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Personalized Services

You are juggling a lot adult child(ren).  You may have been unprepared for taking on your parent's health care also. Below are some examples of services to assist you, while you care for your parent. 

Offering you services that are practical, and support when you cannot handle it all yourself. 

HEALTHCARE

ADVOCACY

Support that's centered on your parent, and you. 

Senior couple talking to an expert

  • When your parent's care feels overwhelming, I'm here to help you, as your advocate partner---making sure he/she gets the right care, and that your concerns are heard. 

  • You may also choose to do all of the work yourself, and only need guidance.   I can help with this also.

MEDICATION

ORGANIZATION

Take the guesswork

out of meds.

Image by Volodymyr Hryshchenko

  • I'll organize your parent's medications into a simple, easy-to-follow list and flag any concerns. 

  • I review for safety and clarify the instructions, as needed---so you can have some peace of mind.

ATTEND MEDICAL

APPOINTMENTS

Be a second set of ears and eyes for you--and ask other questions

An elderly woman at a doctors office

  • Whether needed to attend in person (meet you there), by phone, online or by reviewing the after-visit summary, I will capture the important details.

  • Will translate them (as needed) into the next steps you can understand and act on. 

 COMMUNICATION

SUPPORT

You don't have to speak medical language easily, or at all---I do.

A Woman phone to ear and typing on keyboard in office

  • When you are unable to, I can speak with your parent's doctor(s) or send an electronic message on your parent's (and your) behalf to help bridge any gaps in communication.

  • I can help keep communication on track, so you stay in the loop without added stress. 

HOSPITAL-to-HOME

TRANSITIONS

Support when your parent--and you--need it most. 

w=elderly man in a bed with his family supporting him

  • During a hospital stay or a temporary stay at a rehabilitation facility, and you cannot be there, I'm your extra set of eyes and ears---to help monitor your parent's care and safety, and keep you updated. 

  • After discharge, I can support the safe transition to home or the next health care setting. 

HOME SAFETY

ASSESSMENT

Small changes can prevent big emergencies

Elderly man fell on floor-being helped

  • I look at your parent's living space to make it safer, suggesting practical adjustments.

  • Together, we create a plan that helps them stay independent and honors their dignity.  

What is Not Provided

  • Medical, legal, financial, mental health, social work, therapy or hands-on care are not provided.  This also means I do not diagnose medical conditions, make decisions for you, prescribe medications, or offer transportation. 
     

  • My role for example, is to help you better understand health and healthcare-related information, assist with talking with a doctor on your loved ones' behalf, help to coordinate care as needed, and provide guidance as your parent (and you) make all informed decisions yourselves. 

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Service Disclaimer: Simply Explained Health Advocacy offers non-clinical support, guidance, and advocacy services.   It does not provide financial, legal, medical,  mental/behavioral health, social work, or drug rehabilitation services, advice or recommendations. It does not treat, diagnose or prescribe medications for any medical conditions, nor perform direct hands-on care, or offer transportation.  

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