We’re changing our ways. We realize that we need to do more, to reach more people and help them. This will never change. What’s changing is our service delivery model.…
Advocacy and Caregiving Begins With Education and Guidance
Advance Directives for End of Life Care: Gifts to Give and Receive
If there was a way to get something you want and give a gift at the same time, would you consider it? An Advance Directive for end of life care achieves…
Professional Advocates: Important Work Often Occurs At The Kitchen Table
I often liken much of our Professional Advocates work here at NAVIGATE NC to what I call “Kitchen Table Advocacy.” I’m talking about our responsibility to positively impact the well-being…
Caregiving at Christmas: Stockings of Joy – A Christmas Story
Senior caregiving at Christmas can be challenging as much or more so than the rest of the year. Today we present our “Guest Blogger”, the main attraction in the annual Stockings…
Elder Caregiving is Like Spinning Plates
In Elder Caregiving, “Spinning Plates” is a State of Being Do you remember plate-spinning? Those of us who were lucky enough to grow up with the magic of the circus (or…
The Dangers of Choosing A Patient Advocate By Lowest Bid
When it is time for choosing a Patient Advocate, how do you decide between the elder care service providers? As an elder care Patient Advocate myself, I was just invited…
Caring for Senior Parents: When is the Right Time to Ask for Help?
When you are caring for senior parents, how do you know the right time to reach out for support? Our answer: The best time to call is when you call.…
Eight Steps for Protecting Seniors As New Medicare Cards Go Out
Protecting seniors (either yourself or others) from financial fraud is an ongoing concern in this technological age. The need for vigilance against it increases this month as the Centers for…
EmergeNC Contact: A New Service for Elder Orphans, Solo Seniors or Solos
I was deep in a discussion with my colleague Linda about a fast-growing segment of America’s population that some refer to as Elder Orphans. The term Elder Orphans refers to…
7 Small Gestures That Have Big Impact for Caregivers
Do you know caregivers who need an encouraging word or a listening ear? I don’t know about you but when I was mired down with caregiving and stressed beyond belief,…