Respite is a form of temporary care that can be provided in a variety of settings, including the home, hospital, or nursing home as well as some assisted living facilities…
In this blog post we will discuss when it is appropriate for a telemed or telehealth visit and if there are times when a face-to-face visit with the doctor is best. We will discuss the pros and cons of telehealth and address some barriers to accessing this virtual visit.
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…
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:
Home Health is a Medicare covered service and often times is also covered under private insurance. During this episode of Conversations with Your Nurse Advocates, we go into the details…
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…
