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 12, 2019 | Aging, Dementia, End of Life, Falls, Health and Wellness
As a health advocate, I work with many senior clients who have complex medical conditions. One of the biggest struggles their caregivers have is when to make the switch from curative treatment to comfort measures. It’s been my experience that the medical...
by Severino Health Advisors | Aug 22, 2018 | Aging, End of Life, Prevention and Planning
One of the main reasons I started my Health Advocacy business was to share what I learned through becoming a caregiver for both of my parents. During this experience, I learned a lot of things to do and not to do, and I knew there we many people struggling with...
by Severino Health Advisors | May 27, 2018 | Aging, Health and Wellness
Last week, I wrote about a client who had a stroke and needed my assistance. Mary, age 64, developed a sudden loss of speech and had some weakness on her right side. She had been visiting with friend in Atlanta, Georgia and was taken to a nearby emergency room. Over...
by Severino Health Advisors | May 19, 2018 | Aging, Case Study, Health and Wellness, Insurance, Medications
*The names and identifying details in the following blog post have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.* Two years ago, I got a call over Labor Day weekend from a colleague who was visiting his wife in Atlanta, Georgia. His wife had been in Atlanta to...
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