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You Can Refuse to be Discharged at a Hospital
On one Friday night about 8 pm a neighbor, I'll call Anny, called me. Anny's mom was in the hospital and they were releasing her that night. The hospital still didn't have a diagnosis as to what was wrong with her mom nor her treatment. Still, the hospital said that Anny's mom couldn't go home, nor had they identified a bed available at a rehab center. Anny was frantic and didn't know where to turn. Should Anny take her mom to HER house? Could her mom go back to the Independent Living Facility where she lived?
I don't know why hospitals seem to try to release patients on a Friday night. As a rule, I'd advise anyone not to accept being released on ANY night, much less Friday. Once it is agreed you are being released, it can take 5 hours or more for a patient to actually leave the building. Would you really want your Mom getting in a car after midnight to be transported somewhere else? Or would there...
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Some Considerations for after Hurricane Irma
First, if you are in an impacted area, repairing your home to livable standards comes first. And this article does not address those concerns. This article is for those that, with all of the praying and distress, managed to survive the storm pretty much intact.
- Whether you evacuated or not, almost everyone lost power and food safety needs to be evaluated. It’s safest to throw EVERYTHING in the freezer or refrigerator away but not always affordable. There are articles out that specify exactly what could be saved or must be discarded but it’s simple to say anything that is questionable—throw it out. Mayonnaise, meats, fish, most cheeses, prepared foods, macaroni …throw out. Things like ketchup, mustard, barbeque sauce may be salvageable. Butter, which can sit out on the counter, can possibly be saved. Use the rule: When in doubt, throw it out.
- Garbage pick up has been delayed so while you may decide to throw out those food items,...
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4 Common Real Estate Myths
Real estate is an industry full of myths floating around on the internet, in the neighborhood, and on the real estate market. It pays to be an informed consumer who is wary of the misconceptions. A buyer or seller is bound to get a lot of advice from friends and family who want to help. Some advice is useful, while other information can be misleading. Here is a rundown of the 4 most common real estate myths and why you should avoid them:
- “You don’t need a real estate agent”- There is a school of thought that believes that you can save money on the realtor commission and sell the house yourself while raking in a profit. Even if you forgo a seller’s agent commission you will still need to pay for the buyer’s agent commission, essentially shorting yourself in the process. Some people risk to deal with a For Sale by Owner (FSBO) which opens the transaction for a lot of things that can go wrong. Spare yourself the headache and the...
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