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.
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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​

Why the Podcast?
Why am I doing the podcast?
To Make you think!!!!
To Make you take Action!!!!
Make is a Big Word, yes I know.
You really need to think about older loved ones Aging and needing Care.
You really need to take Action.
Start understanding what an Aging Older Loved One will mean in your Life and how it will change their Life!!
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8.13.24

Episode 58: 

​A Conversation about Solo Aging
with Board Certified Patient Advocate, Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA® 

There are many circumstances that create Solo Agers, who are navigating Aging and Care on their own.
Learn about the unique situations for Solo Agers.
A simple Doctor visits, medical tests etc.
Maybe you’re hesitant to go alone.

These decision's can dramatically affect health outcomes.
You may need a Board-Certified Patient Advocate, BCPA.

Learn how an Advocate can really help you!
​This person can help Solo Agers in many, many ways! At minimum, someone to talk too.

​She works Nationally.
https://www.beaconpatientsolutions.com/
https://linktr.ee/ailenehealthcareadvocate
https://navigatingsolo.com/
[email protected]
617-651-2140
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8.6.24​
Guest Speaker:
Ailene Gerhardt, MA, BCPA, CSA®, is an Independent Board Certified Patient Advocate (BCPA), Certified Senior Advisor®, Solo Aging expert & founder of her national patient advocacy practice Beacon Patient Solutions LLC. Ailene's dynamic advocacy work includes a focus on Solo Aging. This expertise led to the Fall 2021 founding of the Navigating Solo Network™, a national website, network, & online clearinghouse featuring resources specifically for solo agers.

Ailene is a sought after national speaker and has offered over 150 community education workshops and classes in partnership with community centers, libraries, senior centers, Villages, networking groups, lifelong learning series, and local and national conferences since Spring 2018. Ailene was honored with the Independent Advocate of the Year award in September 2023 at the 2023 Healthcare Advocate Summit in New Orleans. She is the creator of the annual national initiative SAVvy Day: Solo Aging Visibility Day.

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Episode 53:
A Conversation about Medicaid

Learn about Medicaid and using it for Care. 
 
As we know, it is close to $40.00 an hour for Professional Care in the home and on average $5,000 a month, for an Assisted Living. 
  • Learn about the very specific rules, it is Complex.
  • Learn how Medicaid works and all the little details.
  • Learn about asset and  income limitations.
  • Learn about “Miller Trusts”. 
  • Certified Medicaid Planners: helping you apply for Medicaid, properly!
  • Learn what Medicaid will pay for, Skilled Nursing? An Assisted Living? In-Home Care?

​Tune in to the full episode to learn more!
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6.4.24
Guest Speakers:
BROOKE BAKER RN, CO-OWNER, CERTIFIED MEDICAID PLANNER
​Brooke graduated from Boise State University. in 2004 as a Registered Nurse with a degree in Health Science. With over 20 years of experience in community-based care, Brooke takes a straight-forward approach based on clinical diagnoses, proven outcomes, and dispelling common myths in the healthcare and Medicaid world.

JESSICA YOUNG, MSW, CO-OWNER, CERTIFIED MEDICAID PLANNER
Jessica fell in love with senior case management when she started working in hospice at just 18 years old. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree in social sciences from Boise State University and a master’s degree in social work with an emphasis in Geriatrics and community mental health from Northwest Nazarene University. 

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