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How to Start An Important Dialogue With Aging Parents.

Nancy RUFFNER
November 16, 2021

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…

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caregiving, elder care, senior care
Senior Advocacy

Investigate: How is Your Senior?

Nancy RUFFNER
November 16, 2021

By now the proverbial “frost is on the pumpkin”, and the malls are brimming with fancy decorations. Remnants of Halloween candy can still be found in places and websites are…

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senior advocates, senior care
Caregiving, Caregiving conversations, Senior Advocacy

The Nutshell: A Story of the Gifts from Advance Directives

Nancy RUFFNER
April 7, 2020
The Nutshell: A Story of the Gifts from Advance Directives

This is the story of a family tradition that quite literally became “the gift that keeps on giving”. This is how my family handled important communication, especially wishes contained in…

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Caregiving, Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy, Senior Care Services

A Personal Letter From Nancy to our Clients, Friends and Partners

Nancy RUFFNER
March 24, 2020

Hello Everyone, I’ve held back from issuing a statement about NAVIGATE NC’s response to COVID-19. I’d not wanted to “add to the noise” and now it seems that an update…

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Caregiving, Senior Advocacy, Senior Healthcare, Senior Helpers

What is an Elder Orphan?

Nancy RUFFNER
February 18, 2020
What is an Elder Orphan?

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…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy, Senior Care Services

Advocacy and Caregiving Begins With Education and Guidance

Nancy Ruffner
June 11, 2019
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.…

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Elder Care Services, Senior Advocacy

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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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, 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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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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