aging in place | Kathy Quinn | Patient Advocate

Kathy Quinn

One year ago, she almost died. A little checklist saved her life.

As the new year got underway, Karen was actually thrilled about the pain in her calf! She took it as a sign that recent hikes along the...

Kathy Quinn

Never Pay the First Bill

Health and financial fitness are often linked. It's no secret that a serious health problem can be a serious threat to financial health....

Kathy Quinn

Medication mix-ups cause thousands of needless deaths every year in the US, alone!

Proud to Support! The World Health Organization is focusing on medication safety this year. Why? Medication mix-ups cause thousands of...

Kathy Quinn

When to speak up for your best care!

(Even if you are a bit reserved, try your best.) Speak Up for Plain Speak When doctors use medical terms, patients tend to listen and...

Kathy Quinn

Thank you, Ralph Nader, for making us savvy consumers!

Thank you, Ralph Nader, for making us savvy consumers! He taught us to "shop around" for the things we buy, and how to make decisions on...

Kathy Quinn

The Beatles are right... "We get by with a little help from our friends." Especially for our health

A Yale study revealed that a whopping 75% of patients aged 65/older don’t understand their medication routine – or follow it as...

Kathy Quinn

Normal Aging or Dementia?

As you get older, delays in recall become more common and you may ask yourself if it’s normal or the start of dementia. You can’t...

Kathy Quinn

Aging and Alone? Who Will Hold Your Hand Through Healthcare Challenges?

As a Certified Senior Advisor and Board Certified Patient Advocate, I am a valuable resource to help seniors navigate the various...