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Advocate for the Best!

Advocate for the Best!

It is important to BE INVOLVED to ensure you receive the best healthcare treatment. Follow the following steps to be secure in your advocacy. Remember, each individual’s healthcare journey is unique. ADVOCATE!  It’s important to be INVOLVED with your healthcare professionals for personalized care based on your specific circumstances. BE INVOLVED ……….BE HEALTHY

How to get Home HealthCare

How to get Home HealthCare

In the state of South Carolina, Medicare data tells us that MD order Home Health Care on only 3-14%patients that could benefit.  Medicare pays for all PRESCRIBED skilled care. However, you need to ADVOCATE for your needs. Medicare is an insurance company and only pays for prescriptive care. So, start the conversation with your healthcare provider as soon as possible. Key factors you need to ADVOCATE! Home health care is usually less expensive, more convenient than shorter inpatient care. The…

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ADVOCATE = ASK

ADVOCATE = ASK

Knowing new modalities, that may benefit you is an important part of your healthcare advocacy. ASK! Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is a critical component of healthcare that focuses on using nutrition interventions to manage and treat various medical conditions. The importance of medical nutrition therapy can be understood in several key aspects: Medical nutrition therapy can be of utmost importance in disease management, nutritional support, preventive care, individualized care, collaborative healthcare, and improving patient outcomes. ASK your healthcare partner if…

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Catch A Habit!

Catch A Habit!

Forming a habit involves a systematic approach to integrate a behavior into your routine until it becomes automatic. Here’s a step-by-step guide: By following these steps and staying committed, you can gradually integrate your desired behavior into your routine until it becomes a habit.

Med Cabinet Reboot

Med Cabinet Reboot

How does your medicine cabinet look?  Bet you have more medications and supplements at the end of 2020, than ever before, right. Start the year right! Make a list of EVERYTHING, including all supplements, take it to a pharmacist and ask them to do a forensic review. You may have received many prescriptions, from different providers over the year. Plus, this year you have been taking more over-the-counter meds and supplements, right. A pharmacist will be able to check for…

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SAY WHAT?

SAY WHAT?

Say What? Honestly answer the following questions? If you answer Yes to Any of these questions, please just make appointment with an audiologist. The appropriate treatment options will vary based on individual circumstances. Consulting with an audiologist will provide you with the most accurate assessment and guidance regarding your specific situation. If Hearing Aids are recommended WEAR THEM EVERYDAY. If you had diabetes and needed insulin you would take it, right! Hearing aids have improved greatly, and will help you…

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GO-TO RESOURCES

GO-TO RESOURCES

Call Jane Gregor for coordination of appropriate services 704 819 1775  Blake Living  Assisted Living and Memory Care 803 310 4242 blakeliving.com 65 Senior Street  Carol Connor arol@65seniorstreet.com 704-579-4480 BUNGALOWS  CAREPOINT Healther Rahrigs 704 508 9345 Home care Home Healthcare Centerwell HHC Helen Sizeland  Helen.sizeland@centerwellhomehealth.com 803 417 9748 Home Healthcare ELDER OPTIONS Scot Tenenbrock  scott@elderoptionsforyou.om 704 942 0650 ADVOCACY ENCOMPASS sStephany Olsheski 803 207 1952 Inpatient Rehabilitation FIRST FLIGHT Ann Majors amajors@firstlighthomecare.com 980 355 1958 HC/ HHC HEALTHSHARE Jane Gregor…

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KINDESS & THE BUTTERFLY

KINDESS & THE BUTTERFLY

Random acts of kindness will play a significant role in fostering positive relationships and enhancing overall well-being in your life. The butterfly effect is a concept that suggests small changes can lead to significant and far-reaching consequences. Overall, random acts of kindness have the power to transform. Begin today and transform your life and others in small random ways. You can have BUTTERFLY effect for the world

Protein = Brain Power

Protein = Brain Power

Your body uses protein to build and repair tissues, to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood. Protein is critical for every cell in our body. It helps build nails, hair, bones and muscles. It can also help you feel fuller longer than eating foods without protein. ✔Decreased protein is closely connected to decreased muscle mass and strength known as sarcopenia. ✔Protein provides leucine, the essential amino…

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