Caring for elderly parents, Patient Advocate, Eldercare Specialists in Wisconsin

Our mission is to help you ensure your elderly parents are receiving the best medial care possible, while you maintain your own life including work and family. Whether you live 10 minutes from your parents or 1000 miles from them, we will make you feel like you are right there, in the doctors office with them. You can feel confidant that your parents are in good hands. Our services will save you time, money and frustration and allow you to concentrate on other aspects of your life.

Initial Phone Consultation
We will discuss the purpose of the upcoming appointment and your other various, although pertinent, past medical history, the names and dosages of any medications you are taking-including over-the-counter (OTC) medicines. The more you are able to share with us, the better prepared we will be at your appointment. We will discuss what you want to get from us, along with what our services tend to involve, as well as the contract and authorization forms you will need to sign.

The Doctor's Visit
We will meet your loved on at their doctor's office about 15 minutes before your appointment. During this time we will discuss your appointment and any updates about your health that you'd like us to know.

During the appointment, RNs To Go may tape record the entire visit, and will take notes. We are there solely to advocate for you and to ensure that options are discussed and that all of your questions have been asked and answered. We may also suggest questions you may not have considered.

Services NOT provided

Nursing care of any kind
Custodial care/ in home care
Make any health care choices for you
Any other service not specifically agreed to
Transportation*

After Your Appointment
RNs To Go will create a written summary, highlighting what was said, what follow-up you may need, other appointments you need to make, any changes to your medications, etc. This will be in an easy-to-read format that you can share with family members and also refer to when you have those moments of wondering, "Now, what did he tell me about…." Because of our extensive medical background, we will be able to translate any doctor-jargon you may not understand, help clarify and simplify all the medical information, therapies, tests needed, reasons for treatment suggestions, etc.

Our goal is that you will leave your appointment(s) with a clear understanding of your medical care, follow-up needs, referrals, therapies, and more. You will know what lab tests and X rays have been done, or need to be scheduled, and why. And we will arrange for you to receive, at your home, copies of any and all diagnostic test results. Then, if you are planning to see another MD or provider for continuing care, you can take this information with you. Plus, you will be able to share all this data with your loved ones.

Your Rights and Responsibilities in a Nutshell:
Rights: You have the right to receive optimal medical care.
Responsibilities: You have the responsibility to follow the medical plan set up with your health care providers.

*For transportation needs of Senior Citizens in Outagamie, Winnebago and Calumet Counties, please contact Holly at "Making the Ride Happen" based in Appleton: 920-882-6465 or toll free at 1-888-200-0969. She'll be happy to help you!

Liability disclaimer: RNs To Go provides up-to-date, understandable medical information and guidance to help you make the best possible health care choices. We do not offer medical advice, nor diagnose ailments, nor order treatments. We are not a substitute, in any way, for your health care providers. We will advocate for you with your doctor and other medical providers in determining best options for you and we will translate your providers' words into language you understand.