Learn more about the necessary steps, and the work by RID: Reduce Hospital Deaths My last column on hospital infections seems to have hit a nerve with you, my readers. Stories and photos, each appalling, have arrived through e-mail and postal mail. Many of you wrote to wish my mother-in-law well. You may remember she… Read more »
You need surgery – perhaps a new hip, tumor removal, a face lift, or repair of an ACL. Used to be you would show up at the hospital hours before your surgery, where you would be prepped, anesthetized, the surgery would take place, then you’d begin your recovery. Nurses attended your every need. While the… 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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