Racial Disparity in Healthcare COVID-19, with its large-scale impact on our entire country (and beyond), has exposed what many already know – the disparities in healthcare; and it propelled them into our consciousness! One of the disparities is how minority communities experience COVID-19 and healthcare in general. Unfortunately, minorities have been hit harder by COVID-19, […]
Many of us probably made the common New Year’s resolution to eat better this year! Especially with COVID-19 lingering around, we understand how vital it is to improve our overall health. But how are we to implement that? What diet to pick? There are so many options out there. Debi Bernish, a Health & Wellness […]
Today, I repost this blog post from September 2019. Due to COVID-19 restriction, hospitals, and congregate-care facilities, and to some degree medical offices, often don’t allow anyone but the patient inside. Misunderstandings based on cultural differences have been a challenge before COVID-19 restrictions, but at least one had the option of bringing along a family […]
Finally! After having worked so hard on making this happen, having been so “itchy” to share this great news with you, and getting started, here we go. We have a new baby!!! We are so very excited to officially announce the launch of our nonprofit company, SAGAS: Seniors Alone Guardianship & Advocacy Services! We love what […]
There is no denying it, cold weather and shorter daylight has arrived. Winter is right outside our doorsteps. Coats, hats, scarves, mittens, cozy socks, and boots will be our best friends for the next few months. Hot teas, hot chocolate, warm soups will warm our bellies and make us feel cozy. Snowflakes will cover everything […]
This is an exciting week for us, as we are about to co-host the first International Conference on Patient Advocacy (ICOPA) 2019 this coming Thursday, October 3rd through Saturday, October 5th. Right here in Northfield, Illinois! We are proud to offer excellent speakers and panelists presenting and discussing various topics on all things Patient Advocacy. […]
Diet, nutrition and their relationship to our health and well-being, or lack thereof, are known facts. Yet, unfortunately, many seniors are at risk of eating a diet lacking in nutrients, which in turn, can lead to malnutrition and health concerns. Inspired by my own observations and concerns of how food and eating impacts one of […]
As Patient Advocates, we advocate for all people with any kind of a medical need. Many of our clients have complex medical conditions, but not all do. We have clients of all ages, but a large number of our clients are the elderly; these are either Senior Orphans (who have no family or their family […]
Who They Are You probably have heard the term “Sandwich Generation”; maybe you are a part of this group. If you aren’t a part of this group, you may be curious about who they are. The term “Sandwich Generation” was originally coined by social worker Dorothy Miller in 1981. She was describing women in their […]
