Posts by Marilyn & David Whitley

  As patient advocates, we know the importance of helping individuals navigate the complex healthcare system, understand the implications of hospital grades, and make informed choices about their healthcare. We provide support, guidance, and knowledge to ensure that our clients are able to make informed decisions that will result in the best possible care for…

As patient advocates, we know the importance of having a safe and accessible home as you age. These modifications can better accommodate you, supporting you to live more independently and potentially for a longer period of time. In turn, this can also help reduce the need for long-term care services and potentially reduce the costs…

By 2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts 1 in 6 people will be age 60 or older. In the US alone, we know that 10,000 people turn 65 years of age every day. Aging in place means choosing to stay in your home with family and friends instead of moving to an assisted living…

Patient advocates solve billing problems How can patient advocates play an important role in helping individuals navigate medical billing? As Patient advocates, we know problems with medical billing can be complex and confusing, and many people may not fully understand the charges on their bills or the processes involved in submitting claims to insurance companies.…

As patient advocates, we know the importance of having an advocate when you make a trip to the Emergency room, these visits can be very overwhelming and frustrating. The long waits can be excruciating especially if you can get the care you need elsewhere. Save the emergency room visit for when you truly need it!…

  Patient advocates can be effective in reducing hospital readmission rates, reducing costs with readmissions, and improving patient outcomes. We work with clients that have common health goals, stay at home as long as possible, maintain their independence as they age, and stay out of the hospital whenever possible. Basically, the work we do supports…

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…

  As Whitley Patient Advocates (WPA) has grown over the past 3 years, becoming certified as a women-owned business seemed to be the next step for us. We are very excited to share our news with you and why this accomplishment is so important to us. Why get Women-Owned Certified? The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)…

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…

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…