Senior Care Confidential

When dementia is no longer manageable, is it time for a care manager to step in? Hear tips from two dementia specialists on how to make necessary changes for your loved ones suffering from dementia.

Peter Abraham, BSN, RN, Author of over 50 books discusses the difference between hospice and a death doula, as well as how to become a death doula.

Medicare is introducing the GUIDE program to assist loved ones and patients affected by dementia and alzheimer's. Arcy Healthcare of Flowermound, TX is one of the selected companies rolling out this program starting July 1st.

Heavy sedation and immobilization is an antiquated approach for those critical patients in the ICU. We know how bad immobilization is in hospitals, it’s even worse in ICUs where the stakes are higher. Today we are joined by Kali Dayton, who teaches around the country how changing our approach to patients in the ICU can lead to profoundly better outcomes for patients.

Meet Dr. Hari Raja, an internal medicine physician practicing 30+ years, and hear about his concierge house call practice. It is no longer difficult to see the doctor when he can come to you. Labs, X-rays, and EKGs are just a few of the services that can be brought to you at home.

Did you know that approximately 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson’s Disease? Nearly 1 million in the US alone. This is expected to double in the next 15 years. Today, we are joined by Leisha Phipps, MSW and Executive Director of the Dallas Area Parkinson Society to discuss how their organization helps patients and families affected by this disease.

On this episode, we speak with Bob Bacheler, a Registered Nurse and Managing Director of Flying Angels, a company that transports patients domestically and internationally. Listen as he shares stories of escorting medically compromised patients to their preferred destination, whether it be home or a nursing facility.

Immobility in hospitals leads to significant decline across multiple body systems. This often leads senior patients to have poor outcomes long term. Today, Lesley Williamson joins our show to discuss preventative strategies in the hospital, including the ICU.

Jo and Brian discuss the increased number of claims being denied by health insurance companies. They share tips on how to appeal and overturn invalid claim denials.

All seniors prefer to live at home and age in place. On this episode, we speak with Girish Sabari about telehealth and remote patient monitoring in the home, creating a pathway of communication between the patient and the doctor.  This helps prevent unnecessary ER visits and medical crisis situations.

Hospital Acquired Frailty is a precipitous multi-system decline due to immobility while in a hospital that is often preventable. This lack of movement creates a cascading ‘doom loop’ that can happen with breathtaking speed. Learn what it is as well as how to avoid it on this episode.

28% of seniors live alone in the United States, and there are great ways to stay at home and avoid moving to a nursing home. Laurie Miller, with Apple Care and Companion & Age Tech Now, discusses safe ways to stay in your home as you age using technology, community resources, and Medicare services.

Since the onset of COVID, standards of care have been compromised. What was once not acceptable, is now often the norm. How do you protect your loved ones with dementia living in memory care communities?

There are 8.2 Million seniors are affected by wounds in the U.S. annually. Medicare spends $97 Billion dollars per year to treat them. We’re seeing more wounds and higher severity since the pandemic. Today, we are joined by Dr. Jenna Wishnew and Marina Lakhmanchuk, PT, DPT to discuss prevention, treatment strategies, as well as when to call in the specialist.

Medicare has been prohibited from paying for weight-loss medication since 2003. The Treat & Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 is opening up discussions to make Ozempic available.