by Severino Health Advisors | Aug 24, 2019 | news, Patient Concerns
In 2006, Drs. Michael Roizen and Mehmet Oz wrote a book on how to be a smart patient. They felt it was important for patients to be active participants in their health. As your health advocate, I will do the same thing. It’s important to advocate for yourself as...
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 Severino Health Advisors | Jan 7, 2019 | Aging, news
At Severino Health Advisors we want to ensure that you are aware of the resources that are readily available to you. That’s why we’re sharing this important information and ask that you pass it along! If you or your loved one fall into the “older Pennsylvanian”...
by Severino Health Advisors | Mar 12, 2018 | Health and Wellness, Insurance, Medications, news
When I meet clients for the first time, I often ask if they have access to their patient portal so I can have a chance to review their medical records. Most patient portals allow you to see summaries of recent office visits, laboratory and x-ray results, your current...
by Severino Health Advisors | Jun 27, 2016 | Aging, Dementia, End of Life, news
Recently, one of my clients passed away after a long struggle with dementia. The illness took a huge toll on her husband and children, but through it all they rose to the challenge and provided love and support to her in the last year. To my surprise the family wrote...
by Severino Health Advisors | Jul 6, 2015 | news
My mother takes three pills each morning. If it were up to her, she would stop them all. Last year when she broke her hip, I had a hard time getting her to take a Tylenol for her hip pain. Bottom line, she is not a big fan of taking a lot of medications and is worried...
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