By Olivene Godfrey
Are booster shots only for the wealthy now? And, do our rich politicians want old poor people to just roll over and die so they can get their greedy hands on Social Security? I think so. Read on for my own personal experience about how the new Medicare guidelines are affecting the quality of my life.
Normally, I'm a good natured person but an injustice either to me or to others gets my dander up. I'm an 83 year-old widow with several serious health problems But, with a good family doctor who monitors my health, I'm able to live a normal life.
But, despite my efforts to live a healthy lifestyle, I was diagnosed about a year ago with anemia of inflammation and was so weak I could barely walk.
My family doctor scheduled an appointment for me with a blood specialist. Following an exam and conference and extensive lab work, the specialist said I was eligible for a booster shot that gave me the energy to have a good life.
And then without warning, I was told that according to Medicare's new guidelines, I was no longer eligible for the booster shots.
I continued to have monthly lab work and was still not eligible for the shots. Finally, I became too weak to do the light housework I did to help my son, Barry, who does the heavy work. I had my monthly lab work this week and was finally eligible for the booster shot. Meanwhile, I hope and pray that I'll feel stronger soon.
We seniors need to be like the "sleeping giant who was awakened" and strongly protest the efforts of some of our government officials to get rid of Social Security and Medicare while they live a life of luxury.
See you next time.
Are booster shots only for the wealthy now? And, do our rich politicians want old poor people to just roll over and die so they can get their greedy hands on Social Security? I think so. Read on for my own personal experience about how the new Medicare guidelines are affecting the quality of my life.
Normally, I'm a good natured person but an injustice either to me or to others gets my dander up. I'm an 83 year-old widow with several serious health problems But, with a good family doctor who monitors my health, I'm able to live a normal life.
But, despite my efforts to live a healthy lifestyle, I was diagnosed about a year ago with anemia of inflammation and was so weak I could barely walk.
My family doctor scheduled an appointment for me with a blood specialist. Following an exam and conference and extensive lab work, the specialist said I was eligible for a booster shot that gave me the energy to have a good life.
And then without warning, I was told that according to Medicare's new guidelines, I was no longer eligible for the booster shots.
I continued to have monthly lab work and was still not eligible for the shots. Finally, I became too weak to do the light housework I did to help my son, Barry, who does the heavy work. I had my monthly lab work this week and was finally eligible for the booster shot. Meanwhile, I hope and pray that I'll feel stronger soon.
We seniors need to be like the "sleeping giant who was awakened" and strongly protest the efforts of some of our government officials to get rid of Social Security and Medicare while they live a life of luxury.
See you next time.
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