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According to a National Alliance for Caregiving study, there will be more Americans over 65 than under 5 by 2020. Caregivers will play an enormous role in this demographic shift. You may keep a personal health record for your loved one and know his or her medical care inside and out. But what about maximizing insurance benefits and understanding legal documents, from HIPAA forms to power of attorney?
Jamie Spooner keeps both long-distance and local caregivers up-to-date through her website, icarevillage.com. Click here to hear Jamie’s medical, legal, and insurance advice for caregivers on San Francisco’s The View from the Bay.
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Welcome to the Caregiver’s PHR blog – your connection to health information management professionals and other caregivers managing the healthcare of a loved one. Caregivers can be more prepared for the unpredictable simply by keeping a record of their loved one’s personal health information to present to a healthcare provider when needed. As a caregiver, you can often become overwhelmed with the emotional and physical responsibilities involved in this commitment. Just tracking medications and doctors’ visits can seem nearly impossible at times. A personal health record can help ease your mind. We hope you will visit this blog often to interact with experts in the field to seek advice and tips for best practices in creating and maintaining your loved one’s personal health record and the most effective ways to use that information to play a more active role in their healthcare and simplify your life.
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