Matrix Medical Network Clinician Authors
Book Caring for Aging Loved Ones
to Provide a Health
Care Worker's Perspective
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 9, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Caring for Aging Loved Ones: A Comprehensive
Guide to Navigating the Healthcare System While Avoiding
Caregiver Burnout is a guide to providing the best care and
support to aging loved ones. The book, authored by Matrix Medical
Network® (Matrix) clinician Erin
Howe, DNP, RN, provides the unique perspective of a seasoned
healthcare provider on how to navigate the challenging landscape of
determining, locating, and arranging the appropriate level of care
for aging family members, whether the goal is to remain at home and
age in place, or to identify an assisted living or nursing home
facility.
"Caring for aging loved ones is something
we will all face at some point. My book is designed to support
caregivers."
Dr. Howe provides a thorough overview of areas to consider along
all steps of the journey, as well as testimonials and examples.
Areas of focus include:
- Communicating with family members regarding care planning
- Understanding levels of care, transitions, and costs
- Leveraging assessment tools to evaluate aging family members'
needs and risk factors
- Avoiding caregiver burnout
- Navigating the stages of grief at the end of a loved one's
life
"Caring for aging loved ones is something we will all face at
some point. Previous generations usually followed the advice of
their primary healthcare providers, often resulting in missed
opportunities for more peaceful end-of-life care for patients and
caregivers. We are part of a sandwich generation in which many
caregivers have both young children and aging parents, and we all
need to be able to identify the right options for our individual
needs and circumstances," said Dr. Howe. "Caregivers are often
an invisible part of the process, and my book is designed to
support them through the process both logistically and
emotionally."
Dr. Howe has been focused on geriatrics throughout her career.
She worked at a nursing home in grammar school and later
transitioned to working as a candy striper, nurse's aide, and
nurse. Dr. Howe received her BSN from Binghamton University and her
master's degree and a doctorate in nursing from the University of Rochester. She currently sees
patients for Matrix, a leading clinical services organization that
has been helping seniors and at-risk individuals manage their
health for more than 20 years.
"Loved ones can be hesitant to be direct with each other when
evaluating care options for an aging or at-risk relative.
Education, transparency, and honesty are critical for both the
patient and their caregivers. Providing care and counsel in the
home creates a more comfortable setting and allows for richer
dialogue," said Catherine J. Tabaka,
Matrix CEO. "We take great pride in the care that Matrix clinicians
provide in-home. Our visits focus on overall health and well-being,
and provide a unique opportunity to address long-term planning for
both the patient and their caregivers that often isn't covered
during routine primary care visits."
About Matrix Medical Network
Matrix Medical Network has provided expert care and health
services to millions of at-risk individuals where they live for
more than 20 years. The organization's network of approximately
3,000 clinicians meets individuals wherever they are to assess
their health and safety, identify and close care gaps, and offer
life-changing services that activate them to manage their own
health.
*Matrix Medical Network is the registered trademark of Community
Care Health Network, LLC.
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