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SBy Kathi Holzschuherometimes, experience is everything, especially when navigating the complexities of healthcare, seniorcare, and senior living options. That’s when having an advocate with both personal and professional expertise makes all the difference. Laura Daniels, BSN, RN, and owner of Care Advocates, brings precisely that level of experience and understanding.Laura Daniels has dedicated her career to serving seniors as a community resource and eldercare expert. With over 30 years of experience in nursing and senior advocacy, Laura’s compassionate and holistic approach has made her a trusted and respected leader in the field. Laura is a Registered Nurse, Board Certified Patient Advocate, and National Certified Dementia Practitioner®. Laura has accumulated extensive experience in managed care, geriatric care, patient advocacy, and senior living.Guided by deep compassion and respect, Laura provides invaluable advocacy, education, and comprehensive care management services. She supports families and professionals through challenging and often overwhelming times, becoming an unbiased advocate who empowers her clients to make informed decisions with confidence. Her mission is to ensure that seniors receive the highest levelLaura Daniels BSN,RNof care, dignity, and support throughout their journey.Laura’s contributions extend beyond her practice through active participation in several prestigious affiliations. Currently, she is serving a two-year term as a Board Member for the City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs for the City of San Antonio. She is also a member of several professional senior national advocate associations and elder consulting firms. As a National Certified Placement and ReferralSpecialist, Laura excels in connecting seniors with appropriate care and resources tailored to their unique needs.Her dedication to the community and excellence in eldercare have not gone unnoticed. Care Advocates, her organization, was recently honored with an international award for its significant social impact in the eldercare community, recognized as one of the 2024 US Coralus Selected Ventures. This accolade underscores her relentless commitment to enhancing the lives of seniors and supporting families through care transitions. Laura’s career is a testament to her unwavering passion for senior care, her dedication to advocacy, and her role as a powerful advocate and voice for the eldercare community.With over 120 five-star reviews on Google, Care Advocates is clearly making a positive impact. Clients and families are overwhelmingly pleased with the personalized guidance, support, education, and advocacy that Care Advocates provides. This wealth of knowledge, experience, and guidance comes at no cost to families. When Care Advocates works with a family, they consider it a lifetime relationship, built on trust and dedicated support.It begins with Care Advocates meeting with clients and families to assess their care and senior living needs. Laura, who is bilingual, and her team then create acustomized list of care options that align with the family’s budget, preferred location, and required level of care.Care Advocates provides access to experienced, qualified professionals available 24/7 to support families with resources, Medicare-covered benefits, transitional care, and senior living options. Their expert guidance is offered at no cost.For more information, call:Care AdvocatesLaura Daniels BSN, RN (210) 669-2222 (Cell) (210) 932-0000 (Office) www.advocatern.comAssisting Families With Care Options At No CostWant toTalk?TryOur Chat Line!Would you like to chat with someone who will listen with no judgement, just empathy? Silver Connect is a free chat line for adults age 50 and older.Our volunteers would love to listen and offer emotional support, reassurance, resources and opportunities to share life’s experiences. Call Silver Connect today!Chat Line:(210)756-5551Monday-Friday 5pm-9pmSaturday-Sunday 9am-9pmCOMPREHENSIVE EYE CARE FOR ALLDecemberTrunk ShowjDecember 28 Featuring Tom Ford FramesSpecials In Office• Diabetic Eye Exams • Glaucoma Diagnosis/Treatment • Pediatric Myopia Control • Emergency Eye Exams• Dry Eye Treatment • Glasses & ContactsDr. Chandler R Mann II 20079 Stone Oak Pkwy., Suite 1104 San Antonio, TX 78258(830) 205-2420www.stoneoakvisionsource.comDec. / Jan. 2024 -25www.stoneoakhighlights.com9