Top 10 Fears of Baby Boomers
Fear Number 3 and 4 Leaving a Legacy for the Kids Affordable Healthcare As we continue this journey in looking at the top 10 Fears of baby boomers, we are…
Fear Number 3 and 4 Leaving a Legacy for the Kids Affordable Healthcare As we continue this journey in looking at the top 10 Fears of baby boomers, we are…
May is National Stroke Awareness month so we felt it was a good time to discuss the importance of recognizing symptoms and getting medical assistance within the Golden Hour of…
A frequent question that comes up and one we are familiar with is “Can I get paid to care for my aging parent or spouse?” The honest answer is yes…
Caring for your elder parent, spouse, or adult child can be challenging to say the least. What do you need more of? Time to care for you and your own family while having the peace of mind knowing your loved one is well cared for. We have got some apps for you!
This is one conversation no one wants to have with their aging parent. “Dad (or Mom), I don’t think you should be driving your car any longer”. “Please consider as…
One thing we can say about changes in our senior care shows our friends and family living in isolation at times. Before we continue, I want to say “kudos” to…
Do you find yourself feeling frustrated and at a loss for how to respond when an aging parent starts talking about something that has clearly been bothering them? Or do…
As we continue to work with clients, the biggest barrier we see is that people don’t know when they need to ask for help because they don’t know what they don’t know. We all know how difficult it can be to care for an aging parent. It's a lot of work, and sometimes we don't have the answers to our own questions about what they need or why. Why do I need an advocate? What does that entail? These are just some of the many questions that this blog post will answer.
In the healthcare world, there are many people who are trying to make a difference. Nurses can be found in hospitals and other settings providing care for patients, often times saving lives. But one particular group of nurses is not typically seen by the general public- nurse patient advocates. What exactly does a Nurse Patient Advocate do? And why should you hire one? Here's what you need to know about them:
As patient advocates Linda and I both have experience with working in Hospice. What we find is that most people are afraid of Hospice and feel this is a service…