In this episode, Lisa Harper speaks with Annalee Kruger, founder of Care Right, Inc. and the author of The Invisible Patient: The Emotional, Financial, and Physical Toll on Family Caregivers, about the challenges of aging, caregiving, and the importance of proactive planning. Annalee shares her extensive experience in senior care and emphasizes the need for families to have open conversations about aging and care options. The discussion covers essential tools for families, such as an Aging Plan, the emotional toll on caregivers, and the financial implications of inaction. Listeners are encouraged to create an aging plan to ensure their loved ones receive the best care possible while maintaining family harmony.

Takeaways

• Families often wait until a crisis to seek help.
• Proactive planning can prevent caregiver burnout.
• Understanding care options is crucial for families.
• Communication is key in family dynamics regarding aging.
• The caregiver often suffers in silence and is overlooked.
• An aging plan should include financial and care considerations.
• Families need to be educated about aging and care resources.
• The cost of emergency care can be exorbitant.
• It's important to have legal documents in order.
• Aging is a natural process that requires planning.

Resources

Care Right Inc.
https://carerightinc.com/

Grab 'N Go Binder
https://carerightinc.com/digital-grab-and-go/

The Invisible Patient: The Emotional, Financial, and Physical Toll on Family Caregivers
https://carerightinc.com/the-invisible-patient-book/

Annalee Kruger on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaleekruger/

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In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey, Lisa Harper sits down with Dio and Christina Tadin, creators of Memcara—a web app designed to enhance dementia care through the power of music and imagery.

They share their personal journeys into music therapy, the inspiration behind Memcara, and the importance of engaging individuals with memory loss in meaningful ways. The conversation explores the effectiveness of music therapy, the role of original music, and the exciting research collaborations that are shaping Memcara’s impact.

With partnerships ranging from Universal Music Group to ongoing studies with Dartmouth Empower Labs at the Thayer School, Memcara pairs familiar songs with engaging visuals to support goals such as easing anxiety, boosting social interaction, and sustaining attention.

Caregivers and professionals alike will discover practical tools and heart-centered insights for creating stronger connections through music and visuals.

Takeaways

• The app provides a structured approach to memory care interventions.
• Memcara offers tools for both home caregivers and skilled nursing facilities.
• Memcara is designed to help caregivers connect with their loved ones.
• Music therapy can reach individuals with memory loss in profound ways.
• Caregivers should focus on what individuals can do, not what they can't.
• Combining music and visuals can stimulate cognitive functions.
• Research shows increased engagement with consistent use of music therapy.
• Sundowning is a common challenge in dementia care.
• Original music is crucial for effective reminiscence therapy.
• Patience and perseverance are key in dementia care.

Resources

www.memcara.com

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In this episode of Not Ready Yet: Curating Conversations for the Aging Journey podcast, host Lisa Harper speaks with Bob Bacheler, Managing Director of Flying Angels, about the critical role of medical transport services in ensuring safe travel for patients. Bob shares insights into the differences between medical escort and emergency transport, the importance of patient safety, and the logistics involved in coordinating medical flights from "bedside to bedside". He emphasizes the need for due diligence when selecting transport services and highlights the growing demand for such services as the aging population increases.

Takeaways

• Flying Angels provides non-emergency medical transport worldwide.
• Understanding the difference between medical escort and emergency transport is crucial.
• Patient safety is a top priority during transport.
• Nurses play a vital role in monitoring patients during flights. Goal is to prevent an emergency, not react to one.
• The logistics of medical transport can be complex and require careful planning.
• Families often need to act quickly in emergencies, making timely communication essential.
• The aging population is increasing the demand for medical transport services.
• Building a personal connection with patients is important for comfort during transport.
• Due diligence is necessary when selecting a transport service to avoid brokers.
• Flying Angels has been in operation since 2016, responding to the needs of families.

Resources

Flying Angels Website: www.flyingangels.com

Bob Bacheler LinkedIn

Flying Angels LinkedIn

Flying Angels Facebook

Flying Angels Instagram

Flying Angels Google Reviews