Evidence suggests it’s safest to plan social gatherings out of doors to prevent spread of COVID-19. It’s a good start, but there’s a lot more to think about to keep things safe. Amplify safety during your social interactions with this honest reflection of one of my recent social gatherings.
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Are you or putting off medical care because you’re worried that it will create risk of COVID-19 infection? Delaying care maybe setting up other health risks. Learn how to get informed about your personal options and risks to decide the most appropriate care for you.
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Have you thought about allergy season while we’re physically distancing for COVID-19? Have you thought about whether allergies might pose a risk? These are my thoughts on the question.
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I usually only write one blog and one newsletter each month, but I see the need to respond to these unprecedented times, to the confusion, fear, and frustration around the social distancing policies.
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Do you know the facts about the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, and what you can do about it?
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You discussed options to come together on a solution, only to discover that a misunderstanding means you’re standing miles apart. What do you stand to lose if you and a doctor misunderstand one another? How could you avoid misunderstanding in the first place?
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My cousin and I experienced very differently how our grandma lived with dementia. We both lost the grandma that we knew, and I wish I had understood how to stay in relationship with her the way my cousin did.
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Did you know that most who make an advance care plan have inconsistencies in their plan? Learn more about a tool to help you do better.
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In a publicly funded healthcare system, why would anyone consider hiring a Health Advocate? And what is a Health Advocate, anyway? This guest blog post by Paige Lennox, BSN, RN from Canadian Health Advocates examines these valid questions.
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If you take medication, it may happen that you miss a dose or take the wrong dose - sometimes it’s accidental, sometimes it’s on purpose. This guest blog post by Dr. Nikita Parikh at in4MED explores the dangers of inconsistent medication patterns, and some solutions to keep a health-promoting routine.
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Did you know that parents of young adults don’t automatically have a say in their adult child’s health care, even in an emergency? Read more to be sure you know how to prepare.
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There are many different reasons why patients might be interested in the information in their health record. Interested individuals, then, ask how to do it – or whether it’s even allowed. This month, we explore answers to all these concerns.
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I despaired that it would be impossible to find a dessert option that both is enjoyable and meets the needs of people with food restrictions due to allergies or general health goals… until I found the right inspiration and added some creativity.
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Do you ask questions to learn about your treatment options? Do you know what to expect? Do you know if the risks of the treatment are worth it to you?
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When the doctor cuts off the conversation with “these symptoms are common in older people,” understandably, the patient feels dismissed as too old to treat. While the doctor is weighing some important information that they don’t speak, there are useful questions that patients can use to re-open the dialogue, become informed, and regain their dignity.
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I was already aware that physical activity was important, and having that conversation with my doctor didn’t help me to become more active, because follow-up and support were missing.
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Mariane hoped that healthcare would take charge of the dementia care for her husband and that they would help her to find safety. She is left feeling isolated because doctors wouldn’t take her insight into her husband’s day-to-day behaviour, or commit to helping her find well-being.
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Are you a patient or caregiver who has called for help to get answers about symptoms that worry you, but you wait for days to get an answer? Naturally, you might feel powerless and anxious as you wait, since you don’t know what to do to improve the situation. Learn what you can do to avoid or minimize the waiting game.
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