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...

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

Makes sense that it would be! You may have downtime from work. Insurance benefits to use. Or, your deductible for the year has been...

Sometimes things fall through the cracks in health care. Trust. But Verify. Patrick's surgery to remove a painful mass went well and the...

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

(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...

Speak Up for Plain Speak When doctors use medical terms, patients tend to listen and nod, even when they don't understand. Don't be too...

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...

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...

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