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      <image:caption>By systematically decluttering, organizing personal items, and creating memory-preserving systems, a Patient Advocate can help seniors maintain dignity and control.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Patient Advocates can help create a healthcare binder that consolidates all health-related documents in one place.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Patient Advocates can assist with completing Personal Directive forms, and ensure that these documents are readily available when needed.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A professional organizer can recommend a password management App for your smartphone, iPad or computer.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A Patient Advocate empowers their clients to create order in their lives, benefiting both themselves and their loved ones.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>5. Review records, and make thorough notes. This can be the most time consuming part of the process, especially if you are not used to medical terms and language. If possible, bring someone onto your team who is familiar with these terms and paperwork. Note: Be aware that complete chart notes are not always provided without a specific request, and that implicating information can be excluded intentionally.  A professional Patient Advocate, or a friend/family member who works in the healthcare system would realize these notes are missing. Trust your gut if you feel there should be more information than is being provided!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>5. Review records, and make thorough notes. This can be the most time consuming part of the process, especially if you are not used to medical terms and language. If possible, bring someone onto your team who is familiar with these terms and paperwork. Note: Be aware that complete chart notes are not always provided without a specific request, and that implicating information can be excluded intentionally.  A professional Patient Advocate, or a friend/family member who works in the healthcare system would realize these notes are missing. Trust your gut if you feel there should be more information than is being provided!</image:caption>
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