All seniors prefer to live at home and age in place. On this episode, we speak with Girish Sabari about telehealth and remote patient monitoring in the home, creating a pathway of communication between the patient and the doctor.

Hospital Acquired Frailty is a precipitous multi-system decline due to immobility while in a hospital that is often preventable. This lack of movement creates a cascading ‘doom loop’ that can happen with breathtaking speed. Learn what it is as well as how to avoid it on this episode.

28% of seniors live alone in the United States, and there are great ways to stay at home and avoid moving to a nursing home. Laurie Miller, with Apple Care and Companion & Age Tech Now, discusses safe ways to stay in your home as you age using technology, community resources, and Medicare services.

Did you know that 90% of people with Parkinson’s are at risk of developing a weak voice that can lead to life-threatening swallowing complications? Aspiration, choking, reduced cough reflex and even malnutrition can be consequences of weakened muscles that control speech and swallowing.

Since the onset of covid, standards of care have been compromised. What was once not acceptable, is now often the norm. How do you protect your loved ones with dementia living in memory care communities?

There is no such thing as a free lunch, or in this case ‘free or lower premiums’. There is ALWAYS a cost. Open enrollment is about to begin for Medicare and Advantage plans.

There are 8.2 Million seniors are affected by wounds in the U.S. annually. Medicare spends $97 Billion dollars per year to treat them. We’re seeing more wounds and higher severity since the pandemic.

Medicare has been prohibited from paying for weight-loss medication since 2003. The Treat & Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 is opening up discussions to make Ozempic available.

In this episode, we’ll dive into best practices, strategies, and real world examples that demonstrate how effective case management can improve patient outcomes, streamline hospital operations…

Did you know that approximately 1 in 1,000 people worldwide are affected by lymphedema, with over 200 million individuals suffering from this chronic condition?

What if comorbidities (multiple medical issues) aren’t isolated events requiring numerous medical specialists to treat? What if there is a root cause that is the culprit in many of these?

No one ever says, “When I get old, put me in a nursing home.” Many seniors have disabilities that make it no longer safe for them to be at home.

Listen as Dr. Peralta discusses hospice, palliative care, palliative sedation, and euthanasia.

Financial fraud against the elderly has doubled in the last couple years to more than $3 billion annually. Perverse individuals and companies are taking advantage of seniors, stealing their hard earned money they need for their sunset years.

While there are a lot of resources in helping care for an aging loved one, the variety of care options, rules and who pays for what can create a maze of confusion. We get common questions on what Medicare and medical insurance covers as well as some misconceptions.

Unfortunately for many people suffering from dementia, treatments with medications have provided limited success. What if dementia wasn’t a diagnosis, but a symptom? And our current treatment strategies are aimed at fixing a symptom vs root cause.

Hear Jenni Knutson, Senior Life Care Manager, discuss the difference in assisted living options and how to advocate against suspicious behaviors and possible abuse.

The hip is one of the hardest working joints in the human body, tasked with supporting the weight of our upper torso and giving us the ability to walk and move.

DispatchHealth is an in-home acute care option for those that would like to avoid long waits at the ER. Bringing the power of the hospital to the comfort of your home.

Alzheimer’s affects 6 million Americans, with another 12 million Americans that are unpaid caregivers.

Much like health insurance plans, there’s a lot of confusion around long term care insurance plans. Unfortunately, when someone needs to access these long term care insurance plans, they are often struggling physically and sometimes cognitively.

A New England Journal of Medicine study showed 1 in 4 patients experienced harm after being admitted to the hospital. Another study showed those that were admitted after an ER visit had nearly a 4x higher risk for adverse events.

Nurses are assaulted by patients every hour. How can we protect ourselves while still providing the best care for our patients.

The cost of senior living continues to explode. How can adult children prepare for the cost involved with caring for their aging loved ones?

Too often, veterans and their spouses or families are unaware of eligibility for financial assistance from the government through the VA. Recent stats show that roughly 25% of Americans over 65 y/o can qualify, but many are unaware.

Ozempic is the latest craze for quick weight loss… but is it healthy? And is it right for seniors?

Funeral planning is inevitable, whether you are ready or not, and it should be a part of the estate planning process.

Tina Thompson, Director of Sales And Business Development with Amatus Hospice shares how keeping a positive outlook, even when terminally ill, can help you find purpose.

Often times for seniors, healthcare is needed in crisis mode. Who do you turn to for answers when healthcare professionals are often focusing in their own lanes of their expertise?

Meet Ben and Deedee Spencer and hear their incredible journey of how they persevered through 3 decades of a prison sentence while always declaring his innocence.

Biased ‘studies’ paid for by special interests on medications and nutrition have created catastrophic health results. On today’s show, we are interviewing Liz James a ‘reformed’ pharmacist.

While improving, the healthcare system isn’t really set up to take are of chronically ill senior patients.

Approximately 1 million Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. That number is growing by nearly 90,000 annually. Austen and Mallory Spoonts are our guests today and talking about their unique approach to combatting this disease.

Best Selling Author and Research Nurse, Amanda Skenandore, shares her latest book, The Second Life of Muriel West, the story of a high society woman in Hollywood diagnosed with leprosy.

We’re living in an age where length of life has more than doubled in the last 200 years. Medical advancements, better nutrition as well as technology have continued to extend our lives.

What are other options when older bodies have multiple health issues and current treatments are producing little to no improvement? And what are some of the causes for confusion around these options?

There are a ton of options, both large and small for senior care in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Sage Oak of Denton is a blending of the best of both worlds. They offer a resident and staff-focused approach to care for older adults

Nearly every day we receive calls from concerned family members and seniors themselves about their Medicare Advantage plans. Often times, what they were told, or what they thought they were, doesn’t match up to the reality once they need healthcare services.

There are a ton of options, both large and small for senior care in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Sage Oak of Denton is a blending of the best of both worlds. They offer a resident and staff-focused approach to care for older adults

Watch as Daisy Winter with Good Shepherd Hospice uses music to improve communication and conversation with those suffering with terminal illnesses.

Today’s guest, Emilia Bourland, OT joins us to discuss the challenges caregivers face and ways to support and educate them in order to reduce their stress as well as improve their patients’/clients’ outcomes.

Dementia Live® is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change.

Elder Care Concierge is the one-stop shop for questions and answers related to everything senior care. We find best practices in all areas of healthcare and connect with the consumer.

As people age, a change in the appetite can be normal because the metabolism slows as does the activity level, which means the body needs fewer calories

Over 3 million seniors are treated in ERs every year for falls. Many will have profound side effects from them that will impact the quality of their daily lives.

Listen to Dr. Christian Alch, from the Cleveland Clinic, discuss the volunteer program, No One Dies Alone. This program focuses on providing 1-on-1 emotional companionship in the last 48-72 hours of life.

Medicare estimates that 2/3 hospitalizations are preventable. And the costs are nearing $20 billion. There are 4 keys to effective management of chronic conditions.

Most people when asked would prefer to live a longer life. However, an important factor with aging should be quality of life.

Study finds that older people who report feeling run down are more likely to die within 2 1/2 years. On today’s show, we discuss this, the importance…

Before signing up for your Medicare services, always consult an expert. Commercials aren’t always what they appear.

Billy Chemirmir was found convicted for murdering two seniors and is suspected in the murder of two dozen others. Today, we are joined by Robert MacPhee, son of one of the victims and Partner with Secure Our Seniors Safety

Our world is looking a lot more like the Jetsons every day. Robot vacuums, 3D printers, drones, and all of these wonderful technologies make our lives even better.