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 Serving Seminole-Lake County areas! Listening, clarifying, and communicating Optimal Healthcare for the Elderly On - Purpose! Specializing in obtaining payment for Longterm Healthcare benefits! Don't wait for a crisis to make healthcare decisions Call 321-231-9701 Member of the  |
Geriatric Care Management from a nurse who cares! "Your guiding light through the healthcare maze" Services available include, but not limited to: - Evaluation of capacity to drive, manage finances, or make medical decisions in those living with dementia
- Review of health history, current medications, develope Plan of Care, and maintain medical record
- In home safety, functional and cognitive assessment for Longterm Healthcare insurance policy payout
- Facilitate "difficult" conversations or mediating care decisions within the family.
- Accompany to doctor appointments to facilitate conversations, ask "the right" questions, and reinforce Plan of Care
- Assist with decisions relating to developing Living Will & Advance Directives (attorney referrals)
- Visit during hospitalizations & rehabilitations (referrals to SNF's, ALF's, Home Healthcare providers)
- Home visits to review, manage and update medications and assess care needs (communicate to family and healthcare providers)
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What can an RN Nurse Consultant & Geriatric Care Manager do for YOU! At Back to Basics Healthcare, our goal is to help our clients achieve the best quality of life possible. We understand that one solution does not fit every situation so we : Take the time to listen and learn about each client's needs and individual preferences, Clarifying and communicating YOUR choices with family and healthcare providers. Rather assisting you in developing Advance Directives (attorney referrals when appropriate) , ensuring your wishes are honored, or obtaining a health history and a complete detailed health assessment to facilitate excellence in communication between you and your healthcare team, we are "your voice" in the healthcare system and here to guide you and your family through the maze and on the road to good personal healthcare choices. Did you know, we are currently faced with a shortage of primary care physicians that will quadruple in the next few years according to the New England Journal of Medicine, Jan. 2011 ? You can't afford NOT to have a secure Healthcare Plan!!!! |
Follow us on Twitter and Facebook UrPatientAdvo How to Find a Health Advocate By Leslie Goldman O, The Oprah Magazine | July 27, 2010 Thinking about hiring your own personal advocate? Here's what to do first: 1. Determine if you need help. When you come down with the flu, your course of action is fairly clear. But for complicated or life-threatening diagnoses, like cancer or multiple sclerosis, identifying and understanding your treatment options can be challenging, even overwhelming. Consider hiring an advocate if: - You have a difficult decision to make, but your doctor isn't offering proper guidance or taking your concerns seriously.
- You're unable to think clearly. "Some people are in shock after a diagnosis," says Hari Khalsa, the Massachusetts-based advocate Cloninger hired. "Certain drugs used in treatment can also lead to exhaustion, which impacts the patient's comprehension and concentration."
- You've been diagnosed with a progressive or degenerative illness. "In this case, time is of the essence, and advocates often possess the contacts and know-how to power through a clogged system," says Nancy Davenport-Ennis, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Patient Advocate Foundation.
2. Know whom you're hiring.
"Some advocates have been trained as doctors or nurses, or have earned a master's degree in health advocacy, while others may have just helped Aunt Mary through her cancer treatment," warns patient advocacy expert Trisha Torrey, author of You Bet Your Life: The 10 Mistakes Every Patient Makes. When choosing an advocate, keep in mind that you'll not only be relying on this individual to coordinate your care, you'll also be entrusting her with private medical information.
In general, an advocate with a medical degree is your best bet, according to Gazelle. Physicians may be better able to explain the intricacies of complex treatment options, and your own doctor may be more comfortable providing information to a colleague. A nurse or healthcare social worker may also be appropriate, depending on your needs. No matter whom you choose, "always request references from past clients, and ask about the level of service and results provided," says Torrey.
3. Ask the right questions.
You want to make sure that an advocate's specialty aligns with your specific needs. Some are adept at providing emotional support, while others concentrate on red tape issues. For example, physicians or nurses tend to excel at translating complicated medical jargon, but social workers can be better equipped to tackleinsurance disputes. Also, ask the advocate if he receives a commission for leading patients to a specific hospital or nursing home, which could compromise objectivity.
4. Weigh the costs.
Advocates can charge anywhere from $35 to $200 an hour, but some insurance companies cover the fees (check with your employer's human resources department to see if these services are included in your benefits package) or your Longterm Healthcare Insurance provider. Professional nurse dedicated to listening, so you get the healthcare you deserve! |
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