Patient advocacy is any type of activity or any form of behavior that is engaged in or performed in order to assist and provide a benefit to patients. While there are patient advocates for individuals of all ages, it is becoming increasingly prevalent to have specially-trained advocates for senior patients. Any individual that has a… Read More…
Senior Advocates
March is Social Workers Month!
Social Workers: Powerful Advocates for the Aging Population
Gerontological-based social workers – who are also referred to as “geriatric social workers” – assist in the coordination of the care and safety of patients that are elderly. These social workers can be found in many different settings, such as health clinics, residential health care units, hospitals, adult day care centers, and communities designed for… Read More…