The Homestretch - 101+ tips for navigating assisted living & nursing homes
By Chad Schmidt
Intended for adults born 1955-1975, who have elder parents. Learn the questions to ask from the professionals, researchers and the institutions to make an informed decision for your loved ones. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
The Homestretch - 101+ tips for navigating assisted living & nursing homesOct 17, 2019
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04:36
Working Together to Address the Silver Tsunami
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with a team managing a small Assisted Living Community specializing in memory care. The full interview talks about how one community delivers care to a dementia resident. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Nov 17, 201907:44
The Importance of Social Programming & Fellowship
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with a small team operating a Residential Assisted Living Community. The full interview shares trip hazards you didn't know about. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Nov 17, 201903:50
Reducing Your Out of Pocket Expenses for Professional Care
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Raymond Baylor, an Executive Director for an Assisted Living Community. The full interview talks about the difference between Hospitality and Palliative Care models for seniors. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 27, 201907:37
National Average Costs for Senior Care
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Cyndi Hutchins, a Financial Gerontologist for Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. The full interview talks about the cost of senior care. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 20, 201903:44
What is Hospice?
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Erica Tanksley, an Administrator for a Hospice company in Houston, TX. The full interview talks about redefining Hospice, who it is for and questions to ask a provider. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 17, 201904:36
4 DNR Mistakes to Avoid
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Heather Gaff Mewis, a EMS Coordinator for RC Health Services. The full interview talks about a do not resuscitate (DNR), how that paperwork impacts both a family and the EMT on scene. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 14, 201904:48
Body’s Response to Pneumonia
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Dr. Lavannya Pandit, a specialist in Pulmonary Critical Care & Sleep Medicine for Baylor College of Medicine. The full interview talks about Pneumonia and defining the disease. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 13, 201906:13
Affording Senior Care with VA Pension
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Suzette Graham, CEO of Patriot Angels. The full interview talks about affording senior care with a government pension for Veteran's and widows of a Veteran. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 08, 201903:37
Identity Theft Against Seniors
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Michael Bruemmer, VP of Consumer Protection and Global Data Breach for Experian. The full interview talks about Elder Abuse, Scams and Identity Theft against seniors. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 08, 201904:41
Early Detection of Dementia
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Kathy Spetter, a Care Consultant for Alzheimer's Association Houston Chapter. The full interview talks about memory loss and its effect on daily life and the family. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 07, 201903:15
Advocate vs Adversary
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Betsy Wilking a Senior Living Consultant. The full interview talk about transitioning to professional care. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 06, 201905:12
9 ?’s to convince dad to give up driving
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Sergeant Stephen Woodard of Texas Department of Public Safety. The full interview shares things to look for to know when its time for your loved one to stop driving. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 05, 201903:32
Diagnosing Alzheimer’s
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Dr. Maryam Beigi, a Clinical Trial Physician for Alzheimer's Disease Research at UCLA. The full interview talk about the direction Alzheimer's research is going. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 04, 201905:43
The Power of Pattern
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with a team managing a small Assisted Living Community specializing in memory care. The full interview talks about how one community delivers care to a dementia resident. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 04, 201906:10
Engineering Safety
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with a small team operating a Residential Assisted Living Community. The full interview shares trip hazards you didn't know about. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 04, 201903:09
What Elders want in an Assisted Living Facility to Feel Satisfied
This Homestretch101 snippet is from an interview with Lisa Boss, PhD of University of Texas. The full interview talks about her research with elders living in an Assisted Living Community and how elders are dealing with loneliness & drepression. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Oct 04, 201903:27
Living Alone - Is Dad Masking His Independence?
Angela Catic, joins us on her second appearance to share the impact on elders who live alone, the impact of TV on the brain, pets influence on elders, functional limitations and much more. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Sep 30, 201939:48
In Home Nursing - An Economic Outlook Report from Bloomberg
Alex Tanzi, a managing editor from Bloomberg, talks about his article "Fastest Growing Jobs that pay $24,000 annually." Alex shares the growth outlook over the next decade, some tips to prevent elder abuse, a movement in local jurisdictions and one option to help fund care. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more
Sep 16, 201916:32
Downsizing - Bringing Purpose Through Items for Those with Dementia
In Betsy Wilking’s second appearance she shares how to prioritize what to keep, minimizing agitation & anxiety and the difference between downsizing items vs downsizing memories. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Sep 15, 201929:07
XXX Rated: 25 Questions an Assisted Living Operation Doesn't Expect or Want You to Ask
Keep dollars in your pocket by asking these questions of operators or sales managers during your visit to a facility. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Sep 14, 201930:01
Natural Disasters - 1 Question Houstonians Should Consider
Visit www.homestretch101.com to discover what options are available after cross-referencing: (1) licenses issued according to Texas Health & Human Services Commission, (2) the addresses of facilities with licenses and (3) the flood maps for the counties in the Houston metropolitan area.
Sep 11, 201902:38
Caregiver Support - How A Spouse or Close Friend Can Support a Caregiver
In Leah Stanley’s second appearance on the podcast, we welcome her husband to provide a different perspective as a person who lives with a caregiver day to day. Chris shares stories and 5 tips on how to support a caregiver. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com
Sep 08, 201919:13
Geriatrics - Managing Behavioral Issues (continued)
Dr. Angela Catic of Baylor College of Medicine continues our conversation on Managing Behavioral Issues. She shares how to communicate with a person diagnosed with Dementia, the importance of a daily routine, some physical consequences and keeping the mind active. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com.
Sep 02, 201917:28
Geriatrics - Getting a Proper Diagnosis
In Part 1 of our conversation with Dr. Angela Catic of Baylor College of Medicine, Angela shares the misconception of cognitive decline, the process of testing for diagnosis & how to influence an elder who is resistant. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Sep 02, 201938:50
Elder Abuse - Telemarketing Scams
After a discussion with a former telecommunications executive, I’m told the word that triggers theft and how to avoid being swindled. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more
Aug 30, 201902:55
CPAP - How Sleep Effects Cognitive Functioning
Sit down with Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. Philip Alapat, a Pulmonologist specializing in Sleep Medicine. He shares what a CPAP is and who it is for, how Sleep effects daytime functioning and the discussion you should have with your care providers. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Aug 25, 201920:15
Memory - How Yoga Improves Cognitive Functioning
Dr. Helen Lavretsky, a Geriatric Psychiatrist and researcher at UCLA shares the how caregivers & elders can reduce stress, anxiety & depression using tai chi, yoga and meditation. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Aug 16, 201915:41
Economy Contraction - The Prediction That Will Effect the Assisted Living Industry
What is going to happen to Assisted Living Facilities and homes once the economy contracts? Discover my prediction and the solution we’re developing. Also, learn about 2 free self published e-books just released and how to get them. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Aug 14, 201908:24
Upcoming topics - UTI’s, Feet & Gait, Gerentologist and CPAP’s
Have some specific questions for some specialists? Visit www.homestretch101.com and tell us what you’re interested in learning about during the upcoming episodes.
Aug 11, 201906:17
Elder Care - How Much Does Senior Care Cost?
Sit down with Cyndi Hutchins of Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, as she shares statistics, costs for care and how to finance that care. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more
Aug 09, 201922:52
Caregiving - Being Thrust Into a Role You Didn’t Plan For
Leah Stanley, author of “Goodnight, Sweet: A Caregiver's Long Goodbye,” shares her journey through caregiving, what a caregiver unknowingly signs up for & how to navigate relationships with family members who don’t play nice. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com
Aug 08, 201929:06
Diabetes & Holistic Nutrition - Does it Really Matter for an 80 Yr Old?
Robyn Roknipour, an Integrative Health Coach shares what a holistic approach means, poisons that we eat every day, how to alleviate pain and how to influence your loved one to make better decisions. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com
Aug 01, 201929:30
Funeral & Memorial Services - How to NOT GET SOLD
Amit, my friend in Southern CA, talks with me about an episode suggestion. This talk prompts me to discover the fair costs of Memorial and Funeral services. Join this conversation with Bob from Titan Casket as he shares how you can be a better educated consumer and not get taken advantage of by Funeral Directors when having to arrange for the services of your loved one who has moved on to their next life. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com
Jul 28, 201914:12
DNR - Dangers of Resuscitation
Heather Gaff Mewis, EMS Program Coordinator for RC Health Services in Texas, discusses how a do not resuscitate (DNR) impacts an EMT, the different types of DNR’s and injury’s that can leave your loved one in a worse condition. Visit www.americanmedical-id.com/dnr for the laws in your state relating to a DNR. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com
Jul 26, 201936:50
Pneumonia - Defining The Disease
Sit down with Dr. Lavannya Pandit, a Pulmonologist, Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and full time physician at Michael DeBakey VA Medical Center, while she talks about the different types of pneumonia, whether air filters can prevent infection, chronic vs. acute pneumonia and navigating the conversation of care. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com
Jul 24, 201933:28
Hospice - Redefining What it Means & Who It’s For
This discussion with Erica Tanksley, an administrator for a hospice company in Houston, reveals what a hospice nurse monitors, what happens if medication is abused, who qualifies for hospice and the questions you should be asking before selecting a provider. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jul 23, 201931:06
Elder Abuse - Scams, Theft, Using the ID of Deceased & Preventative Measures
Sit down with Michael Bruemmer from Experian and discover the scams targeted at the elder population, different forms of Identity Theft, Synthetic ID’s, the preventative steps you can take and how to resolve a breach of your information. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jul 18, 201929:17
Gov. Benefit - Can Veteran’s & Widows of a Veteran Get Financial Support for Senior Care?
Suzette Graham, CEO of Patriot Angels shares a government aid that is available to Veteran and the Widow’s of a Veteran, how long it has been available, a scam that put many providing this service out of business (and why it was a scam) and how Suzette found her purpose. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jul 16, 201927:57
Memory Loss - A Disruption to Daily Life or Part of Aging?
A representative from the Alzheimer’s Association, Kathy Spetter shares 2 of 10 common early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease, important components for caregivers and how to manage the continual grief and daily losses to make it through. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jul 12, 201936:52
Transitioning to Professional Care - How to Start the Conversation
Betsy Wilking a Sales & Marketing Manager in the Senior Living Community industry shares the importance of body language positioning, building trust and open ended questions to influence your loved one into the care of a professional. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jul 08, 201938:28
Safety - Should Dad Continue Driving?
Sergeant Stephen Woodard of the Texas Department of Public Safety in the Houston area shares some signs to look for when driving skills diminish and how to approach the conversation of taking away your loved one’s drivers license. For more information, visit www.homestretch101.com
Jun 26, 201931:33
Alzheimer’s vs Dementia
Dr. Maryam Beigi, a Clinical Trial Physician & Principal Investigator | Mary S. Easton Center for Alzheimer’s Disease Research at UCLA tells us what the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia is and shares what direction Alzheimer’s Research is headed. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jun 25, 201936:07
Victory Over Grief
Hear the response from a Lakewood Church pastor on how to “come out victoriously through grief.” Visit www.homestretch101.com for more
Scripture references:
Hebrews 4:15,16
2 Thessalonians 2:16
1 Thessalonians 4:13b/14
2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Matthew 5:4
Isaiah 61:3
Luke 4:18
Scripture references:
Hebrews 4:15,16
2 Thessalonians 2:16
1 Thessalonians 4:13b/14
2 Corinthians 1:3,4
Matthew 5:4
Isaiah 61:3
Luke 4:18
Jun 23, 201917:03
Affection - The Impact of a Companion
Lisa Boss, PhD, RN &Coordinator of the Masters program | Cizik School of Nursing at UT Health summarizes her surprising research after visiting an Assisted Living Facility. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com
Jun 20, 201936:45
Elder Abuse - Houston Photographer shares what his mothers nurse stole
No matter how thorough of an interview process and investigation you do prior to hiring someone or an institution, keep an eye out for this..... Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jun 14, 201911:02
Living with a person who has Alzheimer’s
Brenda Young, a nurse in Houston has to make a decision on whether her mom, who lives in Florida, should live with her in Houston. For more, go to www.homestretch101.com.
Jun 09, 201932:23
Sibling convinces mom to sign blank checks
Hindsight is 20/20 and unless you’ve been through the process 4 times you may not have the perspective and insight. What if you were blind and depended on someone. Obviously you are relying that this is a person you can trust, but what if it’s your family? Does that automatically mean you can trust them? Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jun 07, 201905:57
UNCENSORED: What placement agencies don’t tell you
If you haven’t gone through placement of a loved one 5 times, like most, you’re totally lost with where to start and are forced to find a solution oftentimes quickly because you haven’t been educated or prepared for this emergency that demands to attention and problem solving skills and resourcefulness. Discover the secret 3rd party placement agencies don’t tell you about that exasperate the emotional stress that you’re already battling. Visit www.homestretch101.com for more.
Jun 06, 201914:54
Dealing with a loved one who is Stubborn
Nicole writes in to ask about how to go about communicating with her Aunt who is resistant and stubborn. For more, visit www.homestretch101.com.
Jun 06, 201911:03
How light effects behavior
In this episode we sit down with a memory care community. They share their beliefs on how light contributes to behavior and the power of pattern. Fore more, visit www.homestretch101.com.
Jun 05, 201938:06