Episode 30: Masterclass: Strategies for Aging Pros – Staff Competency & Caring for the Older Adult
Providing a solid system of ongoing education and verification of competencies is essential for quality care, client satisfaction, and caregiver s...
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Episode 29: Insight for Aging Services Pros: Reimagining Palliative Care for Older Adults
Integrative palliative care is an approach to medicine that combines palliative medicine with integrative medicine to create a whole-person care a... Keep Reading
Episode 28: Best Practice Considerations for Aging Services Pros: End-of-Life Care Planning
End-of-life care is a critical aspect of the aging journey, as it focuses on providing comfort, dignity, and support to every individual. It invol... Keep Reading
Episode 27: Insight for Aging Services Pros: Supporting the Aging-in-Place Journey for Older Adults
According to a 2021 AARP survey, 77% of adults aged 50 and older wish to remain in their homes for the long term. However, despite this desire to ... Keep Reading
Episode 26: Fostering Positive Aging: Best Practices for Aging Services Professionals
Focusing on our physical, mental, and emotional well-being can lead to a healthy and fulfilling life as we age. To pursue a path of positive aging... Keep Reading
Episode 25: Aging Services Pro Tips: Building and Retaining Your Team
Building and retaining a strong team is one of the most critical challenges in the aging services sector. As professionals committed to delivering... Keep Reading
Episode 24: Masterclass for Aging Services Pros: Addressing Relocation Stress Syndrome
Transitioning into a new living situation for older adults can bring about a number of symptoms that can be complicated by chronic diseases, cogni... Keep Reading
Episode 23: Masterclass: Advancing Dementia Care for Aging Services
For individuals living with dementia, everyday activities have a major impact on their brain function, behavioral responses, functional abilities ... Keep Reading
Episode 22: Masterclass: Best Practice Considerations: Restorative Care to Maintain and Improve Function
Restorative care is part of an ongoing nursing model and often follows rehabilitation. Licensed staff and professional caregivers provide restorat... Keep Reading
Episode 21: Insight for Aging Services Professionals: The Role of Clinical Home Modifications
As the U.S. population ages, the prevalence of disability and functional limitations and the demand for long-term services and supports (LTSS) wil... Keep Reading
Episode 20: Dementia Care Navigation: 2024 Facts & Figures
Did you know? Approximately 6.5 million individuals are living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and other forms of dementia in the U.S. With the ag... Keep Reading
Episode 19: Masterclass: Best Practice Considerations for Infection Prevention in the Home Setting
Infection prevention is of the utmost importance in all health care settings, but it holds particular significance when it comes to home care. The... Keep Reading
Episode 18: Best Practice Considerations for Person-Centered Dementia Care
Did you know? One best practice approach for someone with dementia is person-centered dementia care, which prioritizes the individuals with dement... Keep Reading
Episode 17: What is Home Care?
Are you aware of the distinctions between the services offered by in-home care and medical home health providers? According to a Johns Hopkins stu... Keep Reading
Episode 16: Best Practice Strategies: ‘Smart Aging’ Education for Older Adults and Caregiving Teams
Many older adults make significant life decisions in crisis moments — but many don’t realize that doing this could harm their well-being. That... Keep Reading
Episode 15: The Important Role of Professional Caregivers
Professional caregivers wear numerous hats, and that’s because they do so much more than only look after their patients. In fact, professional c... Keep Reading
Episode 14: Strategies for Implementing Person-Centered Parkinson’s Care
Parkinson’s disease may paint a singular diagnosis, but its impacts are as diverse as the individuals themselves. Episode fourteen of the ComFor... Keep Reading
Episode 13: Best Practice Considerations: Home Care's Supportive Role in Hospice Care
Facing the reality of end-of-life care comes with a whirlwind of emotions. But within its twists and turns, there exists a source of comfort and s... Keep Reading
Episode 12: Understanding Home Care Benefits for Veterans
For those who’ve bravely served our nation, navigating post-service life can feel daunting. Episode twelve, “Understanding Home Care Benefits ... Keep Reading
Episode 11: Technology-Supported Care for Medication Management
Technology is playing an increasing role in the care management of older adults. When it comes to medication self-management, there are several ch... Keep Reading