Senior Living and Risk Management
In this episode of Aging For All, we welcome Rebecca Adelman, an attorney and entrepreneur dedicated to enhancing senior living and healthcare. Listen in to our conversation as we explore the critical role of family partnerships in senior care, the concept of dignity of risk, and the cultural shifts necessary in senior living communities. Join […]
Compassionate Care
In this episode of Aging For All, we are joined by Dr. Kristin MacDonald, an expert in healthcare management and compassion in long-term care. Dr. MacDonald shares her journey from clinical nutrition to academia, emphasizing the importance of compassion in caregiving and its impact on workforce well-being. Our conversation explores how organizations can foster compassion […]
Empathy and Wisdom in Caregiving
In this episode of Aging For All, we welcome M. Denise Simmons, a leader in the caregiving and healthcare industry. Denise shares her personal caregiving journey, which began unexpectedly during her college years as she navigated her parents’ declining health. She discusses the challenges of balancing caregiving for her parents while raising her children, emphasizing […]
Trauma Informed Care and Healing Centered Engagement
In this episode we are joined by Gerontologist, Dr. Gigi Amateau who serves as Assistant Professor for the Virginia Commonwealth University Department of Gerontology. Dr. Amateau focuses on developing trauma-informed approaches in nursing homes, evaluating a statewide training initiative for the direct care workforce, and teaching in the graduate program. In our third episode on […]
Navigating the Healthcare Continuum
In this episode we are joined by Occupational Therapist, Jaime Smiley whose passions lie in helping all people navigate options in care and services, including how to stay safe in our own homes. In her professional work, Jaime finds that creating authentic and and transparent relationships with her clients help them to find the best […]