Here’s a job listing few people would get excited about: 20-100+ hours a week with no pay. Applicant must put the needs of others above their own needs, have physical strength for heavy lifting, a strong stomach to handle bodily fluids, limited or no desire to get outside, an upbeat attitude, ability to thrive with […]
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New Trends in Healthcare: Uber vs Ambulance, EMT Care in Your Home, Tablets for Hospital Patients
By zaggocare on January 15, 2018 in Caregiving, Communicating with Your Healthcare Team, Managing Healthcare, Trends in Healthcare
This is the 2nd post in my 4 part series on new trends in healthcare. Today’s post covers Uber instead of an ambulance, EMT care in your home, and tablets for hospital patients. To read the other posts in this series: Telehealth and medical scribes Concierge doctors and “smart” hospitals Personal tracking devices and digital pills […]
How My Son’s Cancer Inspired Me to Help Patients and Caregivers
It’s hard to believe that tomorrow, September 19, 2017, marks the 10 year anniversary of the death of my son Zachary. As his caregiver, I was overwhelmed with all that is required to navigate the medical world. My experience inspired me to help patients and caregivers get the best healthcare possible. In June of 2005, […]
Do Doctor Make House Calls? Yes! The How, When and Why.
Do doctors make house calls? It might be hard to imagine, but there was a time in the U.S. when doctors regularly made house calls. Yes, they came to your home when you felt sick. What a luxury – no dragging yourself (or a loved one) out of bed, spending the time and energy to […]
Keeping Your Medical Information Organized Is Easier Than You Think
It’s so easy to be overwhelmed when you, or a loved one, are dealing with a serious medical condition. There are so many things to keep track of, including doctor appointments, test schedules and associated results, medications, and more. This would be hard to manage in the best of circumstances, but when you are stressed […]
Advocating for Your Loved Ones: Caregivers Speak Up!
Advocating for a loved one can make a huge difference in their comfort and care. Sometimes you learn the hard way that your loved one could be suffering unnecessarily. It happened to us. We got the call that nobody wants. Our 95 year old uncle developed pneumonia and may not make it through the weekend. […]
New Year’s Resolutions? Try These 6 Steps to be More Engaged in Your Care.
By zaggocare on January 3, 2017 in Caregiving, Communicating with Your Healthcare Team, Managing Healthcare
‘Tis the season for thinking of ways to better yourself. Dieting, quitting smoking, exercising more – all common New Year’s resolutions that can help you be healthier. How about taking steps to be more engaged in your care? It turns out that the type of patient you are can impact your health, often in a […]
Dealing with an Illness and Traveling? Plan Ahead for Smooth Sailing
Travel plans in your future? When you, or a loved one, are dealing with an illness and traveling here are important things to consider before you travel. The same goes for those dealing with a serious injury. Whether you are driving to family or flying to an exotic location, do your homework and be prepared. […]
The Value of Disease Management Programs – They’re Worth Their Weight in Gold
Employers – this post on the value of disease management programs is for you. How do you help an employee who is coping with a serious illness or injury? Flowers? A supportive meeting or phone call? Time off from work? All of the above? While all of these things are important, employees can really benefit […]
Concerns for Older Patients. Pay Close Attention.
Managing an illness or injury is tricky in the best of circumstances. There are complicated medication routines and new terminology. You have to make treatment decisions, which can sometimes involve difficult choices. You have to coordinate your care among multiple doctors. All of these tasks must be accomplished while you are feeling ill or in […]