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All Home Care Matters is helping to shine a light on the importance of the arts in the dementia space. We are honored to welcome three instrumental individuals who are helping to incorporate the arts into dementia care and the dementia space. The members of this esteemed panel of guests are Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP who is founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy, Laurette Klier founder of NANA'S Books, and Dr. Marc Rothman founder of Dementia Spring and the CEO of Lizzy Care. About Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP - Founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy: Alexis Baker is a board-certified music therapist of 10 years and owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, which she founded in 2017. She is passionate about using music to make a difference in the lives of older adults, especially those living with dementia. About Laurette Klier - Founder of NANA'S Books: As the founder of NANA'S BOOKS, Laurette Klier brings a wealth of experience and expertise to elder care and compassionate communication. With a lifelong commitment to teaching and caregiving, Laurette holds undergraduate and master's degrees in speech communications and education from Boston College. A certified dementia practitioner and cognitive stimulation therapist, Laurette is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders through innovative techniques and purposeful resources. An Aetna fellow and teacher consultant for the National Writing Project, Laurette blends academic knowledge with hands-on caregiving experience. Her pioneering approach to re-imagining the culture of elder engagement has earned her a 2021 Maude's Award, a 2023 National Mature Media Award and a 2023 Service to Seniors Award from the National Society of Certified Senior Advisors. About Dr. Marc Rothman CEO of Lizzy Care & Founder of Dementia Spring: Dr. Rothman is a physician executive with deep experience in home- and community-based services for older adults, physician practice management and clinical operations, value based care and Advanced Alternative Payment Models, regulatory affairs, quality improvement, and post-acute and long-term care. Dr. Rothman is the Chief Executive Officer of Lizzy Care, a new model of Dementia Care Management that provides the people, technology and resources needed to keep those with Alzheimer's and dementia safe and vibrant at home. Founded in 2022, Lizzy Care services clients in the New York, New Jersey and southern Connecticut area. Prior to Signify Dr. Rothman served as Senior Medical Officer at Aspire Healthcare where he led the nationwide provider network, the Aspire TeleHealth palliative care service line, as well as all centralized telephonic care services. Before Aspire he was the Chief Medical Officer of Kindred Healthcare, Inc., at that time the nation's largest provider of integrated post-acute care services with over 2,400 locations in 45 states. There he led the medical affairs division and held responsibility for physician engagement, quality, patient experience and pharmacy services. Kindred acquired Gentiva Health in 2015, and was then taken private and sold to the Humana/Welsh/TPG consortium in 2018. Prior to joining Kindred, Dr. Rothman directed post-acute medical services at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and practiced geriatric, post-acute and palliative medicine with the Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Rothman is the founder of the Dementia Spring Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that supports visual and performing artists who are portraying dementia and Alzheimer's disease in a new light through their work. He currently serves as a Director for the Mission Healthcare Corp. in Southern California, with the Vistria Group, and until recently was a Director for the Healthdrive Corp., which was acquired by Cressey and Co. in 2023.

My guest today is Joan Burge, 4x best selling author, professional speaker, consultant, and corporate trainer who is known as the pioneer of the administrative training industry starting her Business in 1990. She's also the survivor/thriver of more adversity than seems possible for a person in one lifetime and I know you'll love her perspective on time and life!   This Episode is for you if: → You want to find out how to be an influential assistant → You're ready for a fresh perspective on what's possible for you & your career → You're ready to learn from someone who's been knocked down by life more times than seems possible, but is not done yet and is here to share their philosophy on life and time!   “I'm not done yet.” Joan Burge   In this episode we also talk about: Joan's evolving relationship with time over the years Lessons from her father-in-laws shock death in his late 60's Work hard - Play Hard: Enjoy life now not waiting Lessons from her husbands Pancreatic Cancer age 57 In one day your entire life can change, you can do all the right things & still get sick It's ok if SuperWoman is missing in action, the art of delegation Joan's own near death experience in 2014 with a rare brain tumour  Surviving open Heart Surgery in 2015 A new perspective & respect for time Making the most of every day Daily quiet time, to recharge and reset your energy The time I take for myself is an investment in me Give yourself permission to live a big life, Joan's 5 pillars of life Energy Management - Getting into flow to increase productivity Influencing your own schedule Identify what drains your energy and eliminate it from your life Information & decision fatigue The art of using your PA & delegation Prioritising your life pillars and self awareness Conference: Shaping strategy steering success Building influence - nurturing the relationships you have FOCUS in moments to increase your Productivity Joan Burge's 8 Top Tips for a Productive Life And so much more I can't wait to hear what you take away from this episode. Connect with me on Linkedin or Instagram so that we can continue the conversation there!  ⏰ It's your Time!   Show Notes Links: The Conference for Administrative Excellence: https://officedynamicsconference.com/ Office Dynamics International: https://officedynamics.com/ Joan's Monday Motivator Newsletter: https://officedynamics.com/monday-motivators/  Free Webinars from Joan: https://officedynamics.com/webinars/ Joan Burge's Social Media Links: Joan's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanburge/   About Joan Burge: Founder & CEO of Office Dynamics International | 4x Best Selling Author | Professional Speaker | Consultant | Corporate Trainer Joan started Office Dynamics International in 1990, a global industry leading Organisation that offers a broad range of high-performance, world-class training and coaching solutions for sophisticated executive and administrative assistants worldwide. In 1990 when Joan started this business it served an untapped niche. In the early days to get the training to their clients they had to overcome monumental obstacles involving corporations' and managers' attitudes, prejudices, and stereotypes about executive assistants and administrative professionals.  Joan dedicated herself to inspiring excellence, championing and encouraging administrative professionals to reach for the stars! Joan's never-ending quest to provide top-notch educational programs has earned the respect of premier clients like Cisco Systems, Battelle, Huntington Bank, AT&T, Kindred Healthcare, The Boeing Co., Humana Inc., Sunoco, Nokia, Procter & Gamble, and Nationwide Insurance. Joan is the creator and host of the Annual Conference for Administrative Excellence™ (started in 1993), her highly-acclaimed Star Achievement Series® course, the World Class Assistant™ Certification course, and more than 100 customised workshops and seminars for executive and administrative assistants. Joan has produced more than 150 educational videos for assistants. Joan has authored four groundbreaking books for administrative professionals: Amazon Best Seller Who Took My Pen …Again?  Secrets from Dynamic Executive Assistants Become an Inner Circle Assistant  Underneath It All  She is a member of the American Society for Training & Development, the National Speakers Association Las Vegas Chapter, and the Society for Human Resource Management. Office Dynamics International's Social Media Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/office-dynamics-international/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficeDynamicsIntl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officedynamics/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficeDynamics/ Facebook Group (The Assistant Exchange): https://www.facebook.com/groups/officedynamics  ……………………….. Success by Design Training Links: ⏰ Time Management for Entrepreneurs & Professionals → Download a free chapter: https://bit.ly/downloadfreechapternow → Buy it here: https://bit.ly/BUYYOURCOPY → Buy it on Amazon (Available Worldwide) Social Media Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigailrbarnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/successbydesigntraining Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimemanagementpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/successbdtraining Twitter: https://twitter.com/sbdtraining YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@successbydesigntraining ……………………….. About Abigail Barnes: Abigail Barnes is the founder & CEO of Success by Design Training, an award-winning entrepreneur, author, speaker, and corporate trainer on time management and productive wellbeing. She is a qualified coach and creator of the renowned 888 Formula and host of the Time Management Podcast In February 2012 at the age of 32 Abigail had a stroke on a work business trip to Boston USA. This was her wakeup call; time is precious and we don't have any to waste! Her Organisation Success by Design Training is on a mission to teach 1 million people by 2025 how to Become the Productive Professional using The 888 Formula.  Abigail understands human motivation and uses her own near-death experience as a catalyst for change, to inspire, empower and teach others how to maximise their time. She holds a BA Hons Degree in Business & Marketing Management, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, DipM ACIM, a certificate in Neuroscience Professional Development, approved by British Psychological Society and is a qualified coach, approved by the Association for Coaching and the Institute of Leadership & Management, Portsmouth University Business School. Website: www.successbydesigntraining.com Email: enquiries@successbydesigntraining.com Audio Credit: Keith Hare ……………………….. 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Ben Breier, former CEO of Kindred Healthcare and a massively successful person, joins Greg for a powerhouse conversation where he lays out his veritable blueprint for success. If you've ever wished to use the form of, or emulate, an incredibly successful person, this episode is for you. You'll come away with your toolbox filled after Ben's generous unpacking of what makes him tick and, more importantly, what makes him soar.

The onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we see the healthcare system. It's understandable to start to lose confidence in it. Especially in this day and age where social media and disinformation are prevalent, we forget its contributions, including the drugs and medicine that have helped us live better and longer lives.  In this episode, Ben Breier, equipped with years of experience in the healthcare sector, shares the latest developments in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. He gives us an insider perspective on telemedicine and how it can improve our relationship with healthcare. Ben also discusses his takes on making intentional disruptions, as well as leadership and collaboration as a veteran in the healthcare sector.  If you want to hear the ins and outs of the healthcare sector, then this episode is for you! ResourcesBen Breier's https://benbreier.com/about/ (website) Get https://benbreier.com/book/ (Intentional Disruption ) Connect with Ben on https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-breier-b2b5546a/ (LinkedIn) 3 Reasons to Listen:Take a look into the current state of the healthcare industry. Regain confidence in the healthcare sector, especially during the COVID pandemic.  Learn how to handle stress both individually and as a corporate leader.  About BenjaminBenjamin Breier is the former CEO and Board of Directors member of Kindred Healthcare, where he served from March 2015 to December 2021. He is also a member of the Board for the Federation of American Hospitals, the Wall Street Journal CEO Council, and the Louisville Healthcare CEO Council. Ben is the author of https://benbreier.com/book/ (Intentional Disruption). He's built on decades of experience at nearly every industry level and distilled what he's learned into lessons that leaders — regardless of industry — can reference to make intentional disruptions by being prepared, intentional, and fearless. Episode Highlights[01:52] Introducing Benjamin BrierBen Brier is a health executive and the former CEO of Kindred Healthcare, where he served for nine years.  He describes himself as a blue-collar operator of businesses who has worked his way to becoming the CEO of a publicly-traded Fortune 500 company. He specializes in managing companies with “large geographic disbursement of lots of different service sites.” He left Kindred Healthcare after it was sold to another strategic healthcare company in Nashville. Ben authored Intentional Disruption, a book on leadership lessons in healthcare, business, and beyond. [10:35] The COVID Pandemic and Working From Home Ben sees the pandemic as an opportunity to get himself off the road.  Since the pandemic started, Ben has started to take more care of his physical and mental health. He follows a structured morning schedule with a workout regimen, meditation sessions, a good breakfast, and reading time. [11:12] The State of the Healthcare IndustryHealthcare is a very, very complex industry. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant issues in our healthcare system, especially in terms of socio-economic disparities.  The elderly — our parents and grandparents — are the primary benefactors of our healthcare system. This raises several questions for the industry such as “Where will the money come from?”, “Who pays for it?”, and “How and how much do you get?” [13:47] “Healthcare is a very, very complex industry. It is not easily understood by most who utilize it, by most who provide care in it, and by most who pay for that care.” - https://ctt.ec/eyfhk (Click Here to Tweet This) [18:16] The Role of the Pharmaceutical IndustryThe pharmaceutical industry has become both a blessing and a curse within the healthcare system.  Many great things have come from research and development, and the deployment of drugs and medicine in the country has helped people live better and longer lives.  On the other hand, these companies have

Click here for free weekly episodes delivered to your inbox and the opportunity to join live discussions with top leaders. Ben Breier is best-selling author of "Intentional Disruption," the former CEO of Kindred Healthcare, and top private equity at the Partners Group. He encourages listeners to confront head-on their insecurities, fears and leadership development needs. He argues that this process will help future leaders learn to of lead through uncertainty and volatility. To receive free podcast episodes each week, subscribe at www.imperfectleaders.com

Ben Breier is best-selling author of "Intentional Disruption," the former CEO of Kindred Healthcare, and top private equity at the Partners Group. He encourages listeners to confront head-on their insecurities, fears and leadership development needs. He argues that this process will help future leaders learn to of lead through uncertainty and volatility. To receive free podcast episodes each week, subscribe at www.imperfectleaders.com

Today, we are going to be talking about transitioning from a short-term rehab facility back to your home. We will be discussing discharge plans, communication strategies, home preparations, and most importantly, advocacy. Now let's move on to the rest of the show.   Rehab facilities are somewhat the norm when it comes to transitioning from hospital to home. If your loved one finds themselves in the hospital, for a scheduled surgery, an unexpected illness, or even a fall, they may be moved to a rehab facility before they are able to come home. Last year, over 530,000 people were treated in inpatient rehab facilities. According to Wauconda Care, a rehabilitation center has the goal of getting patients rehabilitated to a point where they can live and function on their own, so these facilities offer short-term care focusing on equipping patients to get back to their life at home.   Many families are nervous about transitioning from rehab back to home. Kevin Smith, President, and COO of Best of Care, Inc. gives us an example of a family experiencing the transition from rehab to home. He says that your 88-year-old mother suffers a stroke in the home she and your dad have shared for 40 years.   You rush to the hospital. Mom appears frail. Her speech is slurred. She is having a tough time moving her arms. Yet, she seems to be in good spirits. You're thankful dad called 911, that the ambulance arrived quickly, and that they caught and treated the stroke early.   But you're more than anxious about what comes next. The hospital's care manager wants to discharge mom to a rehabilitation facility in three days. From there, she'll go back home to dad… who has also become increasingly feeble.   What was a normal part of mom's day – bathing, cleaning, cooking, doing errands, moving around the home, walking the dog – is now impossible. You know that for mom and dad to remain in their home and age in place, major changes will have to be made. But where to begin?   This scenario plays out thousands of times a week in communities across the country. Having a care plan prior to this experience can help ease anxieties and make the process easier. If you have not yet made a care plan with your aging loved ones, we urge you to make one. For help with creating your care plan, visit our website or listen to our episode, “What is a Care Plan?” on YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Back to the question at hand… where to begin? Really, the answer to this question is to begin before you start. When your loved one first enters the rehab facility, AARP says you should ask to speak with a hospital discharge planner or social worker for help planning your loved one's next steps, care, transportation to their next place, insurance coverage, and payment plans.   Next Step in Care recommends discussing the following items with the discharge planner or social worker as soon as you have the chance. With the social worker, you should discuss how much time you can devote to being a family caregiver, whether you will provide all or some of the needed care, whether you can continue to work at your job, or if you will need to take time off, whether you have any health problems or other limitations, such as not being able to lift heavy weights, whether you have other commitments, such as caring for young children, and any and all other questions and concerns you may have about being a family caregiver.   According to LeadingAge, during this time, you should also work with the rehab staff and request a home visit from the physical or occupational therapist so that they can assess the living environment and make recommendations.   Erin Wuerz, a physical therapist and rehab manager with Kindred Healthcare says that “like anything else in life, the key to success is planning ahead. Discharge planning should start upon admission, and it should be an ongoing dialogue between the family and the rehab team during the length of the stay.”   Plan ahead as much as you can. This is also why having a care plan is so important. A care plan takes away the guesswork and lets you and your loved one focus on their recovery. If your loved one is going to need additional care once they are discharged from the rehab facility, now is the time to look into care providers, as well.   Communication is key throughout your loved one's stay in a rehab facility. Ask about your loved one's progress daily. When tracking their progress, make sure you talk to the staff, as well as your loved one, but also be aware that your loved one may not accurately describe their progress to you. Your loved one may not be lying to you, but they most likely want to be discharged and go home and believe they are strong enough when in reality, they are not.   On the opposite side of this, Rehab Select tells us that transitioning home after a stay in a short-term rehab facility can be difficult. Recovery from a serious illness, injury, surgery, or stroke can be a long process, and the thought of going back home before they feel confident about fully managing on their own can be intimidating for your loved one and they may not believe they are ready to leave the rehab facility.   If your loved one is nervous about this transition, talk with your discharge planner or social worker about ways you can help your loved one feel more comfortable about their situation. You should also reassure your loved one that you will be there for them throughout this process, and so will their friends and family. They have a support system to cheer them on.   LeadingAge says that you and your loved one should expect things to not return to normal once they leave the rehab facility. Unrealistic expectations about being able to return to life as normal can lead to disappointment and frustration. Recovery can take a while, and in some cases such as a stroke, you may need to make modifications around the house or get extra assistance from caregivers in order to safely return home.   Recognizing that these adjustments will ultimately result in a safer and more comfortable living environment may relieve some of the stress associated with the transition.   Once your loved one is nearing their discharge date, it is time to reevaluate the discharge plan you created when they were first admitted to the facility. Now, with the help of the rehab's discharge planner or social worker and the staff, you will need to prepare for what type of discharge your loved one will have. According to Next Step in Care, your loved one may be discharged to their home, with no needed services, to their home, with help needed from a family caregiver, or to their home, with help needed from a professional home care agency. The rehab team may also recommend your loved one receive long-term care, such as the care they would receive in a nursing home or assisted living facility.   Next Step in Care also recommends getting to know your loved one's discharge team. Their team includes a doctor, who authorizes the rehab discharge. A nurse, oftentimes this is the head nurse of your loved one's unit, who will coordinate any education regarding medications and other nursing issues. A social worker that coordinates the discharge, making sure that everything happens when it should. They also take care of and educate you on the many details about the facility's discharge process. A physical or occupational therapist is responsible for evaluating your loved one's progress in accordance with both professional standards and insurance requirements, as well as providing the therapy your loved one needs to regain their strength. The last member of your care team is you, the family caregiver. You likely are the one who knows your family member best and will be their number one supporter and advocate.   When considering any transition, it's important to be an advocate for your loved one, and for yourself. If you are not yet ready for your loved one to come home, speak up. Needing more time to make the home accessible and safe for your loved one is something you should discuss with the discharge team and you can come up with a solution together.   There is also the possibility that the rehab facility decides to discharge your loved one before you may believe that they are ready to come home. According to Next Step in Care, sometimes the rehab program makes a discharge plan you do not want, agree with, or feel is safe. You have the right to appeal this decision and ask for a review. By law, the rehab program must let you know how to appeal and explain what will happen. Make sure the rehab program provides you with contact information for the local Quality Improvement Organization (QIO) that reviews such appeals. Appeals often only take a day or two. If the appeal is denied, then insurance will not pay for those additional days and your loved one will have to leave the facility immediately.   If you do have to appeal a discharge decision and are looking for additional support, reach out to your local senior center and elder affairs department. Both will be able to give you resources and information that can help you during the appeal process and after, whatever the decision may be. The rehab facility can also be a good resource to use, for the appeal process and for the transition home. LeadingAge says that your rehab facility can put you in touch with other community resources. Local communities have a wealth of services such as delivering meals, light housekeeping, transportation, and counseling, all of which will provide a helping hand to you and your loved one while still enabling independence.   Advocating for your loved one and yourself is such an important task that we want to make sure you are as prepared for as you can be. AARP recommends they you insist on the three “I's”: information, inclusion, and instruction.   Our first I, Information: Obtain printed copies of all pertinent information, including your loved ones' current medications list and prescriptions, any changes to their medications, and a summary of their visit that includes their diagnosis, treatment, prognosis, surgeries, limitations, and any other pertinent information, rehabilitation recommendations, and discharge orders. You should also make note of any scheduled follow-up appointments and share this information with those who will care for your loved ones next, such as their doctors, facilities, home health aides, and professional caregivers.   Our second I, Inclusion: Proactively make certain that you are included in care planning discussions and are informed of changes and decisions. If you have health care power of attorney for your loved ones, you can make decisions for them if need be and you need to know what is happening so that you can make an informed choice.   And Lastly, Instruction: Nearly half of family caregivers are expected to perform follow-up medical and nursing tasks, so be sure to ask for detailed instructions and training, which is required by law in some states.   Now, let's say you have received the discharge decision and you agree with it. What do you now? First, make sure your loved one's living space is ready for them. If they live on their own, do you need to temporarily move in with them to help take care of them? You will need to ensure you have what you need at their home, a bed, clothes, food.   You will also need to make sure the living space is accessible and safe for them to get around in. For more information on making sure your home is safe and accessible for your loved one, listen to our Quick Tips episode on Aging in Place on our Official YouTube channel, our website, or wherever you get your podcasts.   Any equipment and supplies your loved one will need once they return home should already be there waiting for them before they even leave the rehab facility. You do not want to have to rush to find last-minute specialty equipment that your loved one needs, which is why it is important to obtain the necessary supplies and equipment ahead of time.   Some common supplies and equipment your loved one may need after being discharged from the rehab facility are hospital beds, recliner chairs, bedside commodes, oxygen tanks and supplies, incontinence products, skincare items, such as water-free shampoo and soap. The rehab facility may have suggestions on where you can get some of these items, so make sure you talk to them about any necessary supplies and equipment your loved one may need.   Supplies and equipment can be expensive and add up quickly. Check with your loved one's insurance to see what supplies and equipment they will pay for. You can also find organizations in your area that can donate supplies or help you cover some of the costs in some way. Not sure who to reach out to? Start with your discharge team. They are there to make sure your loved one gets back to their best self, and getting the supplies they need will help your loved one.   When your loved one comes home, Next Step In Care says that you will likely do certain tasks as part of giving care. It is important that you know how to do these safely. Try to learn as much as you can while your family member is still in rehab. You can do this by watching the physical and occupational therapy staff as they do these tasks and asking them to watch as you try these tasks yourself.   Sometimes, the rehab staff will not teach these tasks until the day of discharge. This may not be a good time to learn if you feel rushed or overwhelmed. Learn what you can, and ask who to call if you have questions at home.   You might be told to call someone from the rehab program, a home care nurse, or other health care professional.   Speak up if you are afraid of doing certain tasks (such as wound care) or cannot help with personal hygiene (like helping your family member take a shower or go to the bathroom). Some caregivers are okay with changing their family member's diapers while others feel very uncomfortable about doing this task.   Think about your own feelings as well as your family member's. The rehab team needs to know what tasks you can and cannot do so they can plan for any needed help.   So far, we've talked about what you should do to prepare for the day your loved one leaves the rehab facility. Now let's move on to what you should expect the day of discharge and beyond.   When the discharge day comes, you may need to pay for a service to transport your loved one home, depending on their needs. If they are unable to walk or sit, you may need to find an accessible cab, or something similar. The discharge team can help you pick the right transportation service for your loved one. Health Sense says that you will also need to have a plan for community transport such as wheelchair-accessible cabs, cars, or ambulettes (which are a specially equipped van for transporting disabled or convalescent passengers in nonemergency circumstances) for follow-up appointments with doctors in the community.   When your loved one comes home, they may have to eat a special diet and take medications. Talk to your loved one's care team to make sure you understand your loved one's nutritional needs and restrictions, as well as their medication schedule. Your loved one's doctor should give you a list of medications, how long they need to take them, how often they need to take them, and how they should take them. You and your loved one should also be made aware of any side effects that their medications can cause and be on the lookout for them. If your loved one experiences any side effects while taking medications, call their doctor immediately.   Medications can also be expensive. Make sure to check with your loved one's insurance to see what they will cover. If your loved one needs help covering the cost of their medications, again, reach out to the rehab facility and community resources for help. Some medications also have to be picked up at a hospital pharmacy instead of your normal pharmacy. If your loved one has a medication like this, make a plan of how you will get this medication and how often you have to pick it up. Some pharmacies offer delivery, as well, especially during the covid pandemic. Ask your local pharmacy and hospital pharmacy if delivery is an option for you. Getting your medications delivered can help you during this time, as it will be one less thing you will need to do.   LeadingAge says that you need to recognize that it's ok to have help and to ask for help. Some people are embarrassed about needing assistance after transitioning home, and some family caregivers think they can take care of their loved ones all on their own. It's important to be realistic about the level of care that will be required, and it's ok to have extra help. Getting help isn't a sign of weakness, but one of strength and care.   Amy Goyer, a family caregiver, recognized she needed help and asked for it while caring for her dad. She says that when her dad was discharged from the hospital with a feeding tube, she was given just a few minutes of explanation on how to deal with it. It was complicated, and they were back in the hospital multiple times when it clogged. She received help from the home health nurses, but you can bet the next time they had a hospitalization that she advocated more strongly for the information she needed to do her job as a caregiver.   At first, Amy didn't ask for help and tried to do things on her own. Once she asked for help, she was able to better take care of her dad and gain the skills and confidence she needed to be a better caregiver.   Lastly, according to AARP, you need to be realistic about the future. Sometimes rehab facilities are unrealistic about what setting is best for our loved ones, or how much a family can handle in terms of future care. It's up to you to stay rooted in reality. Ask a lot of questions, observe loved ones in therapy sessions, monitor their medications and assess their capabilities, and weigh it all along with their needs, wishes, and quality of life. You should also assess the home situation and potential facilities realistically. If you can't provide all the direct care yourself, you are not a failure. You are still doing your job as a caregiver when you coordinate the care. Your loved one has a discharge team in the rehab facility, and they will still need a team once they leave. Line up the support you'll need from care managers, care providers, family members, and friends and build your team.   Throughout the transition, make it a high priority to take care of yourself. As we have said an ample number of times and will continue saying, you cannot provide the best care if you are not your best self. While some transitions go more smoothly than others, no transition is perfect. Just do your best with the information you can gather. You can always make new decisions as the situation changes. Plan early, plan often, and be there for your loved one, because at the end of the day, that's the most important job you have.     We want to say thank you for joining us here at All Home Care Matters, All Home Care Matters is here for you and to help families as they navigate these long-term care issues. Please visit us at allhomecarematters.com there is a private secure fillable form where you can give us feedback, show ideas, or if you have questions. Every form is read and responded to. If you know someone who could benefit from this episode, please share it with them.   Remember, you can listen to the show on any of your favorite podcast streaming platforms and watch the show on our YouTube channel and make sure to hit that subscribe button, so you'll never miss an episode. We look forward to seeing you next time on All Home Care Matters, thank you.   Sources: https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/info-2021/transition-from-hospital-rehab-home.html   https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/ka5z-ibe3   https://waucondacare.com/2017/08/14/nursing-home-vs-rehabilitation-center-benefits-choosing-rehab-center/   https://leadingage.org/members/5-tips-transition-smooth-move-rehab-home   https://blog.rehabselect.net/transitioning-home-after-short-term-rehabilitation   https://bethesdahealth.org/blog/2019/03/14/steps-to-a-successful-senior-transition-from-short-stay-rehab-to-home/   https://www.nextstepincare.org/uploads/File/Guides/Rehabilitation/Going_Home/Rehab_to_Home.pdf   https://www.health-sense.org/discharge-time-rehab-facility-now/      

November 18, 2021 is National Injury Prevention Day, and to commemorate, we talk with two specialists at two hospitals who have dedicated their careers to help keep people safe from injury. This is a tremendous benefit our hospitals provide in the community and Cathy Glenn from Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and Courtney Edwards from Parkland Health and Hospital system share their insights on injury prevention. Atrial Fibrillation has become more common recently, and we have featured it on the show several times, including with Dallas Mavericks Owner, Mark Cuban (who told us about his Afib). Dr. Sumeet Chhabra, Electrophysiologist at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, describes the Cardiac Ablation procedure that doctors perform to help restore normal rhythm to thousands of hearts every year. This is truly a medical miracle procedure. Then, we explore another group of healthcare heroes who take care of patients for the long-haul. In fact, these are called “Long Term Acute Care” centers, or LTACs, as they are known in the industry. Audra Early, Sr. Vice President, Strategy & Network Development at Kindred Healthcare joins us with more information. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One of Louisville's biggest industries — health care — is going through dramatic changes of late. That's a key discussion for us on this week's Access Louisville podcast.The biggest headline we have in this realm is the anticipated launch of ScionHealth.  This company is expected to be launched and headquartered in Louisville following LifePoint Health's acquisition of Kindred Healthcare, which was announced in June. As a part of this a key ambassador in Louisville's health care scene, Ben Breier, is stepping aside — at least for now.After that we talk about Forecastle founder J.K. McKnight's new venture — and the return of live music. And lastly, we wrap this week's show up with discussion on some fast food news this week: Freddy's Steakburgers and Jack in the Box both launching in the Louisville area.

LifePoint Health and Kindred Healthcare are spinning off a new hospital company. Merck signs a licensing deal to let companies countries produce its antiviral covid pill. And health systems are starting new ventures to compete with electronic health record giants.

This episode features Rob Marsh, Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at Kindred Healthcare. Here, he discusses his current priorities, what he's most excited about for the future, how the role of COO is evolving, and more.

This episode features Jason Zachariah, President and COO at Kindred Healthcare. Here, he discusses the trends he is currently watching, how his strategies are evolving, his thoughts on competition, and more.

There were three big acquisitions in the last week and we talk about them all on this week's Access Louisville podcast. We don't know the dollar figures on these deals but it seems likely that national long-term acute care player Kindred Healthcare was the largest.  This last week also saw the sale of Liquor Barn, a popular Kentucky retailer; and LEO Weekly, a small but still a well-known business among the media savvy in Louisville. We go over all three acquisitions with Louisville Business First reporters Haley Cawthon and Chris Larson. After that we lighten things up a bit and talk about a few new places to visit in town, including a new brewery in the Portland neighborhood and a new bourbon bar in Downtown Louisville.And, lastly, we chat about a new report that says Louisvillians are good drivers — surprising right?Access Louisville is a weekly podcast from LouisvilleBusinessFirst.com. It can be found on popular podcast services including Apple Podcast, Spotify and Stitcher. 

Nashville-based health system LifePoint Health announced plans to acquire Louisville-based Kindred Healthcare. The VA says it will now cover gender-affirming surgeries. And Democratic Senators are considering expanding Medicare benefits.

This episode features David Kowalski, Market CEO of Kindred Healthcare. Here, he discusses his career journey, leadership, and more.

After completing graduate studies & military service, Steve joined Owens Corning, a leading manufacturer of construction & building products. He held several Human Resources positions & also acted as a business leader for a manufacturing department. In 1998 Steve joined Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon Endo-Surgery in Cincinnati, Ohio, as HR Director for the Corporate support organizations & Research & Development. He was then promoted to Vice President, Human Resources, J&J Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics-International & was based in London, England. Steve joined the J&J Consumer Companies in 2004 as Vice President, Human Resources, North America. In 2007 Steve assumed global Human Resources responsibilities for the Johnson & Johnson Consumer Group of Cos, & was a member of the Consumer Group Operating Committee. Steve was appointed Chief Human Resource Officer for Catalyst Health Solutions, a leading pharmacy benefit management organization, in 2011. From 2013-2018 Steve served as Chief Administrative & Chief People Officer for Kindred Healthcare, with overall responsibility for the company’s human capital initiatives. Steve received a BA in Psychology from East Carolina Univ. in Greenville, North Carolina & also received his MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from that same institution. He serves as a Bd. member for the East Carolina University Foundation, Greater Louisville, Inc, USA Cares, & Kentuckiana Works. Steve, his wife Ellen, & their 2 children live in Louisville.

Paul VerHoeve is CEO and a board member for Mission Healthcare. With more than 20 years of health care leadership experience, he has been recognized as a driver of healthy workplace culture. Prior to his involvement with Mission Healthcare, Paul was president of the west region with Louisville, Ky.-based Kindred Healthcare, one of the largest post-acute care systems in the country. Before joining Kindred Healthcare, he served in several leadership positions with Gentiva Health Services (now part of Kindred Healthcare), Haven Healthcare, and VITAS Healthcare.  John Marchica, CEO, Darwin Research GroupJohn Marchica is a veteran health care strategist and CEO of Darwin Research Group, a health care market intelligence firm specializing in health care delivery systems. He’s a two-time health care entrepreneur, and his first company, FaxWatch, was listed twice on the Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing American companies. John is the author of The Accountable Organization and has advised senior management on strategy and organizational change for more than a decade.John did his undergraduate work in economics at Knox College, has an MBA and M.A. in public policy from the University of Chicago, and completed his Ph.D. coursework at The Dartmouth Institute. He is a faculty associate in the W.P. Carey School of Business and the College of Health Solutions at Arizona State University, and is an active member of the American College of Healthcare Executives.About Darwin Research GroupDarwin Research Group Inc. provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based care. Darwin’s client list includes forward-thinking biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as health care providers, private equity, and venture capital firms. The company was founded in 2010 as Darwin Advisory Partners, LLC and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., with a satellite office in Princeton, N.J.

Long-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals are caring for the some of the most medically complex patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a post-acute care provider, Kindred Healthcare has been right in the middle of the battle to defeat COVID-19 by partnering with short-term acute care hospitals to help treat patients and ease overcrowding in hot spots across the country. Kindred CEO Ben Breier spoke to Chip about how the company relied on its network of hospitals to ensure its staff were always prepared to provide patients with the highest quality of care. Breier also discusses a recent report from the consulting firm ATI Advisory that highlights how LTAC providers have been able to bridge gaps and extend care within the care continuum during the pandemic. Based on the COVID experience, the report also recommends key considerations for LTAC hospitals as part of future health policy development. See the full report here. Hear more about post-acute care from Chip’s conversation with Al Dobson, Getting back to Life: The Growing Demand for Post-Acute Care with Al Dobson.

This episode features Sohail Azeem, CEO of Kindred Hospital Northwest Indiana at Kindred Healthcare. Here, he discusses his points of pride in Kindred, his career journey, and more.

During this episode of OnSpotCast, Brooke Doherty, University Relations Manager, shares the Student Programs/University Relations “Black Lives Matter” statement as well as the importance of culture when looking for a job. Learn our mission and “Our Core Six“ values, and how they guide our culture, encouraging us all to become even better colleagues and clinicians in order to give our best.

In this conversation, we talk to Angela Miller, Division Vice President of Strategic Sourcing with Kindred Healthcare.  Angela discusses pandemic challenges including the procurement of PPE and other sourcing activities that she found to be crucial to daily operations. We walk through their vendor vetting process and how HealthTrust played a role during COVID-19 and beyond. The conversation also explores resuming care and making sure patients feel safe.

This episode features Brian Holzer, President Kindred Innovations at Kindred Healthcare and CEO of Lacuna Health. Here, he discusses the mission of innovation at Kindred, his top priorities in the coming months, and more.

In this conversation, Greg Hostettler, HealthTrust Vice President Strategic Accounts, talks to Scott Nelson, Senior Vice President, Supply Chain with Kindred Healthcare.  Scott discusses new operational and clinical protocols stemming from COVID as well as the acquisition of products during this time. We dive into memorable events and obstacles he's encountered.

Meet the Kindred/RehabCare University Relations/Student Programs team and learn all the settings that fall under the Kindred Healthcare, LLC. umbrella ☂️

This episode features Jason Zachariah, Chief Operating Officer at Kindred Healthcare. Here, he discusses the evolution of his healthcare system, how Kindred has been handling the pandemic, and more.

Ben Breier shares with us how he began to understand the power of leadership as a high school and college athlete. He was voted captain of the varsity baseball team at the University of Pennsylvania three years in a row, starting when he was just a sophomore. He also recounts how his leadership journey continued once he graduated, as we discuss why strong, dedicated leaders are particularly important in the healthcare field, especially when leading a company like Kindred Healthcare with over 60,000 employees.Ben is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Kindred Healthcare, LLC, one of the largest providers of healthcare services in the United States. He assumed responsibility as CEO in March of 2015, after having been named President in 2012.Kindred Healthcare operates a diverse blend of health care service businesses including transitional care hospitals and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in approximately 1,800 locations across the United States.Ben currently serves on the Board of Kindred Healthcare, the Federation of American Hospitals, and is a member of the Wall Street Journal CEO Council. He is also a former member of the Business Roundtable, and he serves on the Board of the University of Miami's School of Business as well as on the Board of Overseers at the University of Pennsylvania.

If your business is not paying attention to online reputation management, you could be in trouble and not know it. Amanda Henson handles online reputation management in all its various iterations for Kindred Healthcare. She stopped by to help us understand what it is, how to do it and what to watch for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do the sales team need to change their processes when dealing with SaaS products? Do consumers desire hyper-specialization or an all-in-one? How can a SaaS business meet the user where they are? In this episode of thinkPod, we are joined by Nicolas Vandenberghe (co-founder & CEO of Chili Piper) and Sean Johnson (partner at Founder Equity). We talk to Nicolas and Sean about the fierce competition in sales & marketing tools, digitally enabling teams to be more effective, and the importance of cultural change to bake digital in the DNA of a company. We also get into the need for innovation teams to have buy-in at the highest levels, churn rates, scalability versus product-market fit, the importance of onboarding, and finding the path to profitability for a SaaS startup. “The shift is that buyers want more convenience on how they buy, and you need to deploy technologies that are customer-facing.”-Nicolas Vandenberghe “B2B tend to have a network of peers that they trust. What I call, ‘invisible reviews’...these invisible reviews are what matter”-Nicolas Vandenberghe “If I don’t get what the product is, or it’s too frustrating to get setup, or whatever that lightbulb is that needs to go off in my brain to change my behavior, if you don’t do that during onboarding, there is a good change you’re going to lose them.” -Sean Johnson “If I have two opportunities to invest in two different identical companies and I know that Company A is shipping twice as fast, I know they’re going to learn twice as fast and I think they’re probably going to win.”-Sean Johnson Connect with thinkLeaders and our panelists: @IBMthinkLeaders @NicolasVDB @intentionally Originally from France, Nicolas Vandenberghe started selling newspapers in the streets of Paris in high school. He received his MBA from Stanford. He started and sold 3 tech companies with up to 65 employees and $11M in revenues, ran sales for a $2B telecom company negotiating billion-dollar deals with companies like Google, and most recently Co-Founded in 2016 and is the CEO of Chili Piper – a tech pioneer in Buyer Enablement. Its scheduling platform is used by Intuit, Square, Twilio and more than 300 companies worldwide for multiple use cases, from connecting prospects to sales reps instantly upon submitting a form to automating their on-boarding process. www.chilipiper.com Sean Johnson is a partner at Founder Equity, a Chicago-based venture fund, and a partner at Digital Intent, a technology innovation firm. He's helped companies like The Chicago Bulls, KPMG, CME Group, and Kindred Healthcare bring new technology and disruptive business models to life. He's a professor of marketing at Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management, and speaks all over the world on product strategy, digital marketing, and innovation. http://www.sean-johnson.com

An Executive Coach with nearly two decades of proven success, Elix Cintron is a nationally recognized authority on growth and leadership. Using profound personal development tools, powerful business strategies, and his own groundbreaking GRIP (Greatness Requires Intention and Purpose) methodology, Elix provides driven professionals with the skills necessary to accelerate their success and achieve practical results in business and in life. Certified through the College of Executive Coaching, Elix is a member of the International Coach Federation and an affiliate member, Institute of Coaching, at McLean Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. He is proud to have been certified in Judith E. Glaser’s Conversational Intelligence® system.  Just recently he was featured in the Boston Globe newspaper for his outstanding work and they wrote “His business is making others better.” Visit http://www.performancecoachingbyelix.com Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Elix came to Boston in 1983, earning a B.A. in Public Relations and Advertising and an M.A. in Marketing Communications—both from Emerson College. In 1998, Elix discovered his love for coaching in a Landmark Forum seminar. Over the next five years, he participated in many Landmark programs, including the Introduction Leaders Program (ILP), eventually becoming a Classroom Leader for the Boston Center and an ILP Program Leader for the Northeast Region, ranked top in the world.Seeking to gain solid business experience – and to walk in the shoes of his clients – Elix spent over 18 years as a corporate executive. He worked for various local and national healthcare organizations, where he was consistently recognized as a powerful leader with the ability to generate stellar results, empowering sales teams to achieve results well above the predictable trend. In 2012, Elix shifted his focus entirely to coaching, establishing Performance Coaching by Elix. Today, Elix coaches both private and corporate clients. He works exclusively with high-performing careerists, with a strong focus on entrepreneurs and leaders who have reached a plateau in their careers. His past and present clients include C-Suite executives, financial service executives, an Amazon best-selling author, and many entrepreneurs. His national corporate clients include Kindred Healthcare, Bay Care Health System, Rehab Care, The Royal Healthcare Group, Ascend Hospice and Caregiver, Inc. He has privately coached high-level executives from organizations such as Falk USA, Dana Farber Institute and the National Latina Institute among many others. He is also a frequent speaker at executive leadership conferences and retreats. Elix’s specialties include: · Guiding first-time entrepreneurs to realize their dreams · Helping high-level professionals push past a plateau or switch careers · Using Conversational Intelligence techniques to cultivate a positive, mutually supportive workplace culture - to achieve better RESULTS · Intensive leadership training · Effective team building and team management Elix coaches in both English and Spanish. “Elix will hold you to account with humor, grace, and an unshakable commitment to your success.” Please visit: http://www.performancecoachingbyelix.com *Enjoying We Don't Die Radio episodes? Would you like to be a Patron of the show? Consider donating $1 or more per episode to help operating costs of the show (I keep the show commercial-free on purpose) please visit: https://www.patreon.com/wedontdieradio or simply give at https://www.paypal.me/SandraChamplain The AREI Afterlife Symposium in Arizona will probably sell out again this year. Get your tickets now! Early bird pricing in effect for the September 13-16, 2018 dates and registration is now available http://www.afterlifesymposium.org/ I'll see you there for sure! Lot's of good things in store for you! "We Don't Die - A Skeptic's Discovery of Life After Death" now available on AUDIOBOOK, get it here http://amzn.to/2yX0TzF all proceeds go to the funding of We Don't Die Radio Show Remember to get Sandra's PDF Report "19 Reasons to Believe in Life After Death" at https://goo.gl/9E3UWa JOIN THE WE DON'T DIE "INSIDER’S CLUB" to receive a free chapter of We Don’t Die – A Skeptic’s Discovery of Life After Death (also available at: http://amzn.to/2fCQPqs ) and the healing audio “How to Survive Grief” at http://wedontdieradio.com/

John shares our take on the second half of April highlighting the health of ACA under the current administration and Humana’s statement to acquire and merge Curo Health with Kindred Healthcare. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services provided enrollment statistics for Healthcare.gov and the state-run exchanges created by the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In its last tax package, the Republican-led Congress zeroed out the individual mandate penalty—a cornerstone of the ACA. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated that 13 million people will lose or drop coverage as a result of this move over the next decade. Reuters reported that Humana, along with two private equity firms, will acquire Mooresville, N.C.-based Curo Health Services for $1.4 billion. Humana will merge Curo Health with the hospice business of Kindred Healthcare, which Humana agreed to acquire in December 2017. Of Note: Our Take Narrations will be twice monthly after these inaugural episodes. About Darwin Research Group Darwin Research Group Inc. provides advanced market intelligence and in-depth customer insights to health care executives, with a strategic focus on health care delivery systems and the global shift toward value-based care. Darwin’s client list includes forward-thinking biopharmaceutical and medical device companies, as well as health care providers, private equity, and venture capital firms. The company was founded in 2010 as Darwin Advisory Partners, LLC and is headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz. with a satellite office in Princeton, N.J.

The lightest women to ever total of 1000 lbs and Powerlifting Team Manager for Complete Human Performance, Jen Rotsinger, joins Evan for a discussion on powerlifting and OCR.  Topics include improving grip strength, the progression of the sport (OCR vs. Powerlifting), nutrition and more.  Jen is also the co-owner of Gorilla Bench Training Center in Clearwater, Florida and a microbiologist with Kindred Healthcare.   Episode brought to you by Sinergy Sports, for advanced training tools for OCR improvement head over to www.SinergySports.com  Intro/outro from Marc Capaldo and Madison Ambush.

Option Block 292: TWTR Is No FB Trading Block: The first day of trading for Twitter options was very interesting, but yet not the day everyone was hoping for. With these numbers, Twitter will not set a first-day options trading record as Facebook did on its debut. Alex said Dec 50 calls were popular at OX today.  CBOE now disseminating VXST every 15 seconds instead of once per day. Interesting article on Barron's today slamming VXX and other VIX ETPs. Odd Block: Review from last show - Calls trade in Tile Shop Holdings (TTS), put spread trades in Darling International Inc. (DAR), calls trade in Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND) Mail Block: Question from BROB What do you guys think of put/call ratios? I never hear you mention them on the show. Useful tool or overhyped indicator? Around the Block: Home Depot earnings before the open tomorrow.

Option Block 292: TWTR Is No FB Trading Block: The first day of trading for Twitter options was very interesting, but yet not the day everyone was hoping for. With these numbers, Twitter will not set a first-day options trading record as Facebook did on its debut. Alex said Dec 50 calls were popular at OX today.  CBOE now disseminating VXST every 15 seconds instead of once per day. Interesting article on Barron's today slamming VXX and other VIX ETPs. Odd Block: Review from last show - Calls trade in Tile Shop Holdings (TTS), put spread trades in Darling International Inc. (DAR), calls trade in Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND) Mail Block: Question from BROB What do you guys think of put/call ratios? I never hear you mention them on the show. Useful tool or overhyped indicator? Around the Block: Home Depot earnings before the open tomorrow.

Jamie Roney interviews Susan Moss, VP Communications, Kindred Healthcare. Jamie and Susan discuss marketing post-acute services, as healthcare delivery grows. Read our blog on this podcast: https://healthcaresuccess.com/blog/podcast-interview/direct-from-shsmd-2011-marketing-post-acute-care-services.html

If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please send a message to digicomm@uchicago.edu. Ann C. Berzin, AB '74, JD '77 Corporate Board Member Constellation Energy, Ingersoll-Rand, Kindred Healthcare Ann Berzin is a 1974 graduate of The College and a 1977 graduate of the Law School. She worked in New York City as both a law firm associate and later, partner, specializing in municipal finance and asset backed securitization. She left law firm practice to help start a financial guaranty company, FGIC, and was with the company through three successive major changes: its start-up phase with large institutional owners, its later phase as a public company listed on the NYSE, and finally when it became part of a very large corporate organization as a division of the General Electric Company. Within FGIC, she began as its general counsel and member of its risk underwriting committee, later moved from the legal department to head its new product development organization and later became its Chairman and CEO. Feeling acutely the challenges of raising her three children with a husband who did international mergers and acquisitions work and traveled extensively, Ms. Berzin left FGIC and began to join NYSE listed public companies as a director. She currently serves as a director of Ingersoll-Rand, Constellation Energy Group, Inc., and Kindred Healthcare, Inc., and serves on the Audit Committee of each company, as well as on other board committees. She is married and the mother of three children, ages 21, 17, and 14. Ms. Berzin has been actively involved with the University and has served on the Visiting Committee for the College and Student Activities since 2002 and as chair since 2007. This panel was filmed as part of Taking the Next Step 2011. For more information visit: https://takingthenextstep.uchicago.edu/

Itanium Solutions Alliance, Vol. 6, Published June 26, 2007. In this sixth interview of our series, we talk with Daniel Poff, Director of Database Administration and SAP Basis at Kindred Healthcare, about his company's major upgrade challenge from a five-year old server platform and how they dealt with issues such as dramatic growth in business complexity, internal reorganizations, business acquisitions, and an over 10X increase in overall database size. For his team's creative work and very successful upgrade, Kindred Healthcare was named a finalist in the 2007 Itanium Solutions Alliance awards, in the Enterprise Innovation Category.