Navigating a Dementia Diagnosis
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 9, 2021 6:00:00 AM / by Kim Mcilnay, BCPA posted in New Diagnosis, Dementia
Are you Concerned about Dementia?
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 26, 2021 5:00:00 AM / by Kim Mcilnay, BCPA posted in New Diagnosis, confusion, Dementia, Planning
In this first of a two-part series on dementia, I’ll give you an overview, including what dementia is, other diseases with similar symptoms, and what to expect from your evaluation. Part two will focus on what to do after a diagnosis.
Researching Quality Medical Information on the Web
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 2, 2017 4:00:00 AM / by Kim Mcilnay, BCPA posted in Online medical research, New Diagnosis
Questionable medical information abounds on the internet--numerous sites touting weight loss "miracles" and cures from cancer to diabetes. How do you know what sites are trustworthy when you're researching a medical condition on the web? Here are some basic guidelines to follow when researching:
Sacramento Area Resources for Multiple Sclerosis
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 29, 2017 2:42:15 PM / by Kim Mcilnay, BCPA posted in New Diagnosis, Multiple Sclerosis, Sacramento MS Resources
New Major Medical Diagnosis? Now what?
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 2, 2017 4:00:00 AM / by Kim Mcilnay, BCPA posted in New Diagnosis
You’ve just been diagnosed with a major health issue. Now what do you do?