Joseph Sweeney Alberta, Canada My husband Joseph was having a hard time breathing and was admitted to Banner Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Test results confirmed he was suffering from congestive heart failure and atrial fibrillation with a low oxygen level. His blood pressure was very high and a heart murmur was found. He also had […]
Gregg & Sue Haskell Traverse City, Michigan My husband and I recently became Activity Directors at the Alamo Rose RV Resort in Alamo, Texas. This past January SkyMed Representative Stan Schwenke came to the park and gave a presentation. What we heard sounded like a good idea, considering the amount of traveling we do, the […]
Nowadays, with most of the civilized world connected by WiFi or a data connection, it’s easy to simply pick up your phone or hook up your laptop and check email, make a reservation or check your Facebook page. Unfortunately, the ubiquitous signals have also made personal data thieves just as plentiful, making security when you travel […]
Alan & Arlene McFarland Whiting, Iowa This past February while wintering in Harlingen Texas, Alan fell and couldn’t get up. I tried to help him but I couldn’t because he’s very tall, so I called 911. The EMTs came out around midnight and helped get him off the floor, checked his vitals, and asked him […]
With temperatures headed steadily up and the kids getting steadily restless, here is a list of three waterparks to beat the heat—and two that have enough indoor fun to enjoy year round! Water Country USA (Williamsburg, VA) Water Country USA is packed with places to ride and relax. Set your heart racing by dropping straight […]
The Zika virus continues to make headlines, edging out the harder-to-pronounce and even more painful Chikungunya, which, by the way, is still an issue. Mosquitoes are the culprits in both cases (though Zika can also be transmitted human-to-human) and neither responds to vaccines or medications—the only treatment is rest, fluids and acetaminophen for joint pain. […]
