The Health Coach, LLC

09/27/2025

Make your wishes known so that loved ones are not left guessing if a time comes where you’re unable to speak for yourself!

Talk to the people who matter most about the care you want.

The more you speak up, the better your health care can be.

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09/26/2025

Hospital discharges often happen quickly, sometimes before families feel fully prepared. A thorough care management team makes sure everything is in place for a safe, smooth transition, whether it’s back home, to assisted living, skilled rehab, or long-term care.

Some of the tasks that our team proactively accomplishes at hospital discharge include:

- Verifying medication changes and follow-up care.
- Reviewing environmental safety and fall prevention techniques.
- Ensuring supplies are ready.
- Coordinating transportation home and to follow-up appointments.
- Encouraging activities and a return back to hobbies and interests.
- Ongoing monitoring and advocacy.
- Assessing changes and addressing issues early, before they become a crisis.

Without these pieces in place, readmission rates are much higher.

As care managers, we help to ensure a safer transition home or to a supportive setting. 🏡💙

09/25/2025

The Polk Connections Health Fair was full of valuable resources and support! 👏🏼 In addition to educating on care management, we were grateful for the opportunity to share about Never Once, a free resource to share hope with those impacted by stroke. A big thank you to Lakeland Regional Health for hosting and helping expand these important community connections!

09/24/2025

09/23/2025

One of our clients went to the hospital early in the week. As the weekend approached, talks of discharge began. However, this client was no longer safe to return home and needed to be discharged to a supportive assisted living facility.

Our care manager quickly began navigating placement and coordinating both the discharge and a move. Our care manager coordinated with the client’s power of attorney to secure a room, coordinate movers, and manage discharge details.

Because of this proactive coordination, our client was able to transition smoothly from the hospital into a safe and supportive environment, while family members had peace of mind knowing that every detail was handled.

09/22/2025

Last week’s duck in at Astoria was so much fun! We met new community resources and caught up with existing connections. 🦆

09/21/2025

Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. 💜

Early signs may include:
• Forgetting recently learned information
• Difficulty planning or solving problems
• Confusion with time or place
• Changes in mood or personality

The disease is progressive and there is currently no cure, but evidence-based practices can help delay progression and maintain quality of life.

As care managers, we provide guidance and support to families facing these challenges, helping them access resources and create care plans that promote dignity and quality of life. 💜

09/20/2025

A very special client of ours celebrates being 9️⃣5️⃣ years young today! We’ve had the privilege of working with her and her family for 6 years. We’re grateful to have been apart of this milestone birthday and to have time with her family and loved ones 💜

09/19/2025

One of our sweet clients joined in on the fun of Better Living for Seniors of Polk County’s soirée earlier this week! 🍁🍂

09/18/2025

Tonight! This is a great group for those impacted by stroke, and you can participate in person or via Zoom!

09/17/2025

🎉 Happy birthday, Matt! 🎉
Our team is grateful for Matt’s guidance, dedication, and support. We know that this year ahead will be filled with joy and adventure!

09/16/2025

Often, a spouse becomes the primary caregiver throughout the dementia journey. While caring for their spouse, many also face their own health concerns, making the responsibilities even more challenging. Caregiver burnout is common, and reliable support can make all the difference.

One of our clients with mild dementia was struggling to coordinate her spouse’s multiple physician appointments while also managing her own complex health needs. Her daughter, who serves as her primary support, lives three hours away and visits about once a month to attend appointments as able. However, it was becoming increasingly difficult for her to be available as needed.

The client had begun missing scheduled appointments for both herself and her spouse, feeling overwhelmed but hesitant to overburden her daughter. With the support of her care manager, she now has help keeping track of upcoming appointments, an advocate at appointments when needed, and assurance that both she and her daughter remain updated on physician recommendations and medication changes.

This support has reduced stress for the client, allowed her daughter to stay connected from a distance, and ensured that the couple’s care remains consistent and well-coordinated.