Keen On Aging

Most people assume the doctor referring their loved one to assisted living or skilled nursing actually knows what those places are like, but they usually don't. In this episode, Bob Cain of Piedmont Home Care shares why he personally drives doctors and medical students through senior care facilities so they can see them from the inside, and he and host Dr. Corinne Auman explain what families need to watch for, from who owns the building to why planning early makes all the difference.Download my free Well-Being Checklist and get 25 actionable steps to help you thrive in this next chapter of life. - https://bit.ly/43XCD0mLearn more about Bob Cain - https://piedmonthomecare.com/about-us/meet-our-team/bob-cain-bio/CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction02:23 What surprises doctors most about senior living06:18 Why most of us avoid senior care until a crisis forces the decision15:00 The insider directory that bypasses the phone-tree runaround22:50 What every family should know before a loved one needs care26:21 How hospital consolidation is shrinking outside referrals37:59 Who owns the building matters: private equity versus nonprofit41:49 The placement crisis for higher-need patients44:53 Hope is not a plan45:25 Continuing Care Retirement Communities explained51:38 Moving in while you are still independent56:14 Closing advice: care planning is an ongoing conversationLearn more about Dr. Corinne AumanBuy the Keenagers Book - https://amzn.to/4esquWmCheck out my website - https://corinneauman.com/Subscribe to my instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drcorinneauman/KEYWORDSsenior care, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, adult day programs, continuing care retirement community, CCRC, care navigation, geriatric care management, elder care planning, long-term care planning, aging parents, caregiver support, caregiver resources, choosing assisted living, senior living tours, senior living waitlists, private equity nursing homes, who owns assisted living facilities, Medicare and senior care, aging in place, planning for aging parents, doctor referrals senior care, Piedmont Home Care, Bob Cain, Keen on Aging podcast, Keenagers, Dr. Corinne Auman

If you're somewhere between 45 and 80 and sensing that the cultural script for aging doesn't fit who you are or who you're becoming, this show is for you.The Keen On Aging Podcast is built on a simple idea: aging is a universal human experience, and the story we tell about it shapes the way we live it. The dominant cultural narrative — one of decline, fear, and invisibility — is outdated, and it's causing real harm. Hosted by Dr. Corinne Auman, gerontologist, care manager, author, and activist, this show offers a grounded, research-backed, and deeply human alternative: a story rooted in purpose, planning, and possibility.Each episode, Dr. Auman sits down with experts and with everyday "keenagers" — people who have navigated later life with intention and found meaning on the other side of midlife transitions. Through honest, practical conversations, you'll hear real stories and real solutions to the questions so many of us face but rarely talk about out loud.Tune in to:Learn how to embrace and make the most of your later yearsGet inspired to take on new challenges and push back against outdated stereotypes of agingDiscover how to build a fulfilling life, even as circumstances changeExplore the stories of Keenagers and gain a deeper understanding of the aging process itselfWhether you're rethinking your career, redefining your relationships, planning for what's next, or simply looking for permission and language to own this chapter of your life, The Keen On Aging Podcast is your invitation to imagine aging differently — and to live it that way too.