Soar to Success February 2018

SOAR TO SUCCESS / February 2018 / Personal Growth Strategies challenges to be in a hospital setting. The change in their routine alone is frustrating, let alone all of the strangers asking questions and providing information. This is a critical time to be present and step in to help diffuse the situation and provide the information needed as well as the peace of mind your loved one needs. At Solutions for Independence we provide many services including care management, power of attorney, consultations and guardianship but first and foremost, we are advocates for our clients. That is what we do. For example, we have a client effected by Alzheimer’s disease, we have been advocating for himfor over 15years. He isnever combative or argumentative, until and unless he is in the hospital. The bright lights, being woken up every 2-4 hours, poking and prodding is very difficult for him. He becomes very agitated and has become combative. Because we are present for his hospital admissions, we know that he needs a 24-hour advocate who can help explain to him what’s happening and diffuse the situation. We have caregivers sit with him his entire hospital stay which is vital for his well-being during that difficult time. We fight for our clients every day to assure their needs are being met and they have the best quality of life possible. If you do not have an advocate or are have a parent in need of an advocate, please contact us, we can help.