Greater National Advocates Blog

G'Day to All, I trust everyone is safe and warm as Winter rolls along here in the Northern Hemisphere.   American College of Lifestyle Medicine A few weeks ago I came across an organization and so far I've been quite favorably impressed with...

Placing a loved one in a skilled nursing or assisted living facility is a significant decision that can come with a myriad of challenges. Independent Patient Advocates, also known as Healthcare Advocates, play a crucial role in ensuring that...

In the complex landscape of modern healthcare, where patients navigate through a maze of diagnoses, treatments, and decisions, the role of a patient advocate stands out as a beacon of support and empowerment. As a physician deeply committed to the...

As a survivor of ovarian cancer, I am committed to using my experience to raise awareness and educate others for an earlier diagnosis. Recent statistics from OCRA (The Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance) reveal that ovarian cancer ranks as the 11th...

Everyone needs a healthcare advocate, especially in a strained health care system.  An advocate can be a friend, a family member or a hired professional, but it needs to be someone who isn’t going to let anything fall through the cracks...

By Karen Curtiss - This blog was originally published in the Care Partner Project January, 2022 newsletter. It's being re-published here because this information has the potential to save lives. Worried your loved one is "going downhill" in the...

Rare Conditions Dealing with health issues is a challenge in itself. Having a rare medical condition adds additional levels of obstacles and disarray. In addition, you may feel that your questions and concerns are being ignored or disregarded. It...

In the realm of healthcare, accessing appropriate levels of care can be a challenging and often contentious issue. For individuals requiring skilled care services, navigating the complexities of coverage and entitlements can be overwhelming...

As a registered nurse and patient advocate, I frequently receive calls from family members who have a loved one in a rehabilitation care facility. They call because they don’t feel that their family member is receiving the best care, and...

How to Plan for Aging Alone As we delve into and address the complexities of solo agingit's crucial to acknowledge the unique challenges faced by individuals who age without the traditional support network of close family. Solo agers, often...

Being a healthcare advocate for a loved one before surgery is an important job. Some surgeries are planned, and in that case, there is time to research ahead of time.  The patient and their healthcare advocate deserve to be well-informed...

All of us, if we are fortunate, will eventually grow old. Along with a great deal of wisdom and a lifetime of happy memories, old age presents a unique set of challenges. If you are trying to support a loved one who is aging – or if you...

Our team works very hard for our clients diagnosed with cancer. I am proud of our team and, more importantly, of our impact. Because folks often don’t understand our work and how we add value, we thought we might share with you some case...

  Free Credit Reports By law, everyone is entitled to one free credit report every 12 months from each of the three credit reporting agencies. In 2020, given the effects of Covid on the economy, the three agencies agreed to temporarily make...

You may have watched the Netflix special “Take Care of Maya” or saw the recent $211 Million dollar judgement against John Hopkins Hospital. As a nurse that started her career in a children’s hospital and is now a healthcare...