Jun
16
So often the responsibility of caring for aging parents and other close family relatives falls primarily on women’s shoulders. Whether you are still working or retired or an empty nester, adding on the task of care giving for an elderly relative or chronically ill spouse or child can be overwhelming. Keeping ahead of doctors office appointments, home health visits, insurance claims and medical records can seem like a monumental task. Caregivers new to the game express surprise at the myriad of paperwork involved.
The array of forms, notes, tests and histories can be dizzying and difficult to know what to keep track of and how to organize. Fortunately, Gail Coffey, a long time health advocate has made the task a little simpler. She has compiled a manual for organizing the important records and information. Sharing Wellness Info: Ready for Health Emergencies is a book designed to help you have the information you need ready when emergencies occur. It will help Emergency Medical Technicians help you or a loved one if for some reason you are unable to communicate your medical history, insurance information, and type of care you desire. It is a good value for the money – $6.50. In her words, “I’m not interested in making money on it- I just want people to be prepared.” How often do you hear that these days?
Gail along with Lyndy Kimball-Pacheco are the cofounders of SharingWellnessInfo.com. They are passionate about their mission of health and wellness education and awareness. You can find a wealth of information on the site about alternative and holistic modalities including tips about finding and working with a practitioner.
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