Authoring the end-of-life story
Advance directives can restore a sense of control for patients amid their final days.
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- May 12, 2018
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Author:
Bev Snyder
Bev Snyder has worked as a writer and editor for 20-plus years in the health care, automotive and office furniture industries. She is intrigued by the idea of living small: Bev and her husband recently traded in their family-sized home for a simple condo, a tiny RV and a recumbent tandem bike. When she’s not writing or traveling, you’ll find Bev curled up with a good novel or watching House Hunters International and dreaming of her next adventure.
Posts from Bev Snyder
Better than a tattoo
When you can't speak for yourself, your patient advocate and advance directive can make your wishes known.
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- April 26, 2018
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Patient Story
‘If you think something is off, take care of it’
After conquering endometrial cancer, Glenna Veneberg wants other women to pay attention to their symptoms.
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- April 25, 2018
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Be salad bar savvy
Not all salads are created equal. Create satisfying, healthy salads with these 10 tips.
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- April 21, 2018
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Patient Story
‘Scared to death’
The medicine that saved Martha McMurry’s life also damaged her heart. Today she’s cancer-free, and her heart is on the rebound.
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- April 6, 2018
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Patient Story
A prescription for gratitude
Less than a year after surgery to fix a rare brain abnormality, pharmacist Elena Beaman is reclaiming normalcy.
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- March 12, 2018
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Must love dogs
Want to avoid a heart attack or lift the cloud of depression? The benefits of owning a pooch may surprise you.
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- February 18, 2018
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Women: Ignore these 10 symptoms at your own risk
Who knew switching to stretchy pants or having a tight shoe could signal serious health problems? Don’t assume these issues will go away.
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- February 1, 2018
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Patient Story
On the road again
It started with hiccups. More than a year later, long-haul trucker Ken White, 70, has conquered esophageal cancer and returned to the road.
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- January 17, 2018
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Put a cap on your gas
Bloating and flatulence can be embarrassing, but you don't have to accept it. Dietary and lifestyle changes can make a difference.
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- December 16, 2017
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Patient Story
Off the sidelines
With two new knees and plenty of post-surgery discipline, Natasha Hudnell aims to keep up with her son and three granddaughters.
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- November 17, 2017
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Patient Story
‘The biggest thing was staying positive’
After overcoming Burkitt lymphoma, Scott Vander Sloot aims to make his wish for a sports communications career come true.
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- October 4, 2017
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