2024-04-18 17:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
Earth day is quickly approaching. Do you ever observe it? If not, why not?
I’ll be the first to admit it: Observing Earth Day isn’t always at the top of my s… Read More
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2024-04-04 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
I’ll confess: I watch TikToks. Yes, you heard me right. My teenage daughters got me into them by sending me cute animal videos. Now, when I am bored, I find myself sc… Read More
2024-03-14 20:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
Ready or not, Easter is only a little more than a week away. Can you believe it?
Even though there isn’t quite as much retail pressure to make Easter a “per… Read More
2024-02-22 18:00
By Abbie Cornett
As a person who recognizes the profound impact support animals have on individuals' mental, emotional and physical well-being, I also acknowledge the need to understand the… Read More
2024-02-01 18:00
By Rachel Maier
When it comes to snacks, a snack-sized bag of animal crackers is way more fun to eat than a bowl of baby carrots — unless you're my son. When he was just 2 years old… Read More
2024-01-11 18:00
By Beverly Nelson
Caregiving is a noble and fulfilling responsibility, but it can also be incredibly demanding. Many caregivers find themselves struggling to strike a balance between their… Read More
2023-12-14 18:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
It's the most wonderful time of the year — or is it?
I usually look forward to the holidays, but I'm having a hard time with them this year. By the day after Thank… Read More
2023-11-16 18:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
If you struggle to know what to say to or do for someone who's hurting, you're not alone.
I've had my fair share of failures in this area. I tend to overthink my words… Read More
2023-11-02 17:00
By Beverly Nelson
Upon hearing that you have an incurable or chronic disease, it's natural to feel a mix of emotions — fear, sadness, and even anger. The landscape of your life has sh… Read More
2023-10-19 15:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
"Trick or treat?"
It's the question that's really a code word meaning one thing in kid-speak: candy.
But for children who manage medical conditions such as cancer, celia… Read More
2023-09-28 17:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
I was sitting in the carline one day after school waiting to pick up my kids like I always do when a text message from their school nurse jolted me back to the moment.
"… Read More
2023-09-14 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
IG Living magazine is committed to supporting patients with rare and chronic diseases that require lifesaving immune globulin therapy. We extend this dedication to children… Read More
2023-08-10 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
Today, I want to talk about the art of balance for those of us with chronic illnesses. Living with chronic conditions can be challenging. But with some humor and practical… Read More
2023-07-06 17:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
I don't follow celebrity gossip, but headlines splash across my screen all the time so I'm somewhat in-the-know, and I've noticed an uptick in reports of celebrities bei… Read More
2023-06-08 17:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
My daughter plopped down on the couch after her fifth-grade promotion party and said, "You owe me."
"For what?" I asked.
"There were super fancy cookies at the party to… Read More
2023-05-25 17:00
By Dawn DeBois
A few months ago, my hair stylist asked me if I was dating anyone. I've been single for the last five years because I've found, like many of you, dating with a chronic illnes… Read More
2023-05-11 17:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
I really don't like spending my money on things I don't use (do you?), so I cancelled my gym membership.
Back when time and money was my own, spending them both at the… Read More
2023-04-13 17:00
By Rachel Maier, MS
Imagine this: It's Friday night after a brutally busy week at work, you're battling a flare-up of your autoimmune disease and you're completely wiped out. You just pulle… Read More
2023-04-06 17:00
By Abbie Cornett, MBA
Kids often surprise us parents, but we don't often think about them teaching us a life lesson. In fact, as parents, we often delude ourselves into thinking we are the… Read More
2023-03-16 17:00
By Dawn DeBois
When starting the home training process for subcutaneous immune globulin (SCIG) administration, the nursing service is very clear that patients should plan on administering t… Read More
2023-02-09 18:00
By Dawn DeBois
Do you remember navigating those fun houses with mazes of glass hallways and mirrors at the state fairs of our youth? When I think about the 12 years it took to get my rare d… Read More
2023-01-26 18:00
By Dawn DeBois
As a teen, I idolized Princess Diana and was devastated when she died. As a mom of three young boys at the time, and having grown up without my own mom, I knew all too well t… Read More
2023-01-12 18:00
By Dawn DeBois
I've often shared about my "Sunday SubQ" routine of clearing my afternoon schedule, turning on my guilty pleasure reality TV shows and administering my weekly dose of subcuta… Read More
2022-12-15 18:00
By Dawn DeBois
Five years ago, when I started blogging on the professional level, I was highly encouraged to include social media pages that corresponded with my blog. And, even though my l… Read More
2022-11-03 17:00
By Dawn DeBois
There is no doubt about it. It’s an ongoing juggling act to be chronically ill. If we aren’t juggling our energy stores, we are juggling our med schedules. And no… Read More
2022-10-13 17:00
By Dawn DeBois
When I transitioned from monthly intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) treatments to weekly subcutaneous IG (SCIG) treatments, I referred to them as “Sunday SubQ.” I… Read More
2022-08-25 17:00
By Dawn DeBois
Last week, a popular meme circulated in the chronic illness community. It said “Sometimes you’ll move mountains. Other days, you’ll move from the bed to the… Read More
2022-08-04 17:00
By Dawn DeBois
My home state of Maine has not been exempted from the recent heat wave that has encompassed most of the United States. The heat is difficult for many, but I have a neuromuscu… Read More
2022-07-14 17:00
By Dawn DeBois
At 46 years old, I found myself officially disabled due to multiple autoimmune diseases and a soon-to-be diagnosed rare disease. My 40s certainly hadn’t turned out the… Read More
2022-06-23 17:00
By Dawn DeBois
I have a rare autoimmune disease, and soon after being approved for Social Security Disability (SSDI), I started receiving SSDI Ticket to Work program information. At the tim… Read More
2022-05-27 15:00
By Abbie Cornett
Have you ever heard the phrase “two steps forward, one step back”? It is intended to mean things are not going well. The phrase is an excellent way to express h… Read More
2022-04-28 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
As a patient advocate, I get many requests for help. Some requests are not directly related to illness, but rather to quality-of-life issues. For example, a few months ago… Read More
2022-03-17 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
Recently, I taped a podcast with the executive vice president of sales for Nufactor, a specialty infusion company on the growing trend of immune globulin therapy, also refe… Read More
2022-02-10 18:00
By Abbie Cornett
Years ago, I read a book titled Love in the Time of Cholera about two young lovers who communicated through letters during a pandemic. The story is about much more than wri… Read More
2022-01-13 18:00
By Abbie Cornett
My great-grandmother lived with me when I was growing up. She passed away my senior year of high school at the ripe old age of 104. Many of my friends thought it was a burd… Read More
2021-12-02 18:00
By Abbie Cornett
Before I sit down to write a blog, I spend a few days thinking about the topic and how readers will relate to it. This month, I was going to write about how this Thanksgivi… Read More
2021-10-28 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays! I love decorating the front yard, helping plan costumes for my kids, and getting ready for trick-or-treaters. Unfortunately, many… Read More
2021-10-14 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
As the patient advocate for IG Living, I am frequently asked for information about the Medicare IVIG Demonstration Project and its purpose. The Centers for Medicare and Med… Read More
2021-09-30 15:00
By Abbie Cornett
With everyone's attention focused on COVID -19 for almost two years, it's easy to forget it isn't the only virus out there. In fact, it's important to remember that the inf… Read More
2021-09-09 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
For many years, I was involved in politics. I have run for office, have drafted legislation and have been a member of both parties, and I lean toward conservative. So, I… Read More
2021-08-19 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
Tonight is the night before the first day of school for my youngest child. While it is technically the beginning of her sophomore year, it is the first time she will have… Read More
2021-07-29 17:00
By Laurie Reed
Support is essential to help navigate the many challenges of a serious illness. Illness can bring difficult treatments, painful side effects and patchy recovery periods. As… Read More
2021-07-01 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
The 4th of July is nearly here. At my house, this has always meant a pool party that, as twilight approaches, moves in mass to our local park to watch a fabulous firework… Read More
2021-06-17 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
I keep hearing everyone talking about how they cannot wait for things to return to the way they were before COVID-19. Like everyone else, I am tired of social distancing… Read More
2021-05-27 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
The other day, I received a phone call from a patient asking for help with an appeal. When she explained her situation, my heart sank. Her physician had prescribed intrav… Read More
2021-05-13 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
No one can argue that immune globulin (IG) therapy is a game-changer for people who require this lifesaving treatment. Unfortunately, it comes at a price, often in the fo… Read More
2021-04-22 17:40
By Abbie Cornett
I don't know about you, but I always feel guilty when I do something nice for myself. I feel like time and money would be better spent on my kids or family. That somehow… Read More
2021-04-08 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
I am as ready as the next person is for life to return to normal. I have found myself resenting the need to wear a mask, to not be able to go to movies and to not be able… Read More
2021-03-25 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
Most people assume their medical records are safe in the hands of their doctors, hospitals and pharmacies. But, frequently this isn't the case, particularly for patients… Read More
2021-03-11 18:00
By Abbie Cornett
I don't know about the rest of you, but I can't wait to travel again. I haven't been anywhere in more than a year now. What's worse is my husband bought us a prepaid trip… Read More
2021-02-25 18:00
By IG Living
Rare Disease Day is the official international awareness-raising campaign for rare diseases that takes place on the last day of February each year. The main objective of the… Read More
2021-02-11 18:00
By Beverly Nelson
Taking care of someone you love is an honor, but it's also a serious undertaking. Whether you're a caregiver by calling or circumstance, the work of keeping someone else… Read More
2021-01-21 23:00
By Abbie Cornett
Last week, my daughter and I ran to the store to pick up a couple of items. While we were parking the car, she started criticizing a younger woman for parking in the vete… Read More
2021-01-07 18:00
By Abbie Cornett
On New Year's Day, I called one of my dearest friends. She is a smart, fun, quirky person who always sees the bright side of things. I have always enjoyed talking to her… Read More
2020-12-17 18:00
We have all experienced a year filled with social, emotional, mental and physical trauma — from political drama, social unrest and natural disasters to the widespread pandemic, which… Read More
2020-12-03 18:00
By Abbie Cornett
I get really frustrated listening to arguments about whether masks should or should not be mandated. In a perfect world, a mask mandate would not be necessary. People wou… Read More
2020-11-19 18:00
By Abbie Cornett
Every day, I ask my family what they want to do for Thanksgiving this year, and every day, I get the same blank depressed look! Seriously, Thanksgiving is right around th… Read More
2020-11-05 18:00
By IG Living
If you are receiving IVIG in your home as a result of the Medicare IVIG Demonstration project, this demo will conclude on Dec. 31, 2020. However, H.R. 7839 has been introduce… Read More
2020-10-29 17:00
By Seema Verma
Medicare's annual open enrollment season is under way, and I want to encourage all people with Medicare to review their current health and prescription drug coverage.
Medi… Read More
2020-10-15 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
Smile! With everything that is happening in the world right now, I know that sounds like a silly thing to say. You are probably thinking: What do I have anything to smile… Read More
2020-09-24 17:00
By Seema Verma
Getting vaccinated against influenza (flu) this fall is more important than ever. Not only will a flu shot help keep you and your family healthy, it can help reduce the str… Read More
2020-09-03 17:00
By Luba Sobolevsky
Since the Immunoglobulin National Society's (IgNS) inception approximately 10 years ago, our organization has focused on improving the care of patients receiving immune… Read More
2020-08-06 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
In the last few months, I have read many articles and even written a few on how the practice of medicine has changed during the pandemic. However, reading and writing abo… Read More
2020-07-16 16:00
By Seema Verma
Nursing homes have become ground zero in the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, with outbreaks causing high rates of illness and death among vulnerable residents… Read More
2020-07-02 16:00
By Denise Reich
Remember that poem by Robert Frost about the road less traveled? You may have had to read it in middle school or high school. I did. It probably isn't a coincidence this p… Read More
2020-06-18 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
My mother who lived through the great depression, World War II and the social unrest of the 1960s always said to me, "I hope you never have to live through interesting ti… Read More
2020-06-04 17:00
By Seema Verma
If you have Medicare and want to be tested for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Trump Administration has good news. Medicare covers tests with no out-of-pocket cost… Read More
2020-05-21 17:00
By Rachel Colletta, BSN, CRNI, IgCN, VA-BC
COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on the entire world in ways that are apparent to most of us on a daily basis. The lack of personal protective equipme… Read More
2020-05-07 22:00
By Seema Verma, Administrator, U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
At Medicare, we understand you may have concerns about going to your doctor's office during the 2019… Read More
2020-04-23 22:00
By Abbie Cornett
I thought six years of working from home had prepared me for social distancing. In fact, I was so sure of it, I spent the first couple of weeks laughing at everyone walki… Read More
2020-04-02 17:00
By Abbie Cornett
In recent weeks, you have probably heard the terms "flattening the curve" and "social distancing" in relation to COVID-19 more often than you would like. Unfortunately, m… Read More
2020-03-26 22:00
By Seema Verma
Since older Americans are particularly vulnerable to coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to let you know the steps we're taking to help our Medicare beneficiaries cope with th… Read More
2020-03-05 23:00
By Nufactor
With the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) on the minds of many Americans, IG Living recognizes patients may have questions regarding the safety of their infusion therapy an… Read More
2020-02-20 23:00
By Cate Kortzeborn
Medicare helps pay for a wide variety of medical services and goods in hospitals, doctor offices and other healthcare settings. But, it doesn't cover everything, and it… Read More
2020-01-30 23:00
By Cate Kortzeborn
Did you sign up for a Medicare Advantage health plan last year only to find it doesn't meet your needs? Not to worry.
You still have time to switch to another Medicare… Read More
2020-01-16 23:00
By Abbie Cornett
Like most people, I try to keep contact with germs to a minimum. Some might say I am even a little bit OCD. But, I am that way for a good reason. Having spent a good deal… Read More
2020-01-02 23:00
By William S. Hindin
I am a strong believer in personal empowerment, especially when it concerns healthcare.
A few years ago, when I was the sole caregiver for my 93-year-old mother, I l… Read More
2019-12-19 23:00
By Cate Kortzeborn
As we head into the new year, I wanted to let you know how much your Medicare premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket costs will be in 2020.
Each year, Medicare… Read More
2019-12-12 23:00
By Greg Dill
Medicare covers prescription pain medications under Part D. In addition, Medicare Part B (medical insurance) helps pay for services that may help you manage your pain with le… Read More
2019-11-21 23:00
By Abbie Cornett
During my entire adult life, my weight has not changed much give or take a few pounds, so gaining a couple of pounds during the holidays was never an issue. I knew I woul… Read More
2019-11-07 23:00
By Greg Dill
Medicare's annual open enrollment period starts Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2019. This is the time of year when individuals can change how their get their Medicare cover… Read More
2019-10-17 22:00
By Abbie Cornett
I save paying medical bills until I am in a really bad mood. I figure that's the perfect time to do it because dealing with insurance and billing offices sucks! If I pay… Read More
2019-10-03 22:00
By Abbie Cornett
Fall is my favorite time of year. I love almost everything about it: the cool nights, the leaves changing colors and the smell of wood smoke in the air. The one thing I d… Read More
2019-09-19 22:00
By Greg Dill
Did you know there are two different ways to receive your Medicare benefits?
The most popular way is Original Medicare. With Original Medicare, you can choose any doctor, ho… Read More
2019-09-12 22:00
By IG Living Magazine
Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) product in 1981, IG has experienced a sustained record of near-cont… Read More
2019-08-22 22:00
By Greg Dill
Would you like for a family member or caregiver to be able to call Medicare on your behalf? Would you like a way to store all your health records in one place online, so you… Read More
2019-08-08 22:00
By Abbie Cornett
The beginning of the school year is here again. This annual event comes with the stress and excitement of shopping for clothes, school supplies, reacquainting with old fr… Read More
2019-07-25 22:00
By Greg Dill
Planning to travel abroad this summer? Before you go, keep in mind Medicare usually does not cover healthcare services or supplies while you're traveling outside the United S… Read More
2019-07-11 22:00
By Indigo Urgent Care
It's 7 p.m. on a Friday night when you hear what sounds like a tumble or fall, followed by a loud shriek. Your 5-year-old is crying, holding his wrist. It appears to… Read More
2019-06-20 22:00
By Greg Dill
If you're approached by someone who offers "free" genetic testing or cancer screening, turn them down.
Medicare doesn't cover such tests unless a doctor who's treating you o… Read More
2019-06-06 22:00
By Greg Dill
If you get injured or have surgery, your doctor may prescribe opioids, a class of drugs used to treat pain. Although opioids can be an important part of treatment, they carry… Read More
2019-05-16 22:00
By Abbie Cornett
Summer time means warm days in the sun, backyard barbeques, swimming and getting together with friends and family. While this sounds great, it is important to remember th… Read More
2019-05-02 22:00
By Abbie Cornett
In 2000, measles was officially declared eradicated in the United States, meaning there was an absence of continuous transmission of the disease for more than 12 months… Read More
2019-04-18 22:00
By Greg Dill
Did you know Medicare has an ombudsman to help you resolve complaints about your healthcare? Congress created the job of Medicare Beneficiary Ombudsman to assist people with… Read More
2019-04-04 22:00
By Greg Dill
You may have heard something lately about "preventive healthcare." What does that mean? At its most basic, preventive healthcare means living a healthy lifestyle. Eat a balan… Read More
2019-03-21 22:00
By Greg Dill
Let's say you go for your annual physical and your doctor recommends you get a hearing and balance test, an electrocardiogram (EKG) or a hepatitis B screening. Does your orig… Read More
2019-03-07 23:00
By Beverly Nelson
One of the hardest lessons of aging is discovering that even if your home is where you lived for many years, the changes you're experiencing could make it an unsafe plac… Read More
2019-02-21 23:00
By William S. Hindin
When I was first treated with intravenous immune globulin (IVIG) for primary immunodeficiency disease (PI), I went to an infusion room at a local hospital. At one of… Read More
2019-02-07 23:00
By Greg Dill
Most doctors accept Medicare as full payment for their services. But, some accept it only for certain services, and others don't accept it at all.
What does this mean for yo… Read More
2019-01-17 23:00
By Abbie Cornett
Unless you've been stranded on a desert Island, you have probably heard the federal government has been shut down for the longest period in history. And, you may wonder h… Read More
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