What is an Elder Orphan, Solo Ager or a Solo? The term refers to a growing demographic within our aging population. Rising in number, this fast-growing segment is garnering the…
What is an Elder Orphan?
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Senior Advocacy: Caring Conversations Across Generations
For everyone, but especially those of us working in the field of senior advocacy, intergenerational communication is a big concept. Bigger than I thought. I had my thoughts provoked (love…
Senior Living: Plan for Inclusive Summer Vacations and Family Fun
Participating in family fun is a highlight of senior living for many. One of the best times my family ever had was an “All Person’s Birthday Celebration” (so named that…
Resources for Seniors: Expert Advice to Consider Before Relocating Parents
Recently, in our mission to offer resources for seniors, we published an article about the challenges families face when relocating an aging parent from state to state. We asked a…
Caring Conversations: How to Start a Dialogue with Aging Parents
It’s a conversation no one particularly wants to have, let alone initiate. There is one question many children and their aging parents would rather not ask or think about: What’s…