holesworth

@holesworth (220)

Australia • Age 50

Joined myLot 16 years ago

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holesworth liked this • 14 Mar 11

Do you Volunteer?

holesworth @holesworth (220) • Australia 13 Mar 11

I recently started volunteering for a telephone counselling service. While the work can be difficult and emotionally draining, at times, it is very rewarding. I am able to help people who otherwise feel that they do not have...

telephone counselling

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hardworkinggurl I do and so love it. My primary and near one is the Ronald McDonald's Children's Charities. Have done do for many years. I have done countless charity runway modeling for auction. I also enjoy the Christmas holiday season when we drive for Toys and monetary...

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holesworth liked this • 14 Mar 11

What is Cardiomyopathy?

holesworth @holesworth (220) • Australia 12 Mar 11

Until my father passed away at the age of 66, I had known three people - all under the age of 32 - who had died, in rapid succession, as a consequence of cardiomyopathy. But I had never heard of the disease before that time....

heart muscle disease

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Bonnie I worked in a cardiac intensive care unit back in my working days. We had many patients with this condition. By the time the chief symptoms are recognized and diagnosed, some patients have already progressed to where life expectancy is shortened significantly...

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holesworth liked this • 14 Mar 11

What is Cardiomyopathy?

holesworth @holesworth (220) • Australia 12 Mar 11

Until my father passed away at the age of 66, I had known three people - all under the age of 32 - who had died, in rapid succession, as a consequence of cardiomyopathy. But I had never heard of the disease before that time....

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cassandra88 I'm sorry to hear about your father. As far I know this disease can be acquired or inherited. High blood pressure, alcoholism and diabetes are risk factors. If it is acquired then one should opt for lifestyle changes. I haven't known someone who has suffered...

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holesworth liked this • 14 Mar 11

What is Cardiomyopathy?

holesworth @holesworth (220) • Australia 12 Mar 11

Until my father passed away at the age of 66, I had known three people - all under the age of 32 - who had died, in rapid succession, as a consequence of cardiomyopathy. But I had never heard of the disease before that time....

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hardworkinggurl I am sorry for you loss and he was so very young. I did know someone who passed away with the same disease and she was 57. I do know some about the disease because of my dear lady friend. I could not accept at the time of her passing and did...

14 Mar 11

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