by Gwendolyn Klein | Apr 14, 2018 | Patient Advocate, Senior Care
When people are looking for a long-term care provider, “nursing home” may sometimes be the only think they think of. Perhaps they have never heard of other senior care arrangements before, or they mix up nursing homes with other common care providers, such...
by Gwendolyn Klein | Mar 26, 2018 | Health, Livestreams, Patient Advocate
Great news! I recently appeared on the TV show Inside Scoop to talk about patient advocacy! This was really exciting for me. Inside Scoop brings viewers lively personal interviews about important Virginia community issues, and this was a great opportunity to bring...
by Gwendolyn Klein | Mar 24, 2018 | Hospitals, Medical Billing, Patient Advocate
Edna’s Family: Overwhelmed By The Costs of Alzheimer’s Care Edna’s children noticed that her Alzheimer’s disease was starting to progress rapidly. They grew increasingly concerned that it was no longer be safe to leave her alone, even for a few...
by Gwendolyn Klein | Mar 8, 2018 | Diagnosis, Health, Patient Advocate, Treatment
The healthcare system is hard to navigate for everyone. When seniors are facing a health scare, they don’t need to do it alone. If you’re a senior in need of medical treatment, a patient advocate can help. Patient advocates can help navigate issues of...
by Gwendolyn Klein | Feb 23, 2018 | Health, Hospitals, Medical Billing, Patient Advocate, Wealth Management
Image: Chabela Lawrence and her daughter Ruby Lawrence, Oct., 1, 2017. (c) Jeffrey Stockbridge, TIME Magazine At the end of 2014, Chabela Lawrence’s health entered a downward spiral. She started to forget things and make mistakes. Eventually, she was diagnosed...
by Gwendolyn Klein | Feb 9, 2018 | Diagnosis, News, Patient Advocate, Prescriptions
There’s a problem with the drug Nuedexta. It’s usually used to treat pseudobulbar affect (PBA), a neurological condition that causes people to burst out in fits of uncontrollable crying or laughter. When administered to patients with PBA, Nuedexta works...
