by Nicole Christensen | Dec 20, 2017 | Care News, Medicare Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
Medicare is the health insurance program run by the federal government for those who are 65 and older, as well as those under 65 who are disabled and collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). When people learn that they need post-hospital care – home care,...
by Nicole Christensen | Sep 7, 2017 | Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
You are in the hospital! Now what? You find yourself or your loved one in the hospital. It’s emotional and overwhelming. So what is the first thing you do? First, make sure that you have a written record including your current diagnosis, any medications/supplements...
by Nicole Christensen | Apr 20, 2017 | Events, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Advocating in the Hospital-Webinar 4/27/17 Register today When Thursday, April 27, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM EDT Add to Calendar Where This is an online event. Family First Home Companions hosts their next webinar- Advocating For a Family Member in the Hospital....
by Nicole Christensen | Nov 28, 2016 | Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Cultural Competency; what is it and why should I care? Are you or a loved one any of the following: -Female -Black -Latino -Jewish -Christian -Muslim -Have immigrated to the US (no matter how many...
by Nicole Christensen | Apr 11, 2016 | Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
You are in the Hospital! Now What? You find yourself or your loved one in the hospital. It’s emotional and overwhelming. So what is the first thing you do? GET A PATIENT ADVOCATE! Ok no big surprise at that response, right? But let’s go through some other very basic...
by Nicole Christensen | Mar 17, 2016 | Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Medication mistakes are common both in hospitals and at home. It can be easy to make a mistake and unfortunately medication mistakes can be fatal. So here are some suggestions. When you go to the doctor or hospital do you have a current list of your medications with...
