EPISODE · Jan 19, 2026 · 1H 7M
How to Advocate for Your Aging Parents: What Every Family Needs to Know
from Healthcare Revolution · host Foundation Physical Therapy
Most families don’t realize they’re behind until a crisis forces decisions they were never prepared to make. This week, we sat down with Steven Schiess, a seasoned post-acute care expert, to talk honestly about what families wish they had known sooner.We dive into the realities of skilled nursing stays, Medicare coverage, and why discharge planning begins the moment a patient is admitted — not because they’re leaving immediately, but because time and options are limited. Steven breaks down why families are often blindsided by costs, how the healthcare system actually flows from hospital to SNF to home health to outpatient care, and why none of these are “endpoints.”We also cover practical resources every caregiver should know about, including 2-1-1, case managers, transportation services, meals, and in-home support — tools that can make the difference between burnout and sustainability. This episode is about preparation, dignity, and protecting quality of life before urgency takes over.
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Most families don’t realize they’re behind until a crisis forces decisions they were never prepared to make. This week, we sat down with Steven Schiess, a seasoned post-acute care expert, to talk honestly about what families wish they had known sooner.We dive into the realities of skilled nursing stays, Medicare coverage, and why discharge planning begins the moment a patient is admitted — not because they’re leaving immediately, but because time and options are limited. Steven breaks down why families are often blindsided by costs, how the healthcare system actually flows from hospital to SNF to home health to outpatient care, and why none of these are “endpoints.”We also cover practical resources every caregiver should know about, including 2-1-1, case managers, transportation services, meals, and in-home support — tools that can make the difference between burnout and sustainability. This episode is about preparation, dignity, and protecting quality of life before urgency takes over.
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