Let’s Elevate Eldercare Together! Every great eldercare community has a unique story, and there are many paths toward providing high-quality, person-directed services and supports for older adults. That’s why we launched “Elevate Eldercare”: to bring together thought leaders, activists, and advocates in the field of aging services and give them a space where thoughtful discourse and diverse perspectives flow freely. Join Susan Ryan, Alex Spanko, and other GHP team members every Wednesday for ...
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Senior Care Made Simple dives into the vital topics surrounding senior health, aging and caregiving. Hosted by Horizon Care Services CEO Andrea Albertini, each episode features expert insights, real stories, and practical advice to help families, caregivers and seniors navigate the journey of aging with dignity, independence and well-being. Brought to you by Horizon Care Services - because aging well is living well.
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Torchlight’s Eldercare Illuminated empowers family caregivers as they overcome obstacles and navigate the complexities of caring for an ill or aging loved one. Tune in for conversations with top eldercare experts, practitioners, or experienced caregivers who can provide practical advice and hands-on tips designed to help you simplify your life while meeting your loved one’s needs. Want full access to Torchlight’s online caregiving platform, including personalized action plans, eGuides, and t ...
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Join us in Doing it Best with Eldercare Success where we explore ways to relieve the stress, exhaustion and overwhelm that we all face in caring for an aging parent, frail spouse, or partner. Fear, frustration, emotional and financial strain do not have to be your MO! In this show, we dive into unraveling the tricks, traps, and gotchas that create more questions than answers while caring for those we love. Join Nancy May, and her guests as she helps relieve the pressures and delivers solid w ...
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Welcome to the ElderCare Insights by Welcome Back Home Care with Lee Berkowitz, the podcast designed to help you navigate the complex world of elder care. We know the questions and concerns you're grappling with–we've been there too. Each episode is packed with answers to your FAQs, solutions to common challenges, and the essential tools you need to make informed decisions. We'll introduce you to experts that help you navigate this important phase of life. At 'ElderCare Insights,' we believe ...
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Exploring a Life of Service and Spirit
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59:29In this heartwarming and inspiring episode, Susan Ryan welcomes 99-year-old Peg McLaughlin and her daughter Marguerite for a moving conversation about Peg’s extraordinary life. A lifelong nurse, mother of five, and dedicated community volunteer, Peg shares stories from her upbringing in Providence, R.I., her career in obstetrics and pediatrics, and…
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The Importance of Estate Planning for Medicaid with Special Guest Jeremy Soffler, Attorney at Law
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28:48In this eye-opening episode of Senior Care Made Simple, host Andrea Albertini and co-host Lucy Torres are joined by elder law attorney Jeremy Soffler, J.D. from the firm of Doane & Doane, PA Attorneys at Law to unpack the often misunderstood world of estate planning for Medicaid. Whether you're planning for your own future or supporting aging loved…
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Well-Being as a Framework: Rethinking Communities of Care
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59:48In this episode, Susan Ryan sits down with Rachel Broudy, MD, a passionate physician, innovator, and advocate for transforming eldercare. Her extensive experience includes serving as medical director at two PACE programs and currently as medical director of Pioneer Valley Hospice and Palliative Care and eldercare faculty at Ariadne Labs. This episo…
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What's the Difference Between Assisted Living, Nursing Homes and Aging at Home?
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16:04In this episode, we dive into one of the most important—and often confusing—decisions many families face: choosing the right care setting for an aging loved one. What’s the real difference between assisted living, a nursing home, and aging at home with support? We break it all down: the level of care, costs, independence, safety considerations, and…
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A Nurse’s Eye, a Leader’s Heart: Episode 300 with Jennie Chin Hansen
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51:30There are few people who have the depth and breadth of knowledge about long-term services and supports than Jennie Chin Hansen, who we are honored to have as the 300th guest on today’s episode. With a rich background in nursing and a penchant for solving problems, Hansen’s career spans decades of leading top healthcare organizations such as the Ame…
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Beware The DOZENS Of HIDDEN FEES Deep Within Assisted Living Facilities!
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22:50In a revealing episode of the Senior Care Made Simple podcast, Andrea and Lucy delve into the often-overlooked issue of hidden fees in Assisted Living Facilities. This episode uncovers how seemingly minor costs—such as laundry services, medication administration, and transportation—can quickly add up, blindsiding families who thought they had a cle…
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Trailblazers in Eldercare Mobilize the Movement
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1:06:09Susan Ryan welcomes three trailblazers in the eldercare culture change movement to this week’s episode: Joanne Rader, Charlene Boyd, and Rose Marie Fagan. Each guest has a distinct and storied history within the culture change movement, and each has taken an interesting and unique journey built on their pioneering experiences. Joanne Rader recounts…
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Never Never Never Hire Strangers as Caregivers! Mom Might Buy Them A Car!
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16:09In this episode, Andrea and co-host Lucy Torres, Director of Marketing for Horizon Care Services, discuss why it's so incredibly dangerous to hire strangers as caregivers! From draining bank accounts to mom buying the caregiver a BMW, these stories are alarming. Andrea Albertini, Founder and CEO of Horizon Care Services, Inc, hosts frank discussion…
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Building Digital Equity In a Tech-Focused World
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56:12In this episode of Elevate Eldercare, Susan Ryan welcomes Mario Rubano, a passionate advocate for older adults. Mario shares his remarkable journey from a childhood steeped in intergenerational connection to a career that spans music therapy, public health, and systems change in aging services. In his role as Regional Program Manager at OATS (Older…
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Do You Even Know What Home Health Care Is? We're Going To Walk You Through It!
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25:48Andrea Albertini, Founder and CEO of Horizon Care Services, Inc, hosts frank discussions on numerous topics in an effort to help educate seniors (and their kids) to navigate the difficult waters of home care. Getting older isn't easy, but knowing the ins and outs and intricacies of finding trustworthy and quality care, allows the journey into aging…
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The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference Preview
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46:31The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference registration has launched! And in today’s episode, Susan Ryan talks with Joan Divine and Marla DeVries about what’s in store for this auspicious event, scheduled for August 11 to 14 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hosted by The Green House Project and Pioneer Network, this event marks a significant gathering for th…
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Andrea Albertini, Founder and CEO of Horizon Care Services, Inc, hosts frank discussions on numerous topics in an effort to help educate seniors (and their kids) to navigate the difficult waters of home care. Getting older isn't easy, but knowing the ins and outs and intricacies of finding trustworthy and quality care, allows the journey into aging…
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A Legacy of Care and Innovation
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1:05:59In this week’s episode, Susan Ryan sits down with Dr. Carol McKinley, president and CEO of Simpson, a senior living community in Bala Cynwyd, Pa. Carol shares her journey of more than 35 years in eldercare, and how early interactions with her grandmother and father's ministry work inspired her career in social work and geriatrics. In addition to em…
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Inspired by Family, Driven by Purpose
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49:57Inspiration comes in many forms, but in the field of aging services it appears that it most often comes from one’s own experience with a loved one. Case in point: Jennifer Baker, policy director at the Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition, whose motivation to work in eldercare comes from early exposure to her great aunt and grandmother, bo…
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Hand in Hand: Advancing the Movement to Humanize Eldercare
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1:03:07Bold, visionary leaders are the ones who challenge the status quo, break down barriers, and champion quality of life for older adults. Today’s guest, Karen Schoeneman, is a shining example of that kind of leadership. This week, Susan Ryan sits down with Karen to discuss her many years of work reforming long term care, beginning with her work in soc…
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Creating Compassionate Organizations
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52:31In this episode, Susan Ryan sits down with Marcus Engel—speaker, educator, and expert in compassion science—whose powerful survival story has become a catalyst for inspiring more humane, connected workplaces. Through his work, Marcus helps organizations foster environments rooted in empathy, connection, and purpose. With a Master’s in Narrative Med…
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Australia’s First Green House Homes
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1:03:04In today’s episode, Susan Ryan sits down with Dan Gordon, Craig Major, and Stephanie Smithson of ACH Group, creators of the first international Green House homes in Adelaide, Australia. Based in South Australia, ACH implemented the Green House model into its newest residential care home, Healthia, in Elizabeth in 2023. Dan, a nurse, and Craig, a he…
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The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference Preview
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45:07The 2025 Center for Innovation Conference registration has launched! And in today’s episode, Susan Ryan talks with Joan Divine and Marla DeVries about what’s in store for this auspicious evet, scheduled for August 11 to 14 in St. Louis, Missouri. Hosted by The Green House Project and Pioneer Network, this event marks a significant gathering for tho…
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Opportunities Begin with Seeing the Whole Person
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1:01:20Opportunity can come in many shapes and in unexpected places. Today’s guest, Jeff Ash, Ed.D, chief diversity, equity, and inclusion officer at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville, Md., tells a very compelling story about how he was given an opportunity that set the stage for his now-illustrious career. Having had a somewhat circuitous care…
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Inside the EINSTEIN Option Summit
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51:46Policy experts Joe Angelelli and Anne Montgomery return to the podcast to discuss the recent EINSTEIN Option summit, a gathering of eldercare changemakers dedicated to advancing a comprehensive plan to reimagine the entire care delivery system. In this episode, you’ll learn how the EINSTEIN Option could create full care continuums in communities ar…
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Sustaining Small Homes for Decades
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1:00:10Suellen Beatty is a pioneer of person-directed care and small-home living in Canada. During her decades-long career at the Sherbrooke Community Center in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Beatty worked tirelessly to always go above and beyond even the basics of person-directed care practices, building a community where residents actually want to live, and c…
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Documenting the Dementia Journey on Film
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47:21Like far too many people across the world, Kyle Henry was forced to spend his mother’s last days communicating from behind screens and PPE as the COVID-19 pandemic raged. But Henry — a prolific filmmaker and associate professor at Northwestern University — also saw an opportunity to shine a light on dementia, caregiving, and his own relationship wi…
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The Case for Population Health Management in Long-Term Care
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57:41The pursuit of innovative solutions in nursing home care is ongoing, and there is no shortage of people who are dedicated to this endeavor. Today’s guest, Fred Bentley, managing director of ATI Advisory’s Post-Acute/Long-Term care and Senior Living Practice, is one of these people. In addition to advocating for long-term care providers to shift foc…
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Paving the Way for Innovative Eldercare
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59:46To be a trailblazer is not an easy path. There are detractors, nay sayers, and critics, of course. But to pave the way for others to achieve great things in the field of eldercare takes heart and soul as well. Today’s guest, Steve McAlilly, has accomplished this all. In addition to leading the development of the first-ever Green House Homes, he has…
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Neuroplasticity and the Power of Integrated Care for Older People
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53:12Gerascophobia is the fear of aging or getting older. This fear, according to today’s podcast guest, Kelly Tremblay, PhD, can not only make us sick, but can also be combatted by engaging in wellness activities such as book clubs or walking clubs—or even by listening to an inspiring podcast. What’s more, doing the work to counter the fear can actuall…
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Forging Good Trouble in Seniors Housing and Care
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1:02:38Innovation and disruption have not been typical keywords used to describe the seniors housing and care industry. This perception is rapidly changing thanks in large part to today’s guest, Bob Kramer, a self-described serial social entrepreneur and founder and president of Nexus Insights, an advisory firm that helps clients redefine aging and rethin…
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From the Theater to Dementia Advocacy
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50:41There’s an old quote about how thinking about death is like staring at the sun — you can’t really do it for too long without becoming overwhelmed. The same can be said for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia: The idea of a parent, spouse, or other loved one no longer recognizing you is far too distressing for most people to consider. But Marily…
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Building Villages to Support Aging in Place
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49:15It’s no secret that most people want to age in place, but without a strong support system, getting older in your longtime home can lead to unwanted challenges and isolation. The Village to Village Network works to create durable webs of support in communities all across the country, organizing volunteers to provide the kind of nuts-and-bolts assist…
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A Mandate for Canada: Prioritizing Small House Care Homes
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45:45The COVID-19 pandemic awakened the nation – and the world – to the fact that small-house eldercare homes were substantially safer places to deliver long-term care compared with traditional nursing homes. And while it’s now been almost five years since the onset of the pandemic, Canadian health policy makers such as Samir Sinha, MD, continue to rais…
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Using Robots to Facilitate Human Connection
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52:10For more than a decade now, tech companies have promised robotic assistants that could one day help solve workforce shortages in eldercare settings. Concerns over safety and the loss of the personal touch aside, these worker bots remain science fiction — but what if robots could bridge, and not expand, the isolation that so many older adults face? …
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Data as an Engine for Change in Eldercare
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53:12Von Susan Ryan
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Rethinking Technology’s Role in Eldercare and Senior Living
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43:49This December, we're taking a look back at some of the top episodes from 2024, with a special focus on the speakers and ideas that took center stage at our annual conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. last month. Please enjoy this encore presentation of our interview with Amber Bardon Across all industries, it can be difficult to separate promising, us…
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Learning from Household Models Around the World
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49:44This December, we're taking a look back at some of the top episodes from 2024, with a special focus on the speakers and ideas that took center stage at our annual conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. last month. Please enjoy this encore presentation of our interview with Martin Rix. While the Green House model is the most widely implemented small-home…
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Balancing Risk, Responsibility, and Reward with Aging Tech: Part II
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57:44This December, we're taking a look back at some of the top episodes from 2024, with a special focus on the speakers and ideas that took center stage at our annual conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. last month. Please enjoy this encore presentation of our interview with Joe Velderman.The topic of responsibly integrating technology into eldercare comm…
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Gathering Around the Gratitude Table 2024: Sarah Neuman
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52:53It’s an “Elevate Eldercare” tradition: Each Thanksgiving, we set up a virtual gratitude table for the people who live the values of culture change every day. This year, we welcome a team from The New Jewish Home’s Sarah Neuman campus in Westchester County, N.Y. — assistant administrator Miriam Levi, nurse Wendy McDonald, and CNA Joycelyn Scott-Adir…
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The Quest for Dementia-Inclusion
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54:44Upholding civil liberties, addressing fear, and creating flexible systems to support individuals who are living with dementia are passionate goals for the three guests on this episode of Elevate Eldercare. Susan Ryan sits down with Jennifer Carson, PhD, director of the Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER) program at the Univ. of Neva…
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Balancing the Personal and Professional in Dementia Care
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50:49For Michala Gibson, creating empowering environments for people living with dementia is both a professional and personal mission. As the co-founder of Prairie Elder Care in Overland Park, Kan., Gibson has built a unique farmhouse setting for elders living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia — complete with a garden and farm animals. She al…
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Top Eldercare Policy Priorities for 2024 and Beyond
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41:33As everyone listening knows, there was an election last night — but while another contentious political season comes to a close, the real work of policymaking in Washington and state legislatures is just beginning. To discuss the policy work that will have the most impact on the eldercare reform space, we invited two of our favorite experts on the …
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Eliminating the Barriers Between Care Levels — and People
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1:03:14Even the best communities that serve elders with varying levels of care needs often face a logistical problem: moving residents from one physical area to another as their care demands increase. The Towers at Tower Lane, an innovative community in New Haven, Conn., eliminated that problem by creating services that come directly to residents’ apartme…
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Leading Through Lifelong Learning and Growth
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1:01:09As a child, Freeman Hrabowski had already made a bigger impact on the world than many people do in their entire lives: Inspired by hearing Martin Luther King Jr. speak at his church, young Freeman was arrested for protesting against segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. But Hrabowski didn’t stop there, building an impressive career in academia that c…
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Breaking Through the Providers vs. Regulators Framework
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50:01Far too often, eldercare reform is presented as a binary choice between mortal adversaries: providers who believe that regulators are out to get them, and regulators who assume every provider is up to no good. The truth is obviously more complicated, and leaders like Jennifer Belden prove that there are ways to protect residents’ rights while also …
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Speaking Up for Nursing Home Residents Everywhere
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42:21As someone in her 40s living with multiple rare autoimmune diseases, Nancy Stevens doesn’t necessarily seem like a typical nursing home resident. But her journey through the long-term care system came with the same frustrations, challenges, and disappointments experienced far too often by people twice her age. Stevens uses her experiences as fuel t…
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The Beauty and Benefits of Music Therapy
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59:07In today’s episode, Beth Furlong, RN, Community Relations Manager, and Hilary Camino, a certified neurologic music therapist at Sage Living in Jackson, Wyo., sit down with Susan Ryan. Furlong offers a history of the Living Center and its evolution into Sage Living, emphasizing the need for a larger, more home-like space. She describes the collabora…
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Working Toward Equity in the Aging Experience
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41:18Equity in aging is a topic that must be discussed more often in the field of eldercare. Today, Susan Ryan sits down with guest Marvell Adams Jr. to address this topic head on. Together, they unpack the many ways in which he is working to dismantle inequities in aging and create communities of inclusion. Leveraging his two decades of work in the agi…
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A Pacesetter for Positive Change in Dementia Care
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1:00:14To be the developer of The Green House Project’s BEST LIFE Approach for supporting persons living with dementia, it takes a very special commitment to person-directed living, the dignity of risk taking, and maintaining mobility. This is certainly the case for today’s guest, Anne Ellett. As a certified nurse practitioner and gerontological nurse, a …
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The Quest for Dementia-Inclusion
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58:27Upholding civil liberties, addressing fear, and creating flexible systems to support individuals who are living with dementia are passionate goals for the three guests on this episode of Elevate Eldercare. Susan Ryan sits down with Jennifer Carson, PhD, director of the Dementia Engagement, Education, and Research (DEER) program at the Univ. of Neva…
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From Corporate Exec to Homeboy Industries
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45:53If you’ve never heard Homeboy Industries, you’re just a brief Google search away from discovering an incredible nonprofit that is considered to be the most the most successful gang intervention, rehabilitation, and reentry program in the country. In this episode, Susan Ryan talks with Homeboy CEO Tom Vozzo, who will also give the opening keynote ta…
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Hospice with mom: It's different each time. This is what happened.
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17:10Hospice Round #3: What's different this time? Before we jump into this episode of Eldercare Success, I'd like to share that I've been going through a bit of a rough patch. For every faithful follower and listener to this show, I'd like to give you my sincere thanks. Just knowing you're out there listening, doing well—or trying to—gives me the stren…
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The Social Prescription Connection
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49:02Biophilia, the desire or tendency to commune with nature, is top of mind for author Julia Hotz, who joins the podcast to talk about her new book “The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging.” Hotz explains how the phenomenon of social prescribing, a non-medical approach to improving health by connect…
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Protecting Elders’ Right to Vote — Wherever They Call Home
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48:53It’s a presidential election year in the United States, with politics dominating the headlines from now until November. For many older people living in communal care settings, the ability to vote isn’t always guaranteed, even though it’s a baseline right that citizens do not lose as they age. Kate Poppenhagen, formerly the long-term care ombudsman …
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