Read more about the article 5 Must-Know Tips for Managing Your Parents’ Medications

5 Must-Know Tips for Managing Your Parents’ Medications

If you're like me and most adult children of aging parents, you're probably trying to do everything you can to make their lives easier. One important thing to remember is to know where all their medications are stored, and to keep track of when they need to take them. This can be especially tricky if your parents are taking multiple medications. Taking the time to help your aging parents manage their medication can be a daunting task. But by following these simple steps, you can rest assured that they’ll be getting the care they need. And that’s really all that matters.

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Top 10 Baby Boomer Fears

As we continue our series on the top 10 fears of baby boomers, we are already up to number 7 and 8. The fear of declining health and having to leave our home and the fear that social security and Medicare may run out before we don’t need them anymore. Consider getting on the "stay in the know" list to make sure you don't miss the last two fears number 9 and 10. You can get on the list HERE.

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Read more about the article When you Don’t Know What You Don’t Know-Why Do You Need a Nurse Advocate?

When you Don’t Know What You Don’t Know-Why Do You Need a Nurse Advocate?

As we continue to work with clients, the biggest barrier we see is that people don’t know when they need to ask for help because they don’t know what they don’t know. We all know how difficult it can be to care for an aging parent. It's a lot of work, and sometimes we don't have the answers to our own questions about what they need or why. Why do I need an advocate? What does that entail? These are just some of the many questions that this blog post will answer.

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Part 2 Five Reasons Why You Need a Nurse Patient Advocate, What You Need to Know

In the healthcare world, there are many people who are trying to make a difference. Nurses can be found in hospitals and other settings providing care for patients, often times saving lives. But one particular group of nurses is not typically seen by the general public- nurse patient advocates. What exactly does a Nurse Patient Advocate do? And why should you hire one? Here's what you need to know about them:

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