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Natural Disasters – Health Issues Beyond the Immediate Disasters
The world has always experienced natural disasters, but they are coming at us faster and harder since we’ve started record keeping. We’re experiencing record wildfires, rainfalls, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and droughts. And with…
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What Are Advanced Directives and Who Needs Them?
Last week’s blog post reviewed why patient advocates are important and how to choose one. A patient advocate can help you optimize your health as you navigate the healthcare system. Another important…
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Choosing a Patient Advocate; Who Should It Be?
We here at Decipher Your Health frequently discuss having someone with you as a patient advocate when seeking medical care. But we haven’t addressed who that patient advocate should be and in…
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Dementia: It’s More Than Alzheimer’s Disease
Do you know someone who is showing signs of memory loss or confusion? If that person is older, you may think that this is dementia. And when someone says the word “dementia,”…
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Getting a Second Opinion; Is That Insulting to Your Doctor?
When we needed a new roof for our house a few years ago, we researched a few companies and asked them to submit quotes for the work. Once we had the information,…
