Democracy + Modern Technology

Isn't it remarkable that every single one of us can listen to Supreme Court arguments live? Live! All of us! And you can read the full transcript later the same day. It's remarkable, absolutely remarkable. Humans have been organizing ourselves into nation-states for a few thousand years now, and when before...
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Prepare for the ASAP Nurse Screening Visit

So you finally convinced your parent or spouse to let you call your local ASAP - around here, that's South Shore Elder Services or Old Colony Elderly Services. You have a date for the nurse to come meet your spouse or parent. What do you do next? First, make a list of everything you...
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Bring It with You

Do you have a Health Care Proxy, HIPAA Statement, and advanced directive (in my office that would be the workbook called Your Way)? If you are in a hospital or rehab and are being transferred to another medical institution, bring copies with you. Do not assume these will be transferred to the...
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