Halo Patient Advocates

12/04/2022

Anyone have any questions for me? Ask. Don't be shy!

12/04/2022

Caregivers-don't forget to take care of yourselves. At this time of the year and "seasonal activities" (chores) can often overwhelm us. Be sure to carve out a little time for yourself.
For me, it was going for a manicure/pedicure. While I could have done those things at home, it never failed -- either my husband had a crisis that needed immediate attention or the dog pestered me for something. The time I spent in a salon, while beautifying me physically, gave me a break that restored my soul & sanity for at least a little while.

04/10/2017

Great idea!

09/23/2016

If you are a Senior or have parents who are, you may have noticed the lack of doctors who are familiar with the complex issues faced by today's seniors. The doctors were specialists called Geriatricians. Here's a great article you may find informative.

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/01/26/health/where-are-the-geriatricians.html?ref=todayspaper&_r=0

Amid a rising tide of older adults, there are fewer specialists to treat them. Most residents would rather do something else.

09/13/2016

Why don't more people know about this? Plan F is the most popular Medicare Supplement plan, but Medicare Advantage might be another option you should consider: http://bit.ly/MedicareAdvantageInfo

08/16/2016

Too many people are over-medicated. Better nutrition and healthier lifestyles could CURE or at least prevent us of many ills. If you have multiple doctors, you really need to have your medication reviewed regularly -- and not just by giving the nurse or physician's assistant a list of the meds orally.

08/15/2016

Eating healthy is not difficult or expensive. Just a few fresh ingredients make it easy. If you can't get to the store, explore some of the supermarket delivery services.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/pan-seared-salmon-with-kale-and-apple-salad-recipe.html

Get this all-star, easy-to-follow Pan-Seared Salmon with Kale and Apple Salad recipe from Food Network Kitchen

08/15/2016

Medicare Advantage Plans - explained
http://www.fool.com/retirement/2016/08/13/4-medicare-advantage-rules-to-live-by.aspx

Medicare Advantage plans are already serving many happy customers -- look into whether one might serve you well, too, and keep these four rules in mind.

08/02/2016

OK, I can't be serious ALL the time. This kind of looks like fun. Hope you enjoy the silliness!

08/01/2016

Great article! https://www.agingcare.com/Articles/Hobbies-and-Activities-for-Seniors-Tips-from-Family-Caregivers-205881.htm #.V5jOSIGUMWY.linkedin

07/17/2016

In case you missed this, here's some inspiration to get you moving!
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2016/07/12/tao-porchon-lynch-yoga/

CBS2's Mary Calvi sits (and stretches) with the legendary yogi, and learns more about her incredible life as a fitness guru, model and activist.

07/17/2016

Eat your vegetables! Summer & salads, beat the heat with no cooking, but take care of yourself by preparing your food at home.

Store and restaurant prepared meals are usually loaded with preservatives. They are often higher in sodium, fat or contain sugar. You're better off skipping the 'low fat,' 'low sodium' or 'sugar free' versions because the manufacturers usually add other things that (trust me!) you don't want to eat, in an effort to make food tasty. It's much better to buy the "real food product" and eat less. Real butter rather than margarine, for example. Use less. Swap out mustard for mayonnaise when making a sandwich. It won't make you sick like mayonnaise does when left out and it has far less fat. Or you can make your own mayo. It's easier than you might think. I'll post a recipe for mayonnaise later this week.

Meanwhile, here's a delicious, Thai Crunch Salad. I also made a fresh peanut salad dressing using ground peanut peanut butter, rice vinegar, vegetable oil, honey, lime juice, garlic & ginger. Full of flavor and a little goes a long way. The salad was made of savoy & napa cabbage, purple cabbage, shredded carrots and julienned red pepper strips, seeded cucumbers, scallions & cilantro. Use a mandolin slicer (I got mine here: https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/kristawhittaker) Made it quick to shred the cabbages & to slice & julienne then cucumbers & peppers. (I bought shredded carrots.)