The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME
Latest Episodes
Episode 40 - Balance for Seniors
In this episode, Steve Barlam, LivHOME’s Chief Professional Officer, explores the importance of seniors achieving the proper balance in life, focusing on four key types of balance: physical, psychological, social and spiritual. He discusses how to recogni
Episode 39 - Adult Communication
In this episode, Steve Barlam, LivHOME’s Chief Professional Officer, explores the topic of communication between adult children as their senior parents begin to need assistance. Topics include: the perception that one child ends up with the lion’s share o
Episode 38 - Assembly Bill 241
In this episode, Kirsten Goulde, LivHOME’s Vice President of Human Resources, explains California Assembly Bill 241 and its implications for seniors and their families. The law, effective Jan. 1, eliminates the existing overtime pay exemption for personal
Episode 37 - Holiday Eating
In this episode, Cheryl Kuba, Executive Director of LivHOME’s Chicago office, explores the difficulties seniors face trying to eat well during the holidays. Topics include difficulties caused by the holiday season’s sumptuous meals, abundant alcohol, snac
Episode 36 - Wandering Prevention
In this episode, Steve Barlam, LivHOME’s Chief Professional Officer, explores the issue of seniors wandering from home and the prevention of this type of behavior, which can put seniors at great risk. Topics include warning signs that seniors may be prone
Episode 35 - Sharing Important Family Events
In this episode, Bunni Dybnis, LivHOME’s Director of Professional Services, discusses how caregivers and loved ones can help seniors attend important family events, such as weddings, graduations and religious milestones. She examines the challenges senior
Episode 34 - Fall Prevention
In this episode, Bunni Dybnis, LivHOME’s Director of Professional Services, explores the danger that falling poses to seniors and looks at ways to prevent fall-related injuries. Specifically, she discusses the reasons why seniors fall, the consequences no
Episode 33 - Senior Care Technology
In this episode, Steve Barlam, LivHOME’s Chief Professional Officer, explores the technology available in senior care today, how it’s changing the senior care model, and the importance of technology-enhanced care for seniors, family members, physicians, e
Episode 32 – Holiday Traditions
In this episode, Steve Barlam, LivHOME’s Chief Professional Officer, explores the importance of holiday traditions, which are some of the most meaningful interactions families can have. He explains just why the holidays are so important for seniors, pro