Seattle Guide to Healthcare for Seniors

2 Responses to Seattle Guide to Healthcare for Seniors

1. Karen McMichael says:

   June 23, 2023 at 12:07 PM

   Thanks for putting us on the list!
   Karen & Rick McMichael
2. Sylvia Peterson says:

   June 23, 2023 at 6:45 PM

   There is helpful information in Dr. Burnside’s Healthcare for Seniors. There is also a great lack of information on how Seattle seniors can help all concerned improve health care.

   Specifically, how can a Seattle senior make use of the medical advice on Page 1 applying in it to the very care they are receiving in a long term care setting?

   And if a senior no longer has the organizational skills to help themselves, what can and must a trustworthy family member or friend do to carry out the 8 steps on Page 1 for and/or with the resident?

   The best place to begin may be to establish:

   ACCESS TO THE RESIDENT’S ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORD

   Whether in assisted living, memory care, nursing home, adult family home or at-home care, everyone needs to follow their medical care just as independents are able to – through their health portals.

   And establish:

   BUSINESS “SOCIALS” FOR RESIDENTS TO MEET AS A GROUP WITH STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS

   These business meetings need to be routine and on-going. Invite the family members, friends and representatives of the residents’ choosing so that all policies and procedures are shared and agreed to. (In the case of residents of home-care, these meetings might be with hospice staff.) Donuts and shortcake socials yield to meat and potato feasts?

   We could list the unfortunate actual “endorsements” found in this Guide to Healthcare. I would first rather know what Dr. Burnside’s relationship to Skyline is. And why is this Guide not available online outside of this blog?

   Thanks.
   Sylvia

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