Tag Archive: chronic illness

What is a Case Manager?

Healthcare systems have become increasingly complicated. With a growing aging population, and a rise in chronic conditions, value-based care that focuses on quality instead of quantity of services has risen in demand. To achieve this, the need for specialized individuals to help guide patients and their families or caregivers through the healthcare system has increased,… Continue reading What is a Case Manager?

Allison Dalton
energy

Taking a Sick Day Off When Chronically Ill

Being chronically ill changes how you live your life. Even if you don't seem sick to an outsider or talk about it often, living with an illness can be exhausting.

Kelsey Scarborough
special needs parents

The Spoon Theory for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Special needs parents may seem superhuman but they wake up each day with a limited amount of precious resources. This mom explains, using the Spoon Theory.

Aimee Sharp
College with an Ostomy

What’s It Like Being In College With An Ostomy?

In this article by Amy Oestreicher for ULoop.com, she talks about the stresses of college with the added stress of having a stoma, and making both work.

Aimee Sharp
Support Network

Support Network – Who Should be in Yours?

Shield HealthCare gives suggestions on how to form a good support network.In this article, we discuss deliberately choosing people to be in yours. 

Laura Cox, LPC
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