Welcome to Care Chronicles, the podcast where we explore the important topics and challenges in long-term care. As the elderly population grows, residents, families, and health care professionals need to understand the complexities that long-term care brings. We hope to break down some of these complexities and clarify issues that some might face.
Veterans present a unique population when discussing long-term care. With their life experiences, many have unique care needs that are different from those of the non-veteran community. So what are the similarities and differences in care between the two communities? This episode covers the basics of veterans and long-term care, their needs, and what special considerations should be given to this special group of our community.
16 Dec 2024
The Role of CNAs, LPNs, and RNs: The Basics
Certified Nurse Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses, including expert guest speaker [Name], break down the fundamentals of their roles in long-term care settings.
2 Dec 2024
Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage plans - The Pros and Cons
Medicare and Medicare Advantage plan experts weigh the pros and cons of traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans to help listeners make informed decisions for themselves or their loved ones.
18 Nov 2024
Resident's Rights: Part 2
This is Part 2 of our two-part series on resident rights. Every resident of a long-term care facility has certain federally regulated rights that ensure they receive the care they deserve and the support needed to support their health. This episode covers 5 additional rights not covered in Part 1 of this series. These rights include the right to manage your financial affairs, the right to have access to social services, and several others. It is important for residents and their family members to understand those rights so they can receive the care and attention they deserve.
11 Nov 2024
Resident's Rights: Part 1
Every resident of a long-term care facility has certain federally regulated rights that ensure they receive the care they deserve and the support needed to support their health. This episode covers five of those rights. These rights include the right to privacy, the right to visitation, and others. It is important for residents and their family members to understand those rights so they can receive the care and attention they deserve.
21 Oct 2024
Memory Care: What is it and how does it fit into long-term care?
If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, or another cognitive disease, incorporating memory care into their long-term care plans is vital in allowing them to have a positive experience whether that experience is in assisted living or a nursing home. This episode provides a brief overview of memory care, how it differs from typical long-term care, and what questions loved ones should ask when locating a loved one in a memory care unit.
14 Oct 2024
What Care is Right for You? Behavorial Care vs. Person Centered Care
We all have questions about whether the care we or our loved ones receive is the right care. In this episode, we cover two types of care: Behavioral Care vs. Person Cented Care. They both have a role to play in long-term care and usually coincide with each other. However, knowing the distinctions and how they apply in a long-term care setting is important. Take Care and Stay Informed.
7 Oct 2024
Transitioning into Long-Term Care? Personal Care vs. Assisted Living
Many consider nursing homes as the first and last stop in long-term care. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Personal care and assisted living communities are two options for people and family members to consider when looking for assistance with the continuation of care. This episode covers the similarities and differences between Personal Care and Assisted Living, why it might work for some people, and what questions a person should ask when considering these options.
30 Sept 2024
When, Why and Who? Power of Attorney vs. Guardianships
One question that always arises in long-term care is what happens when someone cannot make decisions for themselves. This brings many questions and confusion as it is a difficult topic to discuss with loved ones or residents. Understanding the differences between the tools available to designate a representative and what happens when you don’t is important to understanding long-term care resident rights. This podcast presents an overview of two tools that people might bring up during these conversations.
19 Sept 2024
Goverment Benefits and Long-Term Care: Medicare vs. Medicaid
Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Which one pays for long-term care? Which one pays for prescriptions? Understanding the difference between these two programs is vital to gaining a better understanding on long-term care and how to navigate it.
11 Sept 2024
The Importance of Self Care as a Health Care Professional
One of the biggest challenges long-term care personnel face is burnout. It’s more than just being tired—it’s a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion. The job can be incredibly taxing, from long hours on your feet to the emotional toll of caring for patients. Yet, in this environment, putting your needs last is easy. This episode discusses steps everyone can take to ensure their mental, emotional, and physical well-being is in the best position to provide high-quality care to residents.
11 Sept 2024
Supported Choice for Long-term Residents: What is it and how it empowers residents!
In this episode, we discuss supported choices for long-term care residents. Supported choice is a pivotal part of ensuring residents are engaged in their care and can express their rights as long-term care residents. We explain what supported choice is and how residents, families, and long-term care personnel can work together to ensure our loved ones are part of their care.
10 Sept 2024
Overview Compentency vs. Capacity
Competency vs. Capacity is a question that almost all families and healthcare personnel face. In this episode, we discuss the difference between competency and capacity and the issues to consider when facing these difficult situations.
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