Carefullist, The Podcast

Wynter Johnson watched her mom carry the weight of caring for her grandmother. Appointments were missed, communication was scattered, and when her grandmother was hospitalized, the family didn't know for a week.  When you're in the throes of caregiving, conversations often get stuck on day-to-day task updates rather than focusing on how your loved one is doing as a person. In this episode, we discuss how this experience became the backbone of Caily, the HIPAA-compliant app she co-created with McKenna McCormick. It is designed to be available through senior living communities so they can chat directly with family members regarding their loved ones' care.  Resources www.carefullist.com www.caily.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/wynter-johnson  

Nina Herndon (MA, CMC, CLPF) founded Sage Eldercare Solutions in 2001 as a solo practitioner dedicated to improving the quality of care of older adults. This came on the heels of her own caregiving experiences; first in her 20s while caring for her mom, who had cancer, and then again later in life when her dad developed dementia. She realized the importance of combining gerontology, social work, nursing, and counseling psychology into the care plan.  In 2012, she launched The Hummingbird Project, dedicated to improving quality of life and combating the plagues of loneliness and boredom that too often come with aging. She is the 2026 President of the Board of Directors for Aging Life Care Association. This national organization provides support through consultation, assessment, care coordination, and advocacy to address the challenges of aging and disabilities. Resources www.carefullist.com www.sageeldercare.com  www.hummingbirdproject.net  www.aginglifecare.org 

Jennifer Levin was in her late 20's and living her dream in LA as a screenwriter working on multiple shows across major networks. Back home in New York, things were changing. Her dad was initially misdiagnosed and then correctly diagnosed later. The only child of divorced parents, she bore the decisions about his care. We talk about this aspect, along with how odd it can be for a young caregiver when others the same age are living very different lives- not that friends don't try to understand, it's that they simply can't. Listen to this discussion to learn more about her Facebook group, Caregiver Collective, and her book "Generation Care". Resources www.carefullist.com www.facebook.com/groups/CaregiverCollective 

Paul Wynn is a nationally recognized patient advocacy leader, healthcare communicator, author, and award-winning medical journalist. He is particularly passionate about telling stories about patients and caregivers, frequently drawing from his own experience as a sandwich-generation caregiver raising children while caring for aging family members. Paul's chapter in The Caregiver's Advocate Vol. 2, titled "Surviving the Sandwich Generation Years," offers a compassionate and insightful perspective for anyone balancing multiple caregiving roles. Join us as we chat about the challenges of sandwich-generation caregiving.  Resources www.paulwynn.com www.carefullist.com 

Lance A. Slatton runs a home care business, the All Home Care Matters podcast, and authored "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers Guide". Now, he's here to talk about his newest adventure- becoming President of the famed AlzAuthors organization. Join us in this special edition discussion about how AlzAuthors has served the dementia community for over a decade and what the future holds under Lance's new leadership. Resources www.allhomcarematters.com www.alzauthors.com www.carefullist.com 

Kathleen Korpela worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies in the Pacific Northwest while caregiving for her dad and raising a family. Because of this experience, she founded Living Goldenwell and is building the first-of-its-kind global community and network for professional women supporting aging parents and navigating eldercare. Join us as she shares her personal story of successfully navigating the sandwich generation experience and how she plans to help others who travel the path after her.  Resources https://livinggoldenwell.com  www.carefullist.com

A medical crisis strikes, and you don't know what to do. Kimberlie Williams-Feth has been there before, helping patients as a social worker and then navigating the system on behalf of her husband. This episode is choc-full of helpful tidbits for dealing with insurance, finding affordable physical therapy, and the hospital discharge process. While based in North Carolina, Kim helps to problem-solve in the midst of a healthcare crisis wherever you're located. Join us as Kim shares stories of their own care journey and how she has successfully secured the right care for Jerry.  Resources www.carefullist.com https://healthcaresurvivalkit.com

Michele Arnoldy was an emergency department nurse. Her husband, Chris, worked in finance. Following service to Afghanistan and some career upheaval at home, Chris was not the same.  He and Michele navigated his PTSD together. Unfortunately, he did not overcome his diagnosis. Michele shares their story with us from a caregiver's perspective. What is helpful, what isn't; what to look for, what she missed, and how to move forward.  When we think of caregivers, we picture someone pushing a wheelchair or doling out medication. When it comes to mental health, it's not so obvious. Let's talk about it. Resources: https://www.michelearnoldy.com/ www.carefullist.com

Natasha Goldstein-Levitas, MA, BC-DMT is an Aging, Dementia, Care Partner, and Community Wellness Specialist, and Board-Certified Dance/Movement Therapist with nearly twenty- five years of clinical experience, in multiple healthcare and community-based settings, and in various capacities. She is the owner of EngAge, a person-centered, movement, and sensory hybrid approach, and she shares creative strategies and resources that may improve overall quality of life and health outcomes for diverse communities. In this episode, we talk about what dance movement therapy is and how it can be beneficial to caregivers and their care partners, no matter their mobility limitations. Resources:  www.natashagoldstein.com www.carefullist.com 

"If there's one thing worse than Alzheimer's, it's ignorance of the disease," says Martin Schreiber, former governor of Wisconsin. He joined us to share the story of his two Elaines- his wife before her Alzheimer's diagnosis and after. Marty was her primary caregiver and has since made it his mission to support and educate people about dementia. This heartfelt episode explores the changes we experience as caregivers and offers reassurance that, lonely as it may be, we are not alone. Resources www.mytwoelaines.com www.carefullist.com 

There are commonalities in caregiving, regardless of duration. With that said, long-term caregiving is a marathon, not a sprint. Beth Meek knows this all too well. She cared for her mother, who had Parkinson's and dementia, by flying back and forth from Western NY to Western Canada. She tells her story, and we discuss her program, The Burnout Breakthrough, to share snippets of care from a larger toolbox she's creating. You don't have to do mid-life caregiving alone. Resourceswww.carefullist.com https://bethmeek-wg.xperiencify.io/self-care-isnt-selfish/order/ https://bethmeek.my.canva.site/the-burnout-breakthrough-sales-page 

Brian Bradshaw was, like many, an accidental caregiver. His mom developed a rare disease called Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), which is like having MS and Parkinson's at the same time. It is fast-moving and requires a lot of support. While his dad was the primary caregiver, Brian lived nearby and helped frequently. Their community came together to support this vivacious former teacher and her family. February 28th is Rare Disease Day, and we discuss what it's like to care for someone with a rare disease in this episode. Having a rare disease is common! Over 300 million people worldwide are living with a rare disease. Brian has taken what his family learned and started Northside Home Care, serving the state of Indiana. Learn more: https://northsidehomecare.org/ Additional caregiving and grief resources: www.carefullist.com 

Kelly Baarley is a military wife who has lived all over the United States. As a result, she's held multiple jobs in healthcare and gained a broad perspective of the system- where it works and where we need to bridge the gaps. After her grandparents required care before and through the covid lockdowns, Kelly put everything she's learned into a program to help others navigate caregiving. Join us for this discussion about family, loss, and what comes next. Resources The Carefullist: www.carefullist.com Kelly Baarley Bridging: www.kellybaarleybridging.org 

Barry Jacobs and Julie Mayer are clinical psychologists, caregiving experts, and authors of multiple titles, most recently "The AARP Caregiver Answer Book". In this episode, we discuss their personal caregiving journeys and their professional perspectives on caregiving, including how to distinguish between depression and burnout. Their new book offers practical advice, coping strategies, and resources for those caring for parents, spouses, or others, aiming to help caregivers navigate the overwhelming aspects of their role with dignity and less burnout. Join us for this thoughtful conversation that comes from a place of deep empathy and understanding.   For more information, visit www.carefullist.com 

Erin Whalen's older sister, Gina, had severe cerebral palsy. Erin knew, in her bones, that she would outlive her. Gina died at the age of 45, exactly two weeks after Erin turned 40. That's forty years of anticipatory grief. Erin has spent almost 20 years as a facilitator, trainer, and actor, including extensive work helping medical professionals communicate more compassionately. She has been a practitioner of Playback Theatre - the signature art form used at Compassionate Coaching - on some illustrious stages in DC, including The Kennedy Center. Our conversation centers around Erin's caregiving-adjacent experience growing up and how that translated into helping others process their grief through Improv Theater. Learn more: https://www.compassionatecoaching.org/ Additional resources: www.carefullist.com 

Patrick Cawley served as Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee in Pennsylvania, meeting regularly with experts on the legal and financial threats facing older Middle-Class Pennsylvanians. Now, he owns Keystone Elder Law and works with clients to establish essential planning tools, such as the power of attorney, health care power of attorney, living will, and trusts. In this episode, we discuss the importance of having an elder law attorney, planning ahead before there's a crisis, and common misconceptions about what documents cover and what they don't.  Learn more: https://keystoneelderlaw.com/ Resources: www.carefullist.com  

Dr. Rachael Piltch-Loeb's day job is as a public health professor. She is an expert in public health emergency preparedness and response and risk communication.  She is the recent author of The Millennial Caregiver- a book inspired by her experience caring for her dad, who had early-onset Alzheimer's disease, while also being a new mom and a professional. Her goal was to create a resource for people in that same situation.  Our discussion centered on the common experience we share: career, parenting young children, and caregiving for a parent decades before we expected to. If you're a sandwich generation caregiver, especially someone in their 20s-40s, this episode is for you. Get The Millennial Caregiver book: https://www.carefullist.com/caregiving-resources/books

Life would lead Lisa McFarland on a journey shaped by profound loss and unexpected turns. The pain of experiencing the loss of her daughter Alexis, and later, the passing of her second son Emmanuel, along with the challenges of raising Zach, who was born with special needs, altered the course of her life in ways she could never have foreseen.  These heart-wrenching moments became the catalyst for a transformative path. From a career in management training to embracing the role of a pediatric ICU nurse after Alexis' passing, and later transitioning to become a Legal Nurse Consultant, each step was a response to the evolving needs of her family, particularly Zach.  We discuss the many layers of Lisa's lived experience that revolve around one key idea: resilience. She took that knowledge and wrote the first in what will be a series of books on the subject, starting with The Healing Path: Stay Present. Get the book: https://www.carefullist.com/grief-support/books

Deanna Gerstel-Harris is a writer, director, and producer. Her latest project, When We Care- an animated short film, shines a spotlight on the caregiving and climate crises. Her caregiving story began with chronic conditions in both of her children, and then she developed one herself. Monica Lund is vice president and producer at MY Productions. She is working closely with Deanna and team on When We Care. Monica's caregiving story centers around dementia and the challenges of living far away from those receiving care. When We Care is a portrait of the connectedness and perseverance that can be found at the intersection of the caregiving and climate crises — and the beauty that results when we care for one another and the spaces in which we live. Additional Information Website: https://www.whenwecarefilm.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@whenwecarefilm Tax-Deductible Donation Link: https://my.filmindependent.org/WhenWeCare Instagram & TikTok: @whenwecarefilm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-gerstel-harris 

Employee caregiver stress doesn't stay at home. It follows employees to work: driving burnout, absenteeism, quiet quitting, and turnover. Yet 87% of companies exclude caregivers from their DEI strategy. Following her mother's stroke, Chef Maria closed her bakery in Normal, Illinois and became a full-time caregiver for her mom. After her mother's passing, Chef Maria introduced Beyond Decadence as a pop-up bakery serving Lake Norman and Charlotte clientele. Adapting through the pandemic, the business morphed away from dessert catering and nationwide shipping to DEI dessert experiences, team-building experiences, and speaking engagements, combining her passion for pastry and diversity.  Listen now as we talk with Chef Maria about her journey. Learn more: https://www.beyonddecadence.com

Catherine Reynolds' interest in taking care of the body started when she was a kid, attending and interpreting doctors' appointments for her Deaf mother. This episode begins with an educational component about the Deaf experience in healthcare and ADA rights.  We then move to what Cat has dedicated her adult life to practicing as a wellness mentor and owner of Cat's Touch Massage Therapy. As part of her suite of offerings, Cat teaches two versions of her Healthy Habits course: one in American Sign Language and the other in English. They are intended to help folks live healthy lives to reduce the amount of medical intervention required as much as possible as we age. Cat's Touch: https://www.catstouch.com/home  Know Your Rights: https://adata.org/learn-about-ada 

Dr. Cheri Hampton-Farmer is the CEO of Communicating Matters and a former professor of communication at multiple universities. She was a caregiver for her mom while raising her own family and living in another state. Coordinating care amongst her sisters was a key factor in their family's caregiving success. Throughout her career, Cheri has helped leaders and emerging leaders build impactful communication skills for greater influence, collaboration, and real-world success. Today, she develops tailored training solutions for individuals and groups aiming to elevate their communication effectiveness. Learn more about Cheri's communication coaching practice here: https://communicating-matters.com/

Kelly Ellis became a caregiver overnight when her son was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the age of six. She shares their story openly to lend support to other families and educate the general population about this disease. Kelly's background in education helped to prepare her to navigate some of the challenges in their journey, and we talk about the importance of incorporating your strengths into caregiving.  For additional resources on caregiving and T1D support, visit www.carefullist.com 

Laura Anthony is a neuroinclusive leader, speaker, attorney, consultant, and caregiver. As an attorney and consultant, she works with employers and schools to prevent and resolve conflict, especially around civil rights and disability-related matters.  She also serves as a mediator, investigator, and hearing officer, using an approach that is informed by her background and studies of psychology, brain science, and restorative practices. In this episode, Laura shares how caregiving for her mother as a child shaped her approach to and interests in the world as an adult. 

Barbara Karnes is a Registered Nurse and author who noticed, after her experience at the bedside of hundreds of people before they died, that each death she witnessed was following an almost identical script. Each person was going through the same thing. And most families had the same questions. It was after these realizations that Barbara sat down and wrote the Little Blue Book that changed an industry. Gone From My Sight, which takes its name from the poem to which it alludes, has been in print continuously since 1985 and has sold over eight million copies. It has been co-opted and copied and imitated even as Barbara Karnes continues to publish and travel the world giving lectures. It is the original source. We spoke with Barbara about her caregiving career, her own grief upon the loss of her husband, and what people need to know about the dying process.  You can find more information here: https://www.carefullist.com/caregiving-resources/books  https://bkbooks.com/blogs/something-to-think-about

Dr. Jennifer Wagner started as a top D1 soccer athlete and went on to excel at Stanford University School of Medicine as a Resident and Faculty member. She was an Operating Room Doctor for Shriners Children's. She later led human performance efforts as Chief Medical Officer and Director of Operations at Liminal Collective for Logitech, working with elite performers across various fields. With a background spanning athletics, fitness (ACE), exercise physiology (MS), medicine (MD), leadership, and business, Dr. Wagner has collaborated with top performers in sports, the military, creative industries, and business. Her experiences led her to her true passion: helping women thrive. She co-founded PROSPER, a company dedicated to wholistic performance for women. If you're part of the sandwich generation, this is definitely for you! In addition to professional caregiving, Dr. Wagner shares her personal experience with her mom's dementia journey and what it was like to be a daughter with a physician's background.  Learn more about Prosper: https://www.weprosper.co/  

Justin Lee Pierce from Everstead Capital remembers when his mom had caregiving responsibilities for his grandma. In fact, that inspired him to move into healthcare before landing on financial planning about ten years ago.  This conversation covers a wide range of topics from long-term care insurance to different forms of life insurance policies and a striking statistic about millennials.  Join us for more than a nickel's worth of free advice. You can learn more about Everstead Capital and reach out to Justin here: https://www.eversteadcap.com/. 

When she couldn't find safe, dignified, and engaging tools for her mom, Angela Fairhurst made them herself. Geri-Gadgets® are designed to spark curiosity, calm, and connection, helping those with cognitive issues or dementia. It wasn't an easy road to a diagnosis. Angela shares her caregiving story with us and the journey into toy-making she never planned.  Learn more about Geri-Gadgets here: https://www.carefullist.com/caregiving-resources/products  

Su Park was in her mid-20s and living in Canada when her mom was diagnosed with cancer back home in Korea. After she passed away, Su reflected on how much they missed out on together. By creating Amori, she's offering people the opportunity her mom didn't have: to reflect on life and mortality, preserve memories, and create personal messages to be cherished for a lifetime. Learn more: https://amori.life/

Christina Keys' mother had a life-changing stroke and was given a 1% chance to live. She instantly went from career woman to caregiver. Within 4 years of caregiving for her mother, she was financially, emotionally, mentally and physically bankrupt. The doctors told her she would be lucky to live 6 months. Her body was shutting down from the stress of caregiving and trying to do it alone. This episode explores the choices she made in order to continue living not just to take care of her mom, but for herself as well. Today, Christina helps to change the lives of caregivers who struggle while caring for their loved ones and what to do after that leg of the journey ends. Learn more: https://www.christinakeys.com/ #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #longtermcare #eldercare #aginginplace #healthcare #homehealthcare #hospice #lifeaftercaregiving

Live Fully. Die Ready. Niki Weiss is transforming how we approach death, dying, and end-of-life planning—because let's face it, avoiding these conversations won't stop death from happening. Her mission is simple: normalize conversations around death and dying in the digital age by providing tools to help people prepare for the inevitable now, so they can stop worrying about the "what-ifs" and start focusing on what's most important: living fully now. As a Digital Thanatologist, Founder of ENDevo, Creator of My Final Playbook App, and Host of the Digital Legacy Podcast, Niki simplifies the often overwhelming and confusing end-of-life planning process.  Learn more:  https://www.endevo.life/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6502518647 

One of the biggest blind spots in financial planning is the potential for a long-term care event. Yet such a small percentage of the U.S. population has a plan in place, and misconceptions abound. Suzanne Scheer is a former caregiver and attorney. Now, she loves teaching people about long-term care insurance and how it works. It isn't right for everyone, but everyone deserves to be educated about the risks and the options for transferring that risk to an insurance company.  Suzanne is licensed in multiple states throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast and can obtain a license wherever you live. Contact her for a free review of an existing policy to understand what it covers and what it doesn't:  https://themeakemgroup.com/about-meakem-group/our-team/  [email protected]   #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #longtermcare #insurance #longtermcareinsurance #trustandwill #financialplanning #financialadvice #eldercare #geriatriccare #dementia #aginginplace #medicare #medicaid #financialadvisor #specialneeds #homehealthcare #healthcare

After a global aviation career, Lynn Lambrecht saw a gap. Businesses and individuals resist contingency planning. Business and Life intersect. How we consider the impact upon employees and businesses led her to create The Living Planner. Client discussions center around the practical and personalized offensive and defensive strategies to protect departments, employees, and families in times of transition. She uses the experience garnered from my global corporate experience, the time volunteering during catastrophic incidents and facing losses of key employees and family. Little things become big things if we are not prepared. Our conversation covers Lynn's amazing career and how, inevitably, life weaves itself into our career paths and we're met with decisions that need to be made. Learn more about Lynn's services: www.thelivingplanner.com  For caregiving and grief resources, visit: www.carefullist.com #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #grief #griefsupport #makeaplan #agingingplace #longtermcare #eldercare #planahead #successionplan #homehealthcare #sandwichgeneration #youngadults #employeeadvocate #humanresources #smallbusiness #geriatrics #legacyplanning

Susanne White believes caregivers are warriors. Fearless, courageous, and passionate about protecting those they care for. She shares strategies, actions, and attitudes that worked for her and can work for you. Listen to this episode for your chance to win a free autographed copy of her book! Comment "Caregiver Warrior" on any of our social channels through May 30, 2025.  For more information about Susanne and her work, visit her website https://www.caregiverwarrior.com/ As always, The Carefullist is here to support you: www.carefullist.com #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #podcast #resilience #longtermcare #homehealthcare #eldercare #elderlycare #braintumor #survivor 

Do you understand your diagnosis? Myra Katz spent most of her career as a physician assistant in oncology/hematology. Now, she utilizes her knowledge of the healthcare system as a board-certified patient advocate. In this episode, we talk about the importance of having goals for your doctor visits and why you need to understand the differences in health forms available to you. If you're interested in engaging Myra's services, visit https://www.katzadvocate.com/services  #caregiving #caregiversupport #caregivers #caregiver #patientadvocacy #patientadvocate #healthsystem #advancedirective #patientsupport #cancertreatment #cancer #healthcare #physicianassistant

Lisa Tschudi is a caregiver for her young adult daughter with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. She also hosts the podcast Love Doesn't Pay the Bills. We discuss ways to make life a little easier when caregiving, such as picking up fresh, premade meals. We also discussed the more complicated things like navigating the education system and advocating for the learning environment and tools her daughter needed. You can find Love Doesn't Pay the Bills anywhere you listen to podcasts.

Nancy Meyers is a practicing attorney and the founder and CEO of Advocord, a life-management platform for advocates — guardians, conservators, and anyone with an adult dependent — to securely record and manage the details of their dependents' lives. #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #estateplanning #guardianship #longtermcare #eldercare #specialneeds #longtermcareplanning #estateattorney #podcast #agingingplace #sandwichgeneration

Dr. Ashley Blackington is a mom of four, lab lover, and occupational therapist. In all of her free time, she owns and runs Dovetail designs, hosts her podcast AND/BOTH, and is set to launch her Dovetail app in April 2025.  We discuss all of this and more, including what occupational therapy is and why you need to involve OT much sooner than you'd think.  Learn more about Ashley and her businesses here: https://dovetaildesigns.co/ #caregiving #caregivers #caregiversupport #occupationaltherapy #podcasts #elderlycare #eldercare #longtermcare #aginginplace #healthtech #podcast #sandwichgeneration

You can't self-care your way out of burnout. Jenn Fredericks is a chronic kidney disease patient and 2x kidney transplant recipient. She is also the mother and caregiver to a daughter with a slow-growth brain tumor. Throughout her life's journey, Jenn has combined these experiences to coach folks dealing with chronic illness and/or caregiving through a program called Prosilience. Learn more: https://prosiliencecoach.com/ #caregiving #caregiver #caregiversupport #chronicillness #podcasts #kidneyhealth #braintumor #resilience #burnout #sandwichgeneration

Brian Howard is taking a self-directed sabbatical after stepping down from his role as Editor-In-Chief of Philadelphia Magazine. He is currently a freelance journalist while caregiving for his mom, who has Parkinson's, and his two school-age daughters. We talk about sandwich generation caregiving, careers, and his dad's journey with Leukemia, which led to the title of this podcast. Listen for the full story! #caregivers #caregiversupport #caregiving #sandwichgeneration #careers #podcast #podcasts #philadelphia #parkinsons #parkinsonsawareness #leukemia #cancer #upenn

Lynn Abate-Johnson is an international best-selling author and community builder. She was a caregiver for her mom through ovarian cancer. Lynn found that by writing updates for her family, not only did she keep a good record of their journey, but it helped her to process what was happening. Learn more about the services Lynn provides at https://www.lynnabatejohnson.com/.  

Kunal Parikh is an aging and health advocate, digital health strategist, and physician. We discuss his personal caregiving story, how you know you're a caregiver (this will surprise some of you!), and the LGBTQIA+ community of caregivers. Look for his TEDx talk about how to know if you're a caregiver coming soon!  

On this National Caregiver's Day, we're thrilled to launch Season 2 of Carefullist, The Podcast. Kicking things off is Lisa Pahl, LCSW, APHSW-C, community educator, hospice social worker, and founder of The Death Deck. We talk about hospice, having tough conversations, and finding joy in unexpected places. #caregiving #caregiversupport #caregivers #podcast #longtermcare #eldercare #aginginplace #homehealthcare #healthcare #hospice #death #dying #NationalCaregiversDay

June Marcangeli cared for her mom who had dementia. As often happens with caregivers, getting to her own appointments got harder. She missed a mammogram for the first time, and when she was finally able to go, they found breast cancer. June talks with us about navigating the healthcare system and advocating for yourself.

Crystal Gallo was a caregiver for her grandmother and uncle. One had dementia, the other had cancer- two very different experiences. The common theme between them was the challenge of coordinating, tracking, and organizing care. A veteran of startups and tech, Crystal set out to create what she wished she had, an app to end caregiving burnout. Learn more about Innerhive and get the app: https://www.innerhive.com/?utm_source=carefullist&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=resource-product

How do you know when you need a caregiver? Where do you go to find one? We talked with Kate Granigan, CEO of LifeCare Advocates, an Aging Life Care management company based in Newton, Massachusetts to find out. Kate serves as President of the Board of Directors at the Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA), a nonprofit professional membership association representing over 2,000 members nationwide. She has over 25 years of experience as a geriatric social worker, a master's in social work, and is a licensed independent clinical social worker in the State of Massachusetts. Learn more: https://www.aginglifecare.org/Shared_Content/ALCA_Directory/ALCA_Find_an_Expert.aspx?hkey=6c3ced7c-b5f0-4d27-9d30-37734ab6cf49 https://www.lcadvocates.com/ 

Silver to Gold's CEO, Esther Greenhouse, is a Longevity Strategist on a mission to help people reduce their long-term care needs & expenses and the caregiving burden.    Esther brings her expertise as an environmental gerontologist–an expert in the impact of the built environment on the well-being of older adults--to help people maintain their physical and financial independence with age. She provides initiatives and training for financial planning and long-term care insurance firms, and strategy sessions for older adults and their families.   Esther is an internationally recognized expert on older adults, caregiving, design for aging, Aging in Place, Age-Friendly Communities, and Universal Design.  An enthusiastic speaker, award-winning trainer, and impactful facilitator, her expertise helps participants make unique connections and create a paradigm shift…she is a catalyst for positive change and innovative strategic solutions.   Learn more: https://silvertogoldstrategies.com/

In 2020, Enriched Life Home Care Services (ELHCS) in Livonia, Michigan launched All Home Care Matters, a podcast hosted by Lance A. Slatton, CSCM. He is a case manager of ELHCS who has become an innovator in helping others deal with the issues and challenges of senior living and long-term care. Slatton, author of the recently published "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide," has become a renowned voice in the long-term care community. All Home Care Matters is a multiple award-winning podcast and YouTube show devoted to helping families, caregivers, and their loved ones navigate long-term care issues. All Home Care Matters was the recipient of the Silver Creator Award from Google & YouTube in 2023. Watch or listen to All Home Care Matters and the other podcasts they produce here: https://allhomecarematters.com.

Christine Davies started her career in social work. She quickly realized that she needed to change her path if she wanted to spend most of her time talking with and comforting people. Now, she is the Director of Spiritual Care at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Jersey. We discuss the role of hospital chaplains and how they can support families through faith-based traditions or without. Listen to the whole conversation for a heartfelt exchange about anticipatory grief.  Learn more about anticipatory grief in Christine's article: https://journeyingalongside.substack.com/p/the-grief-before-the-grief?r=3dwr2&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&triedRedirect=true

Molly Minnick started her career as an RN in the Cardiac Care Unit, where she saw a lot of room for improvement when it came to communicating options to patients and their loved ones. After working on a project with the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, Molly's passion for helping caregivers deepened. Now, she works for Health Advocate, and they've launched a new program called Generations: Aging Adult and Caregiver Support. It's a benefit program available through your employer. Learn more: https://www.healthadvocate.com/site/product-index/caregiver-support.