Category Archives: Advance Directives

A Life Well Lived

posted June 2022 by Dianne Savastano

I was introduced to Rosalie in April 2009 as she was about to embark on her first total knee replacement. Her children recognized that living alone and scheduling a major orthopedic procedure at the age of 86 required forethought and outside support. In April 2022, Rosalie passed. Over our 13 years together, we managed… Read on…

Healthcare Planning: Don’t Wait for the Crisis

posted November 2021 by Dianne Savastano

Last month, I received an email from Patricia and Walter, an older couple who were thinking about working with us. Here is an excerpt of what they asked: “In our meeting, we would like to have you explain what services Healthassist will provide for us after the initial assessment. Do you help families if they… Read on…

Elder Care: The Intersection of Multiple Industries

posted September 2021 by Dianne Savastano

“It’s been a rough summer for me but getting better. and wow, I am so excited with the progress on my sister’s situation, so I thought I would fill you in.” That’s how the email began that I received last week from Patty, an advisory services client in Massachusetts. She reached out last spring with… Read on…

What’s Your “Plan B?”

posted July 2020 by Dianne Savastano

As we celebrate our 100th issue of Healthassist News, I find myself incredibly appreciative of all of you, my readers. That’s what I wrote in my “Gratitude Journal” this morning, part of my daily practice to help me reflect on my day, live in the moment, and manage the anxieties and fears that… Read on…

Moving Forward In the Face of COVID-19

posted June 2020 by Dianne Savastano

Over the past two months, I have joined with colleagues from across the country — Seattle, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago and Houston — to create webinars for fellow healthcare advocacy professionals on the impact of COVID-19. One fascinating aspect of working in the healthcare industry during this unprecedented time is the just-in-time learning… Read on…

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