Caregiver Blog

December 9, 2016

‘Tis The Season for GIVING

Quote of the DayThe holiday season is a perfect time to reflect on our blessings and seek out ways to make life better for those around […]

October 27, 2016

What does a Patient Advocate actually do?

As a Patient Advocate, I am always asked… what do you do? My response is usually “I help people navigate the health care bureaucratic maze.” or […]

September 23, 2016

25 Documents You Need To Know

We’re excited to be part of this upcoming event. Please take a look below. Hope to see you there! You’re Invited! IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS TO HAVE AND […]

April 4, 2016

Observation Days Can Be Costly For Patients

I was pleased to have this Letter To The Editor published in the Post Gazette on Friday, April 1. Important information for caregivers and patients to know! I […]

February 23, 2016

Announcing: Caregiver Champion

For the past several years, Senior Assistance has been expanding their services. We currently have two nurse associates, a physical therapy consultant, and several attorneys that […]

December 28, 2015

Another case of ‘presenteeism’: Sandwich Generation caregivers | Published in the Post Gazette

In response to this article published in the Post Gazette, “Is coming to work sick really a good idea? ‘Presenteeism’ – going to work while ill […]

September 23, 2015

Caregiving – Creating the Work/Life Balance

We’re excited to be part of this speaker series at Riverview Towers, located in Squirrel Hill (see below for specific address information). These lectures are an excellent […]

August 31, 2015

How Poetry Therapy Aids Healing

eCareDiary hosts a radio show called Empowering Family Caregivers. On Tuesday, September 1st at 2pm EST, eCareDiary spoke with Laurie Arnold McMillan – nurse, patient advocate, poetry therapist and […]

August 26, 2015

We’re going to Las Vegas!

Jeff Weinberg, M.Ed., MPH, NHA, has been invited to speak Advocates in the Workplace at the national Patient Advocate Conference in Las Vegas presented by the Professional Patient […]