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CRUISING
continued from page 22
for just how to manage
groups of passengers once
cruises are permitted to begin
operating. Most cruise lines
plan to require testing of all
passengers at the port prior to
boarding to check for virus,
and many have said masks
will be required once on
board the ship. It has even
been reported that senior
travelers will need to carry
a current doctor’s statement
saying they are fit to travel.
There is a lot of concern
about having the usual buffet
area where people select
their own portions from
larger dishes. Some are
saying “no buffet,” while
others have opted to have a
server (masked and gloved)
HOSPICE
continued from page 11
Hospice caregivers also
provide support to families. They of severe pain or discomfort.
keep them up to date on their
family member’s condition and
let them know what to expect.
They provide emotional support
to terminally ill people, and their
families, before and after the
patient’s death. This includes
bereavement support for family
members.
Note from the
Publisher
I wanted to share with you
this information about what
hospice is supposed to be.
My wife passed away on
September 6th of this year. We
called in hospice to help her in
her final days. Unfortunately,
I was very disappointed in the
care she received.
put items on your plate as
requested.
What to do about
groups attending theater
performances is causing
another concern. It has
been suggested that tickets
be issued for each show,
with seating kept to a low
number rather than a totally
full theater. This will cause
problems when people find
there are no seats available
for a show they particularly
wanted to attend. It is going
to take a lot of work to iron
out these problems.
Some cities that depend fully
on tourist trade are hurting
badly from the long period
since their last ship docked.
The port cities in Alaska are
particularly hurt by the lack
of ships, as they depend on
On several occasions, we had
to call a nurse to come to
our home because my wife
was experiencing some sort
We live in Inverness and,
apparently, all the nurses
assigned to my wife lived in
either Homosassa or Crystal
River. So, it took 45 minutes
plus before anyone ever showed
up. A couple of times we had to
call more than once because no
one ever came to help.
We were told at the beginning,
do not call 911, call hospice
if my wife needed medical
help. 911 could have been to
our house in five minutes and
would have been able to treat
my wife a lot sooner.
This hospice organization told
me that it was because the
coronavirus pandemic caused
a shortage in their staff. My
90% of their annual income Fun &
from ship passengers taking
tours, buying souvenirs and Games
eating or drinking at local
establishments. Answers
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Trying to feel “normal” again,
I have booked a transatlantic SUDOKU
cruise on Celebrity Edge
sailing from Florida to
Rome in April 2021, and my
travel buddy Judy and I have
booked a Wine & Culture
voyage with Azamara Quest,
touring port cities of Spain
and France in June 2021. My
cancelled 2020 cruises gave
me future Cruise Credits
that are covering the cost HINK PINKS
of these new trips. Now all 10. Mild Child
we have do to is hope the 9. Melon Felon 8. Bold Cold
world gets back on track 7. Wide Slide
by then! Fingers crossed! 6. Near Here
As the Cowardly Lion said 5. Ledge Pledge 4. Rug Tug
“The Wizard of Oz” – I DO 3. Munch Lunch
believe! 2. Loud Crowd 1. Ship Trip
question is, why did they take MUMBO JUMBO
on my wife’s case if they were Carter
so shorthanded? There are Ford
other hospice organizations Reagan
that could have given my wife Clinton
much better care if we had Bush
known this one couldn’t handle BAMBOOZABLE
the case.
There were too many other 6. Three Wise Men 5. Look Before You Leap
instances to name where this 4. A Touching Moment
hospice came up short on 3. Life Behind Bars
giving my wife the care that 2. Pat on the Back
she needed and deserved as she 1. Too Good to Last
was dying. PHRASE SCRAMBLE
When we called this hospice
organization to let them know Thomas Fuller
and others will be so too.
that we thought my wife was Be a friend to thyself,
having her last breaths, they
almost didn’t make to our
loved one.
house before she passed.
I would recommend to our VITAS Healthcare was
readers if you ever are in need definitely not the one for us.
of a hospice organization, Jim Vavala
please do your research to find
the right one for you and your Publisher, Senior Voice