The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME

The Senior Care Podcast by LivHOME


Latest Episodes

Episode 40 - Balance for Seniors
May 08, 2014

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

LivHOME Atlanta on the Radio
March 31, 2014

LivHOME Atlanta overview and introduction.

Episode 39 - Adult Communication
February 24, 2014

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
December 02, 2013

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
November 07, 2013

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
September 08, 2013

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
June 09, 2013

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
March 24, 2013

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
February 15, 2013

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
December 09, 2012

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