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...
The Time is Now: Having “The Talk” with Aging Parents
As our parents age, the roles we once knew can begin to shift. Where they were once the caregivers and decision-makers, the dynamic may gradually reverse, placing adult children in positions of responsibility and care. One of the most crucial...
Got AFib? Let's Talk About: The 'ABC' Maze Surgical Procedure...
In brief, the AFib-targeted 'ABC' surgical technique summarized in the below referenced YouTube video (in combination with deep lifestyle changes related to nutrition, exercise, stress management, improved sleep rhythms and the almost total...
The Crucial Role of Healthcare Advocates in Stroke Recovery
Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States has a stroke. It's a staggering statistic that highlights the urgency and prevalence of this medical emergency. A stroke can be a life-altering event, impacting not just the individual but their...
From Near Death to GNA: It Was 20 Years Ago Today
May 8, 2024 marks the twentieth anniversary of the delayed diagnosis that forever changed everything for me. Each year, as this date approaches, I reflect on the seemingly carefree life I was leading—happily married, with wonderful grammar...
Hey, Fellow PA's... Got a Client Contract? If not, why not?
A Crystal Ball is Good for Many Things - Except in Business Practices For thousands of years, crystal balls have been used for divination purposes to seek visions through clairvoyance and see one's future through fortune telling. This magnificent...
The Price of Misdiagnosis- Part II
This blog post is part two in a series based on a true story. Please read "The Price of Misdiagnosis, Part I" (posted on March 1, 2024) before reading this post. In 2020, the US Department of Health and Human Services estimated that 157...