The role healthcare can play in patient advocacy
Patient advocacy has always been a part of great healthcare. But the nature of patient advocacy is changing and changing fast. Our very own Rebecca Glover had the privilege of moderating a discussion on patient advocacy recently at the TalkingHealth Spring Summit. If...
Navigating the new normal after major health changes
Major health changes can knock even the most healthcare savvy person for six. Illness, dementia and a changing health or intellectual capacity can take a toll on even the toughest family. How do we nurture a relationship with a loved one when the goal posts change?...
How to get back to the unseen person in care environments
In care environments, we all change. We defer to the doctor. We become more polite than we would at home. This brings with it formality. It may also bring more shyness, introspection and a quieter personality. We play a role to what people expect in all kinds of...
How to look after yourself while you advocate for someone else
Carer self-care tips are just as important as the tips applied when looking after someone in care. Becoming someone’s carer or advocate whether through age, disability or disease can be a tough road. Both you and the person you support will undoubtedly become experts...
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