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Why Monitoring “Intake” and “Output” Is Important For Avoiding Infections
You may have never heard of "intake" and "output", but these are important measurements taken by a healthcare facility, and they play a large part in reducing the risk of patient infection. Essentially, intake covers what patients drink and how...
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How To Spot And Avoid Abusive Nursing Homes
Out of 1800 cases of elder abuse reported in Pennsylvania between 2009 and 2015, only 3 were referred to the state for prosecution. As you can imagine, other states have similar numbers. What's troubling is that even though there...
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Choosing the Right Long-Term Care Provider
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...
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Interviewed on air by Inside Scoop!
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...
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Working With A Patient Advocate Can Help You Lower Medical Costs
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...
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Facebook Live: All About Medicare with John Norce
All About Medicare with John Norce John Norce runs Medicareportal.org, the answer to all your Medicare needs! Contact him at info@medicareportal.org. 00:00 Gwendolyn: What are the different types of Medicare? Can you tell us about parts A...
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Patient Advocate Services Help Seniors Get a Second Opinion
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 you navigate issues of health literacy and misdiagnosis, and understand complex medical treatments and terminology.
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When Medicaid Won’t Cover Long-Term Care
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,...
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Patient Advocate News: Nuedexta and Avanir Pharmaceuticals Are Drug-Pushers in Nursing Homes
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,...
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Advocating for You: No Patient Left Behind
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...
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Some Hospices Neglect Dying Patients, According to Investigation
An investigation by TIME found that, in 2014, a dismaying 8 percent of hospice workers did not visit their patients for crucial care at the end of their lives. If you have found yourself in a similar situation, we can help recommend alternate hospice groups and offer support at this time.
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