by Joni Beth BaileyFamous last words: “I thought I just had the flu!” A woman’s first heart attack could be deadly.
Women are just as likely as men to be victims of heart attack, but they can go under the radar, because their symptoms aren’t always what we expect. (more…)
by Joni Beth BaileySocial Security Disability: Common Non-Surgical Treatments for Back Pain
If you are disabled and have chronic back pain, these seven types of non-surgical treatment may help. 1. Temperature therapy Temperature therapy can soothe sore, stiff backs. Heat is used to dilate blood vessels. This accomplishes two things: it increases the amount of oxygen that blood is able to transport to the back, and it calms muscle spasms. Applied heat also masks sensations of pain....
by Joni Beth BaileySocial Security Disability: What are the Risk Factors for Back Pain?
Anyone can have back pain, but did you know that there are specific factors that increase your risk? See if you fit the profile of someone at high risk for back pain that could lead to disability. 1. Age Back pain becomes more common as people get older. For many people, the first instance of low back pain typically occurs when they are between 30 and 40 years old. 2. Fitness level Back...
by Joni Beth BaileySocial Security Disability: Five Interesting Facts About Low Back Pain
Researchers supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) recently reviewed scientific literature concerning low back pain and examined both the direct and indirect costs of the problem, as well as the socioeconomic factors that influence it. Here are five key findings from that research that shed light on the subject of lower back pain leading...
by Joni Beth BaileyGet the Right Disability Diagnosis From Your Doctor – Use This Checklist
We’ve all been there – sitting in the doctor’s office completely unable to remember key facts that he or she needs to know to make a correct diagnosis. Don’t let it happen when your Social Security Disability benefits are on the line – use this checklist to ensure that you receive the right diagnosis for your illness or injury. 1. Be clear, complete, and...
by Joni Beth BaileyBe an Active Member of Your Healthcare and Legal Teams
At The Bailey Law Office in Murphysboro, Illinois, I have a few words of wisdom that I find myself sharing with my Social Security Disability Insurance clients on a regular basis. Here is one of the top ten most frequent nuggets: “Be an active member of your own healthcare team!” So what exactly does that mean? Here are a few examples: asking your doctor questions, understanding...
by Joni Beth BaileyLocal Support Group Opportunity for Those With Chronic Illness and Their Caregivers
It was recently announced that the Jackson County Health Department and SIH are collaborating to offer a 6-week program for those suffering from chronic illness and their caregivers. See more details below, as well as 5 reasons chronically ill people and their caregivers in the Southern Illinois area should take full advantage of the opportunity! Program Information Start Date: March 8,...
by Joni Beth BaileyCan You Pass This Quiz About Social Security and Medicare?
Questions: Who was the president and what was the year that the Social Security Act was enacted? What party resisted the Social Security Act, and what was the argument against it? When were monthly Social Security benefits first released to workers who qualified? Who was the president and what was the year that the Medicare health insurance program was established? Did Democrats or...
by Joni Beth Bailey5 Tips About the Health Insurance Marketplace
ENROLL, RENEW, OR CHANGE PLANS FOR 2016 Preview 2016 plans & prices before you apply. First time applying? Visit our Get Coverage page, select your state, and take your next steps. Have a 2015 plan? Log in to update your application, compare plans, and renew or change for 2016. Want in-person assistance? Find a trained assister in your communitywho can help you apply, renew, or change...
by Joni Beth Bailey