Title: Advocacy? Why Would We Need An Advocate? - Care is There
Headings: Advocacy? Why Would We Need An Advocate?
Advocacy? Why Would We Need An Advocate?
What is an Advocate?
Finding an Advocate
Advocacy Done Right
Qualities and Skills of Your Advocate
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Content: Lives far from adult children. Is the primary caregiver to another person and needs a support system for that person should the caregiver become unavailable or incapacitated
Wants a neutral third party for sensitive or difficult issues with loved ones
Feels the system in which they are operating is not responsive to their needs
Is unsure of his or her options
What is an Advocate? An advocate is someone to stand with you, support your choices, and makes sure your choices are carried out. Additionally, he or she can stand in your place when you are not able to, although this needs official legal authority to do so. Advocates are helpful in many situations: Doctor’s offices
Medical emergencies
Navigating the healthcare system
Helping out with every day matters
Overseeing services in care facilities
Finding an Advocate
There are two kinds of advocate. One is named in legal documents such as durable power of attorney or health care power of attorney. This kind of advocate can make decisions for you that will be respected by legal entities, and legal documentation is needed for this role. The other is a person who accompanies you in situations when decisions are needed. These advocates are needed much more frequently in the course of daily living.