The Health Coach, LLC

08/14/2025

Enjoyed a delicious lunch and great conversation with Scarlet from Grand Villa of Lakeland 💙 We’re always grateful to connect with someone that shares the same heart and passion for caring for seniors!

08/13/2025

08/12/2025

Recently, our care manager accompanied a client with memory challenges to a follow-up appointment after a urinary tract infection (UTI). The physician recommended a repeat urinalysis, but due to the client’s memory loss, our client didn’t recall the infection, antibiotics, or need for follow-up.

When our care manager checked in with his facility, she found the test had not yet been completed. Thanks to our strong working relationship with the physician and facility, she was able to get the test ordered STAT and coordinate care, potentially preventing a case of sepsis.

This is just one example of how care managers bridge the gaps and advocate for timely and potentially life-saving care.

08/11/2025

Today is the first day of school for Polk County Public Schools!
As kids head back to class, parents juggle more than just school supplies and schedules. For families also managing a loved one’s care, the to-do list can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in! Our care managers handle the coordination, follow-up, and planning for your loved one so you can focus on your own work and being a family member. 💼🍎📚✏️

08/10/2025

You don’t have to navigate aging and healthcare alone.

A care manager can help you:
✨Advocate during doctor visits
✨Connect with trustworthy resources and support
✨Reduce stress for the entire care team
✨Plan ahead for changes in care needs

Your loved one’s safety, dignity, and comfort are always our priority. 💙

08/09/2025

Skip the endless Google searches! 🖥️🔍
Filtering through sponsored ads and paid reviews is tiring and ineffective. As experts in our field, we’re connected to trusted community resources and supports to ensure you’re matched with the right fit, from home care to specialists. We are always impartial and never accept any incentives or compensation for our recommendations, our guidance is based solely on your needs.

Real world experience and long term consistency beat an internet search every time. 💙

08/08/2025

Its Fun Fact Friday! Did you know this about the term "Care manager"?

08/07/2025

We enjoyed a great lunch catching up with Senior Helpers - Polk County, FL, and meeting their new Client Services Manager, Heather! 👏🏼
It’s always great to connect with community partners who share our passion for supporting seniors and quality care.

08/06/2025

☀️ Last week, our care manager spent time with a client outside, enjoying the sunshine and a quiet conversation.
No tasks or agenda, just presence. The conversation led to important reminiscing about the client's childhood and early adulthood. For those living with dementia, reminiscing is powerful. It taps into long-term memory, brings comfort, strengthens identity, and helps foster connection.
Sometimes, the best thing we can offer is simply being there. 💛

08/05/2025

When multiple providers from different practices are involved, it can be difficult to keep everyone on the same page. Add a cognitive impairment or other chronic conditions, and those challenges typically multiply. That’s where a care manager steps in to bridge communication gaps and ensure safe, coordinated care.

Our care manager accompanied a client to a routine follow-up visit to review lab work with their primary care physician. The physician noted that the client's A1C was trending too low and planned to reduce his diabetes medication from 10 mg to 5 mg to avoid hypoglycemia. Fortunately, our care manager was present and able to share that a specialist from a different practice already made that adjustment between visits and the client has been taking 5 mg at home.

With this updated information, the physician was able to adjust his medication from 5 mg to 2.5 mg as intended and scheduled repeat labs and an earlier follow-up to monitor progress. The physician appreciated having accurate, up-to-date information to make the best decision.

This is a great example of how care managers can help prevent medication errors and are a valued member of the care team.

08/05/2025

Big news for your safety! Florida is permanently waiving sales tax on essential hurricane and health safety supplies!
It's never too early to be ready for hurricane season and other natural disasters.

Stock up on crucial items like:
Batteries
Carbon monoxide detectors & fire extinguishers
Bug spray & sunscreen
Portable gas cans & generators
Tarps
And other vital prep supplies!

Being prepared can make all the difference for your family's safety. Take advantage of these ongoing tax savings!

08/04/2025

Last week, we enjoyed Professional Women of Polk County’s meeting at CenterWell Home Health! We heard about new resources in Polk County and were refreshed on services our existing partners provide. There is so much going on in our network!