Aging Well Care Navigation Ltd.
Karen Davis, RSW, Founder & Care Navigator
Support for Healthcare, Everyday Life & What Comes Next
Care navigation, advocacy and practical support for adults at every stage of adulthood—and the people who care about them.
Whether you are preparing for an appointment, getting ready for surgery, coming home from hospital or supporting a parent, Aging Well helps you connect the pieces and organize next steps.
Services are provided by Karen Davis, Registered Social Worker and Founder of Aging Well Care Navigation. Support can focus on one particular need or continue as your circumstances change.
Serving Calgary and surrounding communities. Consultations available by telephone or Google Meet.
How We Can Support You and Your Family
Healthcare Navigation
& Appointment Support
Knowing what to ask and how to follow through can make healthcare appointments feel more manageable. I help you prepare, communicate your priorities and keep track of next steps.
Support may include:
✓ Organizing questions, concerns and relevant information before appointments
✓ Attending appointments as your support person
✓ Taking notes and preparing appointment summaries
✓ Helping you identify information that needs clarification from your healthcare team
✓ Tracking recommended follow-up appointments and referrals
✓ Facilitating family meetings and care conferences
✓ Coordinating communication with providers, with your consent
✓ Helping ensure your preferences and concerns are heard
Surgery Preparation
& Hospital Transitions
Preparing for surgery or returning home from hospital can involve many practical arrangements. I help you plan ahead and coordinate support around the instructions provided by your healthcare team.
Support may include:
✓ Preparing questions for pre-surgery and discharge discussions
✓ Organizing information and instructions provided by your care team
✓ Coordinating third-party transportation and practical help at home
✓ Exploring home-support services and arranging provider inquiries
✓ Helping coordinate equipment or supplies recommended by your healthcare team
✓ Organizing follow-up appointments and contact information
✓ Clarifying who is helping with each part of the plan
Personalized Care Planning
& Coordination
When several people, services or appointments are involved, a shared plan can help everyone understand what happens next.
Support may include:
✓ Reviewing your circumstances, preferences and priorities
✓ Developing a personalized service plan
✓ Identifying available healthcare and community resources
✓ Helping compare service options and costs
✓ Coordinating providers and practical arrangements
✓ Facilitating family meetings and clarifying responsibilities
✓ Reviewing the plan as your needs change
Adult Children
& Family Caregiver Support
Supporting a parent, partner or another adult can bring questions, worry and competing responsibilities. I help you work through practical decisions while respecting the wishes and independence of the person receiving support.
Support may include:
✓ Exploring care options and community resources
✓ Preparing for conversations with providers
✓ Clarifying family roles and responsibilities
✓ Facilitating communication and shared planning
✓ Identifying respite and caregiver support options
✓ Providing emotional support as circumstances change
Long-Distance Family Support
When someone you care about lives in Calgary and you live elsewhere, having a local professional involved can help you stay informed and connected.
Support may include:
✓ Attending appointments or meetings
✓ Providing agreed check-ins and practical coordination
✓ Communicating with service providers
✓ Sharing updates with authorized family members
✓ Raising observed concerns with the appropriate people
✓ Helping organize support after hospitalization or a change in needs
✓Communication and information sharing are guided by the person’s consent or verified decision-making authority.
Daily Living
& Community Connections
Health changes can affect everyday routines, independence and social connection. I help identify and coordinate practical supports that fit your circumstances.
Support may include:
✓ Connecting with home-support and community services
✓ Exploring housing and living-arrangement options
✓ Helping complete forms and applications
✓ Coordinating third-party transportation
✓ Organizing important information
✓ Connecting with social, recreational and community activities
✓ Helping arrange everyday necessities and practical assistance
Emotional Support & Life Transitions
Changes in health, caregiving, independence or living arrangements can affect how you feel about yourself and the future.
I offer a supportive space to talk through concerns, recognize your strengths and identify manageable next steps. Support may include adjustment to caregiving, retirement, grief and loss, relocation or changing health needs, along with goal setting and resilience coaching.
Working Together
We begin with a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss what is happening and where support could help.
If you choose to proceed, we review the proposed services, fees, consent and communication preferences before completing intake and developing your personalized service plan.
You remain involved in decisions about your support. With your consent, we can also include family members and others you trust.
Professional Scope
Aging Well provides non-clinical social work services that complement your healthcare and other professional supports.
Services do not include medical diagnosis or treatment, nursing or hands-on personal care, medication management, psychotherapy, legal or financial advice, client transportation, or emergency response.
When you need services outside this scope, I can help identify appropriate professionals and organizations.
Support tailored to your situation
Each client’s circumstances, needs, and support arrangements are different. Before services begin, we discuss the proposed support, fees, consent, and communication preferences, and provide the relevant client information and agreements. With your consent, this may include coordination with family members, trustees, or other authorized representatives.
What Support Can Look Like
Every situation is different. The following examples show some of the ways
Aging Well may support individuals and families.
Planning After a Hospital Stay
An older adult is preparing to return home after hospitalization. Aging Well helps organize discharge information, identify follow-up needs, coordinate community supports and create a clear transition plan.
Supporting a Family
from a Distance
An adult child living outside Calgary is concerned about a parent’s changing needs. Aging Well provides local care coordination, attends appointments when requested and shares updates with authorized family members.
Exploring Housing & Community Supports
An older adult is considering whether their current home continues to meet their needs. Aging Well helps explore living arrangements, community services, transportation options and supports that promote independence and well-being.
Managing Multiple Appointments
An individual is seeing several healthcare providers and feels overwhelmed by appointments and recommendations. Aging Well helps organize information, prepare questions, document next steps and coordinate communication with consent.
Navigating Caregiving Decisions
A family caregiver is balancing work, family responsibilities and increasing care needs. Aging Well helps clarify priorities, explore available resources, facilitate family communication and develop a manageable plan.
Moving Through a Life Transition
An individual is adjusting to retirement, loss, relocation or a change in health. Aging Well provides life transition and resilience coaching to help identify strengths, establish meaningful goals and create practical next steps.