A Guide to Being Your Own Healthcare Advocate and Why It’s Important

Healthcare advocates ensure that people are fully aware of their entire health history, while also being empowered to ask questions and provide input to medical professionals. While friends and  ..

How to Be a Great Caregiver for a Loved One

People find themselves providing care to loved ones for different reasons. For instance, you may need to lend a hand after a stroke or some other major health event.  ..

Tips for Aging in Place

As you grow older, you naturally want to remain in the home you love so much and worked so hard for. That’s why so many seniors cite aging in  ..

The Majority of Medical Records Can Contain Errors

Errors in medical records are unfortunately all too common. In fact, the majority of records kept by doctors and specialists can potentially contain some type of error or omission.

While  ..

How to Bring an Advocate to Medical Appointments, Even When They Live Far Away

Having a trusted advocate in your corner is crucial during medical appointments. This is especially true for seniors, who are often prescribed numerous medications and may need to manage  ..

Why You Need to Keep an Electronic Copy of Your Important Documents

Estate planning is essential to protecting your assets, but you also need other legal documents to protect you in certain situations. For instance, an advance healthcare directive establishes the  ..

Why You Must Designate a Healthcare Advocate Before You Need One

Certain medical conditions can limit your ability to care for yourself. For instance, Alzheimer’s is a chronic degenerative issue that will cause increasing neurological symptoms. At some point, a  ..

How to Prevent Medical Errors

It’s estimated that 440,000 people lose their lives to medical errors on a yearly basis. The causes of these errors are almost always preventable and touch on many areas  ..

How to Prepare for Your Next Medical Appointment

Many medical offices these days have a backlog of patients waiting for appointments. Accordingly, you must arrive at your appointment fully prepared. This requires compiling the right information and  ..

You Don’t Need a Power of Attorney, Until You Do

Most seniors know that having a power of attorney designating an advocate responsible for helping make important decisions is crucial. Many have followed through and created such a document as  ..