Advocacy

PERSONAL

AND HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY

ON YOUR BEHALF

You're Well Being is My Business

ON YOUR BEHALF, LLC

The world has become a more complex and challenging place to live, and will continue to be so. Our elder family members and neighbors face daunting efforts to manage in their homes and their lives, and we can help. Our ultimate purpose is to empower people to be as independent and active as possible, and to retain their right to be safe, thrive, and enjoy their later years.

WHEN DOES SOMEONE NEED HELP?

You may be a relative, friend, or neighbor who recognizes someone having difficulty managing their daily personal care. It becomes increasingly difficult to perform the activities of daily living (buying and preparing food, managing medications, maintaining personal hygiene and the upkeep of your home) when you are faced with less acute vision and hearing, limited strength and mobility, and subtle changes in cognition and memory. Often our elder citizens are vulnerable to being taken advantage of by those who provide services for them. Just the act of counting out change a the market can be a difficult task, and the onslaught of solicitations that come in the mail overwhelming.

As our aging population on Whidbey Island continues to grow, there are not enough assisted living options to accommodate all. Many seniors prefer to "age in place", and there are services available to make this option possible and safe. We bring experience, knowledge and skill at connecting these resources with our seniors.

HEALTH CARE ADVOCATE

Accompany you to medical appointments

Advocate for your preferences in care

Document the actions taken and their outcome

Help you understand emergent and ongoing Medical Issues

Assist you to negotiate the complexities of medications and treatment choices

Help you take the best advantage of your insurance coverage and social service benefits

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Help with mail, correspondence, organizing papers, bill paying, and record-keeping.

Organize, identify and sort through paper records and personal possessions, create inventories, and help you distribute things your wish to gift, dispose of or donate.

PERSONAL CASE MANAGEMENT

Coordinate and manage home care and come maintenance services

Contract with providers for help with daily needs (cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, transportation).

Monitor the safety of your living arrangement.

Provide resources to professionals and organizations to help you enjoy activities in the community.

EVERYONE'S NEEDS ARE DIFFERENT...

WE OFFER A FREE CONSULTATION TO DISCUSS THEM,

HELP DETERMINE YOUR WISHES AND HOW BEST TO MEET THEM.