The Ultimate State-by-State Guide to Picking the Right Assisted Living
Finding the right assisted living facility for a family member starts with understanding your state’s regulations. Every state has different rules on who qualifies, what care is provided, and how facilities are monitored. This guide breaks down everything you need to know—from admission requirements to Medicaid options and resident rights—so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Primary Record and Daughterhood Partner to Build Stronger Support Systems for Daughters Caring for Aging Parents
Primary Record, an innovative app created specifically for those in the sandwich generation who are managing care for both aging parents and children, has officially partnered with Daughterhood, a nonprofit on a mission to foster communities that help caregivers navigate the practical and emotional complexities of caregiving.
Picking an Assisted Living Facility is Like Helping Your Kid Choose a College
Choosing an assisted living facility for a loved one can feel a lot like helping your kid pick a college—big decisions, emotional conversations, and the search for the right balance of support, independence, and community. This article will give you an overview and resources to help!
Medical POA vs. HIPAA Release vs. Patient Portals: What Families and Caregivers Need to Know
Information is power when it comes to making medical decisions for a family member. Understanding the differences between a Medical Power of Attorney (POA), a HIPAA Release, and patient portal access ensures you have the right tools to access health records, communicate with providers, and make critical choices when it matters most. Learn how these legal documents work together to keep families informed and in control.
Transform Your Family’s Health Binder into a Digital Health Information Hub
Keeping your family’s health information organized is more important than ever, and while the viral TikTok medical binder trend is inspiring, there’s a better way. Why settle for a paper binder that only you can manage when you can create a digital family health information hub?
How a Mom Turned Instinct Into Action with Primary Record’s AI Chat Assistant
By using the AI-powered chat feature in Primary Record, Jena asked a critical question: “What are all of Hadley’s bone health labs?”Then the app quickly surfaced a result Jena had never seen before: an abnormal calcitriol lab result. That overlooked piece of data set off a chain reaction…
Seattle Children’s Expands Teen and Proxy Access to Patient Portals
In December 2024, Seattle Children’s Hospital announced enhancements to its MyChart system, granting teenage patients and their authorized proxies expanded access to health information, including care team notes, after-visit summaries, medications, and test results. This initiative aims to balance patient confidentiality with the need for comprehensive health data access.
National Family Caregivers Month: Primary Record Takes the Stage on FOX59’s IndyNow
For National Family Caregivers Month, Jean Ross, RN, CEO and co-founder of Primary Record, made a special appearance on FOX59’s Indy Now to spotlight how Primary Record is transforming how families manage their healthcare. “When families have the tools to organize their health story, it’s a game-changer,” Jean shared.
Tell Your Health Story with Confidence Using Chat Assistant
Your health story is one of the most important tools for ensuring the best care for you and your family. At Primary Record, we understand how crucial it is not only to collect your health information but also to keep it accurate and ready to share in a way your care team can easily understand and act on.