Pet therapy, another way to be happier and healthier.

As patient advocates, we know personally and professionally the benefits pets bring to our lives. Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), is a therapeutic approach that involves interacting with animals to improve a person’s physical, emotional, social, and cognitive well-being. Pets, typically dogs or cats, are trained to provide comfort, support, and companionship…

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What is Healthcare Decision Day

Health Care Decision Day National Healthcare Decisions Day is a day dedicated to encouraging individuals to think about and communicate their healthcare preferences in advance. Here are some tips to make the most of your healthcare decision planning Start the conversation: Take time to gather your thoughts and think about what matters to you, then…

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Important tips about long term care

Did you know?? “70% of people turning 65 will require Long-Term Care services at some point”. “Women need care longer (3.7 years) than men (2.2 years)” “One-third of today’s 65-year-olds may never need long-term care support, but 20 percent will need it for longer than 5 years” https://acl.gov/ltc/basic-needs/how-much-care-will-you-need What is Long-Term Care? Long-term care is…

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Winter Safety Tips for Seniors

Winter time can be an exciting time of year due to the holidays and in some places, a drastic change in outdoor scenery and activities. Preparing for Winter Even though it’s an every-year occurrence, even we here on the Crystal Coast prepare for our winter needs. One important factor to keep in mind when preparing…

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Holiday Tips for Seniors

For us here in Eastern North Carlina one of the main things associated with the holidays is the delicious food. There seems to be an endless supply of rich and tasty dishes at every turn. You can’t turn down all of these delicious meals but you don’t want to gorge yourself either. Tip #1 Try to…

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Frequently Asked Questions for Whitley Patient Advocates

Frequently Asked Questions for Whitley Patient Advocates We love getting asked questions about our business. As a growing patient advocate business in Eastern North Carolina, there are always questions!  Here are some of the common ones we get asked.   What does a Free 20-minute phone consultation consist of? It’s a dedicated 20-minute phone conversation…

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