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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

Average Ratings

  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Number of Questions (in Past 24 Hours) 0
  • Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour Period) 5
  • Total Questions (since joining AllExperts) 217
  • Volunteer Since 2006-07-01
  • Prestige Points 2230

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Recent Answers from Michalene Peticca

2009-11-21 alzheimers:

Hi Alison, I am very sorry about your father. I assume he had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Before his pacemaker fitting five years ago? First, i believe your family has Every right to question

2009-11-19 Parkinson's and alzheimer's disease cure?:

Hello Shehee, Thank you for writing. I will answer your questions numerically to correspond: 1. No, there is no known cure at this time 2. Parkinson's and Alzheimer's disease are Types of Dementia

2009-11-19 pain and alzheimer's:

Hi Vicki, No, it is not uncommon for an Alzheimer's individual to complain of pain. This is a physical, deteroriation of the brain and yes, i believe in some cases, true experiences of pain. I would

2009-11-18 Alzheimer's and Partial Hip replacement:

Hi Marie, No, i think it has to do with the brain detoriation that occurs and the less "matter" of which the opiods have to "link" to. It builds in the blood stream and is less likely to be able to

2009-11-17 Alzheimer's and Partial Hip replacement:

Hello Marie, Thank you for writing. That answer is generally left up to the Dr. who performed the hip replacement and also the Primary care physican of the Alzheimer's individual. Due to allergies

 

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