Sylvia Harlen, RN, MA, specializes in assisting older people and their loved ones as an eldercare health and wellness advocate.

Sylvia brings her expertise and compassion directly to each client's home or healthcare facility. The eldercare services she provides facilitate optimal health and wellness.

These services are customized to meet specific needs and can include one or more of the following:

• Comprehensive Healthcare Assessment
• Schedule, coordinate, and attend physician appointments to ensure clear understanding of medical information
• Review and manage medical bills to avoid overcharges, errors, and duplication
• Medication management, including daily telephone support, to increase safety and increase compliance with physician treatment
• Hire and supervise homecare provider
• Coordinate selection and transition into an assisted living community or nursing home, including arranging packing and move-in
• Pre- and post-hospitalization care coordination, including obtaining appropriate medical equipment and supplies
• Provide ongoing home or facility visits, counseling, and support
• Maintain ongoing communication with loved ones by telephone and email
• Create video inventory of valuables to reduce risk of exploitation