31 OCT 2023 · Listen to our current Care Home Conversations Podcast where we have a great conversation with Amie Clark, BSW, co-founder of http://www.theseniorlist.com and https://www.agingtoday.com. Amie talks about using a website as a marketing tool to tell the story of your care home.

25 APR 2023 · Our current guest on the https://www.oregoncarehome.com/podcast.html is Deborah Threadgill, Funeral Director and owner of https://www.threadgillmemorial.com/ in Beaverton, Oregon. In this episode, we have a great conversation with Deborah about the work of a funeral director, the importance of having a funeral plan, and as the title of this episode suggests - how Deborah uses humor to break down barriers and talk about a difficult subject with others.

21 MAR 2023 · Our current guest on the https://www.oregoncarehome.com/podcast.html is Michael Rose, managing attorney with https://roseelderlaw.com/ in Lake Oswego. In this episode, we have a great conversation with Michael about power of attorney, including POA basics in Oregon, the authority granted through POA, and capacity and POA. You won't want to miss this invaluable conversation!

28 FEB 2023 · You won't want to miss our recent Care Home Conversations Podcast episode with a former guest, Kim Decker, owner of https://yourseniorcaresolutions.com/, where we discuss Organizing For Success. Together we discuss how having an organizational system contributes to success as a small business owner, where and how to begin, why communication is a part of organization, saving time and creating efficient systems, and tools for getting and staying organized.

17 JAN 2023 · You won't want to miss our newest Care Home Conversations Podcast episode where we talk with our regular co-host, Alyssa Elting McGuire about her past role as an Adult Protective Services (APS) investigator. APS investigates the suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults. In this discussion, we specifically discuss APS for seniors and persons with physical disabilities, including the role of APS, and some common abuse types that APS encounters in the community and in licensed facilities. We also discuss what providers need to know about the role of APS, preparing for investigations, and self-reporting.

20 DEC 2022 · In our final episode of 2022, we share and discuss some of our favorite moments and takeaways from 6 of the 13 wonderful conversations we had in 2022. Over the last 13 episodes, we interviewed our own team, providers, nurses, industry leaders, a CPA, a musician, and a marketing specialist where we had great conversations about the unique care home model, raising the standard of care, starting a care home business, knowing your why, going above and beyond, the importance of nurse consultation, dementia care as a calling, keys to marketing your care home, the future of the care home industry, and doing the right thing the right way to keep people safe.

29 NOV 2022 · You won't want to miss our newest Care Home Conversations Podcast episode where we talk with Paulina Kareko, RN, Owner & Provider of Touching Hearts Adult Care Home in Washington County.  Together, we discuss the adult care home lifestyle adjustment, how deeper relationships translates to better care; the significance of knowing your "why," the power of asking questions, and the moments where you realize - it's all worth it. 

15 NOV 2022 · You won't want to miss our newest Care Home Conversations Podcast episode where we have a great discussion with Kim Decker, owner of Your Senior Care Solutions.  Together we discuss the art of marketing your care home and important factors to consider when marketing your home to families and potential residents. Get valuable tips and ideas for making your care home enticing to private-pay residents.   

18 OCT 2022 · In this current episode, we have a great conversation with Adriana Gavozdea, Oregon Realtor® and founder of Laria Care Finder and Laria Real Estate. Together we discuss caregiving in the family business, entrepreneurship, why creating connections for care home providers is important, social media as a connection tool, current care home challenges and the future of care homes, and why the care home model is exceptional.

4 OCT 2022 · In this episode, we talk with John Van Beek, owner of Music We Remember. John's unique perspective of community-based care comes from several years working as a maintenance man in care settings, and then becoming a music performer in multiple care community locations - including adult care homes.  We discuss growing up overseas, working in long-term care, having a desire to help others, turning what you love into your day job, witnessing breakthroughs with residents through the magic of music, the intimacy of adult care homes, and John performs his go-to song.