Posts by Marilyn & David Whitley

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…

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…

The complexity of our healthcare system is overwhelming, that’s nothing new right? Who do you call when you need help? How many times have you heard a friend, coworker, or loved one say, “What am I supposed to do next? ” When a healthcare crisis hits, this is a common question we hear. As patient…

Let’s get active Seniors!!! As we age, it gets more and more difficult to do the things we use to enjoy and keep ourselves content and active. Maybe your younger days were filled with activities such as running, hiking, sports, swimming, camping, and things of this nature. Now, that age has crept up on you,…

Most times you can be your best advocate, BUT, what happens if you can’t? Complicated healthcare is the new normal. Some would say we have a totally broken Healthcare system. We are in a healthcare crisis. As a result, a crisis or complicated situation can happen fast. Who will be your advocate? Are you prepared?…

Are you “in” or are you “out”? The patient status that is!! Many times, whether or not someone is “In” or “Out” carries little consequence, unless it refers to hospital status. Being classified as an “inpatient” or “outpatient” affects how much you are charged for hospital services. We often work with clients who are dealing…

We continue to discuss the health concerns of baby boomers. As Patient Advocates, we know the common health problems we support our clients with include Heart Disease, Diabetes, Cancer,  Pneumonia, COVID-19, and Flu. Living With Heart Disease Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death for both men and women over the age…

As Patient Advocates, the majority of our clients are seniors and their adult children. Most of these are in the baby boomer generation. Who are the Baby Boomers? “Baby Boomers” is the nickname for those born between the years 1946 and 1964.  “Boomers” Comprise one of the largest generations in history (about 26% of the…

When was the last time someone asked you are your affairs in order? Have you made any end-of-life decisions?  Do you have a living will or an advanced care directive? Why all these questions? Do they mean all the same thing?  What am I supposed to do next? Patient Advocates can help clarify things for…

.Gra What is Patient Safety? Have you heard others say to you that the numbers of falls that occur in hospitals each year are staggering? Be sure you make a plan to stay with your loved one if you think they are a fall risk and be sure you tell the hospital staff. Patient safety…