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Archive for the ‘Tips & Resources’ Category

Managing Caregiving with Siblings

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Posted on July 18th, 2019 by Bettina Carlson, under Caregiver, Caregiving, Medical Planning, Patient Advocacy, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

When your elderly parents’ health declines and they can no longer manage their life on their own, some may choose to live in a Retirement Facility or Assisted Living or Memory Care Facility, depending on the level of care they need. But not... Continue Reading »

Caregiver Stress – How to Identify and Minimize It!

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Posted on July 8th, 2019 by Bettina Carlson, under Caregiver, Patient Advocacy, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

Taking care of a loved one is a noble task. It is something we sometimes feel obligated to do, sometimes we have no choice due to financial restraints, sometimes it’s our chosen profession. However we arrived there, it is a very stressful job... Continue Reading »

Travel Tips for Seniors

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Posted on June 27th, 2019 by Bettina Carlson, under Patient Advocacy, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

It’s Summertime. It’s travel time. As much as we look forward to our vacation, we all know it can be a quite stressful time of planning for our trip. And if we are traveling with a Senior, we have even more detailed planning to do and we... Continue Reading »

Self-Education – What You Need to Know

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Posted on June 18th, 2019 by Teri Dreher, under Patient Advocacy, Patient Tools, Something New, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

In today’s modern healthcare setting the health consumer is all too often otherwise left to fend for themselves. Therefore, it is imperative that we remain conscientious of changes in processes, billing & insurance matters, as well as keeping... Continue Reading »

Live in Their Truth!

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Posted on June 10th, 2019 by Bettina Carlson, under Alzheimer's and Dementia, Medical Planning, Patient Advocacy, Senior Orphans, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

We know in its early stages Alzheimer’s disease typically affects short-term memory, and from there it can progress to loss of long term memory. But before this final phase may be reached, those with Alzheimer’s disease typically remember... Continue Reading »

Things to Ask Your Doctor During Your Visit 

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Posted on June 3rd, 2019 by Teri Dreher, under Patient Advocacy, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

It is important to be proactive in asking questions during your visit to the doctor. He or she may have ordered tests, x-rays, or other procedures in order to find out what is wrong or to learn more about your medical condition. Some tests are done... Continue Reading »

Cholesterol Levels – What Do They Mean?

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Posted on May 7th, 2019 by Teri Dreher, under Nutrition, Patient Advocacy, Patient Tools, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

If you’ve had a recent blood test, there’s a good chance you’ve had a screening test for cholesterol levels called a lipid profile. It helps to screen for lipid disorders. The results of this test includes: LDL, HDL, Triglycerides, and Total... Continue Reading »