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Those Were the Days

The most difficult years in parent care are ages 90-100, when adult children so often delegate responsibility to an institution—but not MAQ.

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Annie, 90 — Speed, 88

In a parent's youth, thought is seldom given
to old age. It seems that one day parents just "ARRIVE" needing some type of minimal assistance.

In care of the elderly, diet and nutrition are vital,
but of equal importance is serving their physical and emotional well-being.

Mary Ann Quinn coaxed her parents through to 100 years of age in her home with remarkable caregiving.

Find out how Mary Ann did it in
Above & Beyond the Simple Life.

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Two Love Birds

“Speed” was a mischief-maker as his nickname implies. Determination was one of Annie’s strongest character traits. Early on, starting in her fifties Annie extended invitations to her friends, relatives and doctors to come to her centennial birthday.

When Annie reached 97, she started a unique practice of entering her age after her signature.

kissntell

CRAZY HAT DAY
“ KISS---but NE-VER tell. ”

laughing couple

Keep them laughing!!!
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