GENERATIONS HEALTH ADVOCACY
Strategically navigating healthcare events and conditions, one family at a time
The twists and turns of life and the aging process affect us all. It is a somber reality that at some point we or our parents will have a new and often sudden medical problem.
Even seasoned problem-solvers can feel lost when they or someone they love falls ill, gets injured, or receives a surprise diagnosis. It can be difficult to know where to start. You may feel frustrated, exhausted, or even stunned.
You will be looking for someone you can trust.
We can change outcomes
All services are available in whichever format you wish
As your needs change we can adjust accordingly
Generations Health Advocacy provides superior support
As a recently retired physician, I’ve reached a point in my life where I can offer services that I know are needed. I’m more than your typical navigator or advocate:
I KNOW what goes on behind the scenes medically.
I KNOW how surgeons, anesthesiologists, internists and subspecialists think and function.
I KNOW how hospitals, clinics, and outpatient services run.
I KNOW where potential gaps and pitfalls lie and how to anticipate and correct them.
GHA can plan, pivot, and provide the support you need to let your family feel comfortable knowing that all the right things are happening.
Every person, family, and medical situation is unique. As your strategic advocate and independent consultant with over 30 years of MD experience and a vast network of resources, I can change your family’s health journey.
Dr Garr has a special interest in helping adult children help their aging parents while maintaining a sense of normalcy for families.
Hello Sandwich Generation!
Elizabeth Garr MD is board certified by the ABA in anesthesiology with additional subspecialty certification
Please note that while Dr. Garr has the advantage of years of medical experience, she does not prescribe medical advice or act as your physician. GHA is here to help you and your family understand your healthcare, plan strategically, and take action based on informed and sound decisions.
Speaking as a physician, it is critical that you be realistic as a consumer of medical care and services!
No one is looking at the whole picture. Not your insurance, very unlikely your various providers. There is no overarching observer to make sure that labs, orders, imaging studies and critical results are fulfilled, observed, communicated or interpreted in the context of all the issues. Post-surgical followup can get lax. Pieces of the puzzle go missing. Gaps exist. Accidents happen. Medical error occurs at a higher rate than you suspect.
Most of it is avoidable with some vigilant support.
“Dr. Beth Garr helped me and my family figure out exactly what type of doctor my mother needed for her problem after months of being steered in different directions. It was such a relief to know we were finally getting the right care.” JN
“Dr. Garr helped our family understand and document the issues so that my sister and I could tag-team dad’s office appointments.” EM
“I now understand my medications better and have a chart to help me. It’s complicated because I take them three times a day. I also learned what I should not eat with the medicines so that they work properly. “ KU
“We are extremely grateful for Dr. Garr’s experience and kindness. “ DD