4: Avoiding Hospital Readmissions
Hosts Pam Dunwald and Linda Kritikos discuss the issue of hospital readmissions, why they occur, and how they can often be prevented. Hospital readmission is defined as a return to…
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Are You Obligated Financially for Your Parent’s Care? Understanding the Filial Responsibility Laws in Today’s America
Feeling anxious about your aging parent’s care costs? Wondering if you could be on the hook for their unpaid nursing home bills? You’re not alone. Let's take a look at what Filial Responsibility Laws really mean.
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End-of-Life Care Options: Your Guide to Hospice, Palliative, and Home-Based Support
End-of-life care options can feel overwhelming, but understanding your choices empowers you to make compassionate, informed decisions for your loved ones. At Your Nurse Advocate Consulting, our board-certified RN patient…
3: How to Prepare for This Year’s Medicare Annual Enrollment Period With Wendi Schoonover
Host Pam Dunwald explores what listeners need to prepare for the Medicare annual enrollment period in this episode. Pam is joined by guest Wendi Schoonover, the owner and founder of…
2: Working With a Patient Advocate
In this episode, hosts Pam Dunwald and Linda Kritikos define exactly how nurse patient advocates are able to help patients and their families navigate healthcare. Through their independent company, Your…
1: When Systems Fail: Managing Gaps in Healthcare
Hosts Pam Dunwald and Linda Kritikos welcome listeners to the first episode of Healthcare Redefined: Advocating for Aging Adults and Their Families. Pam and Linda unpack the reason they created…
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Welcome to Healthcare Redefined: Advocating for Aging Adults and Their Families, presented by Your Nurse Advocate Consulting. Hosts Pam and Linda are here to empower families to confidently navigate the…
Is My Virtual Telemed Doctor Visit Just as Good?
In this blog post we will discuss when it is appropriate for a telemed or telehealth visit and if there are times when a face-to-face visit with the doctor is best. We will discuss the pros and cons of telehealth and address some barriers to accessing this virtual visit.
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Top 5 Types of Apps to Make Your Life Easier Caring for Your Aging Parent
Caring for your elder parent, spouse, or adult child can be challenging to say the least. What do you need more of? Time to care for you and your own family while having the peace of mind knowing your loved one is well cared for. We have got some apps for you!
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9 Tips to Know When It May Be Time to Tell Your Parent to Stop Driving and How to Handle It
This is one conversation no one wants to have with their aging parent. “Dad (or Mom), I don’t think you should be driving your car any longer”. “Please consider as…