by Care Answered | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
For those navigating the caregiving journey, finding the right answers can be challenging…at times we may not even be sure what questions we should be asking. To untangle the confusion, we have compiled this informative checklist outlining the types of services that...
by Care Answered | Nov 12, 2024 | Care News, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
Over the summer, Nicole Christensen was interviewed for an episode of the Unlocking Senior Resources podcast, and you can listen to it now! The topic was “What Every Family Needs to Know: The Hidden Dangers of Healthcare with Nicole Christensen.”...
by Care Answered | Aug 14, 2024 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Events, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Studies
Someone in the US is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every 67 seconds, and an estimated 500,000 new cases will be diagnosed this year. Among those 65 and older, one in nine has Alzheimer’s. The statistics are frightening, and the toll this disease takes on patients,...
by Care Answered | Jun 21, 2024 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need
Three-quarters of a million New Yorkers had medical debt in 2022, according to an Urban Institute study. Medical debt disproportionately affects people of color in New York. But a law signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in December 2023 bars healthcare providers,...
by Care Answered | Jun 4, 2024 | Care News, chronic illness, Daily Health Tips, Plan Ahead-Get the Care You Need, Uncategorized
Do you really need a second opinion? Without a doubt, YES. Consider this scenario: Jane sees her doctor, then a specialist, then a surgeon. She is armed with notes and scans; she is a prepared patient. However, a good patient advocate will still recommend a second...
