In this episode of The Sandwich Generation Survival Guide, host Candace Dellacona welcomes Albert Eshoo and Joyce Barocas, owners of Right at Home Home Care in New York City. They discuss their paths into the home care industry and delve into the new Medicare GUIDE Program, designed to assist families and caregivers of those with Alzheimer's and dementia. The discussion covers the limitations of traditional Medicare coverage, the importance of activities of daily living (ADLs), and the significant benefits of the GUIDE program, including free access to care navigators and respite care. The episode provides listeners with comprehensive insights on how to effectively utilize home care services and the GUIDE program to maintain their loved ones' independence and improve the quality of life for caregivers.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:29 Getting into Home Care: Personal Stories
03:22 Understanding the Home Care Crisis
04:44 Medicare and Home Care: The Basics
08:22 Introducing the GUIDE Program
12:46 Steps to Access the GUIDE Program
15:24 Comprehensive Services of the GUIDE Program
22:06 Training and Safety in Home Care
27:41 When to Call a Professional
36:06 Conclusion and Contact Information

To learn more about Right at Home, visit their website at https://www.rightathome.net/lower-manhattan

For RightConversation resources, visit https://www.rightathome.net/lower-manhattan/resources/guides/right-conversations

Follow Right at Home on social media:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/RightatHomeCare

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RightAtHomeLowerManhattan

Twitter: https://x.com/rightathomeNY

Connect with Albert and Joyce on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alberteshoo/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joycebarocas/