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

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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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,…