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Older Adults and Caregivers Unaware of Costs of Hospitalizations - Prevention is the Key
January 11, 2012 - - Hospitalizations as the result of accidents like a hip fracture, medications taken improperly or the diagnosis of a urinary tract infection, often result in a need for family or professional caregivers and health care advocates for many older adults. Older adults diagnosed with chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, COPD and others find themselves challenged to manage their medical and health needs resulting in multiple visits to hospital emergency rooms each year. Many older adults and their caregivers assume Medicare pays for all types of care and are surprised to learn that this belief is false.
The Care Navigator Video Release Identifies Support Services for Caregivers of Aging Parents
An aging population has resulted in a significant increase in the number of adult children caring for aging parents. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, "more than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population provide care." These numbers are expected to increase as the population lives longer, but not necessarily healthier, due to medical advances.

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Pamela D. Wilson will bring passion and enthusiasm to your next meeting or conference by combining humor, real life stories and practical information. She is a uniquely qualified speaker, author and educator on a variety of topics related to aging, caregiving and pitfalls of the long term care system.

Her personal experience with the loss of both parents at an early age combined with ten years of professional experience working with families and individuals allows her to speak with compassion and empathy for the issues many individuals and caregivers face today in trying to navigate the health care system. And this is only the beginning as health care issues spill over into a myriad of other daily needs.

She works privately with individuals to provide education, care coordination and long term care planning. Pamela is also adept at working with corporations facing one of the most significant challenges ever, the exploding caregiving epidemic. Employees today are not only challenged with managing their own lives, many are caregivers for their parents and other family members placing a huge burden on them personally, financially and emotionally. Many find the role of caregiver arises unexpectedly and results in a crises situation due to lack of planning that often results in significant lifestyle changes and financial disaster.

Pamela has developed programs for law enforcement agencies, service organizations and corporations seeking to educate employees regarding caregiving issues and the importance of long term care planning. She regularly speaks to professional groups and local organizations and is actively involved in health care advocacy. Click here to contact Pamela

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