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"Care Across America, an Approved Senior Network® Podcast"—your go-to source for engaging conversations and practical insights from home care and senior care experts across the United States. Each episode will spotlight industry professionals, and their referral networks, sharing impactful stories, proven strategies, and innovative solutions in senior care. This podcast is perfect for professionals, adult children of aging parents, and family members struggling with senior care choices and care.

  1. 1d ago

    A Family Tragedy Inspired Safer In-Home Care

    A rubber stamp, a missing phone line, and a “trusted” private caregiver became the warning signs Nicole Davis will never forget. Nicole is the owner of Life’s At Home Care, and she joins us to share the painful story of her grandmother’s decline and suspected financial exploitation and foul play, plus the lesson she carried forward: families need real safeguards when they cannot be present every day. If you are juggling work, distance, and aging parents, this conversation speaks directly to that pressure and the search for trustworthy in-home senior care.  We also get practical about what a strong home care agency actually does. Nicole breaks down everyday home care services that help seniors age in place with dignity: bathing, dressing, continence care, safe shower support, housekeeping, transportation, pet care, and the kind of companionship that fights isolation. She explains how the right support preserves independence instead of replacing it, and why respite care can restore family relationships by letting loved ones step out of the constant “caregiver” role.  Hiring is where safety starts, and Nicole is direct about her standard: you can teach tasks, but you cannot teach heart. We talk about caregiver screening, integrity, and why agency oversight adds accountability that private arrangements often lack. Nicole also shares how her team uses tools and check-ins to strengthen transparency, including technology that supports long-distance family connection, cognitive activities, exercise follow-through, diet guidance, and fast feedback after each visit. We wrap with resources that matter to many families, including VA Community Care Network support for eligible veterans and hands-on help navigating long-term care insurance claims.  If this helped you think differently about senior home care, subscribe, share this with a friend who is caregiving, and leave a quick review so more families can find the support they need. View More at HomeCareMarketingNews.com

    A Family Tragedy Inspired Safer In-Home Care

  2. Sep 5

    The Heart Behind Golden Care in San Diego: Porsha Vogt

    One overlooked resource can be the difference between a close call and a life-changing emergency. We sit down with Portia Boat, the owner of Golden Care, to talk about the real story behind her San Diego home care agency and the moment that set her on this path: losing her Aunt Alice, who lived alone and didn’t have the support her family didn’t even know they could hire. It’s a candid reminder that “we’ll check on her when we can” often isn’t a plan, especially when falls, chronic illness, and isolation start stacking up.  From there, we get practical about what families should actually look for when comparing non-medical home care providers. Portia explains what she means by “concierge home care” and why it goes beyond simply placing a caregiver in the home. We dig into higher standards for hiring and pay, and the feature that changes everything for many families: care management. That extra layer brings accountability, spontaneous check-ins, and ongoing guidance so care doesn’t drift over time. If you’ve ever wondered who is watching the big picture when you can’t be present, this is that conversation.  We also talk about the value of having a registered nurse involved, even in a non-medical home care model, and how clinical insight can help families catch concerns early and bring the right questions to a physician. Finally, we cover what makes a caregiver truly great: not just skills and two to three years of experience, but heart, patience, and the drive to make a senior’s day feel safer and lighter. Subscribe for more honest conversations about senior care, share this with someone supporting an aging parent, and leave a review telling us what questions you want answered next. View More at HomeCareMarketingNews.com

    The Heart Behind Golden Care in San Diego: Porsha Vogt

  3. Aug 11 ·  Video

    Inside Knollwood Memory Care: Personalized Dementia Care

    Most people hear “memory care” and picture restriction. We picture support that feels like home while still protecting residents living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive changes. Juliette Wilson, nurse manager and director of a memory care unit, explains what the unit is, who it serves, and why safety can be built with smart design like delayed egress doors rather than a fully locked environment. We get practical about the day-to-day rhythm that makes dementia care work: individualized routines, breakfast and movement, coffee chats, patio time, and activities that meet people where they are. Juliette also shares how special events, yoga, Tai Chi, pet therapy, and especially music therapy can lift mood and spark connection when short-term memory is unreliable. If you’ve ever watched someone remember every lyric from decades ago but not recall their meal, you’ll understand why music can be a clinical tool as much as a comfort. Then we talk about the moments families worry about most: challenging behaviors and transitions from assisted or supportive living into memory care. Juliette breaks down a simple but powerful lens for behavior, seeing it as communication about unmet needs like hunger, fear, discomfort, or the urge to find family. We also dig into caregiver continuity, open visiting practices, and specialized training such as a Montessori approach to dementia care, plus tools like the Tovertafel that create meaningful play across different stages. If you’re researching memory care for a parent, planning ahead for Alzheimer’s care, or you work in senior living, this conversation offers grounded insight and real-world details. Subscribe, share this with a caregiver or family member, and leave a review with your biggest question about dementia care. View More at HomeCareMarketingNews.com

    Inside Knollwood Memory Care: Personalized Dementia Care

  4. Aug 3 ·  Video

    In Illinois, Supportive Living Gives Seniors More Independence Without The Private Pay Price Tag

    Assisted living can sound simple until you hit the hardest part: the price tag. We sit down with Brycen Quick, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Knollwood Retirement Community in Caseyville, Illinois, to explain supportive living in plain language and why it matters for real families. His definition cuts through the confusion: supportive living is assisted living that is open to all income levels, largely because it can accept Medicaid, making it a true option for people who need help with ADLs like meals, medications, and day-to-day support. We also get specific about what life looks like inside the community. Bryson shares how Knollwood is positioned near St. Louis with easy interstate access, what residents can expect from transportation to doctor appointments, help scheduling care, weekly housekeeping and laundry, and three restaurant-style meals a day with flexible dining windows. We talk visitor policies, why sign-ins matter for safety, and how big events like a packed Fourth of July celebration bring families into the building and keep the atmosphere lively. The most powerful takeaway is not a service list, it is what happens when isolation ends. Bryson describes the social “bounce back” he sees when residents make friends, find routines, and rebuild confidence, plus why that shared community can be just as important as clinical support. If you are searching for supportive living, Medicaid assisted living, memory care near St. Louis, or senior housing in Illinois, this conversation gives you a practical map for what to ask and what to look for. Subscribe, share this with someone making care decisions, and leave a review with the question you want us to answer next. View More at HomeCareMarketingNews.com

    In Illinois, Supportive Living Gives Seniors More Independence Without The Private Pay Price Tag

  5. Jul 17 ·  Video

    Quality Over Quantity: Everlight Care Is Raising the Standard for Home Care in CA's Central Valley

    What does it take to build a home care agency families can truly trust? For Gina Kendall, owner and CEO of Everlight Care, it begins with one guiding principle: Grow through quality, not quantity. In this Care Across America interview with Valerie VanBooven, RN, BSN, Gina shares how more than 25 years of experience in senior care led her to create a locally owned home care agency focused on compassionate service, caregiver excellence, and meaningful accountability. Everlight Care’s approach includes: • Hiring caregivers with the heart to serve • Providing hands-on, in-house training • Offering ongoing education in dementia, Parkinson’s, Lewy body dementia, and other complex care needs • Conducting regular client and caregiver check-ins • Using real-time documentation to help ensure attentive, consistent care Everlight Care has also earned repeated recognition through independent client and caregiver surveys, including top rankings in California and national recognition for the overall care experience. For families in Fresno and Bakersfield, that recognition reflects something even more important: a commitment to providing the kind of care Gina would want for her own family. Watch the interview and read the full article to learn more about Everlight Care’s story and its dedication to quality home care in California’s Central Valley. EverlightCare.com Fresno: (559) 353-2847 Bakersfield: (661) 489-5188 #HomeCare #SeniorCare #Caregiving #AgingInPlace #Fresno #Bakersfield #CentralValley #CareAcrossAmerica View More at HomeCareMarketingNews.com

    Quality Over Quantity: Everlight Care Is Raising the Standard for Home Care in CA's Central Valley

  6. Jul 13 ·  Video

    Aging in Seattle With A Real Plan. -Cascade Senior Services

    Nobody likes to picture the hard parts of getting older, but avoiding the topic does not make the cost or the complexity disappear. We sit down with Joe and Marilyn Hillier, owners of Cascade Senior Services in Washington State, to talk about what most families overlook: planning for caregiving long before you “need” it. They explain why geriatric care management belongs next to financial and legal planning, and how a realistic roadmap can reduce panic when Mom or Dad starts slowing down.  We walk through what the aging journey can look like in real life, from early support at home to home care, home health, and the moments when a move to independent living, assisted living, or an adult family home becomes the safer choice. The thread running through it all is advocacy and navigation, especially for out of town family members who need a trusted local partner who knows the community, the resources, and the red flags. If you are trying to make decisions without burning out or overspending, this conversation offers a grounded way to think about options.  The other big focus is caregivers. Washington is a regulated state, which means training, testing, and licensing are not optional. Joe and Marilyn share how their caregiver training academy works, why hands on skills matter, and why dementia and Alzheimer’s care education should be a baseline for anyone supporting older adults. We also talk frankly about the caregiver shortage nationwide and why supporting family caregivers with training and respite care is essential.  If this resonates, subscribe for more practical conversations about senior care planning, caregiving, and aging in place, then share this with someone who is supporting a parent or preparing for their own future and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. View More at HomeCareMarketingNews.com

    Aging in Seattle With A Real Plan. -Cascade Senior Services

  7. Jul 13 ·  Video

    Daytona Beach FL, A Stronger Community Starts With Supported Families

    The moment you bring a baby home, the world expects you to magically “have it together” and the same thing happens when an aging parent starts needing help. We’re pushing back on that myth with Stevie Cole, co-owner of Neighbor Love Home Care in Daytona Beach, Florida, a non-medical home care company built around one big idea: support the whole household before it becomes a crisis. We talk candidly about postpartum stigma and why so many moms feel like asking for help means they’re failing. Stevie breaks down what fourth trimester support really looks like in real life: bottle washing, caring for older kids, giving a mom permission to sleep, and offering steady emotional support that can help prevent postpartum depression and crushing loneliness. We also share a practical, surprisingly powerful concept: giving the gift of support through home care gift cards, so families can receive help without feeling like they’re “asking for extra.” Then we shift to senior home care, including companionship, light household help, meal prep, transportation, medication reminders, and thoughtful “discharge” support after a hospital stay. The thread that ties it all together is relationship-centered, trauma-informed caregiving and a faith-guided commitment to restoring neighborliness. We also get specific about hiring: what makes a great caregiver, why character matters, and how supporting caregivers leads to better care for clients. If you’re looking for postpartum help, senior care at home, or simply a better way to strengthen families and communities, you’ll leave with language, options, and a new lens on what “home care” can mean. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a village, and leave a review with the kind of support you wish existed in your hardest season. View More at HomeCareMarketingNews.com

    Daytona Beach FL, A Stronger Community Starts With Supported Families

  8. Jul 13 ·  Video

    How Pansy Home Care Builds Dementia Expertise In Connecticut

    “Dementia specialty” is easy to say. Building a home care agency that actually lives it is something else entirely. We sit down with Jonah Francis, CEO and co-owner of Pansy Home Care, to trace how a Jamaican immigrant mother’s decades as a CNA became the foundation for a Connecticut home care agency named in her honor, and how that legacy turned into a clear, repeatable standard for dementia support. We dig into what growth looks like when it’s mission-driven, not ego-driven. Jonah explains the move from Hartford County into New Haven County and the larger goal of becoming the authority on dementia care across Connecticut. Along the way, we talk about why dementia care is never “perfect,” and why that honesty matters, especially when families are exhausted and decisions feel high stakes. You’ll hear the values they use to stay grounded under pressure: extreme accountability, extreme awareness, and extreme urgency, because great care cannot wait. Then we get into the real differentiators: Purple Flag accreditation, Positive Approach to Care training that teaches caregivers how brain change affects communication and behavior, and a caregiver support system built for the moments when even the best-trained person gets stuck. We also break down their three non-negotiables for caregivers: care and safety, engagement through relationship, and support for the family. If you’ve ever wondered what “good dementia home care” actually looks like day to day, the “moments that matter” updates and family communication practices will give you a concrete model to compare against. If this conversation helps you, subscribe for more, share it with someone navigating memory care, and leave a review so more families and caregivers can find it. View More at HomeCareMarketingNews.com

    How Pansy Home Care Builds Dementia Expertise In Connecticut
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"Care Across America, an Approved Senior Network® Podcast"—your go-to source for engaging conversations and practical insights from home care and senior care experts across the United States. Each episode will spotlight industry professionals, and their referral networks, sharing impactful stories, proven strategies, and innovative solutions in senior care. This podcast is perfect for professionals, adult children of aging parents, and family members struggling with senior care choices and care.

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  • Creator
    Approved Senior Network®
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
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    © 2026 Approved Senior Network®
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