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Expert Profile: Michalene Peticca

Expertise: 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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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1400
Knowledge	9.90 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	10.0 Best of the best
Timeliness	10.0 Best of the best
Politeness	10.0 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		5
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		141

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/17/08
10	10	10	10	09/27/08
10	10	10	10	09/17/08
10	10	10	10	09/09/08
10	10	10	10	09/07/08

User Comments

Many thanks. Very helpful
(Steve on 11/17/08)

Thank you for your help.
(Sue on 09/27/08)

thank you for all of your info and time. I greatly appreciate it.
(david on 09/17/08)

Thanks alot for your response...I expected that would be the answer. A very sad disease process.
(jean on 09/09/08)

thanks so much Michaelene! i will look dvt, but otherwise i will heed your thoughful and kind advice. Best and healthiest! Greg
(greg on 09/07/08)

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Recent Answers from Michalene Peticca

2008-12-02 risperidal used to treat combativeness: Hello Joan, Haldol is to be used ONLY as a last resort...and in the state of Pennsylvania (i'm not sure what state your writing from) it is not even really allowed in long term care settings. Haldol...

2008-11-29 risperidal used to treat combativeness: Hello Joan, Thank you for writing. You bring up some good points within your question about combativeness and medications. First, let me say that Risperidal has been phasing out for treatment with...

2008-11-19 what all do I need to know: Hello Jessica, Thank you for writing. It is a wise decision that you and your mother in law are planning ahead for the future. The position that you have been asked to fill, entails important responsibility...

2008-11-14 Alzheimer’s: Hello Steve, Thank you for writing. I really enjoyed the "association" for Tom Cruise! LOL The media has done a Great job in getting people more aware about Alzheimer's and Dementia disorders;...

2008-11-12 Some Signs of Memory Loss?: Hello Jason, Thank you for writing. I am glad you are concerned about your parents. At 59, we certainly do see some signs of "normal" aging and sometimes the beginning signs of Dementia. However...