Caring Table Podcast

About Caring Table Podcast

Caring Table is a new heartfelt, purpose-driven podcast created for caregivers, seniors, and families navigating the challenges of all the moments, decisions, and emotions that come with it. Each episode opens a door to honest conversation, offering a place where listeners feel seen, understood, and never alone. Hosted by Dianne Frana, a lifelong caregiver and community advocate with more than 11+ years in senior care and over 25 years supporting and educating youth, the show delivers personal stories, meaningful dialogue, and hope-filled messages rooted in faith. Whether you're seeking encouragement, understanding, or simply a moment of connection, you'll always have a seat at our table. Dianne has dedicated her life to uplifting others. Her warmth, deep empathy, and natural gift for connection shape every conversation she leads. Beyond her professional work, she stays active in her community, volunteering at food pantries, serving with the Rotary, sitting on the Board of the Nyonblee Cares Foundation, and participating in church ministries and outreach. When she's not encouraging others, Dianne finds joy in time with family and friends. Caring Table is simply an extension of who she is: someone committed to creating a safe, uplifting space where people feel cared for and empowered to keep moving forward.

Publisher

Caring Table Podcast

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

18 Nov 2025

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   Foot Care, Mobility & Healthy Aging with Dr. Raymond Fritz

   In Episode 10 of the Caring Table Podcast, host Dianne Frana sits down with Dr. Raymond Fritz of Allentown Family Foot Care, a podiatrist with a unique background that began as a Navy corpsman and eventually led him into podiatry after his own running injury changed the direction of his career. This episode explores why healthy feet are so important for seniors, caregivers, and families, especially when it comes to mobility, fall prevention, diabetes, circulation, wound prevention, and mainta...

2. 

   11 Sept 2026

   Caregiver Burnout with Leta Riddell

   In Episode 9 of the Caring Table Podcast, Dianne Frana sits down with Leta Riddell, a retired registered nurse with 50 years of experience, for a compassionate and honest conversation about caregiver burnout, self-care, boundaries, emotional health, and the importance of asking for help. Leta shares wisdom from decades of nursing, home health care, school nursing, caregiver training, and walking alongside patients, friends, neighbors, church members, and family through difficult health journe...

3. 

   6 Jul 2026

   Crisis Mode with Lindsay Steele and Chelsea Gerena

   In Episode 7 of the Caring Table Podcast, host Dianne Frana sits down with Chelsea Gerena and Lindsay Steele for a real, honest, and deeply helpful conversation about senior care, caregiving, family decision-making, and why waiting until crisis mode can make everything harder. Chelsea brings years of experience as a licensed practical nurse across post-acute care, skilled nursing, home health, personal care, long-term care, and hospice navigation. Lindsay Steele, a certified dementia practiti...

4. 

   21 Jun 2026

   Dementia with FirstLight Home Care

   In Episode 8 of the Caring Table Podcast, Dianne Frana welcomes James Sawada and Kim Emrich of FirstLight Home Care for an important conversation about dementia, Alzheimer's disease, compassionate caregiving, and supporting families through one of life's most difficult journeys. This episode is especially meaningful as it premieres on the longest day of the year, a day dedicated to raising awareness and support for those living with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. For Dianne, the con...

5. 

   12 May 2026

   Caregiving with Beatrice Karnga Gray

   In Episode 6 of Caring Table Podcast, I sit down with Beatrice Karnga Gray, founder of Caring Grace Home Care Agency, to talk about compassionate caregiving, aging at home, and knowing when it’s time to bring in support. This episode is especially personal to me, as I share my own journey caring for both my father and mother, two very different experiences that highlighted the emotional and practical challenges my family faces. We reflect on honoring my father’s wish to remain at home d...

6. 

   23 Mar 2026

   A Reversal of Roles with Laura Long

   In Episode 5 of Caring Table Podcast, I sit down with Laura Long, Vice President of Independent Living of Fellowship Community, to talk about one of the most emotional and challenging transitions families face, when adult children begin caring for their aging parents. Laura joins the conversation to share both her professional experience in senior living and her personal journey that inspired her book, When Did I Become My Parents' Parent?. Which you can buy now on Amazon. The book was writte...

7. 

   26 Feb 2026

   Aging In Place with Diane Davidson

   One of the most emotional and important decisions we face as we age is simple, where should I live? In this episode of Caring Table, I sit down with real estate expert Diane Davidson of Keller Williams Real Estate to explore the real-life choices seniors and families must consider: aging in place, downsizing, multigenerational living, or moving into a senior community. Together they discuss the emotional attachment to home, safety concerns, financial realities, family communication, and why p...

8. 

   27 Jan 2026

   A “Medicare Survival Guide” with Jonathan Macavoy

   Planning to retire in 2026 or turning 65 soon? In this episode of Caring Table, I welcome back Medicare expert Jonathan Macavoy of Members 1st Insurance Services to break down how to transition from employer or private insurance into Medicare without stress, mistakes, or costly penalties. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by Medicare mailers, ads, and confusing options, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a plan. Topics Covered The difference between Medicare Parts A, B, C, and DW...

9. 

   22 Dec 2025

   Proactive Aging with Pathstones by Phoebe

   In this episode of Caring Table Podcast, I'm joined by Kama Mengel and Lisa Hoffman from Pathstones by Phoebe for an honest, informative conversation about proactive aging and long-term planning. Together, we explore why so many families are forced into crisis decisions, how planning early creates more choices, and why aging “reactively” often leads to outcomes seniors never wanted. Kama and Lisa explain how Pathstones by Phoebe helps individuals age in place, navigate complex care systems, a...

10. 

    18 Nov 2025

    Senior Health Insurance with Jonathan Macavoy

    Confused about Medicare, Advantage Plans, or Supplements? In our premiere episode of Caring Table Podcast, I sit down with Jonathan Macavoy of Members 1st Insurance Services, a health-insurance professional with over 20 years of experience, to break down everything seniors and their families need to know for the 2025 enrollment year. Jonathan explains the difference between Medicare Supplements and Medicare Advantage Plans, why annual plan reviews are essential, recent plan cancellations, pre...

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