Well Beings

 Tyler sits down with Conner Monks, administrator at Fountain Hills PARC.  Conner talks about the challenges of being a young administrator and the joy that this position brings him.  He talks about management styles and some of the mentors he had that helped him become the excellent administrator he is today.

Tyler sits down with Reed Gunnell, owner and operator of Heritage Lane Behavioral Assisted Living, to tackle the topic of behavioral and mental health care in a residential setting.  Once an administrator for a publicly-traded company, Reed took a leap of faith and dove headfirst into the world of ownership.  Reed illuminates some of the key distinctions between ownership and employment, and gives insights into what has made his venture wildly successful – Both for him and for the residents to whom he provides care and compassion.  There are very few behavioral assisted living communities in Arizona, and not a one like Heritage Lane.  This episode provides a peak behind the curtains of this highly specialized sector, so to speak, and Reed’s years of experience and expertise shine through in his conversation with Tyler.

Tyler sits down with Shana Hudson from ComForCare to talk about the burgeoning Aging Life Care Professional industry.  Shana sheds light on the services Aging Life Care Professionals provide to Arizona’s most vulnerable population and shares a wealth of knowledge about making sure the older people in our lives can access the resources they need.

Tyler sits down with Michelle Page from Caring Senior Transitions to talk about the ins and outs of the placement agent industry.  Michelle talks about the ethics of serving seniors in this capacity, and eloquently illustrates the joys of being a placement agent.  Michelle has years of experience in this industry, and her insight is illuminating, to say the least.  Enjoy Michelle Page’s insight into this important component of long-term care.

Ep. 108.  Tyler sits down with Jon Scott Williams, long-time administrator of Fellowship Square, Mesa, who has spearheaded more innovations than can be enumerated, not just within his community, but within the industry at large.  Jon Scott recounts the evolution of assisted living communities and shares many of the pearls of insight he has gleaned from his many years serving the aging population.  Jon Scott is an administrator’s administrator, so to speak, and his passion for service and love for people shine through in this conversation.

Ep. 107. Tyler sits down with Kaye Baker from Glencroft Center for Modern Aging to discuss the pillars of healthful aging.  Diet, exercise, movement, social connections, and continuous learning all come into the conversation, and Kaye offers key insights into incorporating these fundamentals into our lives as we age.

Tyler sits down with Dorothea Stewart, Administrator for Glencroft Center for Modern Aging’s Assisted Living Communities.  Dorothea distinguishes assisted living from skilled nursing, and discusses the appropriate timing for considering moving a loved one to independent or assisted living.  She then talks about the evolution that Glencroft has underwent to incorporate a holistic approach to care that includes mind, body, and spirit.  To the spiritual element of this equation, Dorothea shares the benefits of meditation, being in nature, and most importantly, loving one another.

Tyler sits down with Deborah Hargrave, MSW, to discuss hospice.  Deborah sheds light on the notion that hospice is a set of services, not a destination, and then elaborates on all the many services that hospice entails.  You will walk away from this episode with a desire to volunteer for a hospice agency, no doubt.

Tyler sits down with Melissa Henak, Elder Care Advisor for JacksonWhite, PC.  Melissa describes her role as an Elder Care Advisor and outlines what folks can do when confronted with a health crisis that necessitates long-term care.  Melissa shares her insights on ALTCS, Arizona’s Medicaid program that covers the cost of long-term care for qualifying individuals, and strongly conveys that help and hope is available for everyone.  Melissa’s core values shine through, and it is always a true delight speaking with somebody whose primary purpose in life is to love God and love others.  Melissa will inspire and impress you, without a doubt.

Tyler sits down with Dr. Buffy Lloyd-Krejci, One of the foremost authorities on infection prevention and control in nursing homes and long-term care facilities.  Dr. Buffy, as she is affectionately called, is a frequent contributor and interview source for national and trade press concerning infection prevention and control and mitigation, and she recently authored Broken:  How the Global Pandemic uncovered a nursing home industry in need of repair and the heroic staff fighting for change.  Dr. Buffy shares insights gleaned from decades of working in infection prevention, and offers solutions, not just at a macro-level, but at a micro-level, what we as consumers of long-term care can do to mitigate infectious diseases in long-term care settings.