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Advocating for a Loved One
So many of us are, or have been, in a caregiving role for a friend or loved one and whether […]
Creating a Healing Environment at Home or in the Hospital
When battling a chronic or life-threatening disease, the focus is most often on the battle at hand. Little thought has been […]
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Tips for Hiring a Caregiver for in-home Help
When managing care for a loved one becomes too overwhelming for you to do alone, it is time to consider […]
Can I Ask My Doctor That?
If you’ve been reading my newsletters for any period of time, you know my ultimate goal is for patients and […]
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What You Need to Know About Observation Status
As of August 2015, President Obama signed a bill requiring hospitals to notify Medicare patients when they are receiving observation […]
4 Tips For Transitioning Care of A Loved One
There are moments on the caregiving journey when we must assist the one we are caring for through difficult but necessary […]
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Tips For Primary Caregivers
When you are the sole or primary caregiver for a loved one, it’s important to have both an emotional support […]
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Diffusing Family Conflict Over Caregiving
Keeping families focused on the caregiving task at hand is paramount to optimal health outcomes and quality of life for the […]