Kathy QuinnOct 4, 20221 min readTrust. But Verify!Sometimes things fall through the cracks in health care. Trust. But Verify. Patrick's surgery to remove a painful mass went well and the...
Kathy QuinnSep 14, 20222 min readMedication 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 QuinnSep 6, 20221 min readWhen 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 QuinnAug 26, 20221 min readWhen 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 nod, even when they don't understand. Don't be too...
Kathy QuinnJul 27, 20221 min readThe Beatles are right... "We get by with a little help from our friends." Especially for our healthA Yale study revealed that a whopping 75% of patients aged 65/older don’t understand their medication routine – or follow it as...
Kathy QuinnSep 15, 20204 min readNormal 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 QuinnSep 9, 20203 min readAging 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...