How to speak up for yourself or a loved one during a medical crisis

(Aging Untold) — When you or someone you love is facing a medical crisis, it can be hard to think clearly, let alone know what questions to ask. The Aging Untold experts share ways to speak up, understand the care plan and help make sure your loved one’s needs and wishes are heard. Speak up when something doesn’t seem right Aging well coach Katherine Ambrose described advocating for her husband when he was expected to leave the hospital and return later for surgery. She didn’t think he was ready to go home, so she raised her concerns with a nurse and contacted a social worker. By the time she returned to the hospital, a plan was in place for him to stay. A couple of days later, she noticed that he seemed to be getting worse rather than better. She brought that concern to a nurse, who began making calls. Ambrose said the team discovered that her husband was missing a medication and that he improved after receiving it. “That’s what we mean by advocacy, is paying attention and asking ques