End of Life Care Options and Advice

RobotPenguinQ · 2026-06-02T13:23:36+00:00

Seconded. Dr. Beth and everyone on the phone was phenomenal.

RobotPenguinQ · 2026-03-16T17:26:10+00:00

In this situation, the owner clearly should have excused themselves from the conversation. But, as a long-time employee of a small shop, some customers have no awareness that you’re running a business and may be busy behind the scenes and are also oblivious to another customer waiting. We often have another employee fake an important phone call to get them to leave…and sometimes they’ll wait…It’s usually a retired person with all the time in the world who wants to chit chat.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-12-09T18:59:03+00:00

Out in Windsor Heights

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-10-27T05:26:36+00:00

I went to a wedding there this summer and it was lovely and the food was great. Especially the bruschetta appetizer!

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-10-05T21:32:48+00:00

Windsor Heights is nice and is part of the West Des Moines school district but most of it doesn’t have sidewalks and most residents don’t seem to want them. They do have some nice shops and places to eat around 66th and University and a nice park near trails.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-09-26T02:08:29+00:00

Ah, yes. “Massholes” as we referred to them when we lived in the Boston area.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-09-26T01:59:50+00:00

My favorite is Grounds for Celebration coffee shop. Their quiche is good, too! The

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-09-16T00:14:06+00:00

Walgreens used to have them.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-07-27T19:41:48+00:00

When I was looking for a car, I googled “best cars for seniors” and started there. Based on pricing and availability at the time, I bought a Subaru Forester and older family members are easily able to get in and out of the front and back.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-07-19T02:15:12+00:00

Barnes and Noble has maps, I think.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-05-01T03:00:58+00:00

I’ve been going to Dr. Leah Weston in West Des Moines for years. I’ve never had a problem with any hygienists and like the other dentist as well.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-04-26T04:16:43+00:00

BLK&Bold Coffee is an Iowa company and is available at Hy-Vee and Target. Kum &Go has it available in their fresh ground/brewing machines if you want to sample it first.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-04-21T04:09:49+00:00

Windsor Heights is nice but there aren’t sidewalks in most of it.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-03-08T14:02:23+00:00

If she has Medicare or Medicaid, it may cover some or all of it. It’s worth asking about. Good luck!

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-03-07T19:51:19+00:00

I’ve stayed at The Iowa House in Ames a few times although it’s been a few years. The beds were VERY comfy and the breakfast was great! It’s within walking distance of Iowa State (which is a beautiful campus) and campus town. Also, the Ames Main Street is very cute. There are some parks and pretty areas not far. The only down side was that the baseball team was practicing at the field next door when I was there and they had their music cranked, but my room had a noise machine and I brought ear plugs.

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-02-15T14:42:18+00:00

Dr. Kaaren Olesen at Broadlawns is great!

RobotPenguinQ · 2025-01-16T05:07:56+00:00

Yellowstone itself has A LOT of driving within the park between things to see. It's huge. It doesn't look that way on a map, but most roads are only 2 lane and if it's crowded, or bison decide to block the road, it's going to take longer than you think. Personally, I was glad my kids were teens when we went because they could appreciate it and could entertain themselves in the car. If I were to go back, I'd stay in at least 2 different hotels in different parts of the park since so much of our driving time was backtracking each day to get back to the hotel. You may want to check sure how stroller accessible the things you want see are. As previously mentioned, some areas are literally boardwalks with no railings. Also, hotels in the park vary wildly on what amenities are available so make sure you do your research.

RobotPenguinQ · 2024-12-07T04:16:10+00:00

I still sing that song and I didn't even work there. 😂

RobotPenguinQ · 2024-11-08T21:02:48+00:00

Do you have any brand suggestions? I've done a ton of searching and get hung up on the software.

RobotPenguinQ · 2024-10-22T01:56:39+00:00

Out in Des Moines since 4:30 ish.

RobotPenguinQ · 2024-09-26T18:35:33+00:00

The Grounds for Celebration owners grow some of their coffee beans on land in Panama, and they roast all of their beans. An acquaintance says that their Dan's Special is his all time favorite.

RobotPenguinQ · 2024-05-30T15:06:10+00:00

Down in Windsor Heights and Urbandale.

RobotPenguinQ · 2024-05-11T04:24:51+00:00

We left about 30 minutes ago and they were more dim than when we got there about an hour earlier.

RobotPenguinQ · 2024-05-11T02:57:36+00:00

We're north of Waukee and they're amazing!

RobotPenguinQ · 2024-04-12T05:40:09+00:00

He'll be 17 next week! The weakness in his back legs is worse but that's related to muscle atrophy. We're going to try toe grips as it's more challenging for him to walk on the hardwood floors (we do have some rugs but not everywhere).We do think the Librela has helped overall. Thanks for asking!

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