Some folks of that age might never fully recover from a surprise attack like that one. An attack in both physical and emotional sense.
Not every senior can absorb a hammer’s blow to the skull, then go out to the opera only 10 days later, all dressed to the nines.
“Not every senior can absorb a hammer’s blow to the skull, then go out to the opera only 10 days later, all dressed to the nines.”
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I suspect they can if they have the best and most up-to-date medical care a Congressperson’s influence can supply. Such influence includes the best surgeons, 24-hour physicians on duty, along with a team of nurses who monitor their every breath.
Some people, depending on their political status are assigned a team of medical care personnel who are instructed to attend them non-stop. Those special people are also given a PR medical spokesperson who is in charge of making sure that no information regarding their condition is leaked to anyone who might inquire as to their status.
It’s good to be a “King” or “Queen” in the ole U.S. of A.!