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Seniors STRAIGHT Talk

Phyllis Ayman, MS/SLP, CDP, CADDCT, CDCM, CMDCP

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk, formerly Voices For Eldercare Advocacy, is rebranding with expanded content and topics. The podcast will continue to highlight the all-important relevant issues for seniors, their families, loved ones and the population at large, who ultimately are our future selves. Through informative and engaging conversations with thought leaders, professionals, and individuals who share their experiences, listeners will gain insights and information that will be meaningful for their

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All Episodes

60:02

Wishes Do Come True: An Interview with Make-A-Wish...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/07/28

What inspires change? In the case of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a seven year old boy named Chris with a terminal illness touched one man's heart and inspired him in a way that changed the world. Frank Shankwitz, best known as founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is that man. The Make A Wish Foundation is a global nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses up to the age eighteen. It grants wishes to a child somewhere in the world approximately every 28

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60:02

Wishes Do Come True: An Interview with Make-A-Wish...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/07/28

What inspires change? In the case of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a seven year old boy named Chris with a terminal illness touched one man's heart and inspired him in a way that changed the world. Frank Shankwitz, best known as founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, is that man. The Make A Wish Foundation is a global nonprofit organization that grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses up to the age eighteen. It grants wishes to a child somewhere in the world approximately every 28

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59:47

Katie Smith Sloan, CEO of Leading Age

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/07/13

LeadingAge is known as a trusted voice for older adults and aging. The organization, comprised of 5,000 members and partners ranging from not-for-profit organizations businesses, consumer groups, foundations and research partners all of which represent the interests of older adults and aging. Leading Age is also part of the Global Ageing Network which spans 38 countries representing the issues related to dignity, respect and care for the ever increasing older global population, including the

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59:47

Katie Smith Sloan, CEO of Leading Age

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/07/13

LeadingAge is known as a trusted voice for older adults and aging. The organization, comprised of 5,000 members and partners ranging from not-for-profit organizations businesses, consumer groups, foundations and research partners all of which represent the interests of older adults and aging. Leading Age is also part of the Global Ageing Network which spans 38 countries representing the issues related to dignity, respect and care for the ever increasing older global population, including the

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55:36

Health Care Workers: Stretched and Stressed. What Can...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/06/22

Coronavirus cases are spiking in ten U.S. states; once again placing nursing home residents and health care workers at risk. Along with fatigue and stress, healthcare workers feel stretched as coworkers may be absent from work due to illness or family obligations. We have suggestions from resident families to providers who can utilize strategies that foster inclusion, team building and respect. Our Cohost, Rubina Chaudhary’s will share her ideas and experience based on her mother’s stay in a

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55:36

Health Care Workers: Stretched and Stressed. What Can...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/06/22

Coronavirus cases are spiking in ten U.S. states; once again placing nursing home residents and health care workers at risk. Along with fatigue and stress, healthcare workers feel stretched as coworkers may be absent from work due to illness or family obligations. We have suggestions from resident families to providers who can utilize strategies that foster inclusion, team building and respect. Our Cohost, Rubina Chaudhary’s will share her ideas and experience based on her mother’s stay in a

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55:29

Alzheimer's Speaks: An Interview with Lori La Bey

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/06/15

People living with Alzheimer’s disease is growing rapidly in the U.S. and only about one in four people is properly diagnosed. Alzheimer's disease is one form of dementia which progresses from mild memory loss to severe limitations in all areas of functioning. In the U.S., approximately 5.5 million people of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease; an estimated 5.3 million are 65 and older; with two thirds being women. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease doubles every five years beyond the age of

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55:29

Alzheimer's Speaks: An Interview with Lori La Bey

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/06/15

People living with Alzheimer’s disease is growing rapidly in the U.S. and only about one in four people is properly diagnosed. Alzheimer's disease is one form of dementia which progresses from mild memory loss to severe limitations in all areas of functioning. In the U.S., approximately 5.5 million people of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease; an estimated 5.3 million are 65 and older; with two thirds being women. The prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease doubles every five years beyond the age of

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55:46

What's New in Senior Living Technology?

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/06/08

Family Care Space and Family Care Space Home Care is the senior industry's first technology platform that combines resident, staff management and family engagement software which improves operational efficiencies, reduces resident risk, and gives families the opportunity to have real time access to their loved ones. The program can be utilized at all levels whether a person is living in the community, in assisted living or in a nursing home environment. Learn about the components that benefit

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55:46

What's New in Senior Living Technology?

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/06/08

Family Care Space and Family Care Space Home Care is the senior industry's first technology platform that combines resident, staff management and family engagement software which improves operational efficiencies, reduces resident risk, and gives families the opportunity to have real time access to their loved ones. The program can be utilized at all levels whether a person is living in the community, in assisted living or in a nursing home environment. Learn about the components that benefit

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54:42

Senior Services: Where Are We?

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/06/02

In this episode, our hosts will discuss their individual and organizational initiatives and how they support our older adults. Our host, Phyllis Ayman, has just completed her coursework as an administrator for small residential care homes and assisted living facilities in CA. She will share the insights she has gained and how they can benefit her clients and their families. She will also discuss her Go Fund Me initiative: Senior Connections Matter: Connecting Seniors Through Technology. Phyllis

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54:42

Senior Services: Where Are We?

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/06/02

In this episode, our hosts will discuss their individual and organizational initiatives and how they support our older adults. Our host, Phyllis Ayman, has just completed her coursework as an administrator for small residential care homes and assisted living facilities in CA. She will share the insights she has gained and how they can benefit her clients and their families. She will also discuss her Go Fund Me initiative: Senior Connections Matter: Connecting Seniors Through Technology. Phyllis

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55:18

Encore: Isolation, Technology and The Senior Living...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/05/25

One of the most heartbreaking realities of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the disconnection between residents living in senior living communities and their families. We’ve all seen the stories and the pictures, they’re heartbreaking. Join us to discuss the realities of isolation in nursing homes and senior living communities throughout the country and hear how creative providers are utilizing various types of technology to mitigate the nightmare. Jack York, a 20 + year veteran of providing

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55:18

Encore: Isolation, Technology and The Senior Living...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/05/25

One of the most heartbreaking realities of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the disconnection between residents living in senior living communities and their families. We’ve all seen the stories and the pictures, they’re heartbreaking. Join us to discuss the realities of isolation in nursing homes and senior living communities throughout the country and hear how creative providers are utilizing various types of technology to mitigate the nightmare. Jack York, a 20 + year veteran of providing

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55:23

Legal Planning for Seniors by Choice, Not By Crisis

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/05/18

No doubt the coronavirus situation has made us all more aware that situations with our health and well-being are fluid and can be impacted in ways that we never anticipated. How many people/families were legally or financially prepared for the emergency situation which they faced. Beyond the virus situation, we all have to address these issues, but especially families with older parents or loved ones. There are many considerations and information that is essential to understanding this landscape,

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55:23

Legal Planning for Seniors by Choice, Not By Crisis

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/05/18

No doubt the coronavirus situation has made us all more aware that situations with our health and well-being are fluid and can be impacted in ways that we never anticipated. How many people/families were legally or financially prepared for the emergency situation which they faced. Beyond the virus situation, we all have to address these issues, but especially families with older parents or loved ones. There are many considerations and information that is essential to understanding this landscape,

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55:18

Isolation, Technology and The Senior Living World...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/05/11

One of the most heartbreaking realities of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the disconnection between residents living in senior living communities and their families. We’ve all seen the stories and the pictures, they’re heartbreaking. Join us to discuss the realities of isolation in nursing homes and senior living communities throughout the country and hear how creative providers are utilizing various types of technology to mitigate the nightmare. Jack York, a 20 + year veteran of providing

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55:18

Isolation, Technology and The Senior Living World...

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/05/11

One of the most heartbreaking realities of the Covid-19 pandemic has been the disconnection between residents living in senior living communities and their families. We’ve all seen the stories and the pictures, they’re heartbreaking. Join us to discuss the realities of isolation in nursing homes and senior living communities throughout the country and hear how creative providers are utilizing various types of technology to mitigate the nightmare. Jack York, a 20 + year veteran of providing

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55:54

Are You Feeling Squeezed? COVID-19 Impact on Caregivers

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/05/04

While caring for a loved one can be a special opportunity to spend quality time, it can also present many challenges during challenging times such as the current pandemic, especially if the caregiver is trying to balance work, life, family, and other obligations. More often than not, the caregiver is going through their own set of life challenges. Bob Still will share his caregiving experiences for his own family as well as a long time family friend while simultaneously running his business. He

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55:54

Are You Feeling Squeezed? COVID-19 Impact on Caregivers

Seniors STRAIGHT Talk ·

2020/05/04

While caring for a loved one can be a special opportunity to spend quality time, it can also present many challenges during challenging times such as the current pandemic, especially if the caregiver is trying to balance work, life, family, and other obligations. More often than not, the caregiver is going through their own set of life challenges. Bob Still will share his caregiving experiences for his own family as well as a long time family friend while simultaneously running his business. He

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