Strategize an approach to the new or old problem. Identify and anticipate common pitfalls and avoid or correct them. We’ll devise a road map that is understandable and flexible

Review medical documentation (doctors’ notes, lab results, imaging reports) and translate it into concise, easy-to-understand language

Listen, explain, and stand by your side

Provide decision support when considering treatment options

Help clients access healthcare services and community resources

Monitor progress and identify if a new angle makes sense, including second (or third) opinions

Organize and summarize medical records

An organized record and timeline helps sharing of care among family members

Another benefit: medical conditions with potentially genetic components are worth noting historically for the entire family

Local check-ins with your loved one if you are long distance or unable to

Independently observe and verify that both medical and social needs are being met

Communicate with the medical team to ensure there is nothing being overlooked and address gaps when needed

Schedule and potentially accompany a loved one to appointments

Create a hard copy “football” of medical history and ongoing medical records for the client to have on hand at all times

Facilitate communication between clients, family, and medical teams

Create questions to prepare for appointments and ensure your questions are answered

Accompany clients virtually or in-person to appointments when allowed

Update, clarify and communicate daily progress for hospitalized patients

Provide a useful and concise summary after appointments, procedures, surgeries and hospitalizations

A trusted companion can sit bedside with hospitalized patients and take notes when needed

Assist with scheduling, including labs, imaging, and follow up studies.

Help coordinate prescribed home health care such as PT/OT/Speech/medical equipment

Help arrange for home caregiving needs *this is different from home health care

Facilitate communication with rehabilitation center or skilled nursing facility

Nurture patient and family compliance with the prescribed home care

Help you feel and function like a family member, not a medical manager

Coordinate and conduct in-person or virtual family meetings to get everyone on the same page

Provide communication that is neutral, comprehensive and transparent

Refer to trusted support services for counseling or mediation if needed

Promote efficiency and family harmony in meetings with your attorney, case manager, or social worker by queuing up questions for the family that require thoughtful consideration in advance of your more formal (expensive and time-constrained) meetings. Many decisions are emotionally charged and decisions are better made from an informed perspective

Facilitate travel: mobility challenges and chronic conditions can complicate travel for individuals and families. GHA can help make travel possible in the golden years by coordinating pre-trip labs, records, and supplies with your medical team. We can research and delegate a medical facility at the destination in the case of need or peace of mind. Let us strategize to help with mobility issues

Explain and reexplain why, when and how to take medications

Streamline medication regimens with the medical team to identify and avoid redundancy or interactions

Create and coach an easy-to-use, personalized medication chart and system for the client or caregiver

Strategize, support and educate regarding the social changes that frequently come with a new diagnosis or limitation

Help with changes in living situation: we connect you with trusted home care, independent or assisted living specialists and help you choose the right fit

Supply options for legal resources if desired or necessary

Preemptively research and map out a plan for a future alternative living situation(s)

Connect the client with trusted downsizing, organization, and real estate professionals