by Susan Severino | Dec 17, 2019 | Care Giving, Family, Holiday, Uncategorized
As we get closer to Christmas, many of us are caught up in the “Season of Giving.” During this year-end season we come together as a community to open up our wallets and give to those in need. One group that often gets overlooked at this time of year are...
by Susan Severino | Dec 4, 2019 | Care Giving, Dementia, Family, Health Concerns, Uncategorized
Five years ago, I started Severino Health Advisors to help clients navigate the challenges of a new or chronic medical condition. My motivation for starting my business was to pass on my many years of experience of caregiving for my parents — my dad with cancer,...
by Susan Severino | Oct 10, 2019 | Care Giving, Uncategorized
Holiday Health Checks: Signs You Should Look For When Visiting Elderly Family Members This Fall As we approach the holiday season, many of us travel home to visit our aging parents. Despite having regular phone conversations, you may not be aware of the...
by Susan Severino | Jul 31, 2019 | Aging, Care Giving, Health Advocate, Health and Wellness
How To Speak To Your Doctor For More Than 12 Minutes When we’re really sick, sometimes 15 minutes in the doctor’s office just doesn’t feel like enough time to truly explore the root of a problem. A study in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that doctors did not...
by Susan Severino | Jul 24, 2019 | Care Giving, End of Life, Family, Health Advocate, news
In 2006, as my family was celebrating Christmas, we were very grateful that our father’s health was improving. It was the first time in 6 months of treatment for cancer that he had some energy and some hope for the future. He was excited enough about his recovery...
by Susan Severino | Jul 4, 2019 | Aging, Care Giving, Family, Health Advocate
Want to know why I love being a health advocate? My passion to help others began years ago and throughout my career as a nurse and physician assistant. Then, caring for my aging parents presented the opportunity to help advocate for them. About five years ago, my mom...
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