I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve been with senior clients that I’ve had to step in and speak up. It’s not that at one
time in their life they wouldn’t have (ie: a client I have is a retired trail lawyer), its that at this point in their lives
they don’t feel like dealing with it, are confused, shocked or stunned or just don’t want to hassle with the situation.

Doctor’s come in with reports and diagnosis talking to people like they are new graduates of medical school and when patients are on meds,
hurting, scared, tired or having trouble with organization of thoughts and things…..it’s too much to deal with alone. My gosh, just
remembering what the Doctor said is difficult (for a normal healthy young person) and god forbid if they give you a list of “to-do’s”
and appointments to make and go to thereafter!

I sat outside an office once with a client for 25 minutes making arrangements to pick up MRI’s, rescheduled tests and made follow
up visits and scheduled a CT scan. He sat there in awe as if I’d just figured out how to get us both to the moon and back.

Well, This site is out of Texas (my old stomping grounds) but a good site for seniors. One last thing before I go on this. I love this quote:
I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.”  Sam Houston

So many seniors need an Advocate, and that’s where I come in,
Rebekah Phelps

Rebekah@ExtraYou.net
703-980-1114