Caregiving and living with chronic illness has an emotional impact, not only on the patient, but on those close to the patient. It is our hope that these books will help guide you through your journey.
Marietta, Georgia (PR) August 14, 2008 – YourPropertyToday.com encourages you to remember to request your medical records from your physician’s office when moving. Medical records are something that few people think about when moving, but are a really important set of records to keep track of.
There’s a lot of information to remember, and in many ways, keeping track of your medical history is just as much work as going through all of the packing, moving and unpacking which is why we are advocates of the MedicMinder.
The MedicMinder is a single source record-keeping system for medical and drug history and family history, including contact numbers for doctors, pharmacies, insurance companies, and more.
While most health care will occur in the physicians’ office, treatment also occurs in the emergency room or medical clinics. When services are provided anywhere other than the physicians’ office, the health records may not be available to the treating physician. It can be distressing to realize the records needed are at your previous doctor’s office, perhaps thousands of miles away, because of the recent move. When using the MedicMinder to keep track of all your health records you’ll have all the information any physician needs easily available.
You could have your physician mail the documents. Many times, the shipping of medical records is not a high priority in a doctor’s office and it could take a month or two for your new doctors to receive them. Are you willing to take the risk?
The MedicMinder has thought of everything so that you don’t have to in your time of stress. It provides peace of mind for you or a caregiver – the knowledge that all pertinent medical and drug history is documented in one comprehensive, easy to use system. No second-guessing in an emergency – reach for the MedicMinder and you will be assured that vital and accurate information is at your fingertips.
The MedicMinder is a single source record-keeping system for medical and drug history, treatment record, including important contact numbers, for doctors, pharmacies, insurance companies, and more.
About the MedicMinder
Simply stated, the MedicMinder is “Trusted by Caring Families.”
Diane Carter, PR Contact, media (a) themedicminder.com, http://www.themedicminder.com, Post Office Box 333, Marietta, Georgia 30061, 770-499-0127
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Are You Equipped To Answer The Physicians Questions?
Posted By: Diane Carter // Category: Media RoomMarietta, Georgia (PR) August 13, 2008 – Most people are ill equipped to answer medical and drug questions when faced with an emergency. Often the information provided to medical staff may be incorrect as it is being reconstructed from memory at a time of confusion, uncertainty and emotional distress.
If your aging parents were to have a medical emergency, could you answer a doctor’s questions regarding their medical and drug history? Do you know the names, phone and fax numbers of all their doctors? Do you know a senior who is struggling to balance multiple medications? Do you have heart, lung or kidney disease? Are you a cancer survivor? In an emergency, time is of the essence. Seconds can mean the difference between life and death. Most of us can’t rely on our memory in times of great stress. Are you willing to take the risk?
The MedicMinder provides peace of mind for caregivers – the knowledge that all pertinent medical and drug history is documented in one comprehensive, easy to use system. No second-guessing in an emergency – reach for the MedicMinder and you will be assured that vital and accurate information is at your fingertips.
You will find the MedicMinder to be a single source record-keeping system for medical and drug history, including contact numbers for doctors, pharmacies, insurance companies, and more.
The MedicMinder was created from my personal need to care for both aging and ill parents. The stress of trying to keep their medical appointments straight, document their medical history, and constant struggle to remember what medications which one was taking and when, caused me great anxiety.
Using the MedicMinder gives me quick and easy access to medical and drug history, as well as contact numbers for family and doctors. Having this vital information at your fingertips reduces guesswork and stress so often felt during times of medical crisis.
I’m certain that the MedicMinder will become as invaluable a tool for you, as a caregiver, as it has been for my family and myself. I welcome your feedback and hope that you will share this press release and its information with other caregivers.
About The MedicMinder
Simply stated, the MedicMinder is “Trusted by Caring Families.”
Diane Carter, PR Contact, http://www.themedicminder.com, Post Office Box 333, Marietta, Georgia 30061, 770-499-0127
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Marietta, Georgia (PR) August 11, 2008 – An article posted on the NIH Senior Health site reports that people age 65 and older take more prescription and over-the-counter medicines than any other age group. It is common for these individuals to take multiple drugs daily because they have more long-term, chronic illnesses such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
It is also common for one in five people over the age of 65 experiences moderate to severe memory impairment. Making the MedicMinder a perfect companion for tracking their medications. From why they take the medication, in what form they take it (pill, liquid, shot…), the color and shape, the dosage, any special instructions regarding the medication given to them by the subscribing physician and what time a day (am, pm) they take it.
To reduce potential risks and side effects medications must be taken as directed. Organizing medications can be difficult and a struggle for the older population, especially if they take numerous medications each day, at different times, and with different instructions.
The MedicMinder system makes medication management easier and helps to guarantee they are taking medication as directed. The MedicMinder should be kept in a place where it is easy to refer to. Family and caregivers should be made aware that the MedicMinder system is being used and where it is located at all times.
A list of medications is an ideal record to have regardless of whether you need medication reminders or not. The information is important when physicians prescribe new medicine or in any emergency. The MedicMinder is a comprehensive health record-keeping system available at www.themedicminder.com. There is a special tabbed section that assists with medication tracking.
Tracking medication is only one part of this dynamic record-keeping system. It is as important to keep track of all health conditions, medications, allergies, past surgeries, financial information, and other items related to health and personal care. The MedicMInder has a tabbed section for all of this and more.
The MedicMinder provides peace of mind – the knowledge that all pertinent medical and drug history is documented in one comprehensive, easy to use system. No second-guessing in an emergency – reach for the MedicMinder and be assured that vital and accurate information is in reach, including contact numbers for doctors, pharmacies, insurance companies, and more.
The MedicMinder is a dynamic way to keep track of personal health records. For further information about the MedicMinder, contact us.
About The MedicMinder
Simply stated, the MedicMinder is “Trusted by Caring Families.”
Diane Carter, PR Contact, http://www.themedicminder.com, Post Office Box 333, Marietta, Georgia 30061, 770-499-0127
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Promotional Material
August 5, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
Our promotional material will arrive this week.
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Internet Radio Show
August 5, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
We have been invited to be interviewed on an Internet radio show. We’ll keep you post on when and where you can tune in.
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Next Product Offering
August 5, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
We are already growing! We have several new products already in the R&D stage and one close to launch.
The buzz from the caregiving arena is exciting.
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MedicMinder Recognizes Caregiver Needs
August 4, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
Marietta, Georgia (PR) August 4, 2008 – The MedicMinder recognizes and supports the work of caregiver across the country. Caregivers are individuals who are giving assistance to family, friends or neighbors due to ill health, chronic conditions and disabilities that are all at a historic level and growing rapidly with an aging population.
The MedicMinder provides peace of mind for all caregivers – the knowledge that all pertinent medical and drug history is documented in one comprehensive, easy to use system. No second-guessing in an emergency – reach for the MedicMinder and be assured that vital and accurate medical and drug information is in reach.
The MedicMinder is a single source record-keeping system for medical and drug history, including contact numbers for doctors, pharmacies, insurance companies, and more.
Marietta, Georgia, like all communities nationwide, is an active caregiving community of family and friends who are scheduling doctors appointments, balancing medications, providing transportation, managing finances, dressing, bathing among other activities.
“50 million family caregivers – family and friends — provide an estimated $306 billion in annual value to the economy,” states the National Alliance of Caregiving.” People in our local community give thousands of hours of their time, their emotional support and kindness to their family, friends and neighbors who need it the most.
About The MedicMinder
We’ve created a proactive approach that emphasizes quick and easy access to medical and drug history. Reducing stress. Simply stated: The MedicMinder is Trusted by Caring Families
Diane Carter, PR Contact, trust@themedicminder.com, www.themedicminder.com, Post Office Box 333, Marietta, Georgia 30061, 770-499-0127
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Important Health Care Resources
July 31, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
Find important home health care resources ranging from general health care to government at themedicminder.com
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Several Medical Practices Discuss Co-Branding
July 28, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
MedicMinder and a several groups of independent medical practices are in discussions about co-branding opportunities placing the MedicMinder in the hands of their patients to facilitate and deliver better care to patients.
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IRS Publication 502 and Your Taxes
July 21, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
When itemizing your taxes this year, it would be worth asking your accountant if the MedicMinder could be considered a deduction under the IRS Publication 502 under “supplies”.
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Promotional Materials
July 18, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
The promotional materials are prepped and ready to be sent to the printer.
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Business Plan
July 16, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
We are meeting with consultants on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 to review and tweak our business plan.
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Marketing and Promotional Material
July 16, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
We are working on two promotional pieces both 4/4. These materials will be used in brick-and-mortar locations as take-aways.
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PR Kit
July 15, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
We are developing a press kit for the media regarding the MedicMinder. Once complete you will be able to download it from the site. It will contain printable photo’s, FAQ, 300 DIP logo, Q&A, Contact information, Company history, Leadership Bio’s, Fact sheet and Screen shots of the company blog.
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IRS Publication 502
July 14, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
Today we’re researching to see if it is possible to use the MedicMinder as a medical tax deduction when filing your taxes.
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Sam101.com Introduces The MedicMinder Journal on July 10, 2008
July 14, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
Sam101, a renowned branding and digital publishing company based in Atlanta, GA, which launched in 2002, announced today the release of the MedicMinder Journal.
Metro Atlanta, Georgia (PRWEB) July 10, 2008 — The MedicMinder was created from the personal need to care for aging and ill parents. The stress of trying to keep their medical appointments straight, document their medical history, and constant struggle to remember what medications which one was taking and when, caused great anxiety.
The public is invited to review The MedicMinder Journal at the Companies web blog at www.themedicminder.com and encouraged to sign the guestbook with your comments.
About The MedicMinder
The MedicMinder is an outstanding organizational and record-keeping system for caregivers to quickly access and share medical and drug history, including contact numbers for family and doctors.
We’ve created a proactive approach that emphasizes quick and easy access to medical and drug history. Reducing stress.
Simply stated: The MedicMinder is Trusted by Caring Families
About Sam101.com
Diane Carter is the founder of Sam101.com, a renowned graphic design studio located in Metro Atlanta, Georgia. With more than twenty-seven years of experience, she has spent 19 years of her career as an entrepreneur in sales, advertising, marketing and branding.
Diane Carter, PR Contact
www.sam101.com
PO Box 333
Marietta, GA 30061
770-499-0127
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The Donny Deutsch Show
July 14, 2008 by DIANE CARTER
On Monday, July 7, 2008 we have applied to be on The Big Idea, hosted by Donny Deutsch on CNBC weeknights at 10p / 1a ET.
If you haven’t watched the show and your an entrepreneur – watch it!
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Helpful information on the Internet
Posted By: Diane Carter // Category: Associations, UncategorizedAs a caregiver, you are not alone. In 1995, there were 33 million Americans over the age of 65. In 2020, there will be almost 70 million, doubling in less than 25 years. Over 23 percent of all US households contain at least one caregiver.
This translates into an estimated 22,411,200 caregiving households nationwide. The average caregiver is 46 years old. Seven in 10 caregivers (73 percent) are female. Only 5.5 percent of the over-65 population resides in nursing homes.
The list we have compiled give you quick access to helpful information on the Internet for caregivers; this is in no way an exhaustive list. All of the Web sites that have been selected are easy to access and use, provide quality information, and provide links to additional resources.
Federal and State Benefits
Department of Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov
This government-agency Web site includes information on veterans’ benefits ranging from health care to home loan guarantee services.
Social Security Online
www.ssa.gov
This government-agency Web site provides information on retirement and disability benefits. Users can also sign up for Social Security through this site. The site also contains reports to Congress, statistics, legislation affecting Social Security, and a number of other documents produced by the Social Security Administration. A Spanish version of the site is also available.
Medicare Part D
BenefitsCheckup
www.benefitscheckup.org
A comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). It contains over 1,350 different programs from all fifty states (including the District of Columbia). On average there are 50 to 70 programs available to individuals per state.
Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org
This website provides information on publicly-funded caregiver support programs in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. You will find information on programs funded through the National Family Caregiver Support Program, Aged/Disabled Medicaid waivers, and state-funded programs that either have a caregiver-specific focus, or include a family caregiving component in their service package.
Medicare Part D Information
As you may know in November 2005 the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) began enrolling seniors and the disabled in a new program called Medicare Part D designed to provide prescription drug coverage for Medicare Beneficiaries. The initial enrollment period ended in May 2006, but every year there will be an open enrollment period from November to December.
The research shows that family caregivers have played a special role in helping their loved ones choose a Medicare Part D plan. If you are currently looking for information on the Part D benefit, the following Web sites can help.
Great Medicare Informational Web Sites:
Medicare/Medicaid Links
CMS–Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (formerly HCFA)
www.cms.hhs.gov
This government-agency Web site provides information about Medicare and Medicaid programs, access to consumer publications and forms, e-mail access to customer service, and local contacts. On the CMS Web site, there are two publications that deal specifically with caregiving.
They are:
Medicare Basics: A Guide for Caregivers (PDF file – 868 KB at Medicare.gov)
This publication leads the caregiver through the eight key “decision points” that relate to the health or overall well-being of an older person. For each of these “decision points,” basic information about Medicare is provided along with suggestions on how to find more detailed information.
Medicare
www.Medicare.gov
This is the official U.S. government site for information on Medicare. At this site, consumers can search for information on health plans, nursing homes, dialysis facilities, Medigap policies, Medicare activities, participating physicians and prescription drug assistance programs in their area. The site also provides information on Medicare basics such as eligibility, enrollment, Medicare cards and replacement card ordering.
Senior Sites
www.seniorsites.com
This site provides a listing of nonprofit senior housing, assisted living facilities, and retirement communities that are members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. Housing options and levels of care are described, and the directory for over 5,000 communities is searchable by state and county.
