Patient Advocacy is top of mind this week as I check in on a friend’s mom. My heart goes out to the healthcare professionals. The impact from Covid is felt across the board – from CNA’s, to Nurses, to Case Managers, to PT/OT, to Doctors. Post-Covid, patient advocacy seems more important that ever. Let’s dig […]
National Healthcare Decisions Day (NHDD) is observed annually on April 16th since 2008. It started to highlight the importance of healthcare advanced care planning. Since today is April, 16th, it’s a great day to review all things advanced care planning 🙂 This day is set aside to create awareness and think through your wishes ahead
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Transitioning into adulthood for teens is a big deal! Independence and responsibilities begin in earnest at the age of 18. Parents, be aware of what turning 18 means for your teens. In most states, the age of 18 is when a person is officially and legally viewed as an adult, and provides teens the ability
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Spring is here! The days are longer, energy levels are higher. Spring is a great time to spring into action! Some Spring Cleaning Ideas For You Spring cleaning can be a lot of work, but it’s a great way to freshen up your home and get ready for the warmer weather. Hope these tips give
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What if? Spring has sprung and across the US evidence of the weather changing is evident with floods and tornados popping up quickly. This is a good time to consider preparing an emergency financial file! What is an emergency financial file, you ask?! An emergency financial file is a collection of important documents that can
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When you hear the term safe storage spaces, what comes to mind? Shout out to thank John, for bringing this to my attention this week! Let’s review everyday life storage spaces (i.e. safe deposit boxes and outside storage facilities) you may use today. Safe or Safety Deposit Box A safe deposit box, also known as
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What exactly is a Power of Attorney? What does a Power of Attorney do? I read an excellent article this week on MarketWatch that inspired this post. From a practical perspective, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to name (choose) “back-ups” to speak for you about your health and handle
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The 2022 caregiving statistics are out. Highlighting this information today to enlighten you to consider this question. Have you prepared anything to help yourself be ready if the time comes? Resources and help for caregiving “in the moment” is hard to navigate. Resources in your community may or may not be readily available, or provide
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The term “Next of Kin” is a term I hadn’t heard in some time. Officially, it refers to your nearest relation according to law. During my reading time this week I learned about a law just passed in California I want to share. It’s a law that many states began passing in 2014, yet few
Thinking about Valentines Day this week, protection is a word I’ve been thinking about recently. February is American Heart Month, a time to think about protection of your heart health. Heart Health Matters Heart disease is a critical national issue with one in four deaths in the US caused by heart disease. Research suggests that many
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