Senior Care Academy - A Helperly Podcast
Senior Care Academy is the podcast for caregivers, senior care providers, and families with aging loved ones. Hosted by experienced professionals, we explore essential topics like elder care planning, dementia support, financial advice, and emotional wellness for caregivers. Each episode offers expert insights, practical tips, and resources to help you navigate senior care with confidence. Whether you're a healthcare provider, a family member supporting aging parents, or a senior adult seeking guidance, this podcast delivers actionable advice tailored to your needs. Subscribe now for in-depth discussions, expert interviews, and real-world solutions to improve the quality of care for the seniors in your life.
Episodes
What if the game isn’t just hard—it’s tilted? We sit down with Barry James Dyke, president of Castle Asset Management and author of The Pirates of Manhattan, to unpack why so much financial “wisdom” is marketing, where today’s biggest risks actually hide, and how seniors can secure dependable income without betting the house.
Barry explains how banking really works, why central bank policy shapes your grocery...
Holiday magic can feel heavy when you’re juggling aging parents, scattered schedules, and tight budgets. We dive into what actually makes the season hard for older adults—loneliness, mobility limits, chronic conditions, grief, and the quiet pressure to spend—and we share straightforward ways to make celebrations safer, calmer, and more meaningful without overhauling your plans. From thoughtful seating and shorter visi...
Most retirees don’t run out of love for life—they run out of cash flow. We sit down with Kevin Guttman, one of just 218 certified reverse mortgage professionals in the U.S., to unpack how today’s FHA‑backed reverse mortgages actually work, who they help, and why their reputation hasn’t caught up with reality. Kevin brings more than two decades of lending experience, nonprofit roots, and a people‑first approach to a to...
Money becomes a monster in the closet when aging, memory loss, and online fraud collide. We pull the light switch. With Anne Taylor, founder of Grace Point Family CFO and former chief compliance officer stewarding over $300M in assets, we unpack how families can replace panic with predictability and give parents what they want most: independence with dignity.
We talk about the daughter’s dilemma—helping witho...
What if growing older meant growing stronger? That’s the reality Beverly McCarter created after walking into a CrossFit gym at 63. Now 75, she trains six days a week, deadlifts 170, and chases grandkids with the kind of energy that turns errands into adventures. We explore the simple shifts that changed everything: building muscle to take pressure off joints, turning “slow” into a mindset advantage, and using small, r...
What if the biggest lever for better elder care isn’t a new tool, but a different kind of leader? We sit down with Riley Moore—whose journey spans skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care, and now family medicine at Lakeview—to unpack how pay, culture, and everyday choices shape outcomes for seniors and the teams who serve them. Riley makes a clear, grounded case: when leaders show up on the floor, take the tough...
What if rehab care didn’t mean waiting hours for help to do the most basic things? We sit down with Sheila Buswell—Army veteran, engineer, and CEO of Buswell Biomedical—to unpack how a life‑altering injury and her mother’s hip fracture exposed a quiet truth: activities of daily living are overdue for a humane upgrade. Sheila shares the origin of Upmo, a patented mobility system that navigates like a Roomba, syncs to a...
Most bucket lists go quiet after 61—not because the desire fades, but because barriers get louder. We unpack the real reasons older adults stop traveling (no companion, health worries, cost) and replace them with practical steps that make meaningful trips feel possible again. From choosing the right pace and accessible destinations to planning for medical needs without panic, we lay out a clear, repeatable approach fa...
Loneliness isn't just an emotional challenge for seniors—it's a serious health crisis that can literally shorten lives. When a spouse passes away after decades of marriage, the surviving partner often follows within a year, not from illness but from losing their reason to live. But it doesn't have to be this way.
This eye-opening episode dives deep into how social connection acts as a vital lif...
Aging is a privilege, not a problem. This perspective-shifting conversation with gerontologist Briana Velarde challenges everything you thought you knew about growing older.
Drawing from her expertise as coordinator of the Optimal Aging Program at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, Velarde redefines successful aging as adaptability rather than the avoidance of change. She dismantles harmful stereotypes sug...
When a hospital CEO candidly admitted to Dr. Joseph Jarvis that they diverted non-paying patients elsewhere despite having available beds, it crystallized everything wrong with America's healthcare system. In this eye-opening conversation, Dr. Jarvis—physician, public health leader, and healthcare reform advocate—shares his groundbreaking vision for transforming healthcare access in Utah and potentially nationwid...
The crisis in senior care isn't coming—it's already here. With Utah nursing homes forced to deny 1,200 admissions in 2023 and the state's senior population projected to grow 18% by 2027, we're facing critical questions about how to care for our aging loved ones.
Allison Spangler, President and CEO of the Utah Healthcare Association, takes us behind the curtain of healthcare policy and advo...
Planning for long-term care might be the most important conversation your family isn't having. In this eye-opening episode, Raymond Lavine, founder of Lavine LTC Benefits, reveals why waiting to address caregiving needs creates unnecessary financial and emotional burdens for families across America.
Drawing from his personal experience caring for both parents, Raymond shares powerful insights that go bey...
The walls between generations seem to grow taller each year. Teenagers roll their eyes at grandparents who "just don't get it," while seniors shake their heads at youth who "don't care enough." But what if these misconceptions are actually preventing some of life's most enriching relationships?
Licensed clinical social worker Danniel Worthen-Cullumber joins us to dismantle t...
Retirement planning has a serious problem: we're living much longer than previous generations, but our financial preparation hasn't kept pace. With many retirees finding themselves 45% short of what they'll need for a comfortable retirement lasting potentially 30+ years, what options do we have?
Laura Phillips, a licensed reverse mortgage specialist with over 25 years of experience, joins us to...
What if we approached aging with the same enthusiasm and preparation as expecting parents planning for a baby? This transformative perspective is just one of the powerful insights Kayla Cook brings to our discussion on navigating senior care with confidence and compassion.
Drawing from her psychology background and extensive experience in home health and hospice, Kayla challenges common misconceptions that pr...
When caregiving for someone with dementia, the most powerful support might not be what you expect. Dr. Beth Fauth, director of Utah State University's Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Research Center, reveals transformative approaches to dementia care that benefit both caregivers and their loved ones.
What began as an unexpected passion during her college studies has evolved into groundbreaking rese...
Kristy Russell takes us on a deeply personal and professional journey through the world of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). As Utah's sole specialist covering the entire state, Kristy shares how her grandmother's Lewy body dementia diagnosis transformed her perspective on memory care after initially swearing off working with dementia patients due to challenging experiences.
The...
What happens when a doctor of physical therapy who swore he'd never work with older adults discovers his true calling in senior care? Matt Hansen, Executive Director of the Home Care and Hospice Association of Utah, takes us on his remarkable journey from pediatric specialist to passionate advocate for quality home-based care.
Matt reveals how his perspective dramatically shifted when he recognized the p...
Could changing your diet in your 70s actually improve your health, or is it too late? According to nutrition expert Amy Covington, the power to transform health through diet remains strong throughout our entire lives.
Amy shares the remarkable story of a senior who initially refused to change his eating habits but experienced dramatic improvements in his diabetes management and mobility after just six months ...
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