Home Care 2.0

Negin Seyedghasemi

Home Care 2.0 takes you behind the scenes of home health and hospice care, where innovation, teamwork, and technology are transforming the future of care at home. Hear real stories, lessons, and a touch of humor from the frontlines of care delivery.

Episodes

  1. 05/19/2025

    Redefining Home Care Through Advocacy and Concierge Nursing with Vanessa Chambers

    Want to surround yourself with leaders transforming home health care? Check out Care Connect Solutions Connect with Negin Seyedghasemi on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram (@careconnect_inc) Have a chat with Negin Seyedghasemi Welcome to the very first episode of Home Care 2.0! In today’s conversation, host Negin Seyedghasemi sits down with registered nurse and founder of Careful Lives, Vanessa Chambers. With over a decade of real-world experience, Vanessa is revolutionizing home care through a concierge model that centers patients, families, and dignity. Highlights from This Episode:From Nurse to CEO Vanessa opens up about her unexpected journey from bedside care to business ownership—how her father’s entrepreneurial spirit influenced her decision and how long it took before she felt comfortable calling herself a CEO. What Is Concierge Nursing? She explains how Careful Lives offers a highly personalized alternative to traditional home health agencies—providing private-duty nursing, cognitive therapy, and even culturally sensitive hair care—all tailored to individual needs. A Business Built on Relationships Vanessa shares how her deep network of trusted nurses and doctors supports patients with consistent care and strong continuity, something often missing in agency models. The Power of Advocacy Personal family experiences with cancer inspired Vanessa to champion stronger patient advocacy. She now empowers families to navigate care confidently and compassionately. Challenges in the System From unclear pricing to limitations around insurance, Vanessa walks through the systemic barriers facing concierge nurses and what she'd fix with a magic wand—starting with insurance accessibility for non-agency models. Empowering Teams Vanessa shares how she builds a heart-centered team—choosing people for their passion first, then helping them grow into roles they never imagined for themselves. Trends in Home Care We discuss AI in healthcare, the rise of virtual services, and why nurses—because of their humanity—are irreplaceable even as tech evolves. Final ThoughtsVanessa’s passion is undeniable. Her approach to holistic, empowering care reminds us what’s possible when nurses lead with heart and vision. Tune in to hear how Careful Lives is setting a new standard for home care. Links & Resources Care For Lives Connect with Vanessa Chambers on LinkedInCall or text: +1 (347) 594-4101 Thanks so much for joining us this week on Home Care 2.0. Want to subscribe to the podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

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Home Care 2.0 takes you behind the scenes of home health and hospice care, where innovation, teamwork, and technology are transforming the future of care at home. Hear real stories, lessons, and a touch of humor from the frontlines of care delivery.