to tell your folks … if you are still fortunate enough to have them … just how grateful you are. 
Being a parent is a lifelong commitment. 
Some times are great and others more challenging. But … at the end of the day … most parents do the best they can for us. And … for that … my friends … we owe our gratitude and love.
Just … one “loving daughter’s” opinion.
Have a super night!

Way To Go ... Accessible Home Health Care!

             THESE AMAZING FOLKS HELPED ME TAKE CARE OF GORDO!

NOW I HAVE THE HONOR OF WORKING WITH THEM!

Accessible Home Health Care                       

3111 N University Drive

Suite 625

Coral Springs, FL 33065                                   

Contact: Greg Greenland

Day Phone: 954-341-5600

E-mail: ggreenland@ahcglobal.com

                                                                                                            For Immediate Release

 

Accessible Home health care names

Houston as its

Franchise of the QUARTER

Coral Springs, FL (January 10, 2014)  -  Today Accessible Home Health Care  announced its national Franchise of the Quarter for the Fourth  Quarter of 2013.

Mirella Salem, President of Accessible Home Health Care the franchisor said, “Our Accessible Home Health Care franchise system has grown tremendously the past 8 years, and we are now over 110 offices nationwide with offices in India and Africa.” 

“It gives me great pleasure to recognize Accessible Home Health Care of Houston as the national “Franchise of The Quarter”.  Randy and Sheree Paramore have grown their operation into a full service provider of both private and Medicare services in their community.  They are a leading provider of both medical and non-medical services in the Houston marketplace, and their commitment to quality care through their Joint Commission Accreditation will ensure they remain in that position.”

“Selecting these individuals and their teams for this prestigious award was a difficult decision indeed, as there are many very deserving franchisees in our system.    Because our caregivers provide AHHC clients Compassionate Care from the Heart, a core value of our organization, it sets us apart.   We are honored to have these dedicated individuals as part of our organization.”

About the company: Accessible Home Health Care of Houston provides high quality care to all age groups, from newborns to seniors, in the comfort of their own homes.  We provide medical and non-medical services through our staff of screened, highly qualified, and compassionate caregivers which includes aides, nurses, and therapists.  Being a full service provider, including services provided to seniors under Medicare, allows us to provide levels of service properly matching the changing needs and desires of our patients and loved ones. For more information about our services please visit us at www.accessiblehouston.com or call   Randy Paramore at 281 859-3516.

And the Oscar goes to ...

I read this yesterday.

Although it was written last year…its message is amazing!

Enjoy!

And the Oscar Goes to…

Watching the Oscars on Sunday was quite entertaining. Imagine the vision, creativity, and artistry that it takes for scores of people to come together to make a film that captivates the country by bringing a story to life! The coveted gold statue represents the pinnacle of one’s profession, a universally recognizable prize that causes a seasoned actor to forget his acceptance speech or lose her gracefulness while tripping over a ridiculously expensive gown. It made me wonder: What if there were Oscars awarded to the people who influenced healthcare? Here are some suggestions for the most deserving:

Best Picture: an award for radiologists viewing the film of a cancer-free survivor
Actor/Actress in a Leading Role: the oncologists who don’t let their patients see them cry after having to give a terminal diagnosis
Actor/Actress in a Supporting Role: the nurse who provides comfort to the parents of a dying child
Best Adapted Screenplay: the rehabilitation team members who help survivors find new life again after stroke
Cinematography: for persons who capture the inspiring moments of the Special Olympics
Costume design: the prosthetists, orthotists, and biomechanical engineers who create both function and beauty to clothe persons needing artificial limbs
Directing: the heads of national organizations that lead the way in research and education in a specialty area
Best Makeup: the funeral home directors who help make our loved ones look their best for the final goodbye
Best Visual Effects: the burn specialists and plastic surgeons who reconstruct the facial features of a firefighter or war veteran after severe burns
Best Sound Mixing: the audiologists and manufacturers of hearing devices that help us to listen and attend to the sounds around us
Best Film Editing: the skilled surgeons who remove the bad parts and recreate our inward parts so that our life picture is the best it can be
Best Original Song: the one sung by the double lung transplant survivors, like Charity Tillman-Dick, and made possible by the lung transplant team

I wish that we gave such awards to the people who make a real difference in the lives of so many. There are hundreds of unsung heroes of healthcare who influence our world but go unnoticed. When you come across one, won’t you tell them how much they are valued and appreciated? They may never win an Oscar, but without them we couldn’t shine.

Dr. Mauk's Boomer Blog June 16^th 2013