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Month: October 2026

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Helping patients stay organized, informed, and connected to care in an increasingly complex healthcare system.

Why healthcare navigation matters more than ever Healthcare today is more advanced than ever. That makes healthcare navigation more important than ever, too. New medicines arrive quickly, treatments keep improving, and technology is changing how and where care happens. Patients have more options than at any point in history. Yet one problem keeps growing: healthcare has become hard to navigate.…

By Chuck Kinney
October 26, 2026
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Emergency PreparednessHome Safety

Alexa, Google, Phones, and Smartwatches: How to Call for Help When You Can’t Reach the Phone

What Alexa, Google, iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and Pixel Watch can and can’t do in an emergency, plus a simple setup checklist.

By Chuck Kinney
October 26, 2026
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Neurological ConditionsRehabilitation

World Stroke Day: What Stroke Rehab Looks Like and How to Choose the Next Step

Stroke recovery often takes months. Learn how rehab works, where it happens, and what to ask before hospital discharge.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Family CaregivingPatient Rights

“I Can’t Share That”: How Family Caregivers Can Get Permission to Talk With the Care Team

HIPAA often allows doctors to talk with family. Learn how a loved one can give permission, and how to set it up with Medicare.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Emergency PreparednessHome Safety

Power Outage Plan for People Who Use Medical Devices or Refrigerated Medicine

Oxygen, CPAP, or insulin at home? A few calls and notes now can help you stay safer when the power goes out this winter.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Health ConditionsScreenings

National Diabetes Month: Your Yearly Checkup Plan for Eyes, Kidneys, Feet, and Smile

For National Diabetes Month, a simple yearly checklist for eye, kidney, foot, and dental checkups, plus Medicare-covered diabetes learning.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Care After the HospitalPatient Rights

Inpatient or Observation? The Hospital Question That Can Change Your Medicare Costs

Staying overnight doesn’t always mean you’re admitted. Learn how observation status affects Medicare costs and rehab coverage.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Family CaregivingHome Health

Medicare Home Health Care: Who Qualifies and How to Get It Started

What Medicare home health covers, what “homebound” means, how to start care, choose an agency, and protect your rights when care ends.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Caregiver StressFamily Caregiving

National Family Caregivers Month: Caring for Your Own Health While You Care for Someone Else

Caregivers often put their own health last. Simple steps, scripts, and free programs to help you stay well while you care for someone you love.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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Medication OrganizationMedication Safety

Your Medication List: How to Make One, Keep It Current, and Use It at Every Visit

A current medication list is one of the simplest safety tools you can have. Here is what to include, where to keep it, and how to use it.

By Chuck Kinney
October 25, 2026
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