Discovering more information about your loved one’s diagnosis and how it can be managed will help you to play a more active role in their care. […]
How to Work With The Health Care Team
April 18th, 2023The golden rules
April 3rd, 2023Keep 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. […]
Making complaints
April 3rd, 2023If you need to complain about the care that your loved one is receiving then it is best to start by talking with their doctors and nurses. Be as specific as possible with your concerns and be clear what is needed to resolve any issues. If you don’t feel the concerns are being addressed you […]
Medications
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 […]
Financial planning
April 1st, 2023How to handle the finances As dementia progresses your loved one may not be able to continue to manage their own finances or you may need to put in place some planning for the future. As their advocate you should be aware of their financial position and what is or is not affordable in providing […]
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 […]
