Should You Hire a Nurse to Navigate the Senior Care Industry?

The Importance of Patient Advocacy: "If you could sit down and have a cup of coffee with dad 10 years ago, what would he have said to you? He would have said, I don't want all this. You know? Usually, they're gonna say, why are you putting me through all this stuff?" — Jo Alch Title: Should You Hire a Nurse to Navigate the Senior Care Industry? In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, our guest Jo Alch, a care manager from Joy Care Management, shares insightful information about navigating the challenges of the senior care industry. Jo discusses the difficulties families face in making decisions for their loved ones, the importance of planning for the future, and the role of nurse navigators in providing holistic care. She also offers advice for families in crisis and emphasizes the need for quality of life in decision-making. For expert guidance on senior care and navigating the healthcare system, tune in to the conversation between Kim Hegwood and Jo Alch. How to Contact www.joycaremanagement.com 214-415-3779 Bio: Jo Alch is a Registered Nurse with over 28 years of geriatric nursing experience. Jo was the owner of one of the largest private duty agencies in Texas, Acappella in Home Care, and sold in 2020 to focus on patient advocacy. Jo was the recipient of the coveted D Magazine Excellence in Nursing Award for Home Health and one of the GREAT 100 RNs of DFW. Jo is a concierge nurse navigator and founded Joy Care Management in 2022. _________________________________________________________ Contact Kim Hegwood- Elder Law Attorney Website: https://yourlegacylegalcare.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourlegacylegalcare/ Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/YourLegacyLegalCare LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/company/yourlegacylegalcare/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@yourlegacylegalcare Your Legacy Legal Care 1150 Clear Lake City Blvd., Suite 100 Houston, TX 77062 (281) 218-0880