People go to the hospital because they need surgery, have an accident or a serious illness. The problem is did you know you can get a serious infection in the hospital while you are being treated for something else? Most families are grateful their... Continue Reading »
Have you reviewed your will or your trust lately? Have you considered making any changes? Here is some information you should know in determining if any changes are necessary -and could benefit you and your heirs. The estate planning world is... Continue Reading »
At NShore Patient Advocates, we are not usually particularly attentive to celebrity news, but a recent article from the New York Times caught our attention. The article, entitled “Settlement Reached in Joan Rivers Malpractice Case”, brings to... Continue Reading »
A couple of months ago, a friend of ours encountered a situation that we now have permission to share, so that others can benefit. Our friend, a very young, active and vibrant 80 year old, was out shoveling her snow when she had a sudden,... Continue Reading »
Very few will argue that medications have the potential to prevent, modify, and cure disease and improve the length and qualify of life. But are there down sides to these medications? To quote an old Western movie title, we need to consider the... Continue Reading »
This story comes to us from someone who could’ve used a professional advocate last week. Mark, an extremely intelligent, savvy, and articulate 80 year old male, had been experiencing severe shortness of breath with walking. He brought himself to... Continue Reading »
We all strive to remain independent and competent throughout our lives. It is safe to say that we wish the same for our aging parents. Members of the Sandwich Generation are already juggling so much with having both children and parents over age 65.... Continue Reading »
