Shows
What the Hell is Elder CareEPISODE 14: Navigating Healthcare NeedsKate and Jane sit down and discuss how to properly navigate your healthcare needs. 2024-12-2030 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEPISODE 13: Palliative Care feat. Meghan AndersonJane and Kate sit down with the Executive Director of Gallagher Hospice, Meghan Anderson, to discuss palliative care2024-12-1333 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEPISODE 12: Addiction and Mental Health feat: Cheryl LucasIn this episode, Kate and Jane sit down with Therapist, Cheryl Lucas, to talk about addiction and mental health topics within elder care. 2024-12-0634 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 11: Forgotten TherapyKate and Jane sit down with Speech Pathologist, Annette Capozzli.2024-06-1337 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 10: Never Too LateIn this episode, Kate and Jane talk to Diane Karcz, the owner of Gallagher Home Care. Listen as they discuss why it's never too late to start a business. 2024-06-0627 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 9: The Aging EyeThis episode Jane and Kate sit down with Dr. Julia Polat, a Pittsburgh-based eye surgeon specializing in cataracts and glaucoma. 2024-05-1732 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 8: A Personal ExperienceIn this episode, Kate talks about her personal experience in dealing with the health decline and eventual loss of a close family member. 2024-05-1028 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 7: Caregiving Experiences (Part 2)Kate and Jane sit down with Nancy McManus in this part 2 series of Caregiving Experiences2024-03-2242 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 7: Caregiving Experiences (Part 1)Kate and Jane kick off the new year by sitting down and talking with Dave Higie about personal elder caregiving experiences. 2024-03-1243 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 6: Navigating Elder Care (Part 2)This is the second part of a 2 part series where Kate and Jane talk about the best practices to successfully navigating the Elder Care system.Have a wonderful holiday2023-11-0147 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 5: Navigating Elder Care (Part 1)This is part 1 of a 2 part series where Kate and Jane talk about the best practices to successfully navigating the Elder Care system.2023-10-1740 min
What the Hell is Elder Care Episode 4: Spirituality Vs Religion In this episode Jane Barthen provides guidance on her experience with spirituality in the field of hospice.2023-10-0431 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 3: Functional Changes of AgingIn this episode, Kate and Jane sit down with Dr. Wim Rogers to discuss to discuss the functional changes of aging. 2023-08-2819 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 2: Physical Changes of AgingThis week Kate and Jane discuss physical changes of aging. Take a listen as they interview Bill Sunderman, an active 78 year old who is not letting age define who he is, and Cheryl Morrell, a retired multi-faceted nurse who has personally and through her patients, embraced aging2023-08-0228 min
What the Hell is Elder CareEpisode 1: IntroductionMeet your guides to understanding elder care, Kate Scheirman and Jane Barthen. In this episode, our goal is to rid your mind of the old-age taboos of aging with the three E's of elder care. Educate, Experience, and Empower.2023-07-1220 min