Give the Gift of Reassurance The holiday season is fast approaching, and soon plans will be made for family gatherings and long-awaited celebrations. If you’re at a loss of what to give a parent, loved one, or older adult in your family, keep in mind that the most valuable and appreciated gifts are not always …
The relationship between you and your physician is an important one. Establishing trust and open communication can be the difference between preventative measures and a serious health crisis. Most physicians genuinely care about their patients and make every effort to provide quality care. And some patients feel heard and validated by their doctor despite increasing …
Happy Autumn! This is a favorite time of the year for many. This fall, I think we are all looking forward to some change. In this newsletter, I hope to share some resources that will help you maintain good health. So grab your favorite fall beverage and read on! Returning to Elective Appointments During the pandemic, many of …
Flu, Covid and Pumpkin Spice: Steps for Staying Healthy This Fall Read More »
As restrictions are slowly being lifted around the country, individuals are returning to hospitals, clinics and doctor’s offices for their routine or non-emergency medical appointments and procedures. While re-entering these environments is often necessary, it’s important to be as savvy, safe and resourceful as possible. Hospitals and medical offices have gone to great lengths to …
Patient Safety During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic Read More »
Surviving Loneliness in the Wake of COVID-19 Our country has taken drastic but necessary measures to protect our citizens from COVID-19. This has left many people dealing with unfamiliar feelings of isolation and loneliness. Sadly, our senior population—who combat these feelings anyway—is suffering the most. As a population at high risk for the virus, nursing …
COVID-19: When Social Distancing Leads to Social Isolation Read More »
As the year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to look back on the year and think about your health. It’s likely you have already done this to some extent since this time of year corresponds with open enrollment for insurance and Medicare. You probably spent some time determining how much health …
Should You Consider a Patient Advocate When Planning for the New Year? Read More »
Thanks to an innovative program launched this month, Franklin County seniors have a new way to combat loneliness, age in place, make a little side money, and receive help with small jobs around the house. The program is called Nesterly Central Ohio, and it’s a partnership between Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging, Nesterly, Age …
New Program Offers a Win-Win for Age-in-Place Seniors and Young Renters Read More »
None of us are getting any younger. In fact, central Ohio’s 65 and over population is expected to double in the next 30 years. Because of that, I’d like to make you aware of a nationwide initiative I recently became involved with that is helping our local communities accommodate our growing aging population. It’s called …
Age-Friendly Initiative Brings Support to Local Seniors Read More »
Guided Patient Services tackles the reality of our modern life. We sit. We sit to eat, commute, work, be entertained, communicate, relax. Truth is–sitting is downright dangerous, even deadly. Researchers have concluded that our sitting is worse than smoking! Read below to find simple changes you can incorporate throughout the day to minimize your risk. …
You probably remember being a recipient of “The Talk” — an uncomfortable conversation somewhere during your early teenage years when a well-intentioned adult tried his or her best to explain where babies come from. For many of us, that cringe-worthy conversation was initiated by a parent, who wanted to prepare us for life and the …
A New Twist on “The Talk” — Conversations About Comfort Care Read More »