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Now or Never: Long-Term Care Strategy is a podcast for all those seeking answers and solutions in the long-term care space. Too often we don’t fully understand the necessity of care until it’s too late. This podcast is designed to create solutions, start conversations and bring awareness to the industry that will inevitably impact all Americans.
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Join Kosta and his guests: Cindy Hardin-Weiss, and Christina Hardin-Weiss Co-Founders of Adaptive Equipment and Caregiving Corner, working to enhance continuity of care from healthcare facility to home, increase client and caregiver safety during daily care and improve and maintain the client’s optimal level of functional independence.Today we’re talking about home modifications, equipment, and aging in place.In this episode: AARP found 80% of Americans turning 65 want to age in place. What are the top three pieces of adaptive equipment you believe every senior should have in their home to ensure their independence and quality of life? What specific home modifications or strategies do you recommend to create a safer, more accessible environment for those wishing to age in place while living with dementia? What’s the most effective way to identify the appropriate home modifications and adaptive equipment to meet an individual’s specific needs? Find out more about AEC Corner: https://adaptiveequipmentcorner.com/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Patti LaFleur, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Caring Across Generations Care Fellow, former full-time care partner, and current advocate and educator for dementia. Today we’re talking about creating systems, routines, and success as a caregiver.In this episode: As caregivers how can we adapt our routines to better accommodate the changing needs of loved ones, especially when living with progressive conditions like dementia? What advice would you give to someone who is just starting their caregiving journey? Are there any essential steps they should take to establish successful practices from the beginning? What strategies can caregivers use to involve other family members or friends in the care process and create a support network to share the responsibilities?Find out more about Patti LaFleur: https://www.carepartnerpatti.com/Purchase Patti's Course - Dementia Care: Connecting Using Art: https://www.kalearningcenter.com/plans/296431?bundle_token=1f37a058b86e36565e9f7c4a7d7aca87&utm_source=manualFind out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. David Grabowski, Professor of Health Care Policy in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School.Dr. Grabowski is a member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, an independent agency established to advise the U.S. Congress on issues affecting the Medicare program. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Grabowski’s research has been supported by the National Institute on Aging, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Today we’re talking about health care policy and why you should care.In this episode: As a member of the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission, What are some of the most pressing issues that impact our everyday lives? how has health care policy evolved to address the growing demand for long-term care services, and what improvements can still be made? Quality of care is a major concern for anyone seeking long-term care options. what can potential residents and their families do to ensure they are choosing a facility that provides high-quality care?Find out more about Dr. David Grabowski: https://hcp.hms.harvard.edu/people/david-c-grabowskihttps://twitter.com/DavidCGrabowskiFind out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Todd Rovak, CEO and Co-Founder at Carefull, the first digital platform built for older adults and their families to protect money, credit, identity, and critical documents.Today we’re talking about how to protect seniors from online scams and fraud. Find out more about Carefull: https://getcarefull.com/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Dr. Al Power, board-certified internist and geriatrician, educator, and published author. Internationally recognized for his work challenging the use of antipsychotic medications for people living with dementia, Dr. Power’s focus is bringing knowledge into practice to transform the culture of care, from philosophical to system shifts, to physical design concepts for community living.Today we’re talking about the power of purpose and how to empower those with dementia. Find out more about Dr. Al Power:http://www.alpower.net/Purchase Dr. Power's Book, Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being:https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Beyond-Disease-Enhancing-Well-Being/dp/1938870131Purchase Dr. Power's Book, Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care:https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Beyond-Drugs-Changing-Culture/dp/1938870646Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Danielle Roberts, Co-Founder of Boomer Benefits and author of 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make.Throughout her career, Danielle has personally helped thousands of beneficiaries with their plan decisions as she specialized in Medicare-related insurance and became a member of the prestigious Forbes Finance Council.Find out more about Danielle Roberts and Boomer Benefits:https://boomerbenefits.com/ Danielle's Book, 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make:https://www.amazon.com/Costly-Medicare-Mistakes-Cant-Afford/dp/1735378615/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Jill Vitale-Aussem, President and CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based not-for-profit serving more than 1,000 older adults and their families.Jill is a licensed nursing home administrator, LeadingAge Leadership Academy Fellow, Reframing Aging facilitator, and author of Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift.Today we’re talking about Person-Directed Care and Elder Empowerment.Find out more about Jill Vitale-Aussem and Christian Living Communities: https://www.jillvitaleaussem.com/https://www.christianlivingcommunities.org/Jill's Book, Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift:https://www.amazon.com/Disrupting-Status-Quo-Senior-Living/dp/1938870824Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Marc Cohen, professor of gerontology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston and Co-Director of the LeadingAge LTSS.Throughout his career Marc’s work has been published and quoted extensively, including interviews by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine as a thought leader on issues affecting eldercare financing. Today we’re talking about the business of aging, who's paying for it and why it matters.Find out more about Marc Cohen:https://www.umb.edu/faculty_staff/bio/marc_cohenFind out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Cameron Huddleston, author, speaker, and award-winning journalist with 20 years of experience writing about personal finance. Today we’re talking about how to approach your parents about their finances.In this episode: How should you approach the conversation of finances with parents who are uncomfortable talking about money? So many adult children struggle with balancing respecting their parents' privacy and independence with ensuring their financial security. How do you find a balance between the two? What normally happens when people try to ignore the issue, and let their family stay on financial cruise control? Find out more about Cameron Huddleston:https://cameronhuddleston.com/Get your copy of Mom and Dad, We Need to Talk:https://cameronhuddleston.com/mom-and-dad-we-need-to-talk/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Dan Lindsay, Founder and CEO of Surety Technologies Inc., a site safety-aligned cleaning program bringing data-driven safety analysis to long-term care facilities. Today we’re talking about outbreak risks, nursing homes, and what you should know. Find out more about Dan Lindsay, Founder and CEO of Surety Technologies Inc.:https://suretytech.ca/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Ben Veghte, Director of the WA Cares Fund, (the nation's first universal long-term care insurance program in Washington State).Today we’re talking about the universal need for universal long-term care. In this episode: What is the Washington Care Fund? How does the WA Cares Fund differ from traditional long-term care insurance options? Where does the funding for Universal Long-Term Care come from? How is WA Cares Fund directly addressing the challenges of affordability and access to long-term care services? Why is this so prevalent and persistent a problem in 2023?Find out more about Ben Veghte and WA Cares Fund:https://wacaresfund.wa.gov/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Elizabeth Miller, Certified Care Consultant and Founder of The Happy Healthy Caregiver, a resource hub, podcast, and community of caregivers growing and sharing tips, resources, and support to create happier and healthier lives for caregivers. Today we’re talking about how to care for the caregiver.In this episode: As a caregiver, how do you manage caregiver stress and avoid burnout? What’s the greatest challenge facing caregiver’s today? What should we do when personally providing caregiving support for our loved-one is no longer an option? Find out more about Elizabeth Miller and The Happy Healthy Caregiver:https://happyhealthycaregiver.com/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Richard J. Mollot, Executive Director of the Long Term Care Community Coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving quality of care, quality of life and dignity for elderly and disabled people in nursing homes, assisted living and other residential settings.Today we’re talking about the ethics of eldercare. Find out more about Richard Mollot and Long Term Care Community Coalition:https://nursinghome411.org/ Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Jennifer Fink, host of Fading Memories, a podcast designed to offer hope, advice, and wisdom from Alzheimer’s caregivers who have lived the experience and thrived.Today we’re talking about how to navigate Alzheimer’s without fear.Find out more about Jennifer Fink and Fading Memories Podcast:https://fadingmemoriespodcast.com/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Margaret Morganroth Gullette, Resident Scholar at the Women's Studies Research Center for Brandeis University. An Author, essayist, and activist. Her contributions to the field of cultural studies of age include five books, the latest of which is Ending Ageism, or How Not to Shoot Old People.Today we’re talking about How to Prevent the Next American Eldercide.Find out more about Margaret Morganroth Gullette's research:https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=kgAc468AAAAJ&hl=enFind out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Kyrié Carpenter, Co-Founder of the Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, Author of - Healing Dementia, an in-depth psychological look at the phenomenon of cognitive change and Experienced Career Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the mental health care industry. Today we’re talking about the Myths and Misconceptions of Dementia. Find out more about Kyrié Carpenter:https://kyrieosity.com/Find out more about Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse:https://oldschool.info/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Liz Craven, Publisher: Vice President of Pro-Ad Media, Inc., Publisher of the Sage Aging ElderCare Guide, and Host of Sage Aging Podcast.Today we’re talking about the Beginner’s Guide to Caregiving. Find out more about Liz Craven and Sage Aging Eldercare Guide: https://eldercareguide.com/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: David Greenwalt, Certified Wellness Coach, Author, Professional Member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and Founder of Leanness Lifestyle University. Today we’re talking about Fitness, Aging and What’s Missing. In this episode: What are the greatest risk factors we face physically in our elder years? Easy, scalable ways to incorporate exercise routines when you’re having issues with mobility and unable to workout independently? How does our physical activity and nutritional wellbeing play into our mental stability?Find out more about David and Leanness Lifestyle University:https://lluniversity.com/The Leanness Lifestyle by David Greenwalt - Available for Purchase on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Leanness-Lifestyle-David-Greenwalt/dp/0971819807Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Ashton Applewhite, author and activist, serving as the leading spokesperson for the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and how to dismantle it. Ashton is the author of This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism, the co-creator of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, and the voice of Yo, Is This Ageist?In this episode: Why are we so afraid of getting old? What is the greatest contributing factor to ageism today? How can we work together to create more adaptable and accessible environments for older people? Find out more Ashton Applewhite: https://thischairrocks.com/Order Ashton's Book, This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism:https://thischairrocks.com/order-the-book/Find out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
Join Kosta and his guest: Stephanie Erickson, Family Caregiving Expert, author of the bestselling book: Plan for Aging Well, clinical social worker and media commentator.Today we’re talking about Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Prepare.Find out more Stephanie Erickson:https://www.facebook.com/Stephanie-Erickson-Media-Commentator-Family-Caregiving-Expert-115638081801824/Find Stephanie's Book on Amazon:https://a.co/d/0VrkfXRFind out more about Kosta Yepifantsev:http://kostayepifantsev.com/
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