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THE NUTSHELL: A Story of the Gifts From Advance Directives
The Nutshell concept was the brainchild of my mother, who was one heckuva planner. Call her well-organized, or chalk it up to the financial prowess of a retired Comptroller, this lady had been financially savvy and organized all her life.
I Am a Sum of My Parts
I'm a sum of my parts, and my career has rolled out into an odd mix of sales + social work. People in business and personal circles often ask me "How did you get started as a Patient Advocate?". I'd like to share some of my path with you today. It has been a series of...
I Want You to Meet the Deweys (you may already know a few)
I want to introduce you to the Deweys. You may be familiar with some of them. There’s Who Dewey, What Dewey, When Dewey, Where Dewey, Why Dewey, and their cousin How.
The Power of Anticipatory Grief: Finding Silver Linings Before the Rain
Anticipatory grief, the sorrow experienced before an impending loss, offers a unique opportunity for emotional processing and meaningful goodbyes.
Triage Is My Jam
With years of expertise in triage and patient advocacy, I offer one-hour consultations to provide personalized assessments and actionable solutions for navigating complex challenges in healthcare and beyond.
Caregiving Must Include Your Own Care
Caregivers often put their own needs last, leading to burnout and health issues. This blog explores the challenges of caregiving, shares real-life stories, and provides actionable tips to help caregivers prioritize their own well-being while managing their responsibilities.
Say, Let’s Have PIE!
Recently, I asked folks in my online community to let me know what topics they’d like me to cover and what they’d like to know more about. Some of you wrote to me to ask for more information about solo aging.
We Are Brought Together For Purposes Wonderful
Discover how life’s unexpected encounters and challenges often hold hidden purposes and valuable lessons, as explored through personal reflections and serendipitous moments.
Now We’re Talkin’! – Are “America’s Best Places to Live” the Best Place For You?
The area where I now reside is often declared as one of America’s “Best Places to Live” or to retire. That has me reading a lot of articles to that effect or it could have me resting on my laurels, but nope, I am too curious. Or jaded.
Now We’re Talkin’: Patient Power Inside the Medical Appointment
You may wish to get your tools out because we’re goin’ into the weeds today. No, no swing blades, sickles nor pruning shears. Rather, you may wish to use your notetaking tools as we wade into the weeds of the medical appointment.
Now We’re Talkin’: The Power of Patient Participation
Pam, the Adult Child of an aging parent, has just been in the doctor’s office with her mother. Pam and her mother had gone in response to her mother’s struggle to remember things. Her mother is complaining of pain in her hip area and stiffness when walking or dressing, resulting in lessened activities.