# How AI is Revolutionizing Health Tech Dec 19, 2024 • 1 min read Our Co-founder and CTO, Troy Astorino, joins a panel at Web Summit to discuss how real-world use of AI can parse data and empower patients. He discusses how the siloing of medical records within sites creates fragmentation that can be overcome with the use of AI, simplifying access to medical records for patients and enabling them to make more informed health decisions. For the full discussion, check out the video. ## We know that every person's story is unique and deserves to be heard. Join our early breast cancer registry to be counted and share your story with research. ### Create a List List the names of all the doctors, hospitals, and other facilities your loved one visits regularly, along with those they have visited in the past. Try to go back as far as you can, striving for at least the last 5-10 years, but do your best. Even if you can’t remember them all, having a strong baseline can help you quickly identify gaps in records. ### Ensure You Have the Appropriate Legal Status It is important to make sure that you are fully empowered to make decisions on behalf of your loved one with Alzheimer’s. Your relationship status with the patient may not be enough to legally give you access to your loved one's medical information. It is a good idea to talk to an expert about securing special legal status, such as Power of Attorney (POA), a legal document that allows an individual to name someone as their decision maker should they no longer be able to make decisions on their own. ### Gather and Organize the Medical Records in One Place It’s important to have all of your loved one’s medical records together in one spot. This makes it much easier for you and your loved one’s physicians to accurately map the patient’s medical journey and more easily share information between doctors. ### Review the Medical Records to be an Informed Advocate The better you understand your loved one's medical history, the better you can advocate on their behalf. Access and understanding of this information will help you to ask informed questions with physicians. Through regular communication backed by the data in the medical records, you can help your loved one’s care team develop a more successful care plan. ### Together, we can make a difference. Learn more about PicnicHealth’s commitment to the Alzheimer’s community and the Alzheimer’s Association. ### 1. Build a support network. When you’re juggling appointment times and insurance claims, putting a robust support system together might not strike you as the most urgent task. Investing the time to cultivate relationships with people can turn to in times of need will pay dividends. ### 2. Stay organized. The backbone of effective caregiving is organization. Keep medical information, appointment schedules, and medication lists in order. Use a planner or a digital service like PicnicHealth to stay on top of your responsibilities. ### 3. Explore treatments and clinical trials. We’ve seen incredible breakthroughs in treatment over the past couple of years, powered by patients and their caregivers participating in research. Stay in the loop about the latest in medical advancements and available resources that could benefit your loved one. ### 4. Make time for self-care. It may seem self-centered to focus on self-care—but when you feel good, you can be a better caregiver. Whether it’s exercise, a mindfulness practice, a soak in the bath, or just time to rest when you need it, carve out those moments in the day when you can unwind, reset, and stay healthy mentally and physically. ## Having trouble managing your loved one's medical records? Easily manage all of your loved one's medical records and contribute to ongoing Alzheimer's research with PicnicHealth. #### Learn more about contributing to IgAN research with PicnicHealth. **Tip:** Download or print the poster at the end of this article to review before your next appointment! However, it's important to consult with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian to determine the appropriate amount of protein for your individual needs. In general, a diet with moderate protein intake (about 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day) is recommended for people with kidney diseases. ## Save The Top-10 List Download this list to save onto your phone or print it out for your fridge! #### Keep an Eye on These Test Results Download this poster to save onto your phone or print it out for your fridge! #### Resource Flyer Explore the essential takeaways from Victoria's Webinar, along with some resources that she shared. #### Pre-Appointment Worksheet Prepare for your loved one's next appointment.