Show notes-
Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare
Guest Gabriela Brown, CSA
- Certified Senior Advisor
- Referral Agency Owner/Operator of Constant Companions since 2003
- Previously worked Hospice Palliative HH
- Texas Native
Mission-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system.
- 1. Story (theme) Gabriela started working with seniors since first job as nursing assistant before there was a certification.
- 2. Educate -Teaching points
- People typically look for home care after a CRISIS like a FALL and out of necessity during the LATE STAGES OF LIFE
- Licensing for non-medical HOME CARE is governed by the California Department of Social Services https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care/home-care-services to provide assistance with ADLs (Six activities of daily living)
- Private pay $40-50/hour Veteran Aid & Attendance and Long Term Care Insurance
- The Home Care Services Branch (HCSB)
- Home Care Services Bureau ✔️Registered
- Franchise or Private may be a factor
- Previously minimum wage home care workers now demand more pay for their services
- Going rate for homecare $35 $40-50 (split by company who vets home care workers)
- 3. Empower -A valuable a resource https://constantcompanions.net
Website info https://mourningdovemedical.com
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