Tracy Kersey
LPN, CCM, CRC & Master's Degree in Education: Guidance and Counseling
Listening Advocates LLC
Tracy Kersey
LPN, CCM, CRC & Master's Degree in Education: Guidance and Counseling
Listening Advocates LLC
Advocate Location
Land O' Lakes , FL 34639
Specialty
Special Care & Aging
Other Services
Wellness & Lifestyle
TeleAdvocacy Available
Offers FREE Initial Consultation
*Greater National Advocates Terms of Use Apply
How I Can Help
Don’t Wait for the Crisis — Plan Ahead and Stay Present
Are you a caregiver, a solo ager, or have a loved one in Florida you worry about? Maybe you’re not sure if they’re safe, eating well, or prepared for surgery and recovery on their own. Those concerns are real — and preventable.
Hospitals and care teams do their best, but they can’t be everywhere. Having someone watching out for your loved one makes a huge difference — not just during a hospital stay, but through recovery, rehab, and returning home.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Tracy Kersey, Independent Patient Advocate and founder and CEO of Listening Advocates in Central West Florida. I don’t work for a hospital or agency — I work for you and your loved one. My role is to anticipate what’s needed before chaos hits, so you can be present instead of panicked.
Together, we’ll:
Create a plan that fits your loved one’s real needs, not just system checklists.
Coordinate care, services, and safety checks before problems arise.
Identify practical supports like groceries, pet care, and transportation that prevent small issues from becoming emergencies.
Communicate with doctors and providers to keep you informed and confident.
It’s always easier — and far less costly — to prepare ahead than to scramble during a crisis. When you plan early, visits can be spent enjoying time together, not racing to fix what went wrong.
Whether you’re local or far away, you don’t have to do this alone.
Let’s put proactive systems in place so your loved one is supported, safe, and thriving — and so you can have peace of mind.
Are you a caregiver, a solo ager, or have a loved one in Florida you worry about? Maybe you’re not sure if they’re safe, eating well, or prepared for surgery and recovery on their own. Those concerns are real — and preventable.
Hospitals and care teams do their best, but they can’t be everywhere. Having someone watching out for your loved one makes a huge difference — not just during a hospital stay, but through recovery, rehab, and returning home.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Tracy Kersey, Independent Patient Advocate and founder and CEO of Listening Advocates in Central West Florida. I don’t work for a hospital or agency — I work for you and your loved one. My role is to anticipate what’s needed before chaos hits, so you can be present instead of panicked.
Together, we’ll:
Create a plan that fits your loved one’s real needs, not just system checklists.
Coordinate care, services, and safety checks before problems arise.
Identify practical supports like groceries, pet care, and transportation that prevent small issues from becoming emergencies.
Communicate with doctors and providers to keep you informed and confident.
It’s always easier — and far less costly — to prepare ahead than to scramble during a crisis. When you plan early, visits can be spent enjoying time together, not racing to fix what went wrong.
Whether you’re local or far away, you don’t have to do this alone.
Let’s put proactive systems in place so your loved one is supported, safe, and thriving — and so you can have peace of mind.
Important Information About Me
- I offer a FREE Initial Consultation
- I offer TeleAdvocacy Service
- My geographical area of practice is Tampa, Florida
Why I Became A Professional Health Care Advocate
First, it was my great aunt in a facility, facing medical and mental health challenges with no one else to step in. I became her advocate. Then it was my mother, whose complicated medical journey pushed me into nursing school and taught me how persistence and clear communication can change outcomes. When she was almost transferred to a skilled nursing facility unnecessarily, advocacy made the difference—one phone call and one medication change later, she went from almost unresponsive to alert and able to return home for rehab. That wasn’t luck. That was advocacy.
Most recently, I cared for my father in his 90s. Those years taught me that safety planning, unique strategies, and having a backup plan are not optional—they are the difference between chaos and peace. Some days were filled with joy, others with frustration, but the lesson was clear: love alone isn’t enough. Without preparation, even the most devoted families can burn out or miss critical opportunities.
These experiences are why I now offer advocacy services as a profession. I don’t want other families to feel the isolation, confusion, or fear that I faced. My role is to make sure you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. I help you anticipate transitions, review medications and doctor’s notes, attend appointments when you can’t, and set up safety and back-up plans before they’re needed.
Because here’s the truth: a crisis will come. You can face it in chaos, or you can face it prepared. Advocacy is not just for the sick or the elderly—it’s a gift you can give to your loved ones and to yourself. It’s peace of mind that lets you be fully present when it matters most.
You don’t have to do this alone. And you shouldn’t.
For older adults, it’s reassurance that they are seen, heard, and supported. For adult children, it’s freedom from constant worry—and the ability to simply be a son, daughter, or friend again.
Most recently, I cared for my father in his 90s. Those years taught me that safety planning, unique strategies, and having a backup plan are not optional—they are the difference between chaos and peace. Some days were filled with joy, others with frustration, but the lesson was clear: love alone isn’t enough. Without preparation, even the most devoted families can burn out or miss critical opportunities.
These experiences are why I now offer advocacy services as a profession. I don’t want other families to feel the isolation, confusion, or fear that I faced. My role is to make sure you don’t have to reinvent the wheel. I help you anticipate transitions, review medications and doctor’s notes, attend appointments when you can’t, and set up safety and back-up plans before they’re needed.
Because here’s the truth: a crisis will come. You can face it in chaos, or you can face it prepared. Advocacy is not just for the sick or the elderly—it’s a gift you can give to your loved ones and to yourself. It’s peace of mind that lets you be fully present when it matters most.
You don’t have to do this alone. And you shouldn’t.
For older adults, it’s reassurance that they are seen, heard, and supported. For adult children, it’s freedom from constant worry—and the ability to simply be a son, daughter, or friend again.
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