Today’s healthcare system is better, yet in a constant state of change, now more than ever. There are so many advancements in treatments, therapies and the delivery of health care, in general, it is undeniable that the system has become more difficult to navigate than in the past.
As complexity has increased, the amount of time doctors can spend with patients has decreased. For patients, this means they have less time with an expert to help them understand what is happening to them, the results of various testing, and their treatment options.
While numerous resources exist online to help patients prepare for a doctor’s visit, ask the right questions and understand their treatment, the National Patient Safety Foundation finds patients are typically stressed and not always able to ask the questions they should be asking.
By asking the right questions, a Senior Care Advocate can help to ascertain information during a physician’s visit and are invaluable in times of crisis.
A Senior Care Advocate will speak on your behalf if you or your parent are hospitalized and unable to ask questions or communicate. Not only can they ask the right questions, they are always assessing the situation for needs. For example, they may look to see if the patient’s needs are being met by the hospital staff alone, or if they need extra support with bathing or eating. They can determine if the patient is confused or alert and if their condition is improving or declining
A Senior Care Advocate is someone who is knowledgeable and well-versed in the many resources and options available to seniors. Whether you are struggling with a physical or health issue, having trouble finding the right specialist or even downsizing and trying to find the best living environment; a senior care advocate can help.
Here are just a few situations where a Senior Care Advocate’s assistance is invaluable. If you’ve recently been discharged from the hospital following a hip or knee replacement and your home is not set up for your condition. A Senior Care Advocate can conduct a home safety assessment to determine the best products and items to help make your living environment the most safe and functional. Maybe you’ve been recently diagnosed with a neurological disorder or you are in need of an orthopedic specialist, a Senior Care Advocate can help steer you in the right direction. When your home has become overwhelming and the maintenance is just too much to keep up, a Senior Care Advocate can help you find the best living environment whether it be independent living or personal care or assisted living or maybe you’re in need of rehabilitation in a nursing home. A Senior Care Advocate knows how to find the best location at the most affordable rate with the best reputation.
Our Senior Care Advocates have had over 20 years of experience providing support and direction to seniors and their families in need. If you are struggling and need our help, please call Solutions for Independence 4129997892 or find us on the web.
