Latest Eldercare Podcast Episodes

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Building Bridges Between Eldercare and Disability Advocacy

Elevate Eldercare - July 17, 2024 04:00 - 53 minutes
Tireless advocate Carrie Leljedal returns to the podcast to discuss her work to bridge the worlds of advocacy for elders and people living with disabilities, which began after her adult son experienced a prolonged lockdown away from family and friends during the pandemic. She turned her anger an...

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Grow Bolder with Green House and Pioneer This Fall

Elevate Eldercare - July 10, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes
It’ll soon be that time again: We’re gathering the Green House Project and Pioneer Network communities together at the Center for Innovation conference, coming to Grand Rapids, Mich. from November 11-13. This week, join CFI team members Susan Ryan, Marla DeVries, and Stacey Bergmann for a prev...

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Senior Living Challenges and Opportunities with Industry Innovative Investor Arnie Whitman

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - July 08, 2024 05:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
With over 40 years of industry experience, Arnie Whitman, Founder of SLTC shares details about the business journey of Formation Capital, the purpose of investing in venture capital, and the importance of integration between technology and healthcare into senior living.  This episode was record...

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Operational Excellence with Industry Pioneer Sue Farrow

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - July 01, 2024 05:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
With 50 years industry experience, Sue Farrow, Founder  of Integral Senior Living shares how senior living has shaped her life, leadership and goals. Plus topics on active adult, affordability and relief efforts for seniors. Plus, Jennifer Prado, Executive Director of Senior Housing Relief for E...

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Rethinking Technology’s Role in Eldercare and Senior Living

Elevate Eldercare - June 26, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes
Across all industries, it can be difficult to separate promising, useful tech solutions from the hype — especially in senior living and eldercare, which have historically been slow to adopt even basic systems like electronic health records and high-speed wifi. Parasol Alliance CEO Amber Bardon...

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Procare HR Acquisition with Executives Brett Landrum and Paul Jarvis

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - June 24, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Procare HR executives Brett Landrum and Paul Jarvis discuss the company’s acquisition of data-focused Clarent platform. The merger allows for advancement of the HRIS and workforce management solutions with a pathway to provide HR data to the senior living industry. Produced by Solinity Marketin...

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Learning from Household Models Around the World

Elevate Eldercare - June 19, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes
While the Green House model is the most widely implemented small-home nursing care concept in the U.S., it’s not alone — innovators around the world have developed person-directed, human-scale communities where elders of all abilities can thrive. Belong, a non-profit provider organization, has...

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AI and Tech Solutions for Aging Services with Joe Velderman of Cypress Living

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - June 17, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
What does AI and electricity have in common? Joe Velderman, Vice President of Innovation at Cypress Living, shares insights on consumer technology expectations and practical application of artificial intelligence in aging services. Plus, how sales and marketing in senior living is directly impac...

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Leading with Love: Celebrating and Supporting LGBTQ+ Elders

Elevate Eldercare - June 12, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes
With each year that passes, Pride celebrations become more and more mainstream — but in our current political and social climate, LGBTQ+ people of all ages continue to face demonization and stigmatization, a reality that is sometimes magnified for elders. Today in the United States, about half...

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2024 BTG Ambassador Spotlight

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - June 10, 2024 05:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Get to know our 2024 Bridge the Gap Ambassadors in this week’s episode of Bridge the Gap podcast. Hear from a variety of our ambassadors as they share what senior living has taught them and a few of their favorite things about BTG. We want to give a special thanks to these ambassadors for making...

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Fighting Ageism Everywhere — Even Within the Eldercare Sector

Elevate Eldercare - June 05, 2024 04:00 - 49 minutes
Just about everyone who works in the eldercare space has heard about the negative effects of ageism in our society, but we can’t truly fight age-based discrimination until we look inward — even within our own sector. Jordan Evans, co-founder of Art Against Ageism, joins the podcast to discuss ...

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Centralized Caregiver Operations with Sage

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - June 03, 2024 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
How do operators combat issues relating to trust and transparency in senior living communities through their caregiver tools? Alessandro Furlotti, Head of Business Development at Sage, explains.  This episode was recorded at the NIC Spring Conference. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vi...

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Building Intentional, Active Communities for Elders — and Everyone Else

Elevate Eldercare - May 29, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes
Steve Nygren, visionary founder of the Serenbe community outside of Atlanta, returns to the podcast to discuss his vision for intentional communities where elders can age well — but not because they’re designed exclusively for older adults, but for people of all ages to stay active, stay connect...

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Sales, Marketing and Affordability with Asset Manager Sherrie Bebell of CPA

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - May 27, 2024 05:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
There is value in asset managers providing sales and marketing support to local communities. BTG Ambassador Sherrie Bebell, SVP of Sales and Marketing at Columbia Pacific Advisors, shares about the value added for operators when there is oversight in all aspects of operations. This episode was ...

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Determined to Spread Design Equity in Eldercare and Beyond

Elevate Eldercare - May 22, 2024 04:00 - 51 minutes
nequities in eldercare affect not just the quality of services but the physical spaces themselves: Far too many operators, policymakers, and investors believe that people receiving Medicaid-funded services simply deserve lower-quality, older, more institutional buildings to call home. Kia Weat...

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Wellness Discussion with Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP Vision

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - May 20, 2024 05:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
On a journey to live a healthy lifestyle, Kyle Gardner, COO of NIC MAP Vision, shares best practices for accountability, action items to accomplish a wellness-minded goal, and encouragement for those who might put their health as last priority. Sponsored by Accushield, Aline, NIC MAP Vision, Pr...

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Why Caregivers Must Advocate For Themselves

Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast - May 15, 2024 14:00 - 24 minutes
Why Caregivers Must Advocate For Themselves #45 In this episode, Fran and Sue talk about why it's crucial to stand up for yourself, especially for caregivers who face a lot of responsibility. Caregivers often overlook their own needs, whether it's about time, energy, or medical expenses. Sue s...

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Creating Person-Directed Alternatives to Guardianship

Elevate Eldercare - May 15, 2024 04:00 - 44 minutes
As the proportion of older Americans grows, so too will the ranks of “solo agers” – people navigating the aging process without children or other relatives. And for elders who need extra assistance in making major decisions around housing and finances, solo aging may lead to legal guardianship a...

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ASHA 2024 Mid-Year Meeting Preview with President David Schless

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - May 13, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Gain insight into the work of ASHA including a preview of the upcoming education sessions and networking opportunities at the Mid-Year Meeting plus hear an update on policies that impact the senior living industry. David Schless, President of ASHA, shares about the latest updates from Where You ...

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Meet the Nursing Leaders Building the Next Generation of Eldercare

Elevate Eldercare - May 08, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour
In honor of National Nurses’ Week, we’re sitting down with Dr. Donna Fick – director of the Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence at Penn State University – and three of her Ph.D. student-researchers, Thakshila Dasanayake, Olivia Rubio, and Nahida Akter. While their backgrounds and upbringing...

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Active Adult Deep Dive with Greystar Pioneer Michael Levine

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - May 06, 2024 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Discover insights from Greystar's Senior Managing Director Michael Levine as he shares operational success in active adult living, and the importance of strong sales and marketing. Gain valuable advice and uncover the strategies behind this approach, while also learning about his philanthropic e...

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Inside the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center

Elevate Eldercare - May 01, 2024 04:00 - 38 minutes
Workforce development remains the number-one issue for eldercare providers of all types, and this week, we’re taking you inside a comprehensive, nationwide effort to build the care force of tomorrow. Laura Thorn, director of the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, joins the podcast to dis...

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Why Setting Boundaries Is Essential to Care Giving

Care Giver Life with Dignity Podcast - April 30, 2024 20:21 - 25 minutes
Why Setting Boundaries Is Essential to Care Giving In this conversation, Fran and Sue highlight how important it is for caregivers to set boundaries. Caregivers have many responsibilities, which can take up a lot of their time, money, and emotional energy. To stay strong and healthy, it's cruc...

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Procare HR Case Study with Chris Krebsbach of RM Management and Brett Landrum

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - April 29, 2024 05:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Best practices in recruiting, onboarding, and encouraging enthusiasm in the roles of executive directors, administrators, and managers in communities is discussed with Brett Landrum of Procare HR and Chris Krebsbach of RM Management. Tune in for this Procare HR Case Study! This episode was reco...

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Age Wise Episode 40: What's Good For The Disease May Not Be Good For The Patient

Age Wise - April 25, 2024 14:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
Listen to this episode of Age Wise featuring Dr. Mary Tinetti, Professor of Geriatrics at the Yale School of Medicine. Understand the unique complexities of geriatric care and hear why a patient-centered approach is essential for older adults. Plus, Dr. Tinetti shares her expert insights and dis...

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Lessons from a Lifetime of Advocacy

Elevate Eldercare - April 24, 2024 04:00 - 54 minutes
From a very young age, Paddy Moore learned the value of speaking her mind and advocating for those facing discrimination and exclusion, and she turned those lessons into a lifetime of fighting for others – whether it was creating anti-poverty programs under the federal Office of Economic Opportu...

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Senior Living Startup Journey with Austin Steele

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - April 22, 2024 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
On a mission to achieve exceptional quality outcomes by leading a world-class care team. BTG Ambassador Austin Steele, Chief Strategy Officer of Journey, shares the strategies that his team is adopting to keep employees satisfied in the workplace, plus his thoughts on the future of Journey. Thi...

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Improving Nursing Home Care with Transparent Data

Elevate Eldercare - April 17, 2024 04:00 - 39 minutes
You can’t fix what you can’t measure, and for too many years, advocates and officials have attempted to reform the nursing home system without an accurate accounting of multiple metrics – including the flow of money and the track records of owners. CFI strategic advisor Anne Montgomery joins t...

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Owner, Operator, Developer Insights with Brad Kraus of Spectrum Retirement

Bridge the Gap: The Senior Living Podcast - April 15, 2024 05:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 72 ratings
Brad Kraus, President and COO of Spectrum Retirement Communities, discusses constantly improving strategies for integrated owner, operator, and developer groups. Plus, Brad dives into the importance of creating a corporate and community culture where team members' voices are heard. This episode...

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Opening Creative Doors for People Living in LTC

Elevate Eldercare - April 10, 2024 04:00 - 52 minutes
When Jennilie Brewster first started inquiring about volunteering at the Coler nursing campus on New York City’s Roosevelt Island, she never imagined that her work with the residents would have a national impact. Brewster – a writer, painter, and film producer – joins the podcast to discuss he...