Welcome to Senior Care Insights, the podcast where we guide you through the path to exceptional senior care.
I will be your host Dr. Deborah Moerland, owner of FirstLight Home Care of Greater Lansing, MI, and FirstLight Home Care of Brighton.
I am a former educator, but most importantly, I am doing this podcast because I am passionate about educating the community within senior care to make it a compassionate and informed experience for everyone.
In each episode, we’ll delve deep into the world of senior care. We’ll bring you expert insights, heartwarming stories, and practical advice to empower you on this often challenging but profoundly rewarding journey.
The purpose of the Senior Care Insights Podcast is to provide the following:
- Education and Awareness: The podcast aims to educate and raise awareness about various aspects of senior care, including health care options, diseases, caregiving challenges, and available resources. By providing accurate and up-to-date information, the podcast strives to equip listeners with knowledge that empowers them to make informed decisions and navigate the complexities of senior care effectively.
- Support and Empowerment: The podcast seeks to provide support and empower individuals, families, and caregivers in their journey of caring for seniors. Through interviews with experts in the field and real-life stories, the podcast aims to offer practical guidance, emotional support, and inspiration. It strives to create a sense of community and foster connections among listeners, helping them navigate the unique challenges of senior care with compassion and resilience.
Guests
For my first interview, Mark Stiles, who is the Director of Marketing and Events for the Orthopedic Rehab Specialists will be discussing treatments available to seniors to help keep them independent. Currently, as the Director of Marketing and Events with Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists, Mark loves having the opportunity to tell the amazing stories of courageous patients overcoming obstacles while achieving a new lease on life through effective physical therapy. “They get to take pride in their own accomplishments, and it is amazing to see that smile on their faces as they tell him about how much they can do again that they could not before.”
My second interview will be with Stefanie St. John, the Business Development Manager of The Care Team who will be discussing her position as a community health educator and resources she provides to the senior community. Stefani St. John is a passionate Business Development Manager and dedicated Volunteer Community Health Educator representing The Care Team Home Health & Hospice which provides services such palliative care, nursing care, and hospice. Her previous experience includes dementia care approaches and de-escalation techniques. She has also developed comprehensive staff training and educational programs. In addition to her professional career, Stefani extends her outreach to the community, educating individuals on understanding and navigating senior benefits.
In my final interview, I will be interviewing Tom Judd, the Executive Director of the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council who will be speaking about brain injury advocacy and the Michigan No-Fault Auto Law implications. Tom Judd is the Executive Director for the Michigan Brain Injury Provider Council (MBIPC). Tom has over 15 years of experience providing direct services to people living with a brain injury, organizational leadership, and public policy advocacy.
The link to the podcast will be provided here once the podcast is published.
Stay tuned for our upcoming interviews with some of the brightest minds in senior care!
Future Episodes
Our next episode will be recorded on October 3rd, 2023 and will feature Howard “Jack”” Weyers, attorney at Family and Elder Law of Mid-Michigan, Dr. Ronald Bishop, emergency room doctor at Owosso Memorial Hospital, and Amy Wilczek, owner of Senior Oasis Advisors.
We hope this podcast will help everyone who has questions regarding senior care. If you have suggestions for guests, or topics, please email Dr. Deborah Moerland @ dmoerland@firstlighthomecare.com .