Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Are you tired of the high cost of healthcare? Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate a complicated healthcare system? Welcome to Get Savvy…Demystifying Healthcare a weekly pod cast where we take complicated healthcare topics and make them simple.Imagine…if you could stop feeling paralyzed with FEAR and FRUSTRATION, and instead be EMPOWERED to make Smart Healthcare decisions for you and your family?Get Savvy with your host Sandy Kibling, a healthcare professional changing how healthcare knowledge is shared.
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Get Savvy...Demystifying Healthcare
Episode 97: When Your Loved One Is Ill A Guide to Becoming Their Fiercest Supporter
Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to navigate the healthcare system for a seriously ill loved one? You're not alone. In this episode, I sit down with Erin Galyean, author of "Badass Advocate: Becoming the Champion Your Seriously Ill Loved One Deserves," to explore how to effectively advocate for those we care about most.
Turning Personal Tragedy into a Mission
Erin shares her heartbreaking journey of losing both her father and sister to cancer, and how these experiences fueled her passion for patient advocacy. We discuss:
- The emotional toll of caring for a seriously ill family member.
- How Erin's background in pharmaceutical sales equipped her for advocacy.
- Why she decided to write a book to help others navigate similar challenges.
Essential Advocacy Strategies - Discover practical tips to become a more effective advocate:
- The power of keeping organized notes and recordings.
- Building a support team to share caregiving responsibilities.
- Asking open-ended questions to get more information from healthcare providers.
- Preparing for appointments with a prioritized list of questions.
Nurturing Connection During Illness
Erin introduces her new journal, "Getting Through This Together," designed to:
- Foster meaningful conversations between patients and loved ones.
- Provide a treasured keepsake of shared memories.
- Offer a form of self-care for both patients and caregivers.
Whether you're currently supporting a loved one through illness or want to be prepared for future challenges, this episode provides invaluable insights to help you become the advocate your family deserves.
Remember, you have the power to make a difference in your loved one's care – it's time to embrace your inner badass advocate!
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Badass Advocate: Becoming The Champion Your Seriously Ill Loved One Deserves
