The Whole Care Network

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 9 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage. Katherine is a startup entrepreneur in the senior care space, and a co-podcaster who is challenging the status quo in today’s senior care system. Over the last 10 years, Katherine has directly experienced the communication breakdown between senior living facilities, providers and family and is on a mission to solve i...

09-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 9 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Katherine Wells from Serenity Engage. Katherine is a startup entrepreneur in the senior care space, and a co-podcaster who is challenging the status quo in today’s senior care system. Over the last 10 years, Katherine has directly experienced the communication breakdown between senior living facilities, providers and family and is on a mission to solve i...

Home UpKeep/Maintenance Plans

A lot of older adults have chosen to stay put (age in place). Sometimes, due to lack of desire, awareness, or energy, the home is not always well maintained. When this occurs, the home's value may be compromised and issues that could impact safety can arise. Home warranty and home repair improve the odds that your home will be well maintained. Featuring: Kevin Pannebecker - www.upkeep.homes Moderator: Ted Gottlieb, CSA®, REALTOR®, Advocate

Untangling Life with a Husband with Mild Cognitive Impairment with Gincy Heins

Gincy Heins became caregiver to her husband at the age of 49 when he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, also known as MCI, a neurological condition that causes a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities. Memory and thinking skills are primarily affected, and there is a very real possibility of future Alzheimer’s or other dementia. At the time, he was just 55. At first disbelieving that such a diagnosis could befall them so early in life, Gincy set out t...

Untangling Life with a Husband's Mild Cognitive Impairment with Gincy Heins

Gincy Heins became caregiver to her husband at the age of 49 when he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, also known as MCI, a neurological condition that causes a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities. Memory and thinking skills are primarily affected, and there is a very real possibility of future Alzheimer’s or other dementia. At the time, he was just 55. At first disbelieving that such a diagnosis could befall them so early in life, Gincy set out t...

EPISODE 2 Untangling Life with a Husband with Mild Cognitive Impairment: Gincy Heins

Gincy Heins became caregiver to her husband at the age of 49 when he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, also known as MCI, a neurological condition that causes a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities. Memory and thinking skills are primarily affected, and there is a very real possibility of future Alzheimer’s or other dementia. At the time, he was just 55. At first disbelieving that such a diagnosis could befall them so early in life, Gincy set out t...

EPISODE 2 Untangling Life with a Husband with Mild Cognitive Impairment with Gincy Heins

Gincy Heins became caregiver to her husband at the age of 49 when he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, also known as MCI, a neurological condition that causes a slight but noticeable and measurable decline in cognitive abilities. Memory and thinking skills are primarily affected, and there is a very real possibility of future Alzheimer’s or other dementia. At the time, he was just 55. At first disbelieving that such a diagnosis could befall them so early in life, Gincy set out t...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 Featuring Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 8 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe. After 24 years as a Ohio State Patrolman, Matt founded Keeping Us Safe, LLC lectures throughout the United States on topics related to the aging process and its adverse affects on driving skills. As founder and CEO of Keeping Us Safe, Matt’s mission is to provide strategies and guidance to seniors that will help the...

08-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 8 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode is Matt Gurwell from Keeping Us Safe. After 24 years as a Ohio State Patrolman, Matt founded Keeping Us Safe, LLC lectures throughout the United States on topics related to the aging process and its adverse affects on driving skills. As founder and CEO of Keeping Us Safe, Matt’s mission is to provide strategies and guidance to seniors that will help the...

07-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay from Yoga 4 Caregivers

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 7 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode features Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay. As part of the Caregiver Collective Wellness program, Yoga 4 Caregivers is a grassroots program that has quickly grown into an International Volunteer Service Project to make yoga, meditation and mindful-movement readily accessible to Caregivers on the front lines of COVID-19. You will want to know about this FRE...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Yoga 4 Caregivers

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 7 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guests on this episode features Jennifer Henius and Ellen MacKay. As part of the Caregiver Collective Wellness program, Yoga 4 Caregivers is a grassroots program that has quickly grown into an International Volunteer Service Project to make yoga, meditation and mindful-movement readily accessible to Caregivers on the front lines of COVID-19. You will want to know about this FRE...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Heather Slutzky from Anchor and Flame

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 6 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days,featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guest on this episode is the Founder and Principle Celebrant at Anchor and Flame, Heather Slutzky. Heather uses her experiences as a family caregiver, and a healthcare professional to build support and understanding between clinical caregivers and family caregivers. Heather works with healthcare organizations directly to create meaningful culture and celebration to help sustain...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Heather Slutzky

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 6 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guest on this is the Founder and Principle Celebrant at Anchor and Flame, Heather Slutzky. Heather uses her experiences as a family caregiver, and a healthcare professional to build support and understanding between clinical caregivers and family caregivers. Heather works with healthcare organizations directly to create meaningful culture and celebration to help sustain their w...

06-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Heather Slutzky from Anchor and Flame

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 6 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days,featured on the Whole Care Network. Our guest on this episode is the Founder and Principle Celebrant at Anchor and Flame, Heather Slutzky. Heather uses her experiences as a family caregiver, and a healthcare professional to build support and understanding between clinical caregivers and family caregivers. Heather works with healthcare organizations directly to create meaningful culture and celebration to help sustain...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Author Gincy Hiens

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 5 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome caregiver advocate Gincy Heins. Gincy is the creator and editor of Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia and one of the co-authors of the 365 Caregiving Tips series of books. She is the caregiver and advocate for her husband who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment when he was 55-years-old. Listen in and le...

05-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Author and Alzheimer's Advocate Gincy Hiens

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 5 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome caregiver advocate Gincy Heins. Gincy is the creator and editor of Before the Diagnosis: Stories of Life and Love Before Dementia and one of the co-authors of the 365 Caregiving Tips series of books. She is the caregiver and advocate for her husband who was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment when he was 55-years-old. Listen in and le...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Hope Loves Company

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 4 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Jodi O'Donnell-Ames and Cara Haggerty from Hope Loves Company. Hope Loves Company is the only non-profit organization in America committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Lou Gehrig's disease. Many of these children and...

04-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Jodi O'Donnell-Ames and Cara Haggerty with Hope Loves Company

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 4 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Jodi O'Donnell-Ames and Cara Haggerty from Hope Loves Company. Hope Loves Company is the only non-profit organization in America committed to providing educational and emotional support to children and young adults who have had or have a loved one battling Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Lou Gehrig's disease. Many of these children and...

Cathy Braxton - Caregiver Spotlight (Ep. #102)

In this episode of the Happy Healthy Caregiver podcast, meet Cathy Braxton. Cathy cares for her son who has autism and has worked in the aging industry for over 20 years. Her specialty is helping individuals and organizations better communicate with persons with dementia. She shares how the rules of improv can help communication in any relationship and walks through several real life examples.

Transportation Considerations Within Senior Living Communities

We are most fortunate to have David Schanz, CSA, of Senior Care Authority as a guest on Keeping Us Safe's "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast. In today's episode, David will help us gain a better understanding of available transportation options as we help a loved-one prepare to relocate into the perfect senior living community. To review the show notes, please visit https://www.keepingussafe.org/transportation-considerations-within-senior-living-communities/

03-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Lea Ann Biafora from Beacon Advocates

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 3 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Lea Ann Biafora from Beacon Advocates. Lea Ann has a unique combination of experience as a certified oncology nurse and as an accomplished leader within the health care and business sector. With her tremendous background and insights, Lea Ann created a concierge care management model that treats individuals living with cancer holistically ...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Lea Ann Biafora

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 3 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Lea Ann Biafora from Beacon Advocates. Lea Ann has a unique combination of experience as a certified oncology nurse and as an accomplished leader within the health care and business sector. With her tremendous background and insights, Lea Ann created a concierge care management model that treats individuals living with cancer holistically ...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Lea Ann Biafora from Beacon Advocates

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 3 of Healing Ties 2.0, 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to welcome Lea Ann Biafora from Beacon Advocates. Lea Ann has a unique combination of experience as a certified oncology nurse and as an accomplished leader within the health care and business sector. With her tremendous background and insights, Lea Ann created a concierge care management model that treats individuals living with cancer holistically ...

Episode 13: One-on-One with Mary Scott Russell

East Ridge Director of Community Relations Mary Scott Russell sits down with Pod-Pourri host Christopher MacLellan and shares how the life plan community’s leadership team has adapted during the pandemic and the many benefits of the East Ridge lifestyle. Engaging residents each day has required their team approach and she talks about the creative programming they have used for resident referrals.

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Author Stephanie Erickson

Welcome to Season 7, Episode 2 of Healing Ties 2.0 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to feature family caregiving expert Stephanie Erickson. Author of "Plan for Aging Well" and the founder of the Erickson Resource Group, Stephanie is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge while encouraging others to take control of their health and advocate on behalf of vulnerable populations. Listen in and learn how Stephanie Erickson ...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Stephanie Erickson

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 2 of Healing Ties 2.0 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to feature family caregiving expert Stephanie Erickson. Author of "Plan for Aging Well" and the founder of the Erickson Resource Group, Stephanie is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge while encouraging others to take control of their health and advocate on behalf of vulnerable populations. Listen in and learn how Stephanie Erickson ...

02-HT 2.0: 30in30 Featuring Author and Family Caregiver Expert Stephanie Erickson

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 2 of Healing Ties 2.0 30 podcast in 30 days featured on the Whole Care Network. In this episode we are delighted to feature family caregiving expert Stephanie Erickson. Author of "Plan for Aging Well" and the founder of the Erickson Resource Group, Stephanie is passionate about sharing her experience and knowledge while encouraging others to take control of their health and advocate on behalf of vulnerable populations. Listen in and learn how Stephanie Erickson ...

Medicine Dispensing Technology

Medication Dispensers can help folks live independently at home and beyond. When it is time to take your medications, the device will alarm, prompting the user to take her/his medication. Les Tainter, Around The Clock Medical Alerts, discusses how these dispensers work and how they can be linked to other devices to monitor compliance.

EPISODE 1 Untangling Living with Young-Onset Alzheimer's: Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2014 at the age of 58. At the time she worked for Britain’s National Health Service as a non-clinical team leader. Her diagnosis led to an early retirement. Post diagnosis, she was shocked by the lack of awareness surrounding young-onset dementia in both the community and the clinical world, and started a blog, Which Me Am I Today? to document and share her dementia journey. This led to her travelling around t...

Untangling Living with Young-Onset Alzheimer's with Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2014 at the age of 58. At the time she worked for Britain’s National Health Service as a non-clinical team leader. Her diagnosis led to an early retirement. Post diagnosis, she was shocked by the lack of awareness surrounding young-onset dementia in both the community and the clinical world, and started a blog, Which Me Am I Today? to document and share her dementia journey. This led to her travelling around t...

EPISODE 1 Untangling Living with Young-Onset Alzheimer's with Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2014 at the age of 58. At the time she worked for Britain’s National Health Service as a non-clinical team leader. Her diagnosis led to an early retirement. Post diagnosis, she was shocked by the lack of awareness surrounding young-onset dementia in both the community and the clinical world, and started a blog, Which Me Am I Today? to document and share her dementia journey. This led to her travelling around t...

Untangling Young-Onset Alzheimer's with Wendy Mitchell

Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia in 2014 at the age of 58. At the time she worked for Britain’s National Health Service as a non-clinical team leader. Her diagnosis led to an early retirement. Post diagnosis, she was shocked by the lack of awareness surrounding young-onset dementia in both the community and the clinical world, and started a blog, Which Me Am I Today? to document and share her dementia journey. This led to her travelling around t...

01-HT 2.0: 30in30 Introducing WCN Executive Producer Bill Odman

Welcome to Season 8, Episode 1 of Healing Ties 2.0 Podcast featured on the Whole Care Network. Episode One introduces our new executive producer and voice of the Whole Care Network Bill Odman. Christopher and Bill have been friends for over 30 years and Bill brings a wealth of Health Care and technology experience to the Whole Care Network. On this episode, we talk about our new Healing Ties format, new podcast cover, new sound, new intro, new features all while learning how our guests are...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with Bill Odman

Welcome to Season 8 of Healing Ties 2.0 Podcast featured on the Whole Care Network. Episode One introduces our new executive producer and voice of the Whole Care Network Bill Odman. Christopher and Bill have been friends for over 30 years and Bill brings a wealth of Health Care and technology experience to the Whole Care Network. On this episode, we talk about our new Healing Ties format, new podcast cover, new sound, new intro, new features all while learning how our guests are creating H...

HT 2.0: 30 in 30 with WCN Executive Producer Bill Odman

Welcome to Season 7 of Healing Ties 2.0 Podcast featured on the Whole Care Network. Episode One introduces our new executive producer and voice of the Whole Care Network Bill Odman. Christopher and Bill have been friends for over 30 years and Bill brings a wealth of Health Care and technology experience to the Whole Care Network. On this episode, we talk about our new Healing Ties format, new podcast cover, new sound, new intro, new features all while learning how our guests are creating H...

Medical Alert Systems - I've Fallen And ........

One of the best ways that an older adult can feel safer in (and out of) the their homes is to wear a medical alert system. These small, yet reassuring devices, are indispensable. Learn how these Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) can add years of independent living for you or a loved one. These PERS systems of often used by those who have chronic health issues, such as Heart Disease, Strokes, Respiratory Disease, Cancer, and/or Diabetes. These conditions would warrant medical attent...

PWDP Ep 33: Making Sense of Power of Attorney with Lee Rand, JD

Matthew sits down with Lee Rand to discuss the ins & outs of the power of attorney legal instrument, using a handful of useful scenarios. Show notes: http://bit.ly/Ep_33_Attorney

Episode 12: One-on-One with Matt Reiners

Eversound's innovative technology solutions are improving the lives of aging seniors as their sense of hearing diminishes and risk of social isolation increases. Now in use in over 800 senior living communities across the country, the company’s products are significantly impacting senior living community residents’ abilities to engage and socialize. Eversound’s co-founder, Matt Reiners, joins Pod-Pourri host, Chris MacLellan, to share the story behind the company and how the COVID-19 pandemic...

Selling The Car - Easily and Safely

Jay Grosman, Founder and CEO of iAutoAgent, shares his insight as to how to safely sell that no longer needed car for more - hassle free.

Move Management & Downsizing Audio

Rx 101 For Seniors With Hedva Levy

Are you or an elder adult loved one safely medicating? Here are some things to consider (and look for). Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmD, BCPS, BCGP founded HbL PharmaConsulting in 1995 to promote the safe and effective use of medications among all persons, but particularly with a focus on older adults. She is actively involved in educating patients, caregivers, senior service providers and other professionals, both locally and nationally, about medication use issues and other pharmacotherapy ...

Introducing Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia, An AlzAuthors Podcast

In our inaugural episode of Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia, an AlzAuthors Podcast, Christopher MacLellan welcomes podcast host Marianne Sciucco for a preview. The podcast is featured on the Whole Care Network and will showcase a new author each week who shares their personal story to help those living with the disease, or who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Introducing The AlzAuthors Podcast

In our inaugural episode of AlzAuthors Untangling Alzheimer's & Dementia Podcast, Christopher MacLellan welcomes podcast host Marianne Sciucco from AlzAuthors for a preview. AlzAuthors Podcast is featured on the Whole Care Network. AlzAuthors podcast will showcase a new author each week who shares their personal story to help those living with the disease, or who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Anne Tumlinson - Caregiver Spotlight (Ep. #101)

Meet family caregiver and healthy aging advocate Anne Tumlinson. Anne’s experiences caring for her grandma led her to work in the aging industry and start a national support group for caregivers called Daughterhood. In this episode, we talk about how we are coping with life’s disruptions, what employers can do to support working caregivers, setting family priorities, and we confess our self-care secrets.

Episdoe 11: One-on-One with Michael Starke

Our podcast, Pod-Pourri, is pleased to bring listeners an enlightening interview with Michael Starke, President and CEO of PMD Advisory services. Michael shares his experience as a consultant in market feasibility analysis for both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. He delves into his philosophies and how his firm evaluates both new development and repositioning senior living communities across the country.

Insurance Tips for Older Drivers

We are most fortunate that Laura D. Adams, MBA, has taken time out of her very busy schedule to appear as a guest on Keeping Us Safe's "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast to talk with us about how insurance rates for older drivers are calculated. Laura even offers a few tips to help older drivers save on their next insurance premiums!

Caregiver Mental Health Tune-Up

Licensed clinical social worker Chloe Schechter shares some tips that caregivers can implement to help them cope (and thrive) in their caregiving role. This podcast addresses topics like: Stress relief strategies; The importance of frequent communication and adaptation; The benefits of mental health check-ups. Chloe received her Master of Social Work degree from The University of Missouri- St Louis and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has a certificate in Gerontology and has worke...

Episode 10: One-on-One with Len Segel

Pod-Pourri is pleased to feature Kephart Architect’s Len Segel, the director of the senior housing design studio within the award-winning architectural firm based in Denver, Co. Len talks with Pod-Pourri host Chris MacLellan about how architects create the quality of life of senior living communities and the changes taking place as a result of the corona pandemic. The innovative firm is at the forefront of incorporating new trends to create a more purposeful life within communities from saf...

Is Happiness Overrated?

Stop what you are doing and sit down! You are amazing. You don’t tell yourself that enough, but you are. Do you feel happy? With all the craziness of caregiving that you deal with every day, and the frantic pace you set for yourself from morning to night, it may be hard to be. Happiness is overrated. So, sit down, be still, and listen. My guest and I talk about this on my latest podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers. For 35 years, Peter Rosenberger has been caregiver for his wife, Gr...

Episode #14: The ABC's of Medicare with Amy Kokoles

We’ve all see the commercials on tv regarding Medicare, how complicated it is, how many options there are & the importance of having the RIGHT Medicare plan for your health care needs but how do you pick the right plan? What are the options for your situation. Today I speak with Amy Kokoles, a Medicare counselor For The Apprise Program, nationally known as SHIP, which is comprised of health insurance counselors that help you understand your health insurance options. This is a federally fun...