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Michalene Peticca

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I'd be happy to help with any questions about Alzheimer's or Dementia diseases. I can also help with Medicare, Long term care & other insurance questions.

Experience in the area

I have my Masters degree in Geriatrics and am credentialed through the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Pennstate Milton Hershey hospital and the American Geriatrics Society. I've been in healthcare for over 20 years and worked directly with Alzheimer's and Dementia individuals for most of that time. I am also a licensed insurance agent in PA and MD. Currently i train healthcare professionals to care for Alzheimer and Dementia individuals and i have been a care manager for guardianship services in PA

Organizations

American Geriatrics Society

Education/Credentials

Masters degree in Geriatrics Licensed insurance agent in PA & MD.

Past/Present Clients

PHI Homes in Pennsylvania York, Dauphin & Adams County Area on Aging The Jewish Home of Harrisburg

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  • Response Time(hr) 21.4
  • Response Time(hr, last 90 days) 27.4
  • Number of Questions Today 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked in a Day 4
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 292
  • Volunteer Since 2006-07-01
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Recent Answers from Michalene Peticca

2012-03-17 My mother's dimentia:

Hello Nesha,    I'm so glad you have consulted about the UTI.  I still would consider consulting about an "overactive" bladder.       It will pass in time as your mom's disease worsens....i just hope she

2012-03-15 My mother's dimentia:

Hello Nesha,    Thank you for writing.  I am sure your family is doing a great job taking care of your mom, i know it is a 24/7 day and many challenges throughout the day!      With regards to your question

2012-03-01 Feeding tube for my father:

Hi Joan,    Thank you for writing.   It sounds like your family has had a lot of big decisions to make lately about your father's care.    Yes, it is permissable in Pennsylvania to have a feeding tube

2012-01-22 Weak Memory:

Hello Shakti,    Thank you for writing.  I am not a doctor, but have my Masters and have worked with Alzheimer's for almost 30 years.    Please go to the Johns Hopkins Hospital website and click on their

2012-01-12 Hi:

Hi Jairo,    Thank you for writing.   All the above mentioned conditions can cause SYMPTOMS of Dementia.  I don't believe they can truly "cause" dementia.       Dementia symptoms range from forgetfulness

 

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