Caring For a Loved One During the Holidays
Caring for a loved one can be a full-time job. This may be a parent, child, sibling, partner or friend. It can be both emotionally and physically draining. Especially during the holidays, when everyone tends to have more on their plate...
To Avoid Unwanted Medical Treatment: Choose a Bulldog Surrogate to Fight for You
As an end-of-life (EOL) consultant, one aspect of my job is advance care planning, which is helping people create an advance directive. An Advance Directive (AD) has two components. The living will portion lists the treatment options and...
Be Consistent in Wellness Goals
In the realm of Health & Wellness, it's widely acknowledged that the setting of goals is merely the opening chapter. What unfolds next is the essence of the narrative – the unwavering commitment to meeting those goals. Consistency is not...
OPEN ENROLLMENT: Avoid These Three Common Mistakes
Open Enrollment: Avoid These Three Common Mistakes Open enrollment is the time when employees choose their benefits for the year. But guess what? A lot of people make mistakes and feel bad about their choices later! In fact, more than half...
Can You be Healthy and Live Well With a Chronic Illness?
Living with a chronic health condition can be challenging, but understanding what it is and how it affects your body can help you manage it better. Chronic health conditions are long-lasting illnesses that require ongoing management. Yes, ONGOING...
Making the Most of Your Medical Appointments
Visits to the doctor can be anxiety-provoking, stressful, and sometimes downright unpleasant. The healthcare system can be confusing and overwhelming, doctors are often behind schedule, and patients may be frustrated, uncomfortable, or worried...
Health For The Holidays
It’s hard to believe that the holiday season has officially begun. People all over the world have started preparing for Christmas. It is a magical time of year, filled with holiday get-togethers, hot cocoa, baking, Hallmark Movies, tree...
When Did My Dad Get So Old? And Why is Uber Eats Draining His Bank Account?
Have you ever looked at your aging parent and thought, "Wow, when did they get so old?" Well, that moment hit me hard two weeks ago at my step-mother’s funeral. There was my father, once the strong, emotionally flat affect kind of guy...
Advocating For Sepsis Identification and Treatment
Sepsis is the body’s severe and potentially fatal response to an overwhelming infection. When a disease spreads into the bloodstream, the body’s immune system reacts intensely to combat it. However, this powerful response can sometimes...
How to Successfully Leave Nursing
Leaving nursing isn’t just a career change but a big personal one. It’s all about taking your time and making sure you have the right people around you to support you. The skills you’ve learned as a nurse are transferable to many...
What is a Patient Advocate?
Everyone has had an experience in their life where medical issues completely overtake their lives. Whether it be for yourself or a loved one, the combination of worrying about the quality of your medical care, all the confusing paperwork that...
Bridging the Distance: Providing Medical Care for Long-Distance Loved Ones
In an increasingly interconnected world, it's not uncommon for families to be spread across different cities, states, or even countries. While this distance can present challenges in many aspects of life, it can be particularly daunting when it...
The Critical Role of a Medical History in Your Healthcare
Understanding the past is crucial to navigating the present and shaping the future, especially when it comes to your health. A detailed list of past medical events is more than a record; it's a narrative of your healthcare journey that provides...
The Power of a Patient Advocate: A Story of Success
Navigating the complexities of the healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially when faced with a significant illness or injury. During these times, the presence of a patient advocate can be a game-changer, ensuring the patient’s...
How Can I Prevent Repeat Hospital Visits?
If you have symptoms that are not yet diagnosed, you may be led to repeated ER visits for symptoms of pain relief. You may need a specialized medical visit, but the wait is too long. Perhaps you saw a specialist, yet your symptoms were poorly...