by Nicole Christensen | Jan 5, 2018 | Uncategorized
Mrs. M is an 80-year-old woman with congestive heart failure. She was born in Germany, but has lived in the US since she was a teenager. She is mentally sharp and understands English but still speaks with a slight German accent. Recently, she was rushed to the...
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 | Dec 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
The statistics are staggering: up to 75% of those 65 and over may require a stay in a nursing home at some point in their lifetime[1]. Long Island is the most expensive region in the state to receive nursing home care; here it can cost an average of $390/day...
by Nicole Christensen | Nov 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Patients facing a serious or life-limiting illness may sometimes be offered hospice care, palliative care or both. The terms are often confused. A lack of understanding can make the conversation around these topics emotionally fraught. Hospice care and palliative care...
by Nicole Christensen | Nov 14, 2017 | Care News, Uncategorized
Gathering with Loved Ones? Talk About Healthcare Decisions this Holiday Season The words “We have to talk” can fill a person with dread, especially when spoken by a spouse or partner. But it is vitally important to have conversations about healthcare decision-making...
by Nicole Christensen | Oct 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
Who are All These People in the Hospital? A trip to the hospital can be stressful and overwhelming. Adding to the confusion is the parade of medical professionals with different roles and functions. Who should you talk to when you want information, or to voice...
