1: Discharge Part 2: Leaving the Hospital Too Soon
Welcome to Season 2 of Healthcare Redefined: Advocating for Aging Adults and Their Families. Hosts Pam Dunwald and Linda Kritikos close out their discharge planning series from the first season…
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AI for Family Caregivers: Quick Answers vs Human Connection
Families caring for aging loved ones are hearing more about AI tools every day. From chatbots to symptom checkers to care planning apps, AI-generated assistance can offer quick answers and…
How to Talk to Doctors When You’re New to Caregiving
If you are wondering how to talk to doctors when you’re new to caregiving, you are not alone. Doctor visits can feel overwhelming fast. You may walk in with a…
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New Family Caregiver? 5 Hidden Gaps (and How to Fix Them)
If you’ve recently stepped into the role of “new family caregiver,” you may be feeling a mix of love, worry, and What do I do first? You’re not alone. One…
12: “Can We Go Home Yet?”: Inside the Discharge Process with Hospital Social Worker Marsha Hall
In this episode of Healthcare Redefined, Pam and Linda sit down with hospital social worker and discharge planner Marsha Hall to unpack what really happens behind the scenes before a…
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7 New Family Caregiver Mistakes (and What to Do Instead)
Becoming a new family caregiver can happen fast—after a fall, a new diagnosis, or a “We need help… now” phone call. If you’re new to this, you’re not alone. Most…
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New Caregiver? Start Here: 5 Systems That Prevent Chaos
If you just became the “default new caregiver,” you’re probably carrying a lot right now. Maybe it happened fast—a fall, a new diagnosis, a hospital stay, a scary phone call.…
11: How to Run a Doctor Appointment Like an Advocate (In-Person, Telehealth, or By Phone)
In this episode of Healthcare Redefined, hosts Pam Dunwald and Linda Kritikos share practical tips on how to run a doctor appointment like an advocate. Whether the visit is in…
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Bringing an Aging Parent Home After Surgery: A Step-by-Step Safety Checklist
Bringing an aging parent home after surgery or a hospital stay is a big transition. Even moving your aging loved one from one family member to another’s home is a challenging transition.
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How to Advocate at the Clinic: A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Caregivers
If you’re new family caregivers, it can feel like you’re suddenly responsible for everything: appointments, medications, follow-ups, paperwork, and figuring out what to do when something changes. Here’s the good news: your primary care clinic can be much more than a place for annual checkups. In many cases, it can be the hub that helps coordinate care, answer questions, and connect you to resources.