I am -Your Private Patient Advocate

Sep 08 2021
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I tell People you wouldn't go into court if your life depended on it without a lawyer, why would anyone start a healthcare journey of any kind without a Private Patient Advocate by their side! I am Joyce Schulz-Killian Registered Nurse and owner of At Your Request Patient Advocate, llc. I am your private patient advocate helping you navigate the healthcare system one puzzle piece at a time by communicating, educating, and advocating with and for you! I am Here at your Request !

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#21 When you can't stay at home

Sep 08 2021 20 mins  
Sometimes there may be a time when home is not the place you can stay any longer. You may be in the market for a community to live in for Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or skilled care for a short or longer interval. This is the guide to your Senior living choices. Make sure you do your due diligence and find the perfect fit. Whereyoulivematters.org is a great re

#20 Social Determinants of Health

Aug 25 2021 17 mins  
Social Determinants of Health Determinants of Health are defined by Healthy People 2030 as Economic Stability, Education access and quality, Health access and quality, Neighborhood and built environment, and Social and Community content. Healthy People 2030 sets data driven national objectives to improve health and wee-being over the next decade. Today we discuss those determinants

#19 Aging in place

Aug 12 2021 19 mins  
10,000 Baby boomers turn 65 every day. Where are they at and where do they want to live? Some want to be in a community, others want to stay and age in their home. Here we talk about both aspects of aging in your home or moving into a community whichever may be right for you. AARP has a wonderful resource for home modifications you can find it at https://www.aarp.org/livable-commun

#18.5 Covid update 8.10.2021

Aug 10 2021 13 mins  
Covid update GET THE DAMN SHOT !

#18 The Doctor appointment

Aug 05 2021 16 mins  
We will all go to the doctor at one time or another. Here is the information you need to have a successful doctor appointment and come away with all the information you need after ward. I walk you through the questions to ask and the things to have with during the appointment, like someone with you. If you want copies of my The Doctor Appointment checklist text your email to 847-80

#17 Elder Abuse

Jul 28 2021 17 mins  
One in five older persons in the study sample (n = 191; 21.3%) reported elder abuse, an increase of 83.6% from prevalence estimates before the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic this was one in ten. That’s an increase of almost 84% thats Huge ! And according to The National Council on Aging Up to 5 Million elders are abused every year costing an estimated 36.5 Billion dollars th

#16 The Care Plan

Jul 21 2021 15 mins  
The Care Plan is a tool done at the time of admission and quarterly when someone is in Long term care. It is also done is Assisted Living and is done yearly and called the Service Plan. It is also done in short term rehab much more frequently to set goals and update all involved in how the Client is doing regarding meeting those goals to return to their primary residence. I am educ

#15 Palliative and Hospice Care

Jul 14 2021 24 mins  
Palliative Care and Hospice are 2 benefits that some people know little about or may have some preconceived notions about. I am here to explain these benefits and debunk the myths that hospice is the one foot in the grave, take away all your meds wait for you to die benefit. It is certainly NOT THAT or anything close to that. It is a wonderful benefit when the burden of treatment o

#14 Senior scams

Jul 08 2021 19 mins  
Seniors are taken advantage of every day ! 3Billion dollars is scammed from Seniors EVERY year and 90% of Elder abuse is caused by someone we know. Crazy eh? In Illinois ANYONE can report suspected Elder abuse at 1-866-800-1409, 1-888-206-1327 (TTY)If you need more help or questions answered do not hesitate to text me at 847-809-1214www.AtYourRequestPatientAdvocate.net

#13 Preventing Medication errors

Jun 29 2021 18 mins  
100,000 medication errors are reported every year to the FDA. 400,000 drug-related injuries that happen every year in the hospital are because of medication errors, And 98,000 AMERICANS DIE ANNUALLY BECAUSE OF MEDICATION ERRORS. They can be prevented let's learn how. Text or call for more info 847-809-1214 check us out at www.AtYourRequestPatientAdvocate.netHit Like & subscribe if