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Professional Advocates: Important Work Often Occurs At The Kitchen Table

Nancy Ruffner
January 30, 2019
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…

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Senior Care Services

Caregiving at Christmas: Stockings of Joy – A Christmas Story

Nancy Ruffner
December 18, 2018
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…

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Caregiving

Elder Caregiving is Like Spinning Plates

Nancy Ruffner
October 12, 2018
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…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy

The Dangers of Choosing A Patient Advocate By Lowest Bid

Nancy Ruffner
July 28, 2018
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…

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Caregiving

Caring for Senior Parents: When is the Right Time to Ask for Help?

Nancy Ruffner
May 25, 2018
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.…

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Caregiving, Senior Advocacy

Eight Steps for Protecting Seniors As New Medicare Cards Go Out

Nancy Ruffner
March 31, 2018
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…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Care Services

EmergeNC Contact: A New Service for Elder Orphans, Solo Seniors or Solos

Nancy Ruffner
February 12, 2018
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…

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Caregiving

7 Small Gestures That Have Big Impact for Caregivers

Nancy Ruffner
January 11, 2018
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,…

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Caregiving Conversations: Tips for Talking

Nancy Ruffler
December 9, 2017
Caregiving Conversations: Tips for Talking

It’s safe to say that we all may have tricky caregiving conversations with loved ones ahead. It may be an informal chat, an important discussion or, in your book, it…

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Senior Advocacy

Resources for Seniors: Connecting with People Who Need Us

Nancy Ruffner
November 20, 2017
Resources for Seniors: Connecting with People Who Need Us

It’s a wonderful exchange. As we offer resources for seniors, our clients help us as much as we help them. I will tell you that it is an absolute fact…

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