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Caring in America
We are the Podcast for Caregivers and the Care Recipient.
As Rosalynn Carter stated, There are only four kinds of people in the world — those that have been caregivers, those that are caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.”
We introduce the Elder Care Experts, who provide their wisdom to educate about Care and all the components around it. Our goal is to make the Caregiver and the Care Recipient aware of as many Elder Care Resources as possible. We tell…
Episodes
Caring in AmericaEp 67, A Conversation with Elaine Magee about Nutrition and Aging, Caring in America
Learn all about aging and proper nutrition. Learn About Elaine's own caregiving journey. Learn about what changes from a nutrition stand point as we age. Learn…
Caring in AmericaEp 66, To Plan or Not to Plan, Caring in America
If you know that your 85 year old Mom is going to fall and break her hip, six months from now, would you plan? Yes? No? Why? Think it about it!! Our Website…
Caring in AmericaEp 65, A Conversation with Jay Marsden, Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney, Caring in America
Learn the difference between an Elder Law and Estate Planning Attorney. Learn about Elder Law Planning. Learn about working with clients needing long-term care…
Caring in AmericaEp 64, Elder Care at Work, Caring in America
Do you have to work? How many hours per week do you work? Can you squeeze in another 20 hours of "Work" per week? Do you have older loved ones? Are you working…
Caring in AmericaEp 63, Matt Shadle, MHSA, Senior Placement and Referral Specialist with Gentle Hearts Living Solutions, Caring in America
Learn why there is a demand for Specialists like Matt. Learn about Gentle Hearts philosophy. Learn about the personalized journey for the Senior. Learn about…
Caring in AmericaEp 62, A Conversation with Corey Crismon, CEO-NHA, Pioneer Place Skilled Nursing, Caring in America
An Important Conversation!! Learn how Mandates from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will affect small rural Skilled Nursing Facilities…
Caring in AmericaEp 61, Mom I Need Some Advice, Caring in America
Planning, a tough word and concept, but so important!! Learn why it is so important. Learn how to start the Family Conversation. Learn what subject areas to…
Caring in AmericaEp 60, Board and Care Homes, What are they? Caring in America
Learn about a Board and Care Home. Learn what they are, where they exist. Learn what they do. Learn about the number of beds. Learn how their cost compares to…
Caring in AmericaEp 59, Richard is Interviewed, Caring in America
The tables are turned, Richard is interviewed 😊 Learn more about his life experience with Aging and Care. Learn about the common themes he seen working in…
Caring in AmericaWhy the Podcast?, Caring in America
Why am I doing the Podcast? To Make you think!!!! To Make you take Action!!!! Make is a Big Word, yes I know. You really need to think about older loved ones…
Caring in AmericaEp 58, Solo Aging and a Board-Certified Patient Advocate, A Conversation with Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA®, Caring in America
Ep 58, Solo Aging and a Board-Certified Patient Advocate, A Conversation with Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA®, Caring in America Learn about Solo Aging and…
Caring in AmericaCommunicate as Older Loved Ones Age, Caring in America
Communicate, Defined--To share or exchange information, news, or ideas. Connect with Mom, Dad, Grandparents! Don't assume they are doing well. When Mom says…
Caring in AmericaComing, APlan2Age, A FREE App, for Planning and Resources, Caring in America
APlan2Age will be FREE comprehensive mobile application designed to assist families in understanding their options as loved ones age. By leveraging advanced…
Caring in AmericaEp 57, A Conversation with Keven Prather Financial Advisor with TransitioNext Advisors, Caring in America
Keven’s Contact Information (216) 592-7314 kprather@financialguide.com Keven Prather is a registered representative of and offers securities and investment…
Caring in AmericaEp 56, A Conversation with Suzanne Tierney about Lupus, Senior Real Estate, the very important Conversation with Family and much, much more, Caring in America
CEO /President Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Ohio Chapter And a Senior Real Estate Specialist Learn about Lupus and Autoimmune disease, juggling…
Caring in America4th of July and Aging
Our Country is almost 250 years old, It is Aging :) Guess what, we are too. A good thing!! Just please, understand what that means. Have a Great and Safe 4th…
Caring in AmericaEp 55, A Conversation with Sami Nordlund about Senior Fitness, Caring in America
Sami Nordlund is the owner and founder of Forever Fitness. Learn about her battle with chronic Information. Learn how her own challenges created her road in…
Caring in AmericaEp 54, A Conversation about Hospice with Mike Briggs of Keystone Hospice, Caring in America
Keystone Hospice Hospice—Living the best you can--until you take your last breath. Six months or less to live. Hospice is paid for by Medicare! Hospice is…
Caring in AmericaDough Nut Wait, Caring in America
Last Friday was National Donut Day, yummm! As you enjoy a donut or two--DOUGH NUT Wait! Have that Conversations with an Older Loved One!! Plan, so when an…
Caring in AmericaEp 53, A Conversation with Brooke Baker and Jessica Young of Legacy Navigation about Medicaid, Caring in America
Learn about Medicaid and using it for Care. As we know, it is close to $40.00 an hour for Professional Care in the home and on average $5,000 a month, for an…
Caring in AmericaEp 52, A Conversation about Reverse Mortgages with Paul Dilks, Caring in America
Learn about Reverse Mortgage. Must be 62 or older. Learn how to use the Equity in your Home in a different manner. Learn about the reasons to get a Reverse…
Caring in AmericaEp 51, A Conversation about Home Modification, to Age in Place. With Lake Bancroft of TruBlue Home Service Ally, Caring in America
A Conversation about Home Modification, to Age in Place. With Lake Bancroft of TruBlue Home Service Ally. Most folks want to live at Home. What needs to be…
Caring in AmericaNational Conversation on the Complexities of Aging and Care, An Update
The National Conversation on the Complexities of Aging and Care--Is Coming Assisting the individual and the family in understanding; Aging Care Who offers Care…
Caring in AmericaEp 50, Senior Real Estate Specialist, A Conversation with Bryan Devore, Caring in America
What is a Senior Real Estate Specialist? SRES Learn about serving Seniors and their families when transacting Real Estate. Learn about providing the…
Caring in AmericaEp 49, Online Memorials, A Conversation with Brock Sheets of Willowise, Caring in America
Willowise Learn about Online Memorials, a trend that’s here to stay. Learn about the change that COVID created. When someone passes away and we want to…
Caring in AmericaEp 48, The Funeral Consumer's Alliance and Financial Planning, A Conversation with Sherri French-Waddell, Caring in America
Learn about the Funeral Consumer's Alliance. They protect the consumer's right to choose alternatives for simplicity, dignity, and economy in funeral…
Caring in AmericaEp 47, Early Onset Alzheimer’s, A Conversation with a Daughter/Caregiver, Steph Baierl, Caring in America
Early Onset Alzheimer's. Learn about a Family and Daughters Journey. Learn about coping, understanding and so much more. Learn about Dad before and after the…
Caring in AmericaEp 46, Elder Care and Real Estate, A Conversation with Lin-Lin Tsou-Otani and Brett Jennings, Caring in America
Elder Care and Real Estate. Lin-Lin and Brett both understand the hard personal decisions, when you have aging parents. Learn about the Home, Equity, Aging and…
Caring in AmericaEp 45 A Conversation with a Medical Social Worker, Annie Wagner, Caring for America
Learn about Annie Wagner Medical Social Worker Learn about Care on a Roller Coaster!! Her Best Advice!!! Have a Phone Number in your Phone, on Speed Dial!--The…
Caring in AmericaEp 44 National Education Project about Aging and Care, We Need Your Help!!, Caring in America
National Education about Aging and Care Peter Ross, Co-Founder and CEO at Senior Helpers and I are just starting this project. We need your Help! What should…
Caring in AmericaEp 43 A Conversation with Peter Ross, Co-Founder and CEO of Senior Helpers, Announcing an Exciting new Partnership, Creating National Education, about Aging and Care, Caring in America
Our Special Guest is Peter Ross, CEO & Co-Founder of Senior Helpers. Listen to his personal story and his motivation to get into senior care. Learn why he…
Caring in AmericaEp 42 Introducing National Education about Aging and Care, Caring in America
Learn about the issue of Aging Parents Learn about our excitement in beginning to create a National Educational Program about Aging and Care!!! We will be…
Caring in AmericaEp 41 A Conversation about Home Modifications, with Vince Baiera, Caring in America
We are aging! You want to age in place? A Conversation about Home Modifications, with Vince Baiera. Embrace the changes as you age. Learn about aging in place…
Caring in AmericaEp 40 Yes you can Travel with Cognitive Challenges, A Conversation with Kathryn Speer Shoaf, RN BSN ATP, Caring in America
Learn about Elite Cruises and Vacations A Conversation with Kathryn Speer Shoaf RN BSN ATP Learn about traveling with Care Recipients who have Cognitive…
Caring in AmericaEp 39 Long Term Care Insurance, a Conversation with Patrick Johnson, Caring in America
Learn all about Long Term Care Insurance, from Patrick "Pat" Johnson, CLU®, AEP®, CLTC® What are Activities of Daily Living? How do you qualify? When should…
Caring in AmericaEp 38 Senior Helpers, In Home Care in Idaho, a Conversation with Nicholas Magnusson, Caring in America
Learn about Senior Helpers in the Treasure Valley and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Owned by Nicholas Magnusson who is a Nurse, bringing a Healthcare Professional to…
Caring in AmericaEp 37 A Conversation about End of Life Planning, a Conversation with Robert Drake, Caring in America
A Conversation about End of Life Planning Learn about the need for this Conversation and to have it Earlier!! Learn about Advanced Care Planning Learn how to…
Caring in AmericaEp 36 A Conversation about Care, the Family Conversation, the Cost of Care and an Action Plan, Caring in America
A Conversation about Care, the Family Conversation, the Cost of Care and an Action Plan What is Care? Who provides it? Where do you receive care? What does…
Caring in AmericaEp 35 A Senior Housing Advisor, a Conversation with Mike McClernon, Caring in America
Mike learned from his personal experience with his Mother and Father This led him into the Elder Care Industry and specifically advising families about senior…
Caring in AmericaEp 34 Idaho Health Care Association, a Conversation with Robert Vande Merwe, Caring in America
Idaho Health Care Association, a Conversation with Robert Vande Merwe, Executive Director. The Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA) is a statewide non-profit…
Caring in AmericaEp 33 St Luke's Health System, Home Health and Hospice, a Conversation with Kendra Tietz and Danielle Barnes, Caring in America
Danielle and Kendra of St Luke's Health System. Home Health--- Home Health is Not Home Care. Home Health provides clinical or skilled needs. Home Health could…
Caring in AmericaEp 32 Senior Helpers, San Mateo, Ca., In Home Care, a Conversation with Nicholas Magnusson, Caring in America
We recorded this Conversation a few weeks ago. Learn about Senior Helpers in San Mateo and East Palo Alto, California. Owned by Nicholas Magnusson who is a…
Caring in AmericaEp 31 HomeWell Care Services-In Home Care, a Conversation with Michelle Cone, Caring in America
A Conversation about ---HomeWell Care Services. An In Home Care Company. We talked with Michelle Cone, SVP of Training and Brand Programs. Learn about…
Caring in AmericaCaring in America Partnership Program, Jeannie Finnegan and Aaron Murphy, Caring in America
Caring in America Partnership Program acknowledges the compassionate of Elder Care Experts. Professionals who have dedicated their lives to help and assist…
Caring in AmericaEp 30 A Conversation with 99 Years "Young" June Young, Caring in America
A Conversation of a Lifetime with 99 Years "Young", June Young. Add a Loving Daughter!! In addition to Great Stories and Elder Care Conversation, we assist…
Caring in AmericaEp 29 A Loving Story of a Son's Care for Mom with Parkinson's, Caring in America
A Caring Son, taking Care of Mom with Parkinson's The 15 year Journey of Love and Care. Parkinson's affects 1 Million Americans and 10 Million Worldwide. Learn…
Caring in AmericaEp 28 Thanksgiving and Beyond, Understanding Care and its Costs, Caring in America
We are talking about a little word called "Care"! Going home to see Mom, Dad and or Grandparents for Thanksgiving is great. But--What if you see and or hear…
Caring in AmericaEp 27 Talem Home Care & Placement, Lessons Learned to Build a Company, with Jake Rankin, MBA, CSA, Caring in America
A Conversation with Jake Rankin, Founder & CEO Talem Home Care and Placement Services. Jake learned that interactions with the Hospital Staff can dictate your…
Caring in AmericaEp 26 Let's Get Real, A "Real" Conversation, Caring in America
Let's Get Real!! Guess What? We are Aging!! Even Boomers! We spend 50 Billion per year on Anti-Aging Stuff!! But Stuff Still Happens!! We eventually breakdown…
Caring in AmericaEp 25 Going Home to see Mom and Dad over the Holidays, with Joy Loverde, Caring in America
A Conversation with Joy Loverde about Aging and the Holidays It can be a Little bit Crazy! Ok, that visit during the Holidays, can be Really Crazy!! What if we…
Caring in AmericaEp 24 Aging in Place, What is it? With Aaron D Murphy, Architect, Caring in America
Let's talk about Aging in Place. As we age, do we move? Do we stay at home? What makes sense? The answer is not simple, there are many factors We are living…
Caring in AmericaEp 23 Dementia, What is it? With Jeannie Finnegan, CDP, Caring in America
Jeannie Finnegan, CDP, is an Elder Care & Dementia Care Consultant. She joins us for a Conversation. Learn about Dementia. Learn about the difference between…
Caring in AmericaCaring in America Partnership Program, Darra Wray & Luke Daniels, Caring in America
Caring in America Partnership Program acknowledges the compassionate of Elder Care Experts. Professionals who have dedicated their lives to help and assist…
Caring in AmericaCaring in America Partnership Program, Darcy Sutton & Shawn Barnes, Caring in America
Our New Caring in America Partnership Program acknowledges the compassionate of Elder Care Experts. Professionals who have dedicated their lives to help and…
Caring in AmericaEP 22 Research as Guide for Aging and Care, With Sue Peschin MHS, Caring in America
Ep 22 A Conversation with Sue Peschin, MHS, President & CEO, Alliance for Aging Research The Alliance believes in advances in research to help people live…
Caring in AmericaEp 21 Home Care, How Can it help? With Mary Martinez, Caring in America
Ep 21 What is Home Care? How will it help the person? Do Adult Children still live close to Mom, Dad? Who can act like the missing child? What are Activities…
Caring in AmericaEp 20 Connecting the Dots in Healthcare, With Cindy Koch, Caring in America
Ep 20 Connecting the Dots!!! Caring is Giving Back!!!!! Are Doctors really connecting the dots for their Patients? So Patients understand the next steps?…
Caring in AmericaWhat's Coming Up?, Caring in America
A Conversation with Cindy Koch Is Caring Giving Back!!!!! What is Connecting the Dots in Healthcare!!! What are the Dots? Are Doctors really connecting the…
Caring in AmericaEp 19 Story of a Daughter and a Father, Christmas, A Quad, An Accident, A Brain Injury, Caring in America
Episode 19 A 23 year old Daughter at Christmas, Figuring out her Life A Father takes his Quad for a ride to the neighbors An Accident occurs, A Brain Injury…
Caring in AmericaEP 18 Story of a Tornado, Caring for a Family, A Scam of $260,000, Caring in America
Episode 18 The Stories and Questions of a Placement Referral Agent, Shawn Barnes. Beginning with a Tornado Caring for his Step Dad, Caring for Mom who has…