Last week I attended a talk given by an expert on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Having taking care of my dad and my aunt (at the same time), both of whom suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, I wasn’t expecting to walk away feeling encouraged. I couldn’t have been more wrong. What I learned was actually very… Read more »
Do you have unused or expired medication? Turn in your unused or expired medication on October 26, 2013 – 10AM to 2PM The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications. To… Read more »
In the “old” days, we could phone for a primary care doctor’s appointment in the morning, be seen right away, spend enough time with the doctor, leave with a treatment plan, and usually feel better within a day or two. But no longer! Today it’s difficult to get an appointment, even within a few… Read more »
Helping your aging parents before a crisisI recently heard Dr Dr Alicia Arbaje from the John Hopkins School of
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Long Distance CaregivingOver the holidays I had the opportunity to visit with some high school
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Denial is common when it comes to aging parentsAs Patient Advocates we know everyone has a story. Most stories we hear
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Start the Conversation with your loved ones and your advocateApril 16th is more than just the day after the deadline for filing your
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