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 stories of Care in America. Stories of Love, Compassion, Frustration, Understanding and Patience in Elder Care.
Episodes
74 episodes since 2023
Ep 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.Mandates such as:Minimum staffing standardsRequirements for Regi...
September 12, 2024
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24:49
Ep 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 talk about.Please listen and pass on!!!!
September 05, 2024
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27:49
Ep 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 an Assisted Living.Learn about the resident who normally lives there....
August 27, 2024
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14:30
Ep 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 Elder Care.Learn about the first steps, when someone is flat on their ...
August 21, 2024
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31:01
Why 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 Aging and needing Care.You really need to take Action.Start unders...
August 13, 2024
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16:40
Ep 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 AmericaLearn about Solo Aging and Board-Certified Patient Advocate.There are many circumstances that create S...
August 06, 2024
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30:43
Communicate 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 she and Dad are doing great, should you take that at face value?A...
July 30, 2024
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14:10
Coming, 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 technology and expert insights, APlan2Age ensures that families have the tools they nee...
July 23, 2024
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11:02
Ep 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...
July 16, 2024
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31:07
Ep 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 ChapterAnd a Senior Real Estate SpecialistLearn about Lupus and Autoimmune disease, juggling multiple illnesses27 daily medicationsLearn about the immune syste...
July 09, 2024
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27:57
4th 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 of July!!!
July 03, 2024
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17:33
Ep 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 fitness and nutrition.Learn how her passion is driven to hel...
June 26, 2024
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24:45
Ep 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 Comfort Care!Hospice can take place in the Home, in your Family’...
June 13, 2024
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32:17
Dough 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 illness, fall or both happens, you are Ready!It Will Make it...
June 11, 2024
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16:21
Ep 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 Assisted Living. Learn about the very specific rules, i...
May 30, 2024
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29:47
Ep 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 Mortgage.Want to travel? Want to pay for a Grandch...
May 24, 2024
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27:41
Ep 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 modified?Key areas of the Home that may nee...
May 17, 2024
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20:55
National Conversation on the Complexities of Aging and Care, An Update
The National Conversation on the Complexities of Aging and Care--Is ComingAssisting the individual and the family in understanding;Aging CareWho offers CareWhat Care CostsHow to Pay for CareThe Financial Pla...
May 14, 2024
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19:12
Ep 50, Senior Real Estate Specialist, A Conversation with Bryan Devore, Caring in America
What is a Senior Real Estate Specialist? SRESLearn about serving Seniors and their families when transacting Real Estate.Learn about providing the information as to the next steps for the Senior.Learn how livi...
May 01, 2024
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27:38
Ep 49, Online Memorials, A Conversation with Brock Sheets of Willowise, Caring in America
WillowiseLearn 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 memorialize that person.However, many folks have moved away. Kids, grandkids...
April 25, 2024
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28:48
Ep 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 arrangements.A consumer information organization promoting education about funeral arrange...
April 19, 2024
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29:20
Ep 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 diagnosis.Learn how daily life has changed.Learn about ...
April 15, 2024
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24:39
Ep 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 FinancesQuestions that lead to DecisionsWhen did you b...
April 04, 2024
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40:22
Ep 45 A Conversation with a Medical Social Worker, Annie Wagner, Caring for America
Learn about Annie Wagner Medical Social WorkerLearn about Care on a Roller Coaster!!Her Best Advice!!!Have a Phone Number in your Phone, on Speed Dial!--The Area Agency on Aging!!!Learn how Planning gives you Choices...
March 28, 2024
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34:00
Ep 44 National Education Project about Aging and Care, We Need Your Help!!, Caring in America
National Education about Aging and CarePeter Ross, Co-Founder and CEO at Senior Helpers and I are just starting this project.We need your Help!What should the messaging, sound like?What messaging will make you listen?How sho...
March 26, 2024
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15:21