Keep these important things in mind in your caregiving Being an advocate isn’t easy but we’ll wrap up with some of the golden rules of being a good advocate for your loved one. Be educated – make sure you know about your loved ones condition, their wishes as well as their legal and financial position. […]
The golden rules
April 3rd, 2023Medications
April 3rd, 2023How to help your loved one by staying on top of their medications We briefly covered medications in the Discharge section of the Hospital stays part of the course but we’ll spend a bit more time on medication management here. It’s vital to make sure that you keep an up-to-date list of all the medications […]
Supportive therapists
April 3rd, 2023What is the role of supportive therapy for helping people with dementia? As well as clinicians people with dementia can often benefit from different types of therapists who can help out with different kinds of care. Some of these are: Just like with their doctors you should keep a list of each of the people […]
Visits to the doctor’s office
April 3rd, 2023Advocating for your loved one during a visit to the doctor’s office Your role might be in finding and managing the different visits and treatments your loved one needs. There can be an overwhelming number of medical specialists who become involved in your loved one’s care such as primary care doctors, neurologists, gerontologists as well […]
Hospital or facility stays
April 3rd, 2023Advocating for your loved if they are in a hospital or facility If your loved one is taken to a hospital or other medical facility such as a skilled nursing facility you will need to help make sure they have everything they need and are comfortable during their stay as well as supporting their physical […]
Medical documents
April 1st, 2023Understanding and document medical history, care and needs Alongside any legal documents you will probably have some medical documents for your loved one. Make sure that you keep an organized system of filing so that you can easily find all the information you need. A simple ring binder with tabs is a great tool for […]
Fundamental skills of advocacy
April 1st, 2023Advocating for someone else (and sometimes even yourself) may not be a natural thing. However, with effort and practice, you will be able to navigate and help get the benefits and services needed for your loved one. Growing your role as the advocate for your loved one is part of the caregiving journey. Learn along […]
Legal documents
April 1st, 2023Important legal documents to help you advocate for your loved ones wishes There are some important documents that you may want to consider putting in place that cover your loved ones wishes and your role in helping to shape them. Make sure that you keep all legal documents in your loved one’s medical record and […]
What is health care advocacy?
April 1st, 2023What does advocacy mean when it comes to navigating the increasingly complex healthcare space? Let’s face it, our healthcare system is complicated! Understanding and navigating the vast array of health care providers, services, treatments and medications is bamboozling and even more so if you have a cognitive impairment. Most older people need a good health […]
How to be a good advocate for your loved one
March 31st, 2023Advocating for your loved ones needs is a crucial responsibility Becoming a good advocate is a crucial responsibility for any caregiver. As an advocate for your loved one you serve as their “voice.” You are their supporter and activist; championing the health, legal, financial, social and daily living needs of your loved one and ensuring […]
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