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The Care Plan
by The Care Plan
Welcome to The Care Plan, the podcast where we sit down with leading voices in geriatrics, palliative care, and innovative healthcare. Each episode dives deep into the future of aging, dementia support, end-of-life care, and health equity through honest conversations with clinicians, caregivers, and changemakers. Whether you're a healthcare professional, family caregiver, or aging advocate, The Care Plan offers expert insights and practical ideas for building a more compassionate, patient-centered care system.
Episodes
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Lawyer Turned Social Worker: Holiday Gatherings and What Your Parents Need
What if loneliness isn't an individual problem but a design flaw in how we've built society? Frances Wu traded her law degree for a therapy couch, and now she's on a mission to create something radical: spaces where seniors can just... be. Not isolated in age-segregated communities, but thriving…
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Bevi Kothare On Fixing The Digital Divide Leaving Your Parents Behind
Bevi Kothare has lived the full spectrum of aging care. From gerontologist to memory care leader to running tech companies building software for older adults, she's seen where the system breaks down from every angle. Now, as General Manager at enABLE Care Management and finishing her PhD in...
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Dr. Peter Abadir & Johns Hopkins' $20M Bet to Revolutionize Aging
Dr. Peter Abadir isn't your typical geriatrician. As Co-Principal Investigator of the Johns Hopkins Artificial Intelligence and Technology Collaboratory for Aging Research, a $20 million, five-year initiative from the National Institute on Aging that he co-leads, he's literally building the…
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From Denial to Action: How to Actually Plan for Aging
Most of us plan our vacations more carefully than we plan our aging. This Wednesday for National Family Caregivers Month, we're sitting down with Sharon Peska and Mary Ann Buckley, two Licensed Social Workers with over 45 years of combined experience working with older adults and families, to…
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How to be a Caregiver Without Losing Yourself: A Psychotherapist's Playbook
What happens when your spouse becomes your patient? Or when your parent suddenly needs you to parent them? This November, for National Family Caregivers Month, we're diving into the invisible emotional architecture of caregiving with Alison Carelli, LCSW-C, a psychotherapist and care manager at...
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From Chaos to Confidence: The Toolbox for Dementia Caregivers
"Am I doing this right?" If you're caring for someone with dementia, you've asked yourself this question 1,000 times. This November for National Family Caregivers Month, we're sitting down with Jessica Young, BS, CDP, President and Aging Life Care Manager at Ferretto Young Care Management...
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Care Plan x NIA Accelerator_ Dr_ Blake & the Future of Dementia at Alstara
Join Nirvana Tari and Dr. Lauren Blake, co-founder of Alstara, for a captivating conversation on how AI is transforming the future of drug discovery for Alzheimer’s and other neurocognitive diseases. As fellow members of the prestigious National Institute on Aging Startup Accelerator, Nirvana and...
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The Small-Town Pharmacist Congress Had to Listen To Tells it All
Join Nirvana Tari and Dr. David Casarett for an inspiring conversation with Gina Upchurch, the small-town pharmacist who made it all the way to Washington as a national voice for patients and seniors. From founding Senior PharmAssist in Durham to serving on MedPAC advising Congress on Medicare,...
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12 Years on the Frontlines: What Every Leader Should Know About Care
Join Nirvana Tari for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation with Felicia Norrington, social work director at Georgia State University, as she reflects on twelve years of caregiving for her mother while building her career in higher education. Felicia shares hard-won lessons on burnout, balance,...
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Cancer, Caregiving & the Legal Traps Nobody Warns You About
Join Nirvana Tari and Dr. David Casarett for an eye-opening conversation with Joanna Duran and Monica Bryant, sister lawyers and co-founders of Triage Cancer, as they uncover the hidden legal realities of navigating cancer care. Learn how understanding just a few key health insurance and…
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From Big Medicine to BrainLove: A Doctor’s Perspective You Need to Hear
Dr. Dani Cabral, neurologist and founder of BrainLove, shares how connection, purpose, and innovation are transforming Alzheimer’s care. Hosted by Nirvana Tari of CareYaya, this inspiring episode explores new hope for patients, caregivers, and families.
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American Cancer Society's New Chief Has News Every Family Needs to Hear
In this special in-person episode of The Care Plan, hosts Nirvana and Neal talk with Dr. Arif Kamal, an oncologist, palliative care physician, and the first-ever Chief Patient Officer at the American Cancer Society, about transforming cancer care to meet patients and caregivers where they...
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The Most Influential Person in Healthcare Isn't Who You Think
In this episode of The Care Plan, host Nirvana speaks with Natalie Leary LCSW, Director of the Duke Dementia Family Support Program, about the realities of living with and caring for someone with memory loss. Natalie shares candid, practical, and compassionate advice for every stage from early...
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GeriPal Doctors with Millions of Listeners Explain Why We Are Aging Wrong
On this episode of The Care Plan, hosts Nirvana and Dr. David Casarett turn the tables on the legendary GeriPal Podcast hosts, Dr. Alex Smith and Dr. Eric Widera. Known for interviewing hundreds of experts in geriatrics and palliative care, Alex and Eric swap roles to answer the big questions...
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This Doctor Almost Died At 42 - She's Healthier Than Ever After 5 Changes
In this powerful episode, Dr. Nisha Chellam, a Board-Certified Internist and functional medicine pioneer, opens up about the health crisis that forced her to rethink everything she learned in traditional medicine. At the age of 42, despite “normal” labs, she felt like she was falling apart....
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How One Memorial Sloan ER Doctor is Redesigning Healthcare as We Know it
In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Dr. Corita Grudzen, head of Supportive and Acute Care Services at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and one of America’s leading physician-innovators, is rewriting the rules of how we care for seriously ill patients.From transforming the ER…
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The Secrets to Aging Well From a Geriatric Doctor Who Has Seen It All
In this powerful, thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Daniel Thomas, one of the youngest and most forward-thinking geriatricians in the U.S., shares the real secrets to aging well. Trained at Johns Hopkins and now practicing at Penn State Health, Dr. Thomas blends cutting-edge science with deep...
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Conversations with Rick Robinson - VP of Innovation at the AgeTech Collaborative
Join us as we dive into the world of AI with Rick Robinson, VP of Innovation at the AgeTech Collaborative from AARP!AARP is the largest nonprofit, nonpartisan U.S. organization dedicated to empowering people aged 50+ through advocacy, services, research, and benefits. The AgeTech Collaborative…
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The Power of Intergenerational Relationships in Care with Nicole Jorwic
Join us as we sit down with the amazing Nicole Jorwic, Chief of Advocacy and Campaigns at Caring Across Generations, special education attorney, and family caregiver.We discuss:00:00 Intergenerational Relationships and Caregiving01:59 Inadequate Support Infrastructure for Caregivers03:59...
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Empowering Caregivers: Managing Burnout and Overcoming Limiting Beliefs with Debbie Weiss
We sat down with the amazing Debbie Weiss, caregiver since she was 17 and author of the book "On Second Thought... Maybe I Can!" Join us as we discuss Debbie's caregiving experience, managing caregiver burnout, overcoming limiting beliefs, and more!
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How Government Can Support Healthcare Innovation: Insights from Senator Gale Adcock, NP (Part 1)
Today, we are honored to meet with Senator Gale Adcock, a North Carolina Senator and family nurse practitioner for 37 years. Join us as we discuss:- Family caregiving in the workplace- Importance of intergenerational connections- Strategies and policies addressing caregiver shortages- Fostering...
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A Passionate Approach to Palliative Care with Dr. Alexis Drutchas
Today, we are speaking with the incredibly interesting Dr. Alexis Drutchas! Dr. Drutchas is a Palliative Care Physician at Mass General Hospital, and she was recently promoted to Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School! Join us as she takes us on a fascinating journey through…
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Caregiving and Dementia: Navigating Change with Dr. Mitch Clionsky
Today, we are joined by Dr. Mitch Clionsky! Mitch is a Board Certified Neuropsychologist who, with his wife, has a combined 70 years of experience! Listen as he discusses the role of caregivers in the diagnosis and treatment of dementia. Also, hear him share his personal experience with dementia...
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Fitz Koehler: Fighting Back with Fitness
Want to get inspired? You’re in the right place! On today’s episode, we are joined by the amazing Fitz Koehler! Fitz is a fitness innovator, race announcer, author, speaker, and more! She is a breast cancer crusher who uses her positive energy to encourage others to live happier and healthier...
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Prioritizing Our Aging Population: A Conversation with Joyce Massey-Smith
On today’s episode, we are joined by Joyce Massey-Smith. Joyce is the Director for the NC Division of Aging and Adult Services. She has been a champion of the aging policy field for a long time! Listen as she explains why she finds her work so important in the world we live in today, as well as...
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Transforming the Way We Care with Dr. Carolyn Clevenger
Today, we are joined by Dr. Carolyn Clevenger. Dr. Clevenger is a Gerontological Nurse Practitioner who leads the Integrated Memory Care Clinic. Listen as Carol describes this one of a kind clinic model and how it is making revolutionary changes for people living with Dementia and their care...
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Sharing Experiences: Valuing Creativity in Health
On today’s episode, we are joined by Joe Hallisy. Joe is the Associate Director of Creative Services at Michigan Medicine where he and his team are dedicated to sharing patient stories, informational health content, and more! Listen as he shares some of these stories and other personal anecdotes...
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Understanding Depression: A Conversation with Dr. Reg Williams
Join us on today’s episode where we will be speaking with Dr. Reg Williams. Dr. Reg has an extensive clinical research and educational career where his primary area of expertise is depression and stress. Listen as he shares his experiences of the military, college life, and career journey!
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The Life of a Caregiver: Navigating Difficult Spaces
On today’s episode, we are speaking with Jessica Guthrie. Jessica is the full time caregiver of her mother, Constance Guthrie, who is living with Alzheimer’s. Jessica created When Career and Caregiving Collide to share her experiences of starting a career and simultaneously being a caregiver.…
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Inspiring the Classroom with Dr. Stephen Strobbe: An Award Winning Professor
Today, we are joined by Dr. Stephen Strobbe. Dr. Strobbe is a professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing and the U of M Medical School Department of Psychiatry. Listen as he shares details of his remarkable career as well as his interesting and effective strategies he uses in the...
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A Journey into Health Care: The Life and Advice of Carol Kim
On today’s episode, we are speaking with Carol Kim. Carol is the founder of Shasta Advisory and has a public affairs career that has spanned across many sectors. Join us as she takes us along her personal and professional career journey and shares the inspirations behind her incredible work.
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The Power of Music: A Unique Impact on Health
Do you want to learn about just how powerful music can be? Then join us on today’s podcast where we will be speaking with Rachael Lawrence-Lupton. Rachael is a music therapist who assists people with a diverse range of mental, physical, and cognitive abilities. Listen as she shares her intimate…
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Staying Connected: A Conversation with an Alzheimer's Caregiver
Today, we are speaking with Andrea Osborne whose mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at age 64. Andrea is a blog writer who shares her experiences with caring for her mother. Join us as she personally takes us into her life and describes how she was able to stay connected with her mother during...
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Dr. Macie Smith: Educating and Advocating for Caregivers
On today’s episode, we are speaking with Dr. Macie Smith. Dr. Smith is a Licensed Gerontology Social Worker, Author, Professor, and more. One of her career goals lies in the importance of advocating and educating caregivers. Join us as she speaks on her experiences and her motivations for her...
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The Truth About Palliative Care: Exploring Misconceptions with Dr. Bruce Chamberlain
Dr. Bruce Chamberlain is a Hospice and Palliative Care Physician. In this episode, he shares his passion and stories from his work and also addresses common misconceptions about what Palliative Care has to offer.
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Stories from a Medical Student: An Inside Look with Bryce Piro
Are you interested in learning about the experience of medical school from a current student? Then join us on today’s podcast where we are speaking with Bryce Piro. Bryce is a third year medical student and the founder of CoffeeDocs. Listen as Bryce details his personal account of medical school...
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Valuing Senior Living: A Conversation with Josh Crisp
Join us as we speak with Josh Crisp, the CEO of Solinity, which is a progressive senior living operator that works to bring generations together. Josh is also on the Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities in Tennessee’s Department of Health. Listen as he details the importance of caring for…
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Amplify Your Voice: A Discussion on Impact with Dr. Jonisha Brown
Today, we are speaking with Dr. Jonisha Brown, a family medicine doctor residing in Charlotte, NC. Join us as she discusses her amazing career accomplishments and what it took to get her there, as well as her personal interests in addressing diversity and inclusion in medicine.
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Nurse Hadley: The In-Between
In this episode, we are speaking with social media influencer, Hadley Vlahos. Hadley is a hospice registered nurse, mom, and wife who rose to fame on social media after sharing her personal stories in the field. Listen as she details how her platform has helped her educate, inspire, and influence...
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Passion is Primary: A Conversation with Dr. Jim and Michelle Jones
Are you interested in receiving top tier advice for applying to medical school? Then join us on today’s podcast where we speak with Dr. Jim and Michelle Jones. Michelle is a family physician practicing in Pender County, North Carolina. Jim is the founding chairman of the department of Family...
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Autism Caregiver Conversations: Sharing Experiences and Insights
Join us as we speak with Dr. Alisha Benner, a Palliative Medicine Physician at Duke University Health System about her experiences in her career as well as raising a child with Autism. "There's a saying among families like ours with with children with significant special needs or medical needs…
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Wisdom in Aging: Exploring Gerontology with Dr. Elise Eifert
Join us as we speak with Dr. Elise Eifert, an expert in gerontology, who answers our questions regarding this widely misunderstood field. Hear her speak about the differences between gerontology and geriatrics, her path that led her to this field, her current research interests, and much more!…
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"Listen and Have Hope": Importance of Exercise in Aging
"What advice would you have to a family member out there who is trying to support a loved one in their recovery process?" "Listen. Listen. Well, I think that's the most important thing. Listen. With the intent to understand, because obviously, if you're caretaking or about to cross that threshold...
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Balancing Safety and Happiness: Conversation with a Geriatrics Social Worker
As we age, our priorities and needs change. Safety becomes a top concern, but so does happiness and fulfillment. In this episode, we talk with geriatric social worker, Bryan Godfrey, about the challenges of balancing safety and happiness for seniors.
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Military Career and Caring for a Child with Disabilities
Officer Nealy Ambron shares her experiences balancing a 19-year long career in the US Army with being the mother to 4 children, one of whom has a serious disability. Through her own lived experiences, Officer Ambron has observed flaws in the nation's system of caregiving, that often leaves...
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Palliative Care: The Importance of Early Conversations
Listen as we converse with Dr. Ben Thompson, a Triple Board-Certified Physician in Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Addiction Medicine. In this episode, we will talk about palliative care, personal experiences, and advice for students aspiring to pursue medicine.
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Caring for Our Community: Raleigh Mayor's Take on Caregiving Solutions
Join us as we interview Mary-Ann Baldwin, the Mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina. Mayor Baldwin discusses her personal experience as a caregiver for her mother with dementia and touches on the innovative solutions that are developing within the care industry to better meet the needs of respite and...
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Caregiving in Public Health: A Call to Action
In this episode, we will be speaking with Dr. Jenisha Henneghan, the Assistant Director Area Agency on Aging at Triangle J Council of Governments. Jenisha is a leader in the world of aging, care and advocacy. Join us as we discuss the public health concerns surrounding caregiving and the actions…
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Caught in the Middle: Life as a Sandwich Generation Caregiver
Welcome to this episode of our podcast where we will be speaking with Lindsay McGraw, a full-time physical therapist, and full-time caregiver. Lindsay not only manages her professional responsibilities but also juggles caring for her children and aging mother-in-law at home. Join us as Lindsay...
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Supporting Caregivers: The Importance of Employer-Provided Benefits
We are excited to introduce our first guest, Jennifer Murray. Jennifer is a trailblazer in the world of human resources. After decades of experience, leading teams for high technology innovators like Cisco Systems, Jennifer is now serving as the president of Onboard Solutions. Here, she uses her...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Care Plan, the podcast where we sit down with leading voices in geriatrics, palliative care, and innovative healthcare. Each episode dives deep into the future of aging, dementia support, end-of-life care, and health equity through honest conversations with clinicians, caregivers, and changemakers. Whether you're a healthcare professional, family caregiver, or aging advocate, The Care Plan offers expert insights and practical ideas for building a more compassionate, patient-centered care system.
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