By Pam Dunwald, RN, Board Certified Patient Advocate, Co-Founder, Your Nurse Advocate Consulting, LLC Preparing for the Estate Auction Summer brings sunshine, family gatherings, and sometimes, new challenges for caregivers…
Compassionate, Practical Advice for Caregivers of loved ones with Dementia. Caring for someone with dementia is a journey that requires patience, flexibility, and a lot of heart. Memory loss, personality…
Transitions in healthcare—like coming home from the hospital or moving to a rehab facility—are some of the most vulnerable moments for our aging loved ones. One of the biggest risks,…
A Personal Story from Pam and Her Mom’s Exit from the Nursing Home. Will it be AMA? Have you ever heard the term “Against Medical Advice” or AMA? If you’re…
As our loved ones age, navigating healthcare and legal decisions can become increasingly complex—especially if cognitive decline, illness, or lack of support makes independent decision-making difficult. One option families may…
A neighborhood can play a big role in healthy aging. Whether it is a new home in a new neighborhood or a senior housing community or apartment, where you live…
Getting healthcare shouldn’t be stressful for our aging loved ones, but it often is. Transportation problems, high costs, and age-unfriendly services are just a few of the challenges they face…
To speak up for care and ask the right questions can go a long way in getting your loved one the care they deserve. When the gap in the system…
Celebrating National Volunteer Month with Seniors National Volunteer Month is the perfect time to celebrate the power of giving. For seniors, aging with purpose so much more than helping others.…
Living on your own can be both exciting and fulfilling. You can enjoy your freedom, create your own routines, and pursue your passions. Still, staying connected to combat isolation from…
