Empowering Professionals in Aging

About Empowering Professionals in Aging

Home Instead is driven by its mission to enhance the lives of older adults. The home care company knows members of the American Society on Aging share the same objective, and to that end is presenting a new podcast series: Empowering Professionals in Aging. The series will cover a variety of topics, including medication management, end-of-life, technology, mental health, financial exploitation and other important issues in aging. Working together, increasing our knowledge, and understanding the various perspectives of these issues will help to unite professionals in our common mission to better serve older adults and the families who care for them. The team of Home Instead gerontologists, along with guest speakers, will share their expertise to educate and empower us all to be great advocates for our clients.

Publisher

American Society on Aging

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Jan 2021

Latest episode

25 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

57 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Personal Care and Dementia: Practical Approaches for Hands-On Care

   Providing personal care for someone living with dementia—such as bathing, dressing, or grooming—can feel overwhelming at times. These hands-on tasks often bring unique challenges, from resistance and anxiety to communication barriers. Yet, with the right strategies, personal care can become a time of connection, dignity and comfort. In this podcast, explore practical approaches to delivering personal care that meet the individual with dementia where they are. From understanding how the diseas...

2. 

   18 Jun 2026

   Creating Belonging: Supporting Older Adults Across Cultures and Communities

   Belonging is a universal human need, yet many older adults face isolation, cultural disconnection, or barriers to fully participating in their communities. For professionals working with diverse older populations, creating a sense of belonging means recognizing unique cultural values, traditions and perspectives, and weaving them into the care experience. This podcast episode will explore how to foster inclusion and belonging for older adults from varied cultural, racial and ethnic background...

3. 

   11 Jun 2026

   Room-by-Room Home Safety: Practical Tips to Age in Place

   Our homes should be a place of comfort and security, especially as we age. Yet, many common household features can become safety hazards over time. In this podcast episode, we’ll take a virtual walk through the home, room by room, identifying risks and offering practical modifications that enhance safety, independence and peace of mind. From preventing falls in the bathroom to improving lighting in hallways and organizing kitchens for easier access, this session is packed with actionable tips...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 23 / 100

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Quality

22

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

60

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