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Archive for the ‘Tips & Resources’ Category

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 »

Accessible Ways to Enjoy Springtime

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Posted on April 2nd, 2019 by Sally Perkins, under Tips & Resources

Warm weather is right around the corner – let’s enjoy it! Around 2 million seniors in the U.S. never or rarely leave their homes. Not only does this have significant implications for their physical health but it can also impact on their... Continue Reading »

Women, Aging, and Health

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Posted on March 5th, 2019 by Teri Dreher, under Medical Planning, Patient Advocacy, Tips & Resources

March is Women's History Month, so we're sending this one out to the ladies Women's health doesn't only impact women, of course, so really this information is for all parties. Men and women face unique health challenges. This is true now and has... Continue Reading »

Active Advocates and the Importance of a Care Conference

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Posted on January 21st, 2019 by Teri Dreher, under Inspiring Stories, Long Term Care, Medical Planning, Patient Advocacy, Something New, Tips & Resources

NShore's RN Patient Advocates are constantly on the go For most blogs, we like to share news about our industry and updates we think are worth knowing. For our latest blog series, we've decided to shine the light on what some of our advocates are... Continue Reading »

Resolutions worth revisiting

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Posted on January 2nd, 2019 by Teri Dreher, under Medical Planning, Patient Tools, Take Charge, Tips & Resources

It's that time of year again New year, new you, right? We all want to be the best versions of ourselves, but not all resolutions are created equally. Or at least, they don't seem to work out that way. With the news year comes list after list of... Continue Reading »

Meaningful holiday tips for aging families

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Posted on November 6th, 2018 by Teri Dreher, under Tips & Resources

As parents age, holiday dynamics typically change for families When we're little kids, the holidays can be the most exciting time of the year. No matter what you celebrate (or don't), holidays can still feel exciting as we age. Still, gift giving... Continue Reading »