Healthcare 101
What is a Health Advocate? What They Do, When You Need One, & Why
When do you need a health advocate, and what does a health advocate do? These are essential questions that each of us may confront as we navigate our healthcare. Believe it or not, over 27% of US adults avoided medical treatment in 2019 due to confusion regarding insurance coverage and the healthcare system. In addition,…
Read MoreCommunication In-Between Visits with Our Healthcare Providers: An Expert’s Perspective
Communication with our healthcare providers in-between visits is a powerful aspect of healthcare. This in-between visit communication and information sharing can help us make informed healthcare decisions and build our health literacy. Meaning we can find, understand and use information that helps us make informed health-related decisions for ourselves and our loved ones. We need…
Read MoreDigital interventions for seniors and their care partners
One of the most degenerative conditions in healthcare is dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease but rather a condition that describes an impaired ability to remember, think and make decisions. All of these impairments can interfere with doing everyday activities. Keep in mind that dementia is NOT a natural part of aging, even though…
Read MoreRecovery from Surgery – Tips for Care After Surgery
When post-operation complications arose during my husband’s recovery from knee replacement surgery, we quickly had to learn to take the lead in the process. We had to become our own health advocates and fast if we wanted his recovery from surgery to improve. On a September Monday, while enjoying a 7-week house-sit on the upper…
Read MorePreparing for Elective Surgery: A How-To Guide for Before & After
Make sure you have a solid before and after plan when planning for an elective–scheduled surgery. The who, what, when and where all need to be carefully planned. Who will help with the immediate additional post surgery care? What are the requirements (bed downstairs; medications etc.) ? When and How long will the additional care…
Read More#MASKUP: Do it for the Healthcare Workers
As of this writing (Nov 26), there are 11 million Americans infected with COVID19 and 245,000 dead. In the week before Thanksgiving, there were 1 million people who tested positive for COVID19. A staggering number. Some have said an unsustainable number. Our healthcare workers are at their limits. They have worked tirelessly for 9 months…
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