EP35 - From Caregiver to COO: Vanessa Valerio on Leadership, Dementia, and Person-Centered Home Care

Welcome to another episode of the Simplify Senior Transitions Podcast—the show that helps adult children, seniors, and senior living professionals navigate the emotional, financial, and practical sides of senior care.I’m Dale Corpus, a Senior Transition Specialist and real estate expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area—and I created this podcast to make senior living information more accessible, human, and hopeful.Today’s guest is Vanessa Valerio, RN, CMC, CHCA, and the COO and Vice President of Patient Care at Care Indeed. Vanessa brings over a decade of healthcare and elder care experience, blending clinical expertise with compassionate leadership. She’s also a Certified Case Manager, Certified Home Care Administrator, and a Certified Dementia Coach through Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®.Vanessa shares her inspiring journey from front-line caregiver to executive leadership, while never losing sight of what truly matters: dignity, empathy, and person-centered care for older adults.In this episode, we explore:The reality of leadership in home care (beyond the highlight reel)How Care Indeed stands out in the senior care industryThe importance of transparent conversations with familiesHow her passion for dementia care and elder abuse prevention shapes her leadershipTips for caregivers, adult children, and healthcare professionals alikeVanessa’s authenticity, clinical knowledge, and heart-driven leadership make this a must-listen for anyone touched by caregiving.🔗 Connect with Vanessa Valerio:🌐 Website: www.careindeed.com📧 Email: [email protected]📱 Phone: (650) 796-9397And for those of you watching or listening—if your loved one is considering senior living and you need to figure out what to do with their home—let’s talk!If you’re navigating a senior transition right now and trying to figure out the next step for a parent, here are some resources designed to help.⸻Resources for FamiliesIf you’re navigating senior living decisions, downsizing, or trying to determine the next step for an aging parent, visit:→ www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/familiesThis page provides guidance and resources specifically designed for families navigating senior transitions.⸻Resources for Senior Care ProfessionalsAnd if you’re a senior care professional who wants stronger positioning, clearer referral ecosystems, and more scalable systems for serving families in today’s evolving senior care landscape, visit:→ www.simplifyseniortransitions.com/professionals🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE & SHARE this episode with someone who needs it!Support the show