How a Care Manager or Healthcare Advocate Might Have Helped Gene and Betsy Hackman
As we age, navigating the complexities of healthcare, long-term care planning, and daily wellness can become overwhelming. Could a healthcare advocate or care manager have helped Gene and Betsy Hackman? We now know that Betsy Hackman passed due to a deadly virus and Gene who had late-stage dementia, passed after Betsy after being in the home alone for days maybe even weeks.
What is a Care Manager or Healthcare Advocate?
A care manager (also known as an aging life care professional or geriatric care manager) is a professional who helps individuals and families coordinate healthcare, in-home support, and long-term care planning. Similarly, a healthcare advocate ensures that clients receive the best possible care by helping them navigate the medical system, communicate with providers, and make informed decisions about their health.
For Gene and Betsy Hackman, a care manager or healthcare advocate might have been a valuable resource in several key ways:
1. Coordinating Medical Care and Appointments
Once Betsy became ill a care manager or healthcare advocate could have helped the Hackmans by:
Scheduling and attending medical appointments.
Ensuring clear communication between different healthcare providers.
Keeping track of medications and treatment plans.
This level of support would have allowed them to focus on their well-being and provided peace of mind that their healthcare was being managed.
2. Facilitating In-Home Care Services
Again, once Betsy fell ill a care manager or healthcare advocate could have helped arrange services such as:
Private duty caregivers for daily support.
Home health nursing.
Safety modifications to prevent falls and enhance mobility.
The Hackman’s and their family could have rest assured they were receiving the right level of care while maintaining their independence.
3. Advocating During Medical Crises
In this health emergency, having an advocate could have ensured that care decisions aligned with personal wishes. A care manager might have:
Acted as a liaison between family members and medical teams.
Ensured that treatment plans reflected the Hackmans’ values and preferences.
Helped navigate insurance and financial aspects of care.
4. Reducing Stress for Loved Ones
Even when family members are involved, having a dedicated professional to oversee healthcare and long-term planning can relieve stress. A care manager could have given the Hackmans and their loved ones peace of mind, knowing that their care was being handled by an expert.
The Value of Professional Care Management
Whether for celebrities or everyday families, a care manager or healthcare advocate can make a world of difference in navigating the aging process. By providing expert guidance, coordination, and advocacy, these professionals ensure that individuals receive the care they need while maintaining dignity and independence.
At Haven Healthcare Advocates we provide expert, trusted, nurse-led healthcare advocacy and care management, ensuring your loved ones receive compassionate, high-quality care. We make sure you have and understand your healthcare and then we make sure nothing falls between the cracks. Through our expert guidance we provide peace of mind and restore family harmony. Healthcare is complicated, we make it easy..
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