Who Cares? - the future of home care

Michelle Cornelius, Director of Memory Care Programs at Cypress Homecare Solutions based in Phoenix, Arizona, reveals what makes dementia care unique and defines the skill sets and training that professional caregivers need to engage clients living with dementia—and better support their families. This nationally known expert and educator also covers how COVID-19 is making dementia care even more challenging—and what home care agency owners can do to help.

Shoshana Ungerleider, MD is the founder of endwellproject.org, a practicing internist, writer, and leading voice in healthcare who regularly appears as a medical contributor on CNN, MSNBC, CBS News. In this episode, she discusses why most physicians are not better prepared to support patients’ holistic end-of-life care and shares her vision for helping others—and ourselves—plan for a death that aligns with our wishes and life values. 

Vicki Hoak, Executive Director of the Home Care Association of America, shares key Covid-related survey results and her vision for how to support HCAOA members and our industry during this uncertain time. Learn what other home care agency owners are doing—and not doing—in response to this health crisis and how HCAOA is advocating for professional caregivers and driving policy changes in 2020.  

Our experts share solutions and insights from the frontlines of the caregiver crisis in Los Angeles County. Panelists: Shannon Sedgwick, Senior Economist at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation; Jessica Ku Kim, Senior Director of Workforce Development at the Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation; Jenna Hauss, Director of Strategic Initiatives and Community-Based Services at ONEgeneration; moderated by Andrea Cohen, Co-Founder and CEO at HouseWorks. Recorded at SAGE/2019.

What makes Being Patient a unique resource for providers who support clients living with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia? Find out from Founder and Executive Editor Deborah Kan. Launched after Kan’s mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, this website of mostly original content covers the latest discoveries in Alzheimer’s and brain health research—filling the gap between research news and those who need it most.   

Our experts explore the next generation of creative living environments—and what’s helping older adults thrive at home. Hear from Jennifer Clymer, Director of Media at Motion Picture Television Fund; Amy Sweet, CEO of Halcyon Home; Mindy Baker, Ph.D., Director of Education at George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers; and Loren Shook, CEO of Silverado; moderated by Greg McCarthy, CEO of TheraCare. This episode was recorded live at SAGE/2019.   

How are lifestyles and attitudes changing the way we speak to and represent older adults? How can we avoid ageism and unconscious bias in our messaging? Learn from our panel of experts: Helen Dennis, Syndicated Columnist at the Southern California Newspaper Group, and Fred Siegel, Managing Partner at Fred Siegel Partners, moderated by Cameron Tuttle, Editorial Director at Honor. This episode was recorded live at SAGE/2019. 

Seth Sternberg, Honor Co-Founder and CEO, in conversation with Yoky Matsuoka, Ph.D., Vice President at Google. After a decade as a professor, Yoky joined Google[x] as a co-founder. Since then, she has served in leadership roles at Nest, Quanttus, and Apple Health. A recipient of the MacArthur Award, Yoky has over 300 issued or pending patents globally. Her experience reflects innovation and development of technology in homes to care for people. This episode was recorded live at SAGE/2019.   

A big thanks to our panel of experts: Dr. Scott Kaiser, Director of Geriatric Cognitive Health at Pacific Neuroscience Institute and Chief Innovation Officer at Motion Picture Television Fund; Michelle Cornelius, LMSW, EdM, Director of Memory Care Programs at Cypress HomeCare Solutions; Susan Howland, Program Director at the Alzheimer’s Association; Moderated by Bob Roth, Managing Partner of Cypress HomeCare Solutions. This episode was recorded live at SAGE/2019 in Redondo Beach, California on September 10th.

At SAGE/2019 - Building Better Ways to Age, a new conference hosted by Honor, Dr. Bill Thomas kicked off the day with a thought-provoking keynote address that challenges common perceptions of older adults and inspires those who care for them to do it even better. Geriatrician, entrepreneur, author, professor, and elder advocate, Dr. Thomas is a global leader in the effort to challenge ageism and the founder of a new venture Minka Homes and Communities. Listen to his keynote and get inspired!

Dr. Bruce Chernof is the President and CEO of the SCAN Foundation, an independent public charity devoted to transforming care for older adults in ways that preserve dignity. What’s working today? What still needs to be done to improve the quality of health and life for older Americans? Get an update from an inspiring leader and advocate who’s driving changes in public awareness, policy, and system integration across the care continuum.

Jo Alch, the Owner and Director of Nursing of Acappella In Home Care, started her business at her kitchen table, interviewing caregivers and private duty nurses—and waiting for the phone to ring. That was in 2006. Today, Jo has 425 employees and runs the largest independent agency in Dallas. She shares her personal story and the secrets to growing her business into the most trusted in-home nursing and personal health care agency in the metroplex.

Evin Ollinger, Co-Founder and CEO of Golden, is on a mission to improve the financial health of older adults. In this episode, he covers the financial challenges our aging parents face—and how Golden, his new financial services company, helps adult children keep an eye on their parents’ financial situation, pay bills safely, and protect them from financial disaster and fraud. Is this a new, scalable solution? Learn how Golden is exploring partnerships with home care agencies to expand support to clients.

Stephanie Peters is the CEO and Founder of Enable Care Management based in Half Moon Bay, California. As a Certified Care Manager and Certified Senior Advisor with a Masters in Public Health, Stephanie is redefining geriatric care management, often working directly with home care agencies from the initial care consult. Learn how today's best care managers are supporting older adults, their families—and home care providers.

Dr. Bruce Leff, Director of The Center for Transformative Geriatric Research and Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, is an internationally recognized expert on new models of care for older adults. He is also a member of Honor’s Advisory Board. In this episode, Bruce reports from the front line of geriatric healthcare and shares his perspective on the benefits and challenges of home-based care today.  

As Managing Partner of his family’s 25-year-old business, Bob Roth has built Cypress HomeCare Solutions into one of the most respected agencies in Phoenix. He’s also developed a personal reputation in the home care industry for visionary leadership, innovative marketing, and a real passion for supporting older adults as they age. Bob shares his tactics for building and growing a successful home care agency—and his candid reaction to the Honor Care Network.

“Palliative care isn't about giving up or taking away options—it's about adding an extra layer of support,” says Shirley Otis-Green, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Collaborative Caring. As an educator, researcher, and palliative care consultant, Shirley is changing common misperceptions about palliative care and also raising awareness among families and healthcare practitioners of the benefits of providing care that’s culturally-congruent, person-centered, and family focused.

Amy Sweet, Founder and CEO of Halcyon Home based in Austin, Texas, has mastered the art of caregiver recruiting and growth. Since launching her agency in 2012, she now has over 550 employees and such an exceptional reputation for providing home care, home health, and hospice that caregivers come to her. Amy shares her creative approach to recruiting, her staffing structure—and the importance of caring for her caregivers with as much genuine heart as she cares for her many clients.

Meredith Caplin, Founder and CEO of CSS Home Care based in Oakland, California, shares her experience as one of the first Partners of the Honor Care Network—and how she’s been able to deliver even more reliable, high-quality care while doubling her agency’s growth.

Katy Fike, co-founder of Aging2.0, a global startup innovation network, and founding partner of Generator Ventures, has a unique perspective on trends and technology for seniors. With a PhD in Gerontology and entrepreneurial drive, Katy is an industry leader who inspires, elevates, and connects other entrepreneurs and innovators. In this episode, she shares her take on key trends—and the most exciting companies to watch—in the senior care space.

Dr. Noah Marco, Chief Medical Officer at Los Angeles Jewish Home, discusses current innovations in care and what's needed most industrywide to improve post-acute care and ongoing wellness support for older adults along the care continuum.

Home care sales made simple—and successful. Melanie Stover, President and Co-Founder of Home Care Sales, shares her sales training expertise for home care agency owners and reps looking to up their sales game.