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SERVICE TO ACCOMPANY YOU OR A LOVED ONE TO APPOINTMENTS (MEDICAL, DENTAL, LEGAL)
WHO THIS SERVICE IS FOR:
Do you have appointments you struggle to get to on your own?
Are your family and friends unable to accompany you to appointments?
Do you feel uncomfortable waiting for long periods of time?
Do you find it difficult to clearly communicate with your care provider what is going on?
Are you confused by what your service provider recommends?
Do you have a loved one who needs support and care when going to an important appointment?
Do you have difficulty controlling movements, as with Parkinson's or MS?
WHAT THIS SERVICE COVERS:
Accompany you to and from appointments (taxicab, Toronto transit, walking)
Support and reassure you to ease anxiety
Listen to your needs
Help you communicate your health concerns to your care provider
Help you obtain appropriate services, such as financial assistance with the cost of medication, assisted housing, and home help services
Liaise with your family, if needed, to relay concerns / next steps of care/ next appointment
BENEFITS:
Sense of relief that you or your loved one are not alone
Family member doesn’t have to miss work or an important meeting
Relief that someone will be there to help clarify information given and received
Someone to talk to about your situation
Someone there to ease anxiety and provide support
Someone to help you stay balanced and reduce chances of falling
WHO I AM:
Registered Social Worker and Registered Yoga Teacher with a background in community services and helping people.
I have years of experience working with individual clients and seniors, both professionally and in my personal life, and in supporting access to information and services.
I currently specialize in working one on one with my yoga clients using a customized approach, adapted to the needs of my client. I also focus on back care and posture to address back pain.
VALUES:
I practice open and honest communication, with insight and integrity. I believe people need to be treated with patience, compassion and respect.
FEES FOR SERVICE:
$35 per hour with a minimum $75 per visit (March 2009)
Taxi fees and private car expenses are not covered.
AVAILABILITY:
Please call one week in advance to book an appointment.
CONTACT:
Email with-you@interlog.com,
Phone: 416 532 8949
Please Note:
1) I am not authorized to provide medical advice of any kind.
2) Information exchanged during your appointment will be kept in strict confidence and WILL NOT be shared or used for any other purpose.
March 26, 2010
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