Our guest is Annette Ticoras, MD of Guided Patient Services. She talks with us about important ways to help improve your next doctor visit. Get ready to take notes (hint: that's one of the suggestions!).She founded Guided Patient Services in 2014 to serve the Columbus, Ohio area’s need for private patient health advocacy and navigation. Her focus is to ensure my clients fully comprehend their medical situation, so they can make the best choices for their own health and well-being.http://www.gpscolumbus.com (www.gpscolumbus.com)Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

My guest is Annette Ticoras, MD of Guided Patient Services. She talks with us about the importance of advance directives, and how they are an important way to tell your wishes to family, friends, and health care professionals and to avoid confusion later on.She founded Guided Patient Services in 2014 to serve the Columbus, Ohio area’s need for private patient health advocacy and navigation. Her focus is to ensure my clients fully comprehend their medical situation, so they can make the best choices for their own health and well-being.Here is the blog Annette mentions in the podcast - http://www.gpscolumbus.com/kids-turn-to-have-the-talk/ (www.gpscolumbus.com/kids-turn-to-have-the-talk/)http://www.gpscolumbus.com (www.gpscolumbus.com)Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

Maybe you can find a renewed sense of purpose by volunteering. Get your inspiration to do so with this episode!Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

There's something about music that connects us, puts us on "Top Of The World."Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

You are in control of your heart health. Here are some easy steps to follow!Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

What does it mean to "age in full bloom?" Let's learn some secrets on the positive side of aging.Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

Here are 5 ways gratitude will influence your life.Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

Caregiver stress is common in any caregiving situation. The stress and health-related situations are real. Every caregiver needs to remind themselves they can't help their loved one if they aren't caring for themselves. Here are 9 tips to help lessen caregiver stress.Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.

In this episode, I cover some important winter weather safety tips to keep you healthy and out of the emergency room. Also, I hope you'll love the childhood winter memories from a recent Facebook post as much as I do.Aging In Full Bloom is sponsored by Capital Health Care Network, an Ohio based, family owned and operated company, providing solutions that help seniors age on their own terms. Those solutions include home care, senior living, nursing home and rehab care, and hospice. Learn more at http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com (http://www.CapitalHealthCareNetwork.com). Email us anytime at [email protected] to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favorite podcast player.Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.com (http://www.subscribeonandroid.com)HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!We'd love it if you could please share this podcast with your social media friends! If you liked this episode, please leave us a rating and a review in your podcast player.