Health Tips
Tips to Ensure Grandparents Receive the Care They Deserve
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Sep 8, 2015 - 10:34:31 AM
(HealthNewsDigest.com) - Clearwater, Fla. - Grandparents are our role models, mentors, historians, therapists, babysitters, life coaches and so much more. Whether they are our grandparents, or our children's grandparents, they are influential and colorful threads to the fabric of our families. Frustratingly, sometimes it can be very difficult to juggle the responsibilities of life while ensuring the grandparents in our lives receive the care they deserve.
"As a caregiver, you're likely to face a host of responsibilities, many of which are unfamiliar or intimidating. But despite the challenges, care giving can also be very rewarding," explains Fernando Gutierrez, Bioethicist and patient advocate of Ethics 4 Healthcare.
In honor of National Grandparents Day, happening Sunday, Sept. 13, Gutierrez provides valuable tips for families to ensure grandparents everywhere receive quality, and potentially life-saving, care.
Being the care taker can be a truly gratifying experience, but in order for this to be the case, it is essential that you remember to take the time to maintain your own health and well-being. Remember, you cannot help others if you do not help yourself.
Learn about your loved one's illness or disability. The more you know, the less anxiety you'll feel when decision making. Remember, education equals empowerment.
Seniors are often treated for a wide array of medical conditions. Navigating through the various types of physicians best suited for grandparent(s) can seem like a daunting task, but a patient advocate is trained to help you navigate through the maze.
Non-profits, like Senior Citizens Services, Inc. out of Clearwater, help seniors with technology skills, social clubs, and more. Bay Area Legal Services out of Tampa often helps seniors with legal questions, like determining if they're being overbilled, or simply questions about finances.
Remember, you know your family member best. Don't ignore what doctors and specialists tell you, but listen to your gut, too.
As a caregiver, you are essentially a project manager and you cannot do everything. For this reason, it is important to do your homework when hiring institutions, attorneys, social workers, therapists, etc. Research reviews, contact references and take your time when making your decisions.
About Fernando Gutierrez:
Mr. Fernando Gutierrez, is a Florida Registered Professional Guardian since 2009.
Gutierrez has specialized training in clinical healthcare ethics and consultations, where he has obtained certification and certificates of accomplishment. He has graduated from numerous intensive healthcare educational courses and programs at several prominent institutions including, the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, University of Washington School of Medicine, University of Virginia Medical School and Washington D.C. Hospital Center.
Gutierrez recently completed Bioethics studies at Union Graduate College, receiving another certificate in Clinical Bioethics.
About Ethics 4 Healthcare
We make sure you're making the best choices for your practice and your patients with the help of our health care ethics consultant in Clearwater, Florida. We have the knowledge and skills necessary to help you make the best decisions when it comes to working with your chronically ill, terminal and non-compliant patients and their families.
Staffing of our Bioethics Committee includes: a Certified Bioethicist, Registered Professional Guardians, Registered Nurses, Registered Dietitian and a Registered Respiratory Therapist. We have experience explaining clinical ethics, in simple and easy to learn terms. For more information, visit: http://www.ethics4healthcare.
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