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Polypharmacy: Too Many Medications Can be Bad for Your Health
Have you heard of polypharmacy? More importantly, do you know what it is and how – not to mention why - to avoid it? Polypharmacy can lead to overprescribing which can lead to poor quality of life and even death. “Of Americans 65 and older, two-thirds take at least...
From the Hospital to Short-term Rehab/Skilled Nursing Facility: 5 Tips for Success
When an older adult is hospitalized for more than three days, the hospital may recommend that they receive short-term rehabilitation (physical, occupational, speech) in a skilled nursing facility. Here are five tips for a safe discharge: Be able to describe the...
An Unpleasant Surprise: Handling Unexpected Medical Bills
Did you know? In the U.S., there is $88 billion in medical debt on consumer credit records as of June 2021. The total amount of medical debt in collections in the U.S. is likely higher, since not all medical debt in collections is furnished to consumer reporting...
In a Hurry? Try a Dose of Patience
Here we are at the “most wonderful time of the year.” For many people it may not feel so wonderful; some of us may put pressure on ourselves to make it wonderful and that pressure zaps the joy. One of my never-ending quests is for more patience. You too? We only...
Care Answered in the News
Care Answered has recently been featured in the media, providing expert commentary on important issues affecting patients and caregivers. In May 2022, Nicole Christensen, MS, President of Care Answered, was interviewed by local New York television station Fox5 about...
Introducing YOUR Care Control Partners
Do you want to receive less than you deserve? Perhaps have someone else make decisions about your care without any concern for you? How about that feeling of helplessness and dread - is that what you are looking for? NO! You, my friend, want to be in control of your...