In this episode, we have a conversation with Marriage & Family Therapist and Addictions Counsellor Tenelle Jones. Tenelle is also the Board Chair for People Against Rape (PAR) in Charleston, South Carolina. So many people think the goal in self-care is, "Balance" Tenelle challenges that theory and gives us another way to look at our busy lifestyles. Enjoy our conversation with Tenelle Jones.

Today we speak with Hospice Consultant, Charles Canaan. Charles works with hospice companies all over to help their clinicians paint an honest picture of what makes a patient eligible to use their hospice benefit. There are so many myths and misunderstandings about what hospice covers and what it doesn't, and Charles is the right person to help you get a clear picture of what Medicare is seeking. Enjoy our conversation with Charles Canaan!

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Kimberly Rudd about the challenges of diagnosing someone who potentially has dementia. She covers several symptoms that can look like dementia but are entirely different. Dr. Rudd, practices psychiatry in Columbia, South Carolina and we are excited to have here on the LTC University Podcast. We hope you enjoy our conversation with Dr. Rudd!

Today, we hear from Caregiver, Chip Ingram. Chip and his wife Teresa, suffered some horrible news when they found out Teresa was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. Chip spent years caring for Teresa before her passing in 2018. Chip spends his time now providing encouragement for other caregivers and raising money for the Alzheimer's Association. Chip and Teresa's story was featured on WMBF, NBC News. Click HERE to see the video. Enjoy our conversation!

Today we speak with Dr. Ellen Fulp. Dr. Fulp earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Science and her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed her Master’s Degree in Palliative Care at the University of Colorado as the only pharmacist member of the inaugural class. Ellen is Board Certified in Geriatric Pharmacy, specializing in safe, appropriate medication use in the elderly. Dr. Fulp is a wealth of information and has a passion for serving hospice patients and their families. Enjoy our conversation!

In this episode, we hear from Karen Mozeleski, the Director of Case Management for Trident Health. Karen oversees the case management teams at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center. We also have Paula Meade; she is a Complex Care Social Worker with over 35 Years of experience in the medical profession. We have a conversation about the role of case managers and what patients need to know when navigating the hospital system. We hope you get a lot out of our discussion, enjoy the show.

On this episode, we discuss the Five Benefits of Seeing Patients In The Home. We spoke with Nurse Practitioner, Richard Dawson & Registered Nurse Dee Morris from SC House Calls. Both Dee & Rich have served patients in a clinical setting and at home, and they make the case that we are much better off seeing patients where they live. Enjoy the show!

We are on Episode 30 of The LTC University Podcast. On this episode, we have Ronnie Duncan, the Chief Diversity Officer of Agape Hospice. We dive deeper into the subject of Diversity & Inclusion and learn the ways that this work benefits an organization and its employees. We discuss the importance of being part of the conversation, even if it's uncomfortable. Enjoy our interview!

Did you know that 10,000 baby boomers a day are turning 65? Our guest today is Rebecca Imholz, the host of the radio show, Let's Talk Boomers on 94.3 in Charleston, South Carolina. We have a conversation about the boomer generation and the challenges this generation faces. Because of science and technology, people are living longer than ever before, and this is amazing; but it also creates unique challenges. Enjoy our conversation with Rebecca Imholz!

On this episode of the LTC University Podcast, we have a conversation with Marc J. Rogers, M.D. from the Medical University of South Carolina. Dr. Rogers is the Director of Men's Health at MUSC and specializes in urology. We discuss the ins & outs of prostate cancer and the treatments available to men. We talk about some of the mental health issues surrounding prostate cancer and some of the side effects. It is Prostate Cancer Awareness month, and we want to get the word out to help support men's health. Enjoy this men's health special episode! 

Dr. Marc Rogers: Medical University of South Carolina Bio