» Advocacy

Aging Wisely acts as a liaison and patient advocate to help when someone is dealing with chronic illness, disability, or multiple medical conditions. Having a good advocate helps you get the most from your health care and helps medical providers do their best for you. Health is a two way street–without the right information and good follow through on your part the best professional medical care can fall short. By acting as a liaison with providers, we ensure a level of continuity which is sometimes lacking.

Having an independent advocate can really help you and your family through emotional times such as facing a new diagnosis, going through treatments, and making tough decisions. We regularly consult with people at these times, and also assist them with insurance claims, understanding coverages, and finding appropriate providers with the expertise needed. Understanding the health and care system can be overwhelming—we take the time to get you the answers and navigate through it all.

Aging Wisely, Your Patient Advocate:

Partnering with you to manage your chronic illness such as Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s Disease
Helping medical providers improve patient care and continuity
Assisting you with insurance claims and healthcare coverage
Locating the best medical providers
Health care coaching
Providing caregiver support & counseling
Attending medical appointments as your advocate
Communicating between providers and as applicable, family members
Creating and using an online personal and medical record to improve care continuity Life Ledger
Emergency intervention (24/7 coverage for emergency room visits or other health crises)
Answering your questions regarding community resources, benefits, care assistance, and planning for future needs