“I never wanted to be a caregiver, but I always knew that if anything ever happened to my mom, I would have to be there for her. Too soon in my adult life would this become a reality.

 

Over a period of twelve years and various stages of Caregiving, I’ve learned that health care is a privilege and not a right. I’ve learned that if you don’t demand, fight for, appeal and demand again, quality health care will elude your loved one. I’ve learned that passivity gets you nothing and advocacy is the hat that must be worn to insure adequate care.

 

Prior to Caregiving, my career specialties were HIV/AIDS, maternal and child health issues, and teen pregnancy prevention. Now I’ve become a quasi-expert in pituitary brain tumors, stroke, severe anemia, seizures, diabetes, dementia, breast cancer, pharmaceuticals and drug interactions. Albeit, none by choice, but out of the necessity of Caregiving.

 

When my caregiving responsibilities came to an end last year, I took a hiatus, traveled a lot and grieved immensely. When it was time to return to work earlier this year, I realized being a Caregiver Advocate was not only in my blood, it is my life’s work.

 

The need for advocacy and support services is immense. My twelve years of growth and experience did not end with my mother’s transition. The CareGiver’s Guardian, LLC Consulting Services is my tribute to my mother. Formally a Social Marketing Consultant, I am now a Caregiver Consultant. The fight I waged for my mother is now the fight I help you wage, one to insure your quality of life and that of your loved one. 

 

Allow me to share what I’ve learned and continue to learn. I am honored to be of service to you and yours.