Episodes

  • Websites: Where Your Story Comes Alive

    Websites: Where Your Story Comes Alive
    Oct 31 2023
    Listen to our current Care Home Conversations Podcast where we have a great conversation with Amie Clark, BSW, co-founder of TheSeniorList.com and AgingToday.com.

    Amie talks about using a website as a marketing tool to tell the story of your care home.
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    30 mins
  • Your Last, Best Chance at a Smokin' Hot Body

    Your Last, Best Chance at a Smokin' Hot Body
    Apr 25 2023
    Our current guest on the Care Home Conversations Podcast is Deborah Threadgill, Funeral Director and owner of Threadgill's Memorial Services in Beaverton, Oregon.

    In this episode, we have a great conversation with Deborah about the work of a funeral director, the importance of having a funeral plan, and as the title of this episode suggests - how Deborah uses humor to break down barriers and talk about a difficult subject with others.
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    27 mins
  • Understanding Power of Attorney (POA)

    Understanding Power of Attorney (POA)
    Mar 21 2023
    Our current guest on the Care Home Conversations Podcast is Michael Rose, managing attorney with Rose Elder Law in Lake Oswego.

    In this episode, we have a great conversation with Michael about power of attorney, including POA basics in Oregon, the authority granted through POA, and capacity and POA. You won't want to miss this invaluable conversation!
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    34 mins
  • Organizing For Success

    Organizing For Success
    Feb 28 2023
    You won't want to miss our recent Care Home Conversations Podcast episode with a former guest, Kim Decker, owner of Your Senior Care Solutions, where we discuss Organizing For Success.


    Together we discuss how having an organizational system contributes to success as a small business owner, where and how to begin, why communication is a part of organization, saving time and creating efficient systems, and tools for getting and staying organized.
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    30 mins
  • What to know about Adult Protective Services

    What to know about Adult Protective Services
    Jan 17 2023
    You won't want to miss our newest Care Home Conversations Podcast episode where we talk with our regular co-host, Alyssa Elting McGuire about her past role as an Adult Protective Services (APS) investigator.

    APS investigates the suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. In this discussion, we specifically discuss APS for seniors and persons with physical disabilities, including the role of APS, and some common abuse types that APS encounters in the community and in licensed facilities. We also discuss what providers need to know about the role of APS, preparing for investigations, and self-reporting.
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    31 mins
  • 2022 in Review

    2022 in Review
    Dec 20 2022
    In our final episode of 2022, we share and discuss some of our favorite moments and takeaways from 6 of the 13 wonderful conversations we had in 2022.

    Over the last 13 episodes, we interviewed our own team, providers, nurses, industry leaders, a CPA, a musician, and a marketing specialist where we had great conversations about the unique care home model, raising the standard of care, starting a care home business, knowing your why, going above and beyond, the importance of nurse consultation, dementia care as a calling, keys to marketing your care home, the future of the care home industry, and doing the right thing the right way to keep people safe.
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    27 mins
  • The New Care Home Provider Experience

    The New Care Home Provider Experience
    Nov 29 2022
    You won't want to miss our newest Care Home Conversations Podcast episode where we talk with Paulina Kareko, RN, Owner & Provider of Touching Hearts Adult Care Home in Washington County. 

    Together, we discuss the adult care home lifestyle adjustment, how deeper relationships translates to better care; the significance of knowing your "why," the power of asking questions, and the moments where you realize - it's all worth it. 
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    31 mins
  • The Art of Marketing Your Care Home

    The Art of Marketing Your Care Home
    Nov 15 2022
    You won't want to miss our newest Care Home Conversations Podcast episode where we have a great discussion with Kim Decker, owner of Your Senior Care Solutions. 

    Together we discuss the art of marketing your care home and important factors to consider when marketing your home to families and potential residents. Get valuable tips and ideas for making your care home enticing to private-pay residents.   
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    34 mins