In this episode, we explore caregiver friendly products in recognition of November as the month for both National Family Caregivers and Alzheimer’s Awareness. Speakers highlight a broad range of tools for easing caregiver stress, improving planning tools, patient care, and ensuring better quality of life for both caregivers and receivers.

Recorded October 31, 2024, this show featured (in order of appearance):

Deborah Harlow, Founder, The Joyful Leader and Joint Creator of the “Women Who Care” Planning and Self-Care Challenges for Caregivers, shared WWC’s new, complimentary “Easy Planning Challenge for Caregivers,” which is especially designed for busy caregivers and caregivers-to-be. “Intentional planning can make all the difference in a caregiving journey, creating sustainable routines that keep caregivers balanced and supported.”

Kate Granigan, CEO, LifeCare Advocates and 2024 President of the Aging Life Care Association, described the role of life care managers in navigating caregiving challenges, finding resources, and supporting caregivers nationwide. “Care management services give caregivers back their time and let them be present with their loved ones rather than getting overwhelmed by logistics.”

Marty Agather, VP Marketing & Sales, Embrace Prevention Care, introduced the Medicare-backed Guide Dementia Care Program, which provides personalized care plans, medication management, 24/7 call support, and up to $2,500 annually for respite care. “The Guide Program is aimed at supporting dementia caregivers, with resources and relief through Medicare-supported benefits.”

GUIDE Website:
https://www.cms.gov/priorities/innovation/innovation-models/guide

Nancy McGovern, Founder, Comfort Linen (and Former Physiotherapist) shared her journey developing low-friction bedsheets and garments that enhance mobility and sleep quality, while reducing injuries among caregivers. “With Comfort Linen, we’re creating more independence for care receivers and reducing the physical strain for caregivers.”

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Our Caregiver Friendly Products episodes feature leaders from innovative companies providing products and services that improve the lives of family and professional caregivers, as well as their care receivers.

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Recorded on 2-16-23, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series.
Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Jessica Cooper, MS, RD, Chief Science Officer, Opsis Health - Plateful (Opsis Health filed for bankruptcy March 2024) Jessica is currently Director Lifestyle Medicine Metrodora
Mory Bahar, CEO, Personal Remedies; Board Complex Health Solutions; member StartUp Health (speaker HLTH)
Odo von Wulffen, VP Partnerships East Coast kindly stood in for the executive from Biostarks headquarters he had arranged to present
Alka Sahnan, Registered Manager Prince of Wales Nursing Home pwnursinghome.co.uk
Michael Philips, AARP Technology (and co-host) shared AARP Nutrition and brain health research

This episode focused on the very important area of nutrition. Jessica Cooper, Chief Science Officer for Opsis Health, introduced Plateful, a free app that uses AI to analyze food intake and provide personalized dietary recommendations. Regretfully, Opsis Health filed for bankruptcy in March 2024. You will still benefit from learning about it. Jessica is currently Director of Lifestyle Medicine for Metrodora Institute.

Mory Bahar, CEO, Personal Remedies discussed their fully automated nutritional guidance system, which considers multiple chronic conditions and medications. We were fortunate to meet Mory through the HLTH conference.

Odo von Wolfen explained Biostarts' $199 blood tests that analyze biomarkers and provide dietary recommendations. There are three separate products for Longevity, Sports and Nutrition.

Alka Sahnan shared insights from the nursing home she manages in the UK, emphasizing the importance of natural, varied diets and regular weight monitoring.

Michael Phillips explained AARP's nutrition research.
Steve Ewell, Director of the Consumer Technology Association Foundation talked about the growth of food tech at CES.

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Important authors explain hospice and palliative care.

Recorded on 5-4-23, this episode is part of our Ending Well series. And Ending Well is part of our Caregiving series.
Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.

Kaishauna L. Guidry, MD, HMDC, Author, “Dr. G’s H.O.S.P.I.C.E. Pocket Guide: 7 Things Hospice Physicians Need to Know to Be Ready for Work” - Mourning Dove Medical
Since this podcast, Dr G has added a second book for consumers “The Real Deal About Hospice”.
Dr. G also has a podcast: Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare

Jim Parker, Editor, Hospice News

Constance Dahlin MSN, ANP-BC, ACHPN, FPCN, FAAN, Palliative Care Professor, Author and Expert

Robin Bennett Kanarek, Author “Living Well with a Serious Illness: A Guide to Palliative Care for Mind, Body, and Spirit” published April 4, 2023

Resources:
We spoke about palliative care timing with Dr. Zalan Alam on our News for the Ages June 18, 2024 episode

MedPage Today 4-25-23 surgeon-writer Atul Gawande on the Importance of Palliative Care. 'A scandal that routine care doesn't include talks about larger life goals’

Connie Dahlin: Palliative care started in the US with a nursing focus. Nurses recognized hospice and palliative nursing as a speciality in 1987.
Get Palliative Care org

NPR article Medicare Tests Letting Private Insurers Run Hospice

Some Hospice News details on the “private insurance” pilot that NPR discusses

Hospice is Not a Hustle - Hospice News 12-02-22

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We continue to record new Rethinking Aging Club podcasts live on Thursdays. How to join live.

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We are catching up with publishing Rethinking Aging Club podcasts, and hope to be current by the end of 2024.

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