Caring in America

Learn about the issue of Aging Parents
Learn about our excitement in beginning to create a National Educational Program about Aging and Care!!!
We will be providing updated information as we move forward!!

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We are aging! You want to age in place?
A Conversation about Home Modifications, with Vince Baiera.

Embrace the changes as you age. Learn about aging in place.

Thinking about what we need to do, to remain in our home.

90%+ of folks want to stay in the home.

Learn to make simple changes, door handles, faucets, installing ramps, making rooms brighter.

Learn about a willingness to adapt as you age. Talk to your neighbor, maybe bartering makes sense, they help you, you cook them a great meal!

Get ahead, before a fall or illness or both! Be honest with yourself!! Talk to your family!

Put together a budget for modifications.

Learn about Step2health and Step2bed! Get in and out of bed, safer!

 Vince Baiera started his career at The Cleveland Clinic and Duke University Hospital as a Cardiothoracic ICU nurse.  Moving on to work as a traveling ICU nurse, Vince worked in more than 15 hospitals across the US and US Virgin Islands.  He went on to become the lead faculty member at Central Nursing College, a one-year, accelerated LPN school.

Vince is the founder of step2health which offers proprietary assist devices for seniors to help them reduce their risk of falls and age in place.  The step2health products are sold nationwide with partners like Walmart, Lowes, Amazon, CVS, Walgreens, QVC and more.  Vince currently lives in San Diego, CA and is married and has twin boys.

www.step2health.com

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619-633-3305

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Learn about Elite Cruises and Vacations

A Conversation with Kathryn Speer Shoaf RN BSN ATP

Learn about traveling with Care Recipients who have Cognitive Challenges

Learn about more activities for that individual

Since 2016

Learn about the experience for the Caregivers, a break for them

Who are the Clients? They have Cognitive Challenges and possibly mobility issues

Learn about her full Staff who travels with her

There is 1 Staff member to every 3 Care Recipients

They sail from the East Coast and the West Coast

In 2024, they sail from the Netherlands.

Learn about airplane travel to the departing Port

Caregiver, can be family, friends and or paid Caregivers

You can bring more than one Caregiver

Learn about the joy and happiness of the Care Recipient, That Smile!!

Learn about repeat clients.

Get their Feet in the Ocean!!

 Kathy Shoaf, owner of Elite Cruises and Vacations, is uniquely qualified to understand travel challenges and develop effective solutions. She has 20+ years of clinical and management experience in Geriatric, Neurology, Rehabilitation, and Senior Housing as a registered nurse and adaptive technology professional. She is a Certified Dementia Educator, A Certified Accessible Travel Specialist, a Fellow at the American College of Healthcare, an Athena Nominated Senior Care Advocate, and an American Express Travel Agency Award Winner. She personally accompanies each and every cruise group and sometimes even brings her parents along!

Kathryn Speer Shoaf RN BSN ATP

OWNER Elite Cruises and Vacations

888-826-6836

www.elitecruisesandvacationstravel.com

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Learn all about Long Term Care Insurance, from Patrick "Pat" Johnson,  CLU®, AEP®, CLTC®

What are Activities of Daily Living?
How do you qualify?
When should you apply?
What is the best age to apply?
Are there medical questions?
What are Daily Rates?
How long should the Policy last?
Are there protections against inflation?
What are the different plans?
Can you apply online?
Can you pay the premiums monthly?

Keep in mind--
In Home Care--Avg Cost $38.00 Per Hour
Assisted Living--Avg Cost $5,000 Per Month

Contact Info
925-200-9482
[email protected]
Sacramento, Ca.

 For more than three decades, Patrick Johnson, CLU®, AEP®, CLTC®, has collaborated closely with Financial Advisors, offering expertise in Estate Planning and Long-Term Planning. Patrick has contributed to the financial services field as a former board member of the Greater East Bay NAIFA association and the Sacramento Financial Planning Association. Additionally, he recently attained accreditation as an AEP (Accredited Estate Planner). Patrick's professional journey encompasses roles at Smith Barney, Citibank, and MetLife. He follows the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco Giants. He enjoys golf and spending quality time with his wife, children and grandchildren.

CA Insurance Lic #0573532

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Learn about Senior Helpers in the Treasure Valley and Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Owned by Nicholas Magnusson who is a Nurse, bringing a Healthcare Professional to Home Care.
When "Nick" had the idea to get into Home Care, it was the issue of readmissions, that set the spark.
Learn about his strong desire to keep folks out the Hospital and provide Quality of Care.
Learn about "Life Profile" and their "Comprehensive Approach to Care"
Learn the importance of the right vetted Caregiver. 
Learn about a W-2 Employee vs. a 1099.

Senior Helpers in the Greater Boise Area, known as the Treasure Valley
208-947-4045
https://www.seniorhelpers.com/id/boise-treasure-valley/

Senior Helpers in Idaho Falls
208-932-8850
https://www.seniorhelpers.com/id/eastern-idaho/

Nicholas has been a Registered Nurse Since 2008 and was most recently a Director at UCSF before purchasing the company from the previous owner. He brings a passion for high quality care and decreasing hospital readmissions through extremely high quality standards for his staff and himself. Nicholas Has worked in both adult care and pediatric care in the hospital environment before starting a leadership role in 2014. He has worked in many different areas and through his training as a Registered Nurse brings a wealth of expertise and passion not seen in most homecare companies. 

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A Conversation about End of Life Planning

Learn about the need for this Conversation and to have it Earlier!!

Learn about Advanced Care Planning

Learn how to avoid Family Conflict

Learn about—The Desire to Die the Way you Live!!

Learn about Drake Living & Dying Design 

Learn about a Beautiful Farm 

A Natural Place for Processing a Tough Diagnosis, for Grief and much more

**Real Life Footnote-As we were preparing and recording this Episode, Robert and his Family were caring for his Father-In-Law, he passed in the last few days.

Robert works Nationwide

971-813-4357

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www.drakeldd.com 

Robert Drake is an interfaith chaplain, life coach, grief counselor and end of life doula who now operates a Drake Living & Dying Design on his six acre farm on Washington's Olympic Peninsula. Originally trained as a philosopher, Robert has a Master of Science degree in philosophy and conflict resolution and  Master's of Divinity with experience as a hospital, hospice and palliative care spiritual care provider and grief counselor. 

Robert also taught at the Graduate Theological Union and the Chaplaincy Institute on end of life issues, trauma, restorative justice and forgiveness where he also served as the Executive Director.  Additionally Robert has served for five years on the executive committee for planning and as faculty for the City of Hope National Cancer Center's national symposium on end of life issues and medicine.  

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A Conversation about Care, the Family Conversation, the Cost of Care and an Action Plan
What is Care?
Who provides it?
Where do you receive care?
What does Care Cost?

What is a Family Conversation?
What is the best way to start the Conversation?

The 2024 Family Action Plan

Care, A Conversation, Listening, Accurate Information and an Action Plan!!

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Mike learned from his personal experience with his Mother and Father

This led him into the Elder Care Industry and specifically advising families about senior housing. 
He covers Nassau and Suffolk Counties and has helped 1000 families on Long Island.

He will match a senior to the best housing not just for now but for the future. He knows their health needs may change.

In addition, Mike has Partnerships with other Professionals to assist the senior and their family

His services are always free to the senior and their family

https://assistedlivinglocatorslongisland.com/

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Mike McClernon is the owner and operator of Assisted Living Locators of Long Island.  Mike brings a long and varied work history to his role helping seniors and families find the right match in Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living on Long Island.  He has worked for medical companies such as J&J, Baxter, National Healthcare, and Columbia/HCA Hospital Corporation, all of which imparted critical aspects of training on the physical progression of aging, disease and therapy management, and the emotional journey taken by seniors and their families.  Most of Mike's work involved homecare and non-hospital based therapies, and good training ground for helping families examine their options for senior living. 

Mike was a successful CEO for four companies, including a leading national provider of technical services.   As a senior executive, Mike gained valuable experience which helps him guide families as they work through the important financial and legal aspects of Placement.  Importantly, Mike has been through the placement process himself, with his own parents.  It is that experience, which was both positive and frustrating, that led him to Senior Placement as a full-time job.  Mike lives in Glen Cove, NY with his longtime partner Liz and two great rescue dogs, Lucy and Maggie.

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Idaho Health Care Association, a Conversation with Robert Vande Merwe, Executive Director.
The Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA) is a statewide non-profit organization representing Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing facilities in Idaho and many Home Health, Hospice, Home Care, and ICF/DD agencies. They serve the Elderly and Disabled. They work within the Idaho Legislation and the US Congress.

Planning is the Key!!! Saving for Healthcare needs as you age!

Great Message!!!!!

If someone is declining, see it and react to it. Don’t wait until it is too late!!

Understand the Cost of Care!!!

BE PROACTIVE!!! DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!!

2024 IS THE YEAR--TO MAKE AN ACTION PLAN!!! 

Robert became the Executive Director of IHCA in January 2001. He has an MBA from the University of Utah, a B.S. in Psychology, and a Gerontology Certificate also from the University of Utah. He was an administrator of a skilled nursing facility in Eastern Idaho for four years where he served on the Board of Directors for IHCA. Robert also worked in assisted living for three years.

208-343-9735

www.idhca.org

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Danielle and Kendra of St Luke's Health System.

Home Health---
Home Health is Not Home Care. Home Health provides clinical or skilled needs.
Home Health could be a Nurse or Therapy, such as Physical, Occupational etc.
Patient  is recovering in the home from a broken hip or a stroke.
Should you go to Skilled Nursing or Home Health? That is a decision for each Patient and their family. 
Home Health is not in the Home 24 hours a day. You will also need Custodial Care, which is Home Care or a family member.
Home Health is set up via your Doctor. 
How is Home Health Paid? it is paid by Medicare and possibly some private insurance.
You can also receive Home Health in an Assisted Living.

Hospice---
Quality and Comfort Care at end of Life. 
When do you start the conversation about Hospice? When there is 6 months or less, life expectancy.
Hospice is not in the Home 24 hours a day.  Someone else must be in the Home with the Patient. Home Care or the family.
A Doctor must refer the Patient to Hospice.
What happens after 6 months, can Hospice Care last years. Yes it can.
Can you Graduate from Hospice Care? Yes you can! 
Hospice Care can happen in the Home, the Hospital, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, etc.
Medicare Pays for Hospice!! Medicaid will also pay for Hospice.

St Luke's Health System is there, to Enhance Quality of Life!!!

Kendra Tietz, has been a nurse for almost 20 years. I started my career as a Neuro nurse, transitioning to my passion which is hospice 17 years ago. I am currently the hospice clinical manager and have a masters degree in Nursing Leadership and Management. In my opinion, hospice is the best nursing field, but I am biased! Hospice nurses are the navy seals of the nursing profession. They exhibit some of the highest levels of critical thinking required to guide patients to end of life. I am proud to be a nurse and even more proud to be considered a hospice nurse.

 Dani Barnes, has worked with St. Luke’s Hospice for a little over 9 years now. For years, I oversaw all of our clinician’s schedules and referral intake. I was able to form a close relationship with our social workers and case managers. I have gained an immense amount of empathy and respect for what they do every day. I moved into Community Outreach for our hospice and home health program. 
 
St Luke's Home Health 208-381-2138
Hospice 208-381-2721 
www.stlukesonline.org

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