Terese - Tracy Arnold

BCPA
Care Compass Advocacy Inc
Terese - Tracy

Terese - Tracy Arnold

BCPA
Care Compass Advocacy Inc
Advocate Location
Ronkonkoma , NY 11779
Specialty
Special Care & Aging
Other Services
Insurance & Billing
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
Care Compass Advocacy provides expert, non-medical support to patients aand their loved ones navigating the complex healthcare challenges. We specialize in guiding Alzheimers, dementia and chronic illness patients through care planning, connecting families with resources and ensuring effective communication with healthcare providers. Wether you need help understanding diagnosis, accessing services, or advocating for quality care, we are here to simplify the process and empower you to make informed decisions.
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Nationwide
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
My path to becoming a patient advocate began with deeply personal experiences. I found myself in the role of a caregiver for my mom who was diagnosed with asthma after the birth of my oldest brother. Her condition was chronic and often debilitating leading to countless trips to the emergency room and long hospital stays. I vividly remember accompanying her to the hospital, sitting by her side, and naturally stepping into a role of supporting her but also patients around us. At that time I didn't even know what "advocacy " was, but I was already doing it-fiercely and from the heart.
Years later, my passion for helping others grew into a career. I started as a comfort care aide in a local hospital, and within six months, I transitioned into a role as a patient care assistant (PCA), a position that allowed me to care for people directly, providing them with the attention and compassion the deserved.
However, many years later a car accident left me with the reality of accepting that I could no longer provide the care my patients needed. It was a challenging time, but it also opened a new door for me. I founded a non-medical companion care agency, where I matched companions with elderly clients seeking in-home support. Over the next 10 years, I not only built a successful business but also found myself advocating once-again- this time for clients and their families, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs were met.
After a decade of running my agency, I felt a strong pull to return to my roots of advocacy in a more focused way. That's when my journey as a professional patient advocate began. My personal experiences as a caregiver, my professional background in healthcare, and my unwavering commitment to helping others have shaped me into the advocate I am today.
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Formal Education
High School Diploma 1980
College-Level course work completed 1981
Faith Experience
  • Catholicism
  • Christianity
Additional Skills
I bring a wealth of experience and deep understanding of navigating the challenges faced by chronically ill patients and their families. stemming from both personal caregiving and Patient Care Assistant. My diverse background includes working with Alzheimer's and dementia patients and patients in psychiatric care, an area I am deeply passionate about. an area where I supported individuals with cognitive decline, mental health conditions and addiction. These experiences taught me the importance of compassion and advocacy in ensuring patients receive the care and resources they need. I am now collaborating with a Master social worker specializing in mental health and addiction, which will allow me to further support patients and families navigating these complex challenges. Having the opportunity to work in multiple healthcare settings gave me the insight and importance of compassionate guidance in Advocacy.
Professional Affiliations
Former Owner and Operator of Rest Assured Home care Inc- specialized in companion placement.

Served on the board of directors for Rest Assured Home Care Inc contributing to operational oversight and strategic development
Professional Memberships
Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA) Proud Member
The Circle Advocacy Support Group- Active Member
Elder Care Network- Active Participant
Alzheimers and Dementia Professionals- Engaged Member