Caring in America

We recorded this Conversation a few weeks ago.
Learn about Senior Helpers in San Mateo and East Palo Alto, California.
Owned by Nicholas Magnusson who is a Nurse, brining a Healthcare Professional to Home Care
Since 2018, using his Leadership skills in Healthcare and "Life Profiles" to reduce Hospital Readmissions

They mitigate risks for the Client/Patient in their home
He is focused on the best Care possible, so all Care Plans are geared to the individual and the family
They make sure the Client/Patient understands all the ways to pay for Care, including through the Veterans' Administration
He provides an Office Caregiver for secure backup support

They are a big proponent of the Family Conversation, to Plan
 Their territory is San Francisco to Sunnyvale and west to Pacifica and Half Moon Bay

 https://www.seniorhelpers.com/ca/san-mateo/

 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 ---HomeWell Care Services. An In Home Care Company.
We talked with Michelle Cone, SVP of Training and Brand Programs.

Learn about Michelle's 25 + years of experience and how that assists the Home Care Client and Family.

Their Brand is a more holistic approach to home care. To help improve the individuals well being.
 Some of their goals-
Keep clients out of the Hospital.
Get ahead of falls and their risk.
Alleviate isolation and provide socialization.

They create Signature Programs for the care recipient and the family.
They provide Care Managers--each client is assigned a dedicated Care Manager.
In addition to Caregivers. The HomeWell Care Manager is the quarterback.  
They want to know the family's plan and goals? Their budget? And much more.
They adjust services along the way, per the clients and family's need. 

You will learn about their different types of care--
Companion Care, Personal Care and Specialty Care and the key for Communication.

HomeWell has launched a new Consumer Website--They believe Education is a Key! 
So, the site will educate the consumer as to whom they may want to hire. 
The site will answer question like these---
What is Home Care? Is is right for our family? How do we talk with our loved ones? How do we budget?

A Real Life Scenario--let's talk about it.
Did you go home to see Mom, Dad, Grandparents for the Holidays? 
Has their health changed? What are the options for this family?
A helpful solution--Reach out to experts!
Learn about Home Based Care Services, like HomeWell. 

If you are near a HomeWell office, there are experts that can help, or they can  point you in the right direction.

Listen and Learn a lot More--

Find a location near you, they have Offices around the Country.
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Caring in America Partnership Program acknowledges the compassionate of Elder Care Experts. Professionals who have dedicated their lives to help and assist others.
Some use their physical skills others their mind and some use both.
Our Mission is to be a Guiding Light to Resources for Caregivers and Care Recipients. These Professionals are the folks on the Front Line.

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A Conversation of a Lifetime with 99 Years "Young", June Young.
Add a Loving Daughter!!




In addition to Great Stories and Elder Care Conversation, we assist Caregivers and Care Recipients in understanding the needed Elder Care Resources, their functionality, location and cost.

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A Caring Son, taking Care of Mom with Parkinson's
The 15 year Journey of Love and Care.
Parkinson's affects 1 Million Americans and 10 Million Worldwide.
Learn about a Son's Journey to raise awareness about this disease and find a cure.
www.togetherforsharon.com

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We are talking about a little word called "Care"!
Going home to see Mom, Dad and or Grandparents for Thanksgiving is great. 
But--What if you see and or hear changes?
OK--What do you do?
And--Who do you call?
If you sense something is already happening to their health
Before you get in the car or board an airplane--talk with your siblings 
If you are an only child, talk with a Senior Care Advisor and your Pastor, Rabbi etc.
If the health concerns are verified during the visit
When you get back home--talk with siblings and reach out to Mom, Dad etc.!
If you are an only child,  reach out to a Senior Care Advisor and your Pastor, Rabbi etc.
Once you have some advice, reach out to Mom, Dad Etc.!
Folks, I know it is a bad four letter word, "Plan"!!!
It truly will make life a lot easier!!!!!!

When reaching out to Mom, Dad etc. Best way to start the conversation, Mom, Dad I need some advice. Your next line should be natural and honest.

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A Conversation with Jake Rankin, Founder & CEO Talem Home Care and Placement Services.
Jake learned that interactions with the Hospital Staff can dictate your future.
He also learned that decisions made or not made for your ill Mom, can create frustration and anger.
He learned that families want the correct information to make decisions for loved ones.
He also learned that Hospital Staff must understand the realties of the next steps after a patient is discharged, including Hospice.
These events led Jake to begin Talem Home Care and Placement.
Talem offers In Home Care Service's and Navigation at no cost to an Assisted Living or Memory Care Community. They Listen.
Their Core Values are; Community, Team, Family and Giving.
They acts as Advocates and Navigators for the Patient and the Family, which is Key.
Talem is opening locations around the Country by Franchising. They choose the right locations with controlled growth.
In addition Jake is President and Chairman of The Board for the Love Thy Neighbor Foundation, which was founded by Al Emmons in 2016. Their belief is that everyone has the right to age with dignity. They connect older adults with resources.

Jake Rankin, MBA, CSA
Talem Home Care and Placement Services
Founder and CEO
www.talemhomecare.com
Love Thy Neighbor Foundation
President and Board Chairman
lovethyneighborfoundation.org

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Let's Get Real!!
Guess What? We are Aging!! Even Boomers!
We spend 50 Billion per year on Anti-Aging Stuff!!
But Stuff Still Happens!! We eventually breakdown, like a Car
No problem, I'll just Ignore it!! 
We Did!!
Or
Let's Get Real and talk about this "horrible subject" with Mom/ Dad/Grandma, they are getting older!!
Talk Before Stuff Happens!! Or just Ignore it, real easy!

Professionals----Financial Planners, Estate Planners, Social Workers, Care Managers, Nurses, Discharge Planners---It's not someone  else's job to inform Clients/Patients--It is Yours!! What are the next steps after the Hospital/Skilled Nursing? Where is Care offered? Who will take care of My Mom? What does it Cost? How do I Pay for Care? What does Medicare cover? What does Medicaid cover? How do I Plan for this point in my Life?
DO NOT PASS THE BUCK!! Learn this information!! Listen to this Podcast!! 
Share this Podcast!! 
Talk About it!! Let's Get Real!!!

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A Conversation with Joy Loverde about Aging and the Holidays
It can be a Little bit Crazy! Ok, that visit during the Holidays, can be Really Crazy!!
What if we see changes with Mom and or Dad during the visit?
Here we go again, Plan!
The Importance of a Family Meeting before and after the Holidays
Invite the whole family to the meeting before the Holidays, but not Mom and Dad :)
Invite In-Laws and Grandchildren, Let's begin the Conversation
Be observant during the Holiday trip to Mom and Dad's
Select someone (a sibling, maybe) to begin a conversation with Mom and Dad after the   Holidays. This conversation  needs to be In Person!
It may take more than one in-person conversation
Yes, it can be expensive, keep track of all the expenses for these meetings!
Keep Receipts!
Get written agreements with siblings about these costs, that you'll hopefully get  reimbursed. Get signatures!
Joy has written two books, 1st a Planner for you!
The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised & Updated 4th Edition
And---Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old? A Book about longevity-a life of relationships and how to manage change as you Age!


Joy Loverde is recognized as one of the leading experts on successful aging and family caregiving.  Over 25-years experience as a media spokesperson, Joy's appearances Today Show, CBS Early Show, CNN Headline News, Fox News, National Public Radio, and others. During her career, Joy has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, LA Times, Kiplinger's Retirement Report, and HR Magazine. USA TODAY ran a four-part series on Joy's eldercare.
Her Books--
The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised & Updated 4th Edition
"Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?" 

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Let's talk about Aging in Place.
As we age, do we move? Do we stay at home?
What makes sense?
The answer is not simple, there are many factors
We are living longer, which can complicate decisions
Once again Planning is the Key.
Part of the planning, cost, a Home remodel vs. an Assisted Living
The right home build or remodel may take many ideas from many partners
Are we staying or moving? Easy decisions, right?
What happens if older loved ones are balking at your advice?
There may be a need for third party Experts!
Many families have many opinions, Multiple Kids, Parents, always easy, right?
Sound Familiar?


Aaron graduated from the University of Washington in 1996 with a BA in Architecture, emphasis in Environmental Studies. He has spent 25+ years in the field and is a licensed Architect in the state of Washington, since 2003. Aaron also has a background in Real Estate Investing. Aaron is an Aging-In-Place Expert, he has designed well over 1.5 million square feet of projects in his career. Aaron is coaching business owners how to Own Their Niche in the 50+ marketplace. Aaron works Nationwide.
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