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Elevate EldercareSupport, Guidance, Advocacy: Rethinking the Ombudsman RoleThe people who work in state long-term care ombudsman’s offices are unsung heroes for residents of nursing homes, assisted living communities, and other communal care settings, helping to amplify their voices when they aren’t being heard. This week on “Elevate Eldercare,” we dive into the present and future of the ombudsman role on both the macro and micro levels. First, former ombudsman Penny Cook – who recently departed from the Center for Innovation, where she served as chief culture officer – takes a global view of the position, probing the ways that states can expand the role to achieve t...
2023-08-2348 minElevate EldercareCelebrating 200 Episodes of Elevate EldercareJoin the Green House-Pioneer team for the celebratory 200th episode of “Elevate Eldercare.” What started as a pandemic-era project to stay connected with long-term care providers during extended lockdowns has evolved into a platform for voices across the care continuum. Alex Spanko moderates this conversation with the leaders who have hosted most episodes of the series – Center for Innovation CEO Susan Ryan, CFI chief learning officer Marla DeVries, and CFI chief culture officer Penny Cook. Together, they look back at some of the most powerful conversations from the first 200 episodes, and plot out a vision for the...
2023-07-0554 minElevate Eldercare2023 Eldercare Reform OutlookThe past year brought significant momentum for real eldercare reform, and the year ahead promises even more progress toward our goal of overhauling the long-term care system in the U.S. and abroad. We’ve gathered a group of CFI leaders – CEO Susan Ryan, chief culture officer Penny Cook, strategic advisor Ann Montgomery, and communications director Alex Spanko – to discuss the trends that will shape the LTC sector in the year ahead, from a predicted nursing home sell-off to the fate of strong reform proposals on the federal and state levels. Join us as we...
2023-01-1136 minElevate EldercareVolunteers and Validation: Infusing Humanity into CareThe voices from the Pioneer Network conference continue to speak as Alex Spanko and Penny Cook break down a pair of interviews focusing on the need for inherent humanity – and not just medical care – in eldercare settings. First up, Paul Falkowski discusses his advocacy for the vital role of nursing home volunteers, unsung heroes and lifelines for elders who were among those shut out of buildings during the pandemic. Paul challenges providers to see volunteers not just as extra hands for tasks but critical companions for elders who don’t always interact with people outside of their caregi...
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