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...
by Gwendolyn Klein | Feb 2, 2018 | Diagnosis, Hospitals, Patient Advocate, Treatment
76 year-old Bernie Smith (name changed) was afflicted with Alzheimer’s. She was still in the fairly early stages of the disease. Most of the time, her mind was clear and she could recognize her loved ones. However, she did have foggy moments where she could not...
by Gwendolyn Klein | Jan 26, 2018 | Hospitals, Patient Advocate, Treatment
Hospice should help patients stay comfortable and peaceful during their last days, whether that’s in their own homes or at a hospital, but many times, hospice nurses and other staff are delayed, do not show up, or fail to answer calls. An investigation by TIME...
by Gwendolyn Klein | Jan 19, 2018 | Diagnosis, Patient Advocate, Treatment
Learn more about Frank and his book Provide Care with Dignity at http://www.alzheimerscarebook.com/
by Gwendolyn Klein | Jan 19, 2018 | Patient Advocate
Senior care poses a dilemma for a growing number of families: when to hire outside help? Growing older usually involves a very gradual physical decline. At 80, Mom may be able to do everything on her own but just needs regular visits or phone calls so she can share...
