https://carechronicles.podbean.com Welcome to Care Chronicles, the podcast where we explore the important topics and challenges in long-term care. As the elderly population grows, residents, families, and health care professionals need to understand the complexities that long-term care brings. We hope to break down some of these complexities and clarify issues that some might face. Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness 1440 episodic Chase Cannon Chase Cannon No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19410016/Podcast_Logo_08292024-compressedazvzv.jpg https://carechronicles.podbean.com 144 144 Veterans and Long-term Care: The Basics https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/veterans-and-long-term-care-the-basics/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/veterans-and-long-term-care-the-basics/#comments Mon, 30 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0400 carechronicles.podbean.com/ea9d050c-a5a2-3e29-896a-63c49d20fdb9 Veterans present a unique population when discussing long-term care. With their life experiences, many have unique care needs that are different from those of the non-veteran community. So what are the similarities and differences in care between the two communities? This episode covers the basics of veterans and long-term care, their needs, and what special considerations should be given to this special group of our community. 

]]> Veterans present a unique population when discussing long-term care. With their life experiences, many have unique care needs that are different from those of the non-veteran community. So what are the similarities and differences in care between the two communities? This episode covers the basics of veterans and long-term care, their needs, and what special considerations should be given to this special group of our community. 

]]> Veterans present a unique population when discussing long-term care. With their life experiences, many have unique care needs that are different from those of the non-veteran community. So what are the similarities and differences in care between the two communities? This episode covers the basics of veterans and long-term care, their needs, and what special considerations should be given to this special group of our community. Chase Cannon false No 406 1 13 full The Role of CNAs, LPNs, and RNs: The Basics https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-cnas-lpns-and-rns-the-basics/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/the-role-of-cnas-lpns-and-rns-the-basics/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0400 carechronicles.podbean.com/d350eed1-51b6-30e0-9c9f-cceb752e7192 Have you ever wondered who makes up the day-to-day team of caregivers for a long-term care setting? Understanding what Certified Nurse Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses do is the first step to understanding day-to-day care in a long-term care setting. This episode covers the fundamentals of these three healthcare professionals and what each does in a long-term care setting. 

]]> Have you ever wondered who makes up the day-to-day team of caregivers for a long-term care setting? Understanding what Certified Nurse Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses do is the first step to understanding day-to-day care in a long-term care setting. This episode covers the fundamentals of these three healthcare professionals and what each does in a long-term care setting. 

]]> Have you ever wondered who makes up the day-to-day team of caregivers for a long-term care setting? Understanding what Certified Nurse Aides, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Registered Nurses do is the first step to understanding day-to-day care in a long-term care setting. This episode covers the fundamentals of these three healthcare professionals and what each does in a long-term care setting. Chase Cannon false No 470 1 12 full Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage plans - The Pros and Cons https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/medicare-vs-medicare-advantage-plans-the-pros-and-cons/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/medicare-vs-medicare-advantage-plans-the-pros-and-cons/#comments Mon, 02 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0400 carechronicles.podbean.com/d1ddead9-0803-337b-a2e6-e509bcbbc62a Have you ever wondered which plan works best for you or your loved one? Is it traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan? In this episode, we cover the pros and cons of both traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. 

]]> Have you ever wondered which plan works best for you or your loved one? Is it traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan? In this episode, we cover the pros and cons of both traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. 

]]> Have you ever wondered which plan works best for you or your loved one? Is it traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan? In this episode, we cover the pros and cons of both traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Chase Cannon false No 725 1 11 full Resident's Rights: Part 2 https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/residents-rights-part-2/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/residents-rights-part-2/#comments Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0400 carechronicles.podbean.com/0a9a2ba9-0158-30ba-a3ed-015458ba4276 This is Part 2 of our two-part series on resident rights. Every resident of a long-term care facility has certain federally regulated rights that ensure they receive the care they deserve and the support needed to support their health. This episode covers 5 additional rights not covered in Part 1 of this series. These rights include the right to manage your financial affairs, the right to have access to social services, and several others. It is important for residents and their family members to understand those rights so they can receive the care and attention they deserve. 

]]> This is Part 2 of our two-part series on resident rights. Every resident of a long-term care facility has certain federally regulated rights that ensure they receive the care they deserve and the support needed to support their health. This episode covers 5 additional rights not covered in Part 1 of this series. These rights include the right to manage your financial affairs, the right to have access to social services, and several others. It is important for residents and their family members to understand those rights so they can receive the care and attention they deserve. 

]]> This is Part 2 of our two-part series on resident rights. Every resident of a long-term care facility has certain federally regulated rights that ensure they receive the care they deserve and the support needed to support their health. This episode covers 5 additional rights not covered in Part 1 of this series. These rights include the right to manage your financial affairs, the right to have access to social services, and several others. It is important for residents and their family members to understand those rights so they can receive the care and attention they deserve. Chase Cannon false No 743 1 10 full Resident's Rights: Part 1 https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/residents-rights-part-1/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/residents-rights-part-1/#comments Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:00:08 -0400 carechronicles.podbean.com/7521c416-1084-3db2-b759-3e888e967040 Every resident of a long-term care facility has certain federally regulated rights that ensure they receive the care they deserve and the support needed to support their health. This episode covers five of those rights. These rights include the right to privacy, the right to visitation, and others. It is important for residents and their family members to understand those rights so they can receive the care and attention they deserve. 

]]> Every resident of a long-term care facility has certain federally regulated rights that ensure they receive the care they deserve and the support needed to support their health. This episode covers five of those rights. These rights include the right to privacy, the right to visitation, and others. It is important for residents and their family members to understand those rights so they can receive the care and attention they deserve. 

]]> Every resident of a long-term care facility has certain federally regulated rights that ensure they receive the care they deserve and the support needed to support their health. This episode covers five of those rights. These rights include the right to privacy, the right to visitation, and others. It is important for residents and their family members to understand those rights so they can receive the care and attention they deserve. Chase Cannon false No 827 1 9 full Memory Care: What is it and how does it fit into long-term care? https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/memory-care-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-fit-into-long-term-care/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/memory-care-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-fit-into-long-term-care/#comments Mon, 21 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0300 carechronicles.podbean.com/befe3e67-f902-3e5d-a953-5316e08ec0b7 If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, or another cognitive disease, incorporating memory care into their long-term care plans is vital in allowing them to have a positive experience whether that experience is in assisted living or a nursing home. This episode provides a brief overview of memory care, how it differs from typical long-term care, and what questions loved ones should ask when locating a loved one in a memory care unit. 

]]> If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, or another cognitive disease, incorporating memory care into their long-term care plans is vital in allowing them to have a positive experience whether that experience is in assisted living or a nursing home. This episode provides a brief overview of memory care, how it differs from typical long-term care, and what questions loved ones should ask when locating a loved one in a memory care unit. 

]]> If you have a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease, dementia, or another cognitive disease, incorporating memory care into their long-term care plans is vital in allowing them to have a positive experience whether that experience is in assisted living or a nursing home. This episode provides a brief overview of memory care, how it differs from typical long-term care, and what questions loved ones should ask when locating a loved one in a memory care unit. Chase Cannon false No 623 1 8 full What Care is Right for You? Behavorial Care vs. Person Centered Care https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/what-care-is-right-for-you-behavorial-care-vs-person-centered-care/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/what-care-is-right-for-you-behavorial-care-vs-person-centered-care/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0300 carechronicles.podbean.com/75e8de6c-1baf-306a-b191-bf3ac1efd731 We all have questions about whether the care we or our loved ones receive is the right care. In this episode, we cover two types of care: Behavioral Care vs. Person Cented Care. They both have a role to play in long-term care and usually coincide with each other. However, knowing the distinctions and how they apply in a long-term care setting is important. Take Care and Stay Informed. 

]]> We all have questions about whether the care we or our loved ones receive is the right care. In this episode, we cover two types of care: Behavioral Care vs. Person Cented Care. They both have a role to play in long-term care and usually coincide with each other. However, knowing the distinctions and how they apply in a long-term care setting is important. Take Care and Stay Informed. 

]]> We all have questions about whether the care we or our loved ones receive is the right care. In this episode, we cover two types of care: Behavioral Care vs. Person Cented Care. They both have a role to play in long-term care and usually coincide with each other. However, knowing the distinctions and how they apply in a long-term care setting is important. Take Care and Stay Informed. Chase Cannon false No 600 1 7 full Transitioning into Long-Term Care? Personal Care vs. Assisted Living https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/transitioning-into-long-term-care-personal-care-vs-assisted-living/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/transitioning-into-long-term-care-personal-care-vs-assisted-living/#comments Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0300 carechronicles.podbean.com/0db03405-67b4-394f-92e6-269a3c95e5b9 Many consider nursing homes as the first and last stop in long-term care. This couldn't be further from the truth. Personal care and assisted living communities are two options for people and family members to consider when looking for assistance with the continuation of care. This episode covers the similarities and differences between Personal Care and Assisted Living, why it might work for some people, and what questions a person should ask when considering these options. 

]]> Many consider nursing homes as the first and last stop in long-term care. This couldn't be further from the truth. Personal care and assisted living communities are two options for people and family members to consider when looking for assistance with the continuation of care. This episode covers the similarities and differences between Personal Care and Assisted Living, why it might work for some people, and what questions a person should ask when considering these options. 

]]> Many consider nursing homes as the first and last stop in long-term care. This couldn’t be further from the truth. Personal care and assisted living communities are two options for people and family members to consider when looking for assistance with the continuation of care. This episode covers the similarities and differences between Personal Care and Assisted Living, why it might work for some people, and what questions a person should ask when considering these options. Chase Cannon false No 770 1 6 full When, Why and Who? Power of Attorney vs. Guardianships https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/when-why-and-who-power-of-attorney-vs-guardianships/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/when-why-and-who-power-of-attorney-vs-guardianships/#comments Mon, 30 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0300 carechronicles.podbean.com/7a5c4875-003f-3f98-825d-f81db7b57771 One question that always arises in long-term care is what happens when someone cannot make decisions for themselves. This brings many questions and confusion as it is a difficult topic to discuss with loved ones or residents. Understanding the differences between the tools available to designate a representative and what happens when you don't is important to understanding long-term care resident rights. This podcast presents an overview of two tools that people might bring up during these conversations. 

]]> One question that always arises in long-term care is what happens when someone cannot make decisions for themselves. This brings many questions and confusion as it is a difficult topic to discuss with loved ones or residents. Understanding the differences between the tools available to designate a representative and what happens when you don't is important to understanding long-term care resident rights. This podcast presents an overview of two tools that people might bring up during these conversations. 

]]> One question that always arises in long-term care is what happens when someone cannot make decisions for themselves. This brings many questions and confusion as it is a difficult topic to discuss with loved ones or residents. Understanding the differences between the tools available to designate a representative and what happens when you don’t is important to understanding long-term care resident rights. This podcast presents an overview of two tools that people might bring up during these conversations. Chase Cannon false No 590 1 5 full Goverment Benefits and Long-Term Care: Medicare vs. Medicaid https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/goverment-benefits-and-long-term-care-medicare-vs-medicaid/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/goverment-benefits-and-long-term-care-medicare-vs-medicaid/#comments Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:40:42 -0300 carechronicles.podbean.com/c94ac7eb-fc86-3316-9e0c-66bc4a8d5d14 Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Which one pays for long-term care? Which one pays for prescriptions? Understanding the difference between these two programs is vital to gaining a better understanding on long-term care and how to navigate it. 

]]> Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Which one pays for long-term care? Which one pays for prescriptions? Understanding the difference between these two programs is vital to gaining a better understanding on long-term care and how to navigate it. 

]]> Do you know the difference between Medicare and Medicaid? Which one pays for long-term care? Which one pays for prescriptions? Understanding the difference between these two programs is vital to gaining a better understanding on long-term care and how to navigate it. Chase Cannon false No 504 1 4 full The Importance of Self Care as a Health Care Professional https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/the-importance-of-self-care-as-a-health-care-professional/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/the-importance-of-self-care-as-a-health-care-professional/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:27:49 -0300 carechronicles.podbean.com/d7281d3c-4dfb-32ac-b87e-8af04bc778ed One of the biggest challenges long-term care personnel face is burnout. It's more than just being tired—it’s a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion. The job can be incredibly taxing, from long hours on your feet to the emotional toll of caring for patients. Yet, in this environment, putting your needs last is easy. This episode discusses steps everyone can take to ensure their mental, emotional, and physical well-being is in the best position to provide high-quality care to residents.

]]> One of the biggest challenges long-term care personnel face is burnout. It's more than just being tired—it’s a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion. The job can be incredibly taxing, from long hours on your feet to the emotional toll of caring for patients. Yet, in this environment, putting your needs last is easy. This episode discusses steps everyone can take to ensure their mental, emotional, and physical well-being is in the best position to provide high-quality care to residents.

]]> One of the biggest challenges long-term care personnel face is burnout. It’s more than just being tired—it’s a state of chronic physical and emotional exhaustion. The job can be incredibly taxing, from long hours on your feet to the emotional toll of caring for patients. Yet, in this environment, putting your needs last is easy. This episode discusses steps everyone can take to ensure their mental, emotional, and physical well-being is in the best position to provide high-quality care to residents. Chase Cannon false No 520 1 3 full Supported Choice for Long-term Residents: What is it and how it empowers residents! https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/supported-choice-for-long-term-residents-what-is-it-and-how-it-empowers-residents/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/supported-choice-for-long-term-residents-what-is-it-and-how-it-empowers-residents/#comments Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:41:04 -0300 carechronicles.podbean.com/f071d17b-5b90-3990-8905-1768b3735839 In this episode, we discuss supported choices for long-term care residents. Supported choice is a pivotal part of ensuring residents are engaged in their care and can express their rights as long-term care residents. We explain what supported choice is and how residents, families, and long-term care personnel can work together to ensure our loved ones are part of their care. 

]]> In this episode, we discuss supported choices for long-term care residents. Supported choice is a pivotal part of ensuring residents are engaged in their care and can express their rights as long-term care residents. We explain what supported choice is and how residents, families, and long-term care personnel can work together to ensure our loved ones are part of their care. 

]]> In this episode, we discuss supported choices for long-term care residents. Supported choice is a pivotal part of ensuring residents are engaged in their care and can express their rights as long-term care residents. We explain what supported choice is and how residents, families, and long-term care personnel can work together to ensure our loved ones are part of their care. Chase Cannon false No 500 1 2 full Overview Compentency vs. Capacity https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/overview-compentency-vs-capacity/ https://carechronicles.podbean.com/e/overview-compentency-vs-capacity/#comments Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:27:14 -0300 carechronicles.podbean.com/f7be9915-c375-3b0d-bed8-520f4814d862 Competency vs. Capacity is a question that almost all families and healthcare personnel face. In this episode, we discuss the difference between competency and capacity and the issues to consider when facing these difficult situations. 

]]> Competency vs. Capacity is a question that almost all families and healthcare personnel face. In this episode, we discuss the difference between competency and capacity and the issues to consider when facing these difficult situations. 

]]> Competency vs. Capacity is a question that almost all families and healthcare personnel face. In this episode, we discuss the difference between competency and capacity and the issues to consider when facing these difficult situations. Chase Cannon false No 510 1 1 full