Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation

About Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation

Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation is a new podcast that brings to life the stories, struggles, and successes at the intersection of aging, justice, and compassion. Produced by Elder Law & Advocacy, a nonprofit law firm serving seniors throughout Southern California, the series invites listeners to explore the legal and human dimensions of topics such as financial elder abuse, end of life planning, and common legal issues affecting seniors. Each episode will delve into real-world cases and community issues that shape the lives of older adults and their families—told through the voices of those on the front lines. Listeners will hear from attorneys, law enforcement, case workers, and occasionally clients themselves, as they discuss how the legal system can both protect and empower vulnerable seniors. The podcast examines not only how abuse occurs, but how collaboration, advocacy, and persistence can restore dignity and safety. From navigating capacity issues to understanding systemic barriers in long-term care, each conversation illuminates the challenges—and the hope—within this critical area of public service. The Conversation also opens a broader dialogue about what it means to age in today’s world. Episodes will explore leadership and innovation within the nonprofit sector, featuring executive directors and advocates tackling issues like implementation of technology to improve access, and funding challenges. With honesty, empathy, and expertise, Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation aims to educate, inspire, and connect those who care about protecting our elders and strengthening the systems that serve them.

Publisher

Elder Law & Advocacy

Category

business · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Nov 2025

Latest episode

25 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

25 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jul 2026

   The Ombudsman Advantage: Your Advocate in Long-Term Care

   Choosing a nursing home or residential care facility for a loved one is one of the hardest decisions a family will ever face, and knowing your rights once they’re there can feel even harder. In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, host Jaime Levine and Elder Law Attorney Andrew Thompson sit down with Kristin Rigsbee, Education and Outreach Specialist for the County of San Diego Long Term Care Ombudsman’s Office, to break down what long term care really looks like in California and how an Ombudsman can help residents navigate complex challenges that arise. Kristin brings a rare, layered perspective - with 20 years as a long-term care case manager overseeing memory care and assisted living units, prior experience working for an Elder Law attorney, and 12 years serving as an Ombudsman. She explains what an Ombudsman actually does - a dedicated advocate whose sole purpose is to represent the resident, not the facility, helping families and residents navigate concerns, understand their options, and get the care they truly need. Whether you’re currently searching for a facility, navigating a difficult transition, or simply want to understand your rights (or a loved one’s rights) in long-term care, this conversation offers grounded, real-world guidance you won’t want to miss.

2. 

   10 Jul 2026

   CALO: An Organization Focused on Optimizing Nonprofit Leadership | A Conversation with Dikla Cohen Michaeli, CEO of CALO

   In this special episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: A Conversation, we step away from our usual focus on elder law to explore a different kind of conversation: what it takes to lead a nonprofit organization today and what CALO can do to foster better outcomes for those nonprofit organizations. Our guest is Dikla Cohen Michaeli, CEO of Calo, brings over 25 years of experience in the nonprofit world to the conversation. Dikla and Jaime discuss the important work that CALO does to bring together Executive Directors and CEO's to share expertise and to support each other in ways that foster better leadership and ultimately strengthen each leader and their organizations. Whether you're an Executive Director, a board member, an aspiring nonprofit leader, or simply curious about what is possible when leaders fundamentally collaborate, this episode offers a look into effective leadership building.

3. 

   5 Jun 2026

   Scams in the Age of AI

   Scams are becoming more sophisticated, more personalized, and more difficult to detect. In this episode of Elder Law & Advocacy: The Conversation, Jaime Levine sits down with Dr. Ariana Mirian, PhD, co-founder of BeeSafe AI and researcher specializing in human-centered cybersecurity, to discuss how artificial intelligence is transforming fraud and scams. From pig butchering scams to highly personalized trust-based schemes, scammers are leveraging AI and new technologies to create more convincing attacks than ever before. As these tactics evolve, traditional warning signs and cybersecurity advice must evolve as well. Dr. Mirian shares insights from her research on how scammers build trust over time, why modern fraud schemes are so effective, and the practical cybersecurity strategies individuals can use to better protect themselves. The conversation also explores the growing impact of AI on fraud prevention, online safety, consumer protection, and digital trust. If you’re interested in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, fraud prevention, or protecting yourself and your loved ones from online scams, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

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