What Can We Learn from Our Amish Neighbors?
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…
9 Tips to Improve Communication Skills when Dementia is Involved
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…
When you Don’t Know What You Don’t Know-Why Do You Need a Nurse Advocate?
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.
What is the Most Underserved Population in Healthcare? Part 1
n today's society, the elderly are often considered a burden and a drain on society. The middle class elderly population is the most underserved population in healthcare and they often struggle to receive care due to their lack of financial resources. Working hard to set aside even a small nest egg for retirement keeps them from gaining access to some of the services available to keep them safe at home.
Home Health: What it is and How You Can Get it
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…
The Top 10 Misconceptions of Hospice: What You Should Know
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…
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