Tour the Cost of Care

​A Conversation with Senior Placement and Referral Specialist 
​Matt Shadle, MHSA, Gentle Hearts Living Solutions

In this episode learn all about:
  • Why there is a demand for Specialists like Matt.
  • Gentle Heart's philosophy. 
  • The personalized journey for the Senior.
  • Care education - and discussions of cost of care.
  • Tours that make sense for the Senior and the Community.
  • Feeling comfortable with the Community.
  • Customized care plans for the residents.
  • Technology in the Community.
  • Differences in the Communities/Facilities, Skilled Nursing, Assisted, Memory Care, Board and Care Homes, etc.
  • Contract signing day.
  • Connecting the Senior and their Family with other Professionals, even after the move to the Community.
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https://gentleheartslivingsolutions.com/
https://gentleheartslivingsolutions.com/idaho-team
(303) 859-0050
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9.17.24

Episode 62: 

​A Conversation about Staffing Mandates
with Corey Crimson, CEO-NHA Pioneer Place Skilled Nursing

An Important Conversation!!
Learn how Mandates from The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) will affect small rural Skilled Nursing Facilities.
Mandates such as:
Minimum staffing standards
Requirements for Registered Nurses on duty
Civil monetary penalties
No further reimbursements

https://www.pnhvale.org 
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9.13.24​
Guest Speaker:
Corey Crismon, CEO-NHA (Nursing Home Administrator)
Pioneer Place Skilled Nursing
​Located in Vale, Oregon
Email: [email protected] 
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Episode 61: 

​A Conversation about THE Conversation --- Planning!
Mom, I need some advice...

Planning, a tough word and concept, but so important!!
Learn why it is so important.
Learn how to start the Family Conversation.
Learn what subject areas to talk about.
Please listen and pass on!!!!
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9.5.24​

Episode 60: 

​A Conversation about Board and Care Homes
What are They?

Learn about a Board and Care Home.
Learn what they are, where they exist.
Learn what they do.
Learn about the number of beds.
Learn how their cost compares to an Assisted Living.
Learn about the resident who normally lives there.
Why don't they exist in your State?
Why not start one?
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8.27.24​

Episode 59: Richard is Interviewed!

The tables are turned, Richard is interviewed 😊
  • Learn more about his life experience with Aging and Care.
  • Learn about the common themes he seen working in Elder Care.
  • Learn about the first steps, when someone is flat on their back in the ER.
  • Learn about his advice, looking back on his 14-year adventure of Caregiving.
  • What is the Key or Keys to addressing Aging and Caregiving.
  • Learn the age we should really begin thinking and talking about Aging and Care, within the Family. 
  • Learn more about APlan2Age, an Application (App) which is coming in 2025.
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8.21.24​

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