Welcome to the very first episode of Navigating Eldercare with Laura Daniels, RN, founder of Care Advocates. After 32+ years in geriatric nursing and care transition planning, Laura launches this show to help families, caregivers, and professionals make confident, compassionate decisions. Chapters  00:02 — Welcome: What “Navigating Eldercare” is about00:20 — Meet Laura Daniels, RN & founder of Care Advocates00:46 — Why this show: Guided, supported, understood01:13 — The origin story: Judith’s falls and a broken system02:11 — Rehab vs. SNF? Why families feel overwhelmed02:41 — Pricing, levels of care, and how confusion happens03:09 — From crisis to calling: Why Laura started Care Advocates03:37 — What to expect from this podcast (for families & pros)04:06 — The numbers: Most of us will need assistance05:05 — Beyond “a place”: Safety, dignity, social life, finances05:35 — Topic lineup: Assisted living timing & tough conversations06:01 — Hospital → Home: Safer discharges & avoiding pitfalls06:29 — Planning ahead: Legal, financial, emotional readiness06:59 — Dementia & memory care: Stages, changes, next steps07:27 — Preventing caregiver burnout: Real strategies that work07:55 — Support at home: In-home care & community resources08:25 — Dementia-friendly homes: Simple safety upgrades08:55 — In-home & community-based care: Pros, cons, costs09:25 — Adult day programs: Social & respite benefits09:54 — Hospice vs. Palliative: Myths, timing, what to ask10:20 — Why an advocate changes the care journey10:49 — Working with hospital/rehab case managers11:14 — Long-term care insurance: Activating benefits11:42 — After a dementia diagnosis: Plan early, protect values12:12 — Laura’s promise: Guidance through a changing landscape12:41 — Who this show serves: Providers, caregivers, leaders13:10 — Next episode preview: Senior living options 10113:39 — Why “nursing home” isn’t the only path14:02 — Option 1: Aging in place & building the home team14:32 — Medicare-covered supports vs. private-pay care14:59 — Option 2: Independent Living — community & lifestyle15:26 — Option 3: Assisted Living — care + safety 24/716:19 — Assisted Living pricing: Room vs. level-of-care16:48 — Option 4: Memory Care — secure, dementia-trained17:16 — Structured routines, tailored activities, dignity17:42 — Option 5: Residential Care Homes — small & home-like18:12 — Staffing ratios & who thrives in smaller settings18:39 — Skilled Nursing: Complex medical & rehab needs19:09 — San Antonio has 200+ options—how to narrow it19:35 — Step 1: See a geriatric specialist (not just a GP)20:03 — Step 2: Tour early—don’t wait for a fall20:29 — Why crisis placements are stressful & costly20:59 — Step 3: Have the hard talk now (values & preferences)21:29 — Bring supportive services home: MDs, PT/OT, more21:59 — Why we delay these talks—and how to start22:28 — The bottom line: Assistance = safety, dignity, QoL22:56 — How Care Advocates works: Plan • Options • Ongoing support23:25 — Call to action: Care Advocates can help now23:53 — Subscribe & resources: AdvocateRN.com24:21 — Airtimes: Sundays 8:30 AM on 930 AM The Answer24:45 — Where to listen: YouTube • Podcast apps • Website25:00 — Promo: Weekly expert advice & real-life solutions Professional Affiliations: • National Placement and Referral Alliance• Alliance of Professional Health Advocates (APHA)• National Association of Healthcare Advocacy (NAHAC) Laura's approach combines professional expertise with heartfelt understanding, making her an invaluable resource for families facing the challenges of elder care decisions. Her commitment to improving quality of life for seniors shines through in every interaction, making her the perfect guide for listeners navigating their own elder care journeys. 📅 Tune in Sundays at 8:30am–9:00am on 930AM The Answer or listen anytime on your favorite podcast app. Watch the full video episodes here on YouTube for added insights and resources.Contact Laura for a Free Consultation:📞 210-669-2222📧 [email protected]🌐 www.advocatern.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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