Patient Advocates, Who You Call When You Need Help in HealthCare
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…
Read More3 Easy Ways to Stay Active as You Age
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,…
Read MoreChoosing A Patient Advocate in a Health Crisis
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?…
Read MorePatient Advocates Can Support You With Your Hospital Admission Status. Inpatient Vs Outpatient
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…
Read MorePrimary Health Concerns For Baby Boomers. What We See as Patient Advocates – Part 2
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…
Read MorePrimary Health Concerns For Baby Boomers. What We See as Patient Advocates – Part 1
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…
Read MoreAre All Your Affairs In Order? How Patient Advocates Can Help.
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…
Read MoreWhat are the hospital grades for patient safety
.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…
Read MoreFamily Mediation. A new approach using a Patient Advocate
Family Mediation with an Independent Patient Advocate Family members and caregivers coming to an agreement on how to care for a loved one is an important part of that loved one’s healthcare. Many times, there can be differences of opinions on how to approach the best healthcare options for a loved one. We especially see…
Read MoreWhat is an Independent Patient Advocate?
What is an Independent Patient Advocate? This definition from Cancer.gov below is an excellent description of what a patient advocate is, but this is just the surface of what Patient Advocates offer. Caring for yourself or a loved one can present a particular set of challenges that you may have never encountered before. Often our…
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