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  • Considerations for Care of Veterans

    Tracy Robert RN-CHPN, Contributing Writer|Updated Jan 10, 2021

    November is designated a time when American's recognize our nation's veterans for their service. Throughout the month, communities schedule special ceremonies to honor the men and women who have served in the military. While these honors are important, many may not realize that veterans could have emotional and physical service-related conditions that require consideration beyond expressions of gratitude. For example, veterans who served in World War II experienced different...

  • Make Your Healthcare Decisions Now

    Tracy Robert RN-CHPN, Contributing Writer|Updated Apr 16, 2019

    Without hesitation, most of us will share our vacation plans with loved ones; but when it comes to end-of-life preferences, only one third of Americans will let family know how they want to be cared for in the event of a life-threatening illness, according to a study published in the July 2017 issue of the journal Health Affairs. This means most people have not exercised their right to make decisions about their healthcare in the event they cannot speak for themselves....