A case of a senior widow without any family support and how IKOR® provides her peace of mind through advocacy and Datikor™ should any medical emergency occur.
Issues and Challenges
Mrs. J. is an 86 year old woman who lives in a retirement community alone. Her husband recently died, and having no children, she finds herself in her elder years without family support. She supported her husband through a long and difficult illness before his passing, and she realized that should the same thing happen to her, she wouldn’t have anyone to advocate for her. It was with this thought that she contacted IKOR®.
IKOR® Approach
The IKOR® Approach started with Mrs. J. meeting her RN Patient Advocate and the completion of the detailed IKOR® Initial Assessment. With the data obtained through the assessment, the IKOR RN Patient Advocate became familiar with Mrs. J’s medical history, currently living arrangements, treatment providers and community connections. Just as important as these elements, the RN Patient Advocate learned what Mrs. J’s quality of life wishes and end of life decisions would be.
Mrs. J. was living comfortably and independently at the time of the assessment. Because she didn’t have an immediate need for IKOR® assistance, Mrs. J’s detailed information has been maintained in Datikor. Periodically, that information has been updated to assure that Mrs. J’s IKOR® Patient Advocates are kept abreast of any subtle changes.
Case Outcome
Mrs. J continues to live in independence secure in the fact that if or when her situation changes, IKOR® will be there for her. Should a medical emergency occur, her IKOR® Patient Advocate will be there, to share the vital information necessary to assure the safest and highest quality of care possible within the perimeters of her life decisions.
