My Care Necessities

About Me

richard — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:14:16 +0000

Betsy Hiebert lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is married to Bruce and has three kids and a dog. Her oldest two are married while the third is graduating grade 12 this year. Her passions include: family, the cottage, traveling, gardening, golfing and volunteering.

Book Signing

richard — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:39:40 +0000

Friday, May 9 - Chapters St. Vital

When: Friday, May 9
Time: 5 pm - 8 pm
Where: Chapters St. Vital

Everyone is welcome and you’re certainly invited to bring a friend. Let me know if you’re planning to come.

Check back for updates.

NEWS RELEASE

richard — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 15:36:26 +0000

Available April 8, 2008

A simple, easy to use journal that helps seniors and their families track their personal healthcare. Once you get into the habit of using it, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Use it at home. Write in it before and after your healthcare appointment. Bring it with you to all your medical visits and when you travel out of town.

Six sections inside:

1. Quick Reference Guide
2. How-to use the book
3. Personal health information
4. Medications, allergies, vaccinations and vitamins/supplements
5. 50 appointment pages to record symptoms, questions and answers from dr. visits
6. Resource section (includes web-sites, medical terminology etc.)

COST: $29.95 - includes shipping and handling

To pre-order your copy, send a cheque or money order to:

My Care Necessities
149 Dunrobin Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2K 0T3

Purchasing options will be available on my website soon.

Contact Betsy Hiebert at mycarenecessities@mts.net

What Some People are Saying

richard — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:35:49 +0000

“Besides the appointments and meds, having my annual checkups and tests recorded is so helpful, no more guessing!
- Sylvia E. - 74

I think your health journal is a great concept. I was telling my sister about it and she said to buy her one.
- Shelley

It was great to get together with you this morning. I have come back to the office and have lined up a number of staff that think your book is a great idea and can hardly wait to purchase it
- Barb from Winnipeg Women Magazine

WHAT’S NEW

admin — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 15:09:25 +0000

Welcome to a fresh approach to your healthcare. This book is designed to help you record all your medical information and provide you with some valuable resources.

Trying to remember everything can seem overwhelming. Keeping your information in one place gives you a quick and easy reference tool when you need it.

It may take some practice — so don’t get discouraged. Once you get into the habit of using it, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.

Use this book regularly. It will help stay on track.

Share it with your family members, doctors, pharmacist, and others directly involved with your care.

Take it with you to all your healthcare visits and when you travel.

Watching the Book in Action

richard — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:33:12 +0000

Monday morning I got a call from my mother-in-law. I could tell instantly by her voice that she wasn’t doing well. We got to the heart of the problem quickly. Her knee was swollen and she was in a great deal of pain. Unable to walk except with the help of my father-in-law she was having trouble getting around. Could I take her to the dr.’s?

Being self-employed and working from home gave me the opportunity and flexibility to take her to a walk-in clinic that specializes in muscles and bones. After waiting quite a while, we saw the doctor. He was worth the wait! He examined her knee, and quickly ordered an x-ray. After reviewing the results - he ordered an MRI. He suspects a torn miniscus - ouch!

His recommendations? Ice the knee 3x a day and see me in 7-10 days. The MRI will be ordered and should be done in the next 4-6 weeks.

We recorded the symptoms, recommendations, tests and follow-up appointment in her healthcare journal. It works! It was so great to see all her appointments and info listed in her book. All she has to do is check back in the book to remind her of all the details.