Sarah Straniero

BA-Western Michigan University
Heart of Gold Advocacy
Sarah

Sarah Straniero

BA-Western Michigan University
Heart of Gold Advocacy
Advocate Location
Raleigh , NC 27613
Specialty
Special Care & Aging
Other Services
Medical Guidance
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
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How I Can Help
Professional Advocacy services working in direct service to you and your family. Provide direction and resources that allow you to make informed, confident decisions. Ease the stress of caregiving and find peace!
Services:
-Finding and researching long-term care facilities compatible with patient needs
-Coaching the whole family on how to obtain and provide the best care for a loved one-Referring and vetting professionals (e.g. attorneys, doctors, financial planners, therapists, etc.) -Accompanying patients to doctor and specialist appointments and documenting the conversations-Managing relocation of patients over a long distance or from state to state, and internationally -Investigate/research options-Legal, Housing, Financial, Home Care, Housing-Bridge communication and connect healthcare providers for seamless care
Meeting with patients and family members at their residence, be it home, hospital, facility, or rehab

Client focus:
Mature adults with upcoming medical needs or changes to health
Adults or their family members who are hospitalized or in a healthcare crisis
Caregivers with aging parents or loved ones
Adults interested in planning for future care needs
Those considering a move to an adult living community
Adults living alone with loved ones in a distant location
Solo Seniors
Important Information About Me
  • I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
  • I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
  • I am insured
  • My geographical area of practice is Nationwide-United States
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
Helping people is a passion that I have built my career on for many moons! My early interest in Advocacy initiated when my Mother was diagnosed with Cancer in her late forties. She had complex healthcare needs, minimal resources, and needed the support and coaching to fight the disease. It felt natural to take action and navigate the healthcare maze with her. I was able to utilize my education and early professional experience to gain the support she needed. Being a primary caregiver, maintaining a professional career and raising a young family of my own was demanding. It was humbling yet rewarding to see the positive outcomes. It has fueled me to advocate for clients for over 8 years. I recognize the value of advocacy and know that in our darkest days, a "professional relative" can be a voice of reason, reassuring, and inspiring. It's personal when it is personal to you.
You will find that I am transparent about options and pleasantly persistent to gain results, yet I treat my clients like family.
My career experience includes direct patient care, Healthcare Sales and Operations Management with educational background in Gerontology, Diversity, and Social Work. Valuable experience includes complex case management, legal issues, family dynamics, housing, home care, financial / insurance issues, and relocation. Most recently, I have spent the past six years as a Patient Advocate based in the Southeast yet working with clients and families on an international level. Client focus has included Dementia and Neurological conditions, Parkinson’s, Heart disease, and Cancer. Chances are that I have experience with what you are facing. Let's connect!
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Formal Education
Western Michigan University-Bachelor, SW
University of South Florida- Ethics, Diversity and Inclusivity
Faith Experience
  • Catholicism
  • Christianity
Additional Skills
Home Health Care & Operations
Complex Case Management
Facility placement and compliance-Skilled Nursing Facility, Assisted Living, Rehabilitation, LTAC
Professional Relative -Ear to listen to needs and action to provide resources for patients with acute and chronic conditions. Support and coaching for direction
Assessment. Implement plan and goals
Network and meet with key leaders including Elder Attorneys, Specialty Physicians, Administrators, Financial Advisors
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and address strong family dynamics and conflict
Knowledge of local, regional and national healthcare regulations and experience working with governing bodies such as JCAHO, Medicare/Medicaid, Long term care and private insurance
Care meetings with key contacts at regulated facilities including Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Hospitals, and Clinics
Recruitment and placement of direct care staff-Hourly and Salary
Professional Affiliations
Bachelors degree in Social Work and Gerontology
30 + years working in Healthcare from direct patient care through Multi-Site Vice President