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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Acappella Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/acappella-podcast</link><description><![CDATA[There are lots of questions when it comes to finding quality senior care for a loved one.  Acappella is here to answer those and demystify the process.<br /><br />Learn more at <a href="http://www.acappellainhomecare.com" rel="noopener">www.acappellainhomecare.com</a>]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3058425/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Science</category><copyright>Copyright RNCN</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg</url><title>Acappella Podcast</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/show/acappella-podcast</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:37:45 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>RNCN</itunes:name><itunes:email>podcasts@realnewspr.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>There are lots of questions when it comes to finding quality senior care for a loved one.  Acappella is here to answer those and demystify the process.

Learn more at www.acappellainhomecare.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are lots of questions when it comes to finding quality senior care for a loved one.  Acappella is here to answer those and demystify the process.<br /><br />Learn more at <a href="http://www.acappellainhomecare.com" rel="noopener">www.acappellainhomecare.com</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Science"/><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"/><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"/><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Episode 67 - It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Your Purpose</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-67-it-s-never-too-late-to-reinvent-your-purpose--42420974</link><description><![CDATA[On today's episode, Jo sits down with Paul Boone, a former teacher and current Lyft driver, who shares his stories about how God has helped shape his life and help him to help others.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42420974</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:25:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42420974/acappella_67_final_audio.mp3" length="47543059" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On today's episode, Jo sits down with Paul Boone, a former teacher and current Lyft driver, who shares his stories about how God has helped shape his life and help him to help others.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's episode, Jo sits down with Paul Boone, a former teacher and current Lyft driver, who shares his stories about how God has helped shape his life and help him to help others.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1980</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 66 - Hiring an Advocate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-66-hiring-an-advocate--42060026</link><description><![CDATA[On today's episode, Jo is joined by Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers, Priscilla Romans, an RN with Graith Care, and Angela Thomas, an RN with Caring with Grace, and together they discuss the intricacies of hiring and advocate for elderly adults.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42060026</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:21:12 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42060026/acappella_podcast_episode_66_final_audio.mp3" length="31272408" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On today's episode, Jo is joined by Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes &amp; Cambridge Caregivers, Priscilla Romans, an RN with Graith Care, and Angela Thomas, an RN with Caring with Grace, and together they discuss the intricacies of hiring and advocate...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's episode, Jo is joined by Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers, Priscilla Romans, an RN with Graith Care, and Angela Thomas, an RN with Caring with Grace, and together they discuss the intricacies of hiring and advocate for elderly adults.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1301</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 65 - Be aware of AWARE</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-65-be-aware-of-aware--41943775</link><description><![CDATA[On today's episode, Jo is joined by Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers and Barbara Glass, the President of AWARE, an organization that has been dedicated to fighting Alzheimer's since 1989. 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She is joined in-studio by Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers, Mike MacKrell, the Director of Support/Chaplain at Hope Health Care, and Chad Higbee, Executive Director of Hope Health Care.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2301</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 61 - Making Senior Decisions Involves the Whole Family</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-61-making-senior-decisions-involves-the-whole-family--41479913</link><description><![CDATA[On today's show, we are joined by Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers and Christy Byerly, LMSW from Senior Living Specialists as we discuss how making decisions about senior care should involve the entire family.]]></description><guid 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href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 57: Elder Financial Exploitation - Who Do You Trust?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-57-elder-financial-exploitation-who-do-you-trust--41048759</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo discusses the nature and warning signs of Elder Financial Exploitation with Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers along with Physical Therapist Brian Harmon.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41048759</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 21:32:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/41048759/acappella_57_audio.mp3" length="30218448" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode, Jo discusses the nature and warning signs of Elder Financial 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Good, The Bad, and The Ugly</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-55-senior-s-series-fall-risks-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly--40425628</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo talks with Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers along with Physical Therapist Brian Harmon about the risks and effects of falls in seniors.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40425628</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:32:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/40425628/ep_55_audio.mp3" length="34486638" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode, Jo talks with Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes &amp; Cambridge Caregivers along with Physical Therapist Brian Harmon about the risks and effects of falls in seniors.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo talks with Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers along with Physical Therapist Brian Harmon about the risks and effects of falls in seniors.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2155</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,care,falls,home,hospice,in,living,podcast,senior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 54: Senior's Series: A Pandemic of Loneliness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-54-senior-s-series-a-pandemic-of-loneliness--40309457</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo talks with Michelle Campoboasso & Jeanna Weaver from Centric Home Health and Hospice about loneliness in seniors.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40309457</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:38:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure 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href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 52: Reality in the Ratio - It's All About The Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-52-reality-in-the-ratio-it-s-all-about-the-care--39801655</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo talks with Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers along with Physical Therapist Brian Harmon about the ratio of in-home care.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39801655</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:31:09 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/39801655/ep_52_audio.mp3" length="35694431" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode, Jo talks with Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes &amp; Cambridge Caregivers along with Physical 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href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 49: Is A Retirement Community The Right Fit?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-49-is-a-retirement-community-the-right-fit--30478859</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo talks with Dr. Cindy Douglas, Division Vice President of Brookdale Hospice about how to tell if a retirement community is the right fit for you or your loved ones.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30478859</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 21:14:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/30478859/ep_49_audio.mp3" length="30421500" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode, Jo talks with Dr. Cindy Douglas, Division Vice President of Brookdale Hospice about how to tell 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href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 44: How are home care agencies in Texas responding to COVID-19 concerns?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-44-how-are-home-care-agencies-in-texas-responding-to-covid-19-concerns--26517776</link><description><![CDATA[Acappella and Senior Helpers work together to keep their seniors as well as their staff safe and COVID-10 free!]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26517776</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 18:39:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26517776/episode_44_finished_audio.mp3" length="22207785" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Acappella and Senior Helpers work together to keep their seniors as well as their staff safe and COVID-10 free!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Acappella and Senior Helpers work together to keep their seniors as well as their staff safe and COVID-10 free!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1384</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,agencies,are,care,concerns?,corona,covid-19,home,hospice,how,in,living,podcast,responding,senior,texas,to</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 43: COVID-19 from Assisted Living Perspective</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-43-covid-19-from-assisted-living-perspective--25500057</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode, we discuss how to keep COVID-19 out of your community with tips from Executives at Appletree Court Assisted Living in Richardson, Texas<br /><br />Thanks to special 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Thanks to special guests Hope Self, RN, Lisa Fletcher RN, and Jessica Hazelton, Executive Director!</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, we discuss how to keep COVID-19 out of your community with tips from Executives at Appletree Court Assisted Living in Richardson, Texas<br /><br />Thanks to special guests Hope Self, RN, Lisa Fletcher RN, and Jessica Hazelton, Executive Director!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1268</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,alch,apple,assisted,coronavirus,covid-19,hospice,jo,living,podcast,senior,tree</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 42: Sharing Valuable Info on COVID-19 and How To Be Proactive</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-42-sharing-valuable-info-on-covid-19-and-how-to-be-proactive--24932186</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo sits downs with Dr. John Roland from Evolution Medicine Dallas to discuss valuable information regarding COVID-19 along with sharing tips on how to stay proactive.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24932186</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2020 18:23:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24932186/episode_42_finished_audio.mp3" length="25367523" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode, Jo sits downs with Dr. John Roland from Evolution Medicine Dallas to discuss valuable information regarding COVID-19 along with sharing tips on how to stay proactive.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo sits downs with Dr. John Roland from Evolution Medicine Dallas to discuss valuable information regarding COVID-19 along with sharing tips on how to stay proactive.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1581</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>care,corona,covid-19,doctor,healthcare,home,hospice,hospitality,living,senior,virus,www.acappellainhomecare.com</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 41: Steven East with Caring People Senior Homecare</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-41-steven-east-with-caring-people-senior-homecare--24103379</link><description><![CDATA[Jo sits down with Steven East, Chief Executive Officer of Caring People, one of the largest Home Care companies in America, with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and now Texas. As Jo and her large team of nurses and caregivers prepare for the Coronavirus pandemic, Jo and Steven talk about how to protect their patients and staff, and discuss how home care is there for the community. There is an increased demand for licensed nurses to help protect and educate businesses in larger cities and communities.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24103379</guid><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 17:53:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24103379/acappella_03202020.mp3" length="31041560" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jo sits down with Steven East, Chief Executive Officer of Caring People, one of the largest Home Care companies in America, with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and now Texas. As Jo and her large team of nurses and caregivers...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jo sits down with Steven East, Chief Executive Officer of Caring People, one of the largest Home Care companies in America, with offices in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, and now Texas. As Jo and her large team of nurses and caregivers prepare for the Coronavirus pandemic, Jo and Steven talk about how to protect their patients and staff, and discuss how home care is there for the community. 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Cultural Competency Awareness</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-compassion-fatigue-cultural-competency-awareness--22521944</link><description><![CDATA[This week, Jo is joined by Sharyn Fein and John Steele form EDUCARE, a non-profit focused on developing highly compassionate, skilled caregivers with a deep understanding of the needs of those in marginalized communities.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22521944</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:09:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22521944/ap_ep_38_compassion_fatigue.mp3" length="55495214" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This week, Jo is joined by Sharyn Fein and John Steele form EDUCARE, a non-profit focused on developing highly compassionate, skilled caregivers with a deep understanding of the needs of those in marginalized communities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week, Jo is joined by Sharyn Fein and John Steele form EDUCARE, a non-profit focused on developing highly compassionate, skilled caregivers with a deep understanding of the needs of those in marginalized communities.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2316</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,care,family,healthcare,home,hospice,in,lgbtq,living,podcast,rights,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 37: Role Reversal</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-37-role-reversal--22026495</link><description><![CDATA[On today's Acappella Podcast, Jo talks to Godwin Dixon, co-founder of Teresa's House, about "role reversal."  How do you parent your parents when they don't want the help?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22026495</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:53:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/22026495/ap_ep_37_role_reversal.mp3" length="53430806" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On today's Acappella Podcast, Jo talks to Godwin Dixon, co-founder of Teresa's House, about "role reversal."  How do you parent your parents when they don't want the help?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On today's Acappella Podcast, Jo talks to Godwin Dixon, co-founder of Teresa's House, about "role reversal."  How do you parent your parents when they don't want the help?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2230</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,alch,assisted,best,care,dixon,godwin,healthcare,home,house,housing,in,jo,living,needs,parents,podcast,senior,show,teresas</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 36: Daily tasks to stay active and independent</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-daily-tasks-to-stay-active-and-independent--21545615</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Acappella, Rachel O'Brien explains what activities anyone can do on a daily basis to stay sharp and independent as we age. <br /><br />To learn about the article Jo mentions on the podcast, please visit:<br /><a href="http://www.seniorlink.com/blog/seniors-and-video-games-gaming-isnt-just-for-millenials" rel="noopener">www.seniorlink.com/blog/seniors-and-video-games-gaming-isnt-just-for-millenials</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21545615</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 16:00:21 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21545615/ap_ep36_1082020.mp3" length="34409466" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Acappella, Rachel O'Brien explains what activities anyone can do on a daily basis to stay sharp and independent as we age. 

To learn about the article Jo mentions on the podcast, please visit:...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Acappella, Rachel O'Brien explains what activities anyone can do on a daily basis to stay sharp and independent as we age. <br /><br />To learn about the article Jo mentions on the podcast, please visit:<br /><a href="http://www.seniorlink.com/blog/seniors-and-video-games-gaming-isnt-just-for-millenials" rel="noopener">www.seniorlink.com/blog/seniors-and-video-games-gaming-isnt-just-for-millenials</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1434</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappellainhomecare,acappellapodcast,gaming,gamingforseniors,joalch,senioractivitites,seniorhealth</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 35: 2020 Resolutions for Not Growing Old</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-2020-resolutions-for-not-growing-old--21315751</link><description><![CDATA[Jo is joined this week by Judy Postle, Acappella's Director of Human Resources.  With a new year, they are going to share some resolutions for seniors to stay active, social, and healthy.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21315751</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:32:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/21315751/ap_ep_35.mp3" length="43688368" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jo is joined this week by Judy Postle, Acappella's Director of Human Resources.  With a new year, they are going to share some resolutions for seniors to stay active, social, and healthy.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jo is joined this week by Judy Postle, Acappella's Director of Human Resources.  With a new year, they are going to share some resolutions for seniors to stay active, social, and healthy.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1823</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 34: Spiritual Support</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-spiritual-support--20193216</link><description><![CDATA[Jo welcomes guest Mike MacKrell and Marci Pounders with Hope Healthcare to talk about the importance of spiritual support in health care. Learn more at hopehealthcareus.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20193216</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Nov 2019 16:42:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20193216/ap_ep_34_spiritual_support.mp3" length="36503766" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jo welcomes guest Mike MacKrell and Marci Pounders with Hope Healthcare to talk about the importance of spiritual support in health care. Learn more at hopehealthcareus.com</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jo welcomes guest Mike MacKrell and Marci Pounders with Hope Healthcare to talk about the importance of spiritual support in health care. Learn more at hopehealthcareus.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1523</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,best,care,chaplain,end,healthcare,help,life,medicine,of,podcast,ptsd,religion,rncn,senior,show,spiritual,veterans</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 33: Senior Law</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-senior-law--20049246</link><description><![CDATA[We're continuing our series on things to discuss with family around the holidays, and it's never too early to make sure all your legal bases are covered.  John McNair is an estate planning and elder law attorney and is here to answer questions about what programs are offered to offset the cost of long-term care, how to receive the benefits you're owed, and when to establish a comprehensive estate plan.<br /><br />You can learn more about John at mcnair-dallaslaw.com]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20049246</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Nov 2019 15:55:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/20049246/ap_ep_33_senior_law.mp3" length="44423918" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're continuing our series on things to discuss with family around the holidays, and it's never too early to make sure all your legal bases are covered.  John McNair is an estate planning and elder law attorney and is here to answer questions about...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're continuing our series on things to discuss with family around the holidays, and it's never too early to make sure all your legal bases are covered.  John McNair is an estate planning and elder law attorney and is here to answer questions about what programs are offered to offset the cost of long-term care, how to receive the benefits you're owed, and when to establish a comprehensive estate plan.<br /><br />You can learn more about John at mcnair-dallaslaw.com]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1854</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 32: Hard Discussions During the Holidays</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-hard-discussions-during-the-holidays--19927617</link><description><![CDATA[Planning for the future can be an easy conversation. How do you make difficult talks about healthcare a little easier during the holidays? Jo welcomes Cameron Tuttle and Randy Allen from Honor.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19927617</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:33:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19927617/ap_ep_32_tough_conversations.mp3" length="34717162" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Planning for the future can be an easy conversation. How do you make difficult talks about healthcare a little easier during the holidays? Jo welcomes Cameron Tuttle and Randy Allen from Honor.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Planning for the future can be an easy conversation. How do you make difficult talks about healthcare a little easier during the holidays? Jo welcomes Cameron Tuttle and Randy Allen from Honor.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1449</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>best,care,end,family,healthcare,home,hospice,in,life,living,loved,medical,medicine,nursing,of,ones,podcast,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 31: Do We Really Need the Flu Shot?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-do-we-really-need-the-flu-shot--19687902</link><description><![CDATA[Jo welcomes Linda Gonino to talk about the flu vaccine and holistic medicine for seniors.   The flu shot can be very controversial for seniors and can have a serious impact on their health.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19687902</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:34:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19687902/ap_ep_30_flu_shot.mp3" length="39494809" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jo welcomes Linda Gonino to talk about the flu vaccine and holistic medicine for seniors.   The flu shot can be very controversial for seniors and can have a serious impact on their health.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jo welcomes Linda Gonino to talk about the flu vaccine and holistic medicine for seniors.   The flu shot can be very controversial for seniors and can have a serious impact on their health.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1648</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 30: Choosing the Right Private Duty</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-choosing-the-right-private-duty--19571190</link><description><![CDATA[Daniel Gottschalk and Alex Bonetti of Family Tree in Houston, TX joins Jo to talk about the negatives of using a franchise, why is locally owned better, and how can families know they're making the right decision.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19571190</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2019 15:35:04 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19571190/ap_ep_30.mp3" length="31605957" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Daniel Gottschalk and Alex Bonetti of Family Tree in Houston, TX joins Jo to talk about the negatives of using a franchise, why is locally owned better, and how can families know they're making the right decision.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Daniel Gottschalk and Alex Bonetti of Family Tree in Houston, TX joins Jo to talk about the negatives of using a franchise, why is locally owned better, and how can families know they're making the right decision.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1319</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>best,duty,family,healthcare,hospice,living,medicare,nursing,podcast,private,rncn,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 29: Understanding Hospice Misconceptions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-understanding-hospice-misconceptions--19460898</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Acappella in Home Care, Jo Alch sits down with Dr. Kelly Newcomer, Lisa Johnson and Dana O'Connor from Hope Health Care to discuss understanding Hospice misconceptions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19460898</guid><pubDate>Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:02:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19460898/ap_ep_29.mp3" length="48006531" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Acappella in Home Care, Jo Alch sits down with Dr. Kelly Newcomer, Lisa Johnson and Dana O'Connor from Hope Health Care to discuss understanding Hospice misconceptions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Acappella in Home Care, Jo Alch sits down with Dr. Kelly Newcomer, Lisa Johnson and Dana O'Connor from Hope Health Care to discuss understanding Hospice misconceptions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2003</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>care,home,misconceptions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 28: HTK Pads</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-htk-pads--19355874</link><description><![CDATA[Hip fractures from falls can drastically shorten the lives of seniors.  Jo welcomes in Frank Bowles, founder of HTK Pads.  Short for "hip, tailbone, and knee," this wearable padding is meant to cushion and dissipate the impact of a fall and hopefully prevent serious injury that can mean a severe loss of mobility and, in many cases, death.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19355874</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2019 16:48:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/19355874/ap_ep28_edited.mp3" length="21443381" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Hip fractures from falls can drastically shorten the lives of seniors.  Jo welcomes in Frank Bowles, founder of HTK Pads.  Short for "hip, tailbone, and knee," this wearable padding is meant to cushion and dissipate the impact of a fall and hopefully...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Hip fractures from falls can drastically shorten the lives of seniors.  Jo welcomes in Frank Bowles, founder of HTK Pads.  Short for "hip, tailbone, and knee," this wearable padding is meant to cushion and dissipate the impact of a fall and hopefully prevent serious injury that can mean a severe loss of mobility and, in many cases, death.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1340</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 24: Group Homes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-group-homes--18898913</link><description><![CDATA[Laila Madhani with 4 Seasons Senior Living joins Jo to talk about group homes.  What is the benefit versus large assisted living?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18898913</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 15:44:17 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18898913/ap_ep_24_group_homes.mp3" length="40620983" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Laila Madhani with 4 Seasons Senior Living joins Jo to talk about group homes.  What is the benefit versus large assisted living?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Laila Madhani with 4 Seasons Senior Living joins Jo to talk about group homes.  What is the benefit versus large assisted living?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1695</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>assisted,best,elderly,family,group,healthcare,homes,living,loved,ones,podcast,rncn,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 23: Dementia Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-dementia-care--18452238</link><description><![CDATA[Carole Larkin, Certified Dementia Consultant with ThirdAge Services, joins us this week to talk about dementia care.  It's not only important for your loved one, but for yourself.  She'll also talk about the horrific case of a killer that's preying on the elderly.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18452238</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2019 14:57:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18452238/ap_ep_23_rough.mp3" length="46089093" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Carole Larkin, Certified Dementia Consultant with ThirdAge Services, joins us this week to talk about dementia care.  It's not only important for your loved one, but for yourself.  She'll also talk about the horrific case of a killer that's preying on...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Carole Larkin, Certified Dementia Consultant with ThirdAge Services, joins us this week to talk about dementia care.  It's not only important for your loved one, but for yourself.  She'll also talk about the horrific case of a killer that's preying on the elderly.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1923</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 22: Pajamas for Seniors Drive</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-pajamas-for-seniors-drive--18133951</link><description><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo and Julie Mercer discuss Acappella's Pajamas for Seniors Drive, and the importance of taking part in your local senior care home community through volunteer programs.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18133951</guid><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 15:00:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18133951/ap_ep_22_pajamas_for_seniors.mp3" length="36137676" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On this episode, Jo and Julie Mercer discuss Acappella's Pajamas for Seniors Drive, and the importance of taking part in your local senior care home community through volunteer programs.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, Jo and Julie Mercer discuss Acappella's Pajamas for Seniors Drive, and the importance of taking part in your local senior care home community through volunteer programs.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1508</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>best,care,charity,elderly,family,fundraiser,healthcare,help,living,podcast,rncn,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 21: Senior Scams</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-21-senior-scams--18065964</link><description><![CDATA[The scamming of seniors is one of the biggest crimes of the 21st century.  Jo and Krissa explain some of the more common scams and how to combat them.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18065964</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 May 2019 16:40:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18065964/ap_ep_21_senior_scams.mp3" length="43653953" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The scamming of seniors is one of the biggest crimes of the 21st century.  Jo and Krissa explain some of the more common scams and how to combat them.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The scamming of seniors is one of the biggest crimes of the 21st century.  Jo and Krissa explain some of the more common scams and how to combat them.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1822</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>best,care,living,podcast,rncn,scams,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 20: Hiring Great Nurses</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-20-hiring-great-nurses--17754320</link><description><![CDATA[Mary O'Hagan, RN, BSN, is our guest today to talk about her experience in the healthcare industry and what brought her to Acappella.  Some politicians have suggested that nurses only sit around and  play cards.  Mary is here to dispel that rumor and explain how she goes about hiring an effective healthcare team.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17754320</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2019 16:07:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17754320/ap_ep_20_mary_ohagan.mp3" length="36086239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Mary O'Hagan, RN, BSN, is our guest today to talk about her experience in the healthcare industry and what brought her to Acappella.  Some politicians have suggested that nurses only sit around and  play cards.  Mary is here to dispel that rumor and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Mary O'Hagan, RN, BSN, is our guest today to talk about her experience in the healthcare industry and what brought her to Acappella.  Some politicians have suggested that nurses only sit around and  play cards.  Mary is here to dispel that rumor and explain how she goes about hiring an effective healthcare team.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1506</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>best,family,healthcare,living,nurses,nursing,podcast,rncn,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 19: Hiring the right person for your loved one</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-hiring-the-right-person-for-your-loved-one--17615782</link><description><![CDATA[On Today's episode of the Acappella Podcast, we're talking to Judy Postle, our HR Director to cover a topic that is of upmost importance: hiring the right person for your loved one.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17615782</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 15:41:41 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17615782/acappela_ep19.mp3" length="43669833" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>On Today's episode of the Acappella Podcast, we're talking to Judy Postle, our HR Director to cover a topic that is of upmost importance: hiring the right person for your loved one.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On Today's episode of the Acappella Podcast, we're talking to Judy Postle, our HR Director to cover a topic that is of upmost importance: hiring the right person for your loved one.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1820</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>caregiver,carehomes,elderly,findingacaregiver,seniorcare,seniors</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 18: Medicare Home Health</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-medicare-home-health--17474343</link><description><![CDATA[Angela Smith from Healthcare Resources Home Health to explain how you qualify for medicare home health services.<br /><br />Learn more at <a href="http://www.hcrhomehealth.com/" rel="noopener">http://www.hcrhomehealth.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17474343</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2019 15:29:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17474343/ap_ep_18_medicare_home_health.mp3" length="28589263" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Angela Smith from Healthcare Resources Home Health to explain how you qualify for medicare home health services.

Learn more at http://www.hcrhomehealth.com/</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Angela Smith from Healthcare Resources Home Health to explain how you qualify for medicare home health services.<br /><br />Learn more at <a href="http://www.hcrhomehealth.com/" rel="noopener">http://www.hcrhomehealth.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1193</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>advice,aging,best,care,health,healthcare,help,living,medicare,podcast,retirement,rncn,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 17: Concierge Medicine</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-concierge-medicine--17264964</link><description><![CDATA[Dr. James Pinckney from Diamond Physicians to talk about the benefits of concierge medicine to seniors who want to plug some of the holes in traditional medical coverage.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17264964</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:54:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17264964/ap_ep_17_concierge_medicine.mp3" length="29018073" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Dr. James Pinckney from Diamond Physicians to talk about the benefits of concierge medicine to seniors who want to plug some of the holes in traditional medical coverage.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. James Pinckney from Diamond Physicians to talk about the benefits of concierge medicine to seniors who want to plug some of the holes in traditional medical coverage.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1211</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>best,care,doctor,healthcare,living,medicare,medicine,podcast,rncn,senior,seniors,show,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 16: LEAP</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-leap--17108962</link><description><![CDATA[We're joined today by Rick Wilson, founder of LEAP North Texas.  They're a group of caregivers that work to provide support in the senior living space.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17108962</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2019 16:00:03 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17108962/ap_ep_16_leap.mp3" length="39072885" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>We're joined today by Rick Wilson, founder of LEAP North Texas.  They're a group of caregivers that work to provide support in the senior living space.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[We're joined today by Rick Wilson, founder of LEAP North Texas.  They're a group of caregivers that work to provide support in the senior living space.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1631</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>elderly,health,healthcare,living,podcast,rncn,senior,show</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 15: Diabetes in Seniors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-diabetes-in-seniors--17053767</link><description><![CDATA[Our guest today is Rachel O'Brien, who has lost 80 pounds using the keto lifestyle.  We speaking how a lifestyle change could improve the wellness of seniors, especially those with diabetes in facilities.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17053767</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 16:55:29 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17053767/ap_ep_15_diabetes_in_seniors.mp3" length="46035883" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our guest today is Rachel O'Brien, who has lost 80 pounds using the keto lifestyle.  We speaking how a lifestyle change could improve the wellness of seniors, especially those with diabetes in facilities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our guest today is Rachel O'Brien, who has lost 80 pounds using the keto lifestyle.  We speaking how a lifestyle change could improve the wellness of seniors, especially those with diabetes in facilities.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1921</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>best,diabetes,diet,health,home,keto,living,nursing,podcast,rncn,senior,show,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 14: Palliative Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-palliative-care--16747719</link><description><![CDATA[Sarah Miles, RN and Manager of Palliative Care Services at VNA of Texas, joins us to talk about the need and benefits of a palliative care program.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16747719</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:34:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16747719/ap_ep_14_palliative_care.mp3" length="39981081" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Sarah Miles, RN and Manager of Palliative Care Services at VNA of Texas, joins us to talk about the need and benefits of a palliative care program.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sarah Miles, RN and Manager of Palliative Care Services at VNA of Texas, joins us to talk about the need and benefits of a palliative care program.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1669</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>care,death,heath,hospice,living,palliative,podcast,rncn,senior,wellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 13: Nursing</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-nursing--16747679</link><description><![CDATA[What makes a good private duty nurse?  Sharon Tomlinson, RN, joins us to talk about nursing for seniors and the benefits of quality water.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16747679</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Jan 2019 16:33:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16747679/ap_ep_13_nursing.mp3" length="41228191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What makes a good private duty nurse?  Sharon Tomlinson, RN, joins us to talk about nursing for seniors and the benefits of quality water.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What makes a good private duty nurse?  Sharon Tomlinson, RN, joins us to talk about nursing for seniors and the benefits of quality water.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1721</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 12: Geriatric Care Manager</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-geriatric-care-manager--16631195</link><description><![CDATA[Julie Beazley, Acappella's Geriatric Care Manager, joins us to talk about what her role actually is, what family's can ask of her, and all the services a geriatric care manager can provide.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16631195</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 20:13:51 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16631195/ap_ep_12_geriatric_care_manager.mp3" length="38186469" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Julie Beazley, Acappella's Geriatric Care Manager, joins us to talk about what her role actually is, what family's can ask of her, and all the services a geriatric care manager can provide.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Julie Beazley, Acappella's Geriatric Care Manager, joins us to talk about what her role actually is, what family's can ask of her, and all the services a geriatric care manager can provide.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1594</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 11: Senior Ombudsman</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-senior-ombudsman--16631182</link><description><![CDATA[Arreale Turner, Long-Term Care Ombudsman with The Senior Source, joins us to talk about her role and how she advocates for and protects seniors in facilities.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16631182</guid><pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2019 20:10:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16631182/ap_ep_11_senior_ombudsman.mp3" length="48084781" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Arreale Turner, Long-Term Care Ombudsman with The Senior Source, joins us to talk about her role and how she advocates for and protects seniors in facilities.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Arreale Turner, Long-Term Care Ombudsman with The Senior Source, joins us to talk about her role and how she advocates for and protects seniors in facilities.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2007</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 10: Pajama Drive</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-pajama-drive--16268478</link><description><![CDATA[The Pajama Drive is in full swing! 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We've got Girl Scouts today who are helping with the drive!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1107</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,charity,christmas,drive,girl,giving,living,medicaid,pajama,podcast,rncn,scouts,senior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 9: Alive Inside</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-alive-inside--16111665</link><description><![CDATA[Jo is joined by Michael Rossato-Bennett, producer and director of "Alive Inside."  They discuss the power of music in recovery for seniors, especially those with dementia.<br /><br />Learn more about the film at <a href="http://www.aliveinside.us/" rel="noopener">http://www.aliveinside.us/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16111665</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2018 16:54:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16111665/ap_ep_9_alive_inside.mp3" length="35532725" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Jo is joined by Michael Rossato-Bennett, producer and director of "Alive Inside."  They discuss the power of music in recovery for seniors, especially those with dementia.

Learn more about the film at http://www.aliveinside.us/</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jo is joined by Michael Rossato-Bennett, producer and director of "Alive Inside."  They discuss the power of music in recovery for seniors, especially those with dementia.<br /><br />Learn more about the film at <a href="http://www.aliveinside.us/" rel="noopener">http://www.aliveinside.us/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1483</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alive,alzheimers,bennett,dementia,healthcare,inside,living,michael,music,podcast,rncn,rossato,senior,therapy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 8: Ins and Outs of Hospice</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-ins-and-outs-of-hospice--15888354</link><description><![CDATA[Chris Cortopassi, Quality Assurance Coordinator at Lifeway Hospice, joins us again to talk all things hospice: What is it? What are the benefits?<br /><br />Learn more about Chris and Lifeway Hospice at <a href="https://www.lifewayhospice.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.lifewayhospice.com/</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15888354</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Oct 2018 15:35:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15888354/ap_ep_8_ins_outs_hospice.mp3" length="47553933" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Chris Cortopassi, Quality Assurance Coordinator at Lifeway Hospice, joins us again to talk all things hospice: What is it? What are the benefits?

Learn more about Chris and Lifeway Hospice at https://www.lifewayhospice.com/</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chris Cortopassi, Quality Assurance Coordinator at Lifeway Hospice, joins us again to talk all things hospice: What is it? What are the benefits?<br /><br />Learn more about Chris and Lifeway Hospice at <a href="https://www.lifewayhospice.com/" rel="noopener">https://www.lifewayhospice.com/</a>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1985</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,advice,aging,care,dad,death,dying,end,help,hospice,life,living,loved,medical,mom,of,one,podcast,rncn,senior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 7: Assisted Livings that Don't Assist</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-assisted-livings-that-don-t-assist--15664720</link><description><![CDATA[Our guest today is Chris Cortopassi with Lifeway Hospice. What's realistic to expect from assisted living, and what should you ask when you want to move your loved one?]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15664720</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Sep 2018 16:05:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15664720/ap_ep_7_assisted_livings.mp3" length="46738751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Our guest today is Chris Cortopassi with Lifeway Hospice. What's realistic to expect from assisted living, and what should you ask when you want to move your loved one?</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our guest today is Chris Cortopassi with Lifeway Hospice. What's realistic to expect from assisted living, and what should you ask when you want to move your loved one?]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1951</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aging,assisted,care,dad,family,home,hospice,independent,living,mom,nursing,parents,podcast,rncn,senior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 6 - Senior Depression</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-senior-depression--15464194</link><description><![CDATA[Senior depression...it's now an epidemic. Dr. Jeannie Whitman joins us to talk about the warning signs, statistics, and how you can help a loved one cope and recover.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15464194</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:44:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15464194/ap_ep_6_senior_depression.mp3" length="50710225" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Senior depression...it's now an epidemic. Dr. Jeannie Whitman joins us to talk about the warning signs, statistics, and how you can help a loved one cope and recover.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Senior depression...it's now an epidemic. Dr. Jeannie Whitman joins us to talk about the warning signs, statistics, and how you can help a loved one cope and recover.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2116</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,care,depression,elderly,help,podcast,rncn,senior,suicide</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 5 - Long Term Insurance</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-long-term-insurance--15464182</link><description><![CDATA[One of the biggest concerns with long-term care is the cost. One option is long-term care insurance, but it may not be for you. Our guests are Karin Larrave and Richard Asel with Northwestern Mutual.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15464182</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2018 15:42:32 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15464182/ap_ep_5_long_term_insurance.mp3" length="43336441" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>One of the biggest concerns with long-term care is the cost. One option is long-term care insurance, but it may not be for you. Our guests are Karin Larrave and Richard Asel with Northwestern Mutual.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[One of the biggest concerns with long-term care is the cost. One option is long-term care insurance, but it may not be for you. 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He explains what inspired him to start his company and when is the best time to visit a facility.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15343477</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jul 2018 18:49:44 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15343477/ap_ep_4_where_to_start.mp3" length="49615221" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Finding senior care can be overwhelming, leading many people to ask "Where do I even start?"  Our guest is Paul Markowitz, founder of Senior Living Specialists.  He explains what inspired him to start his company and when is the best time to visit a...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Finding senior care can be overwhelming, leading many people to ask "Where do I even start?"  Our guest is Paul Markowitz, founder of Senior Living Specialists.  He explains what inspired him to start his company and when is the best time to visit a facility.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2071</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>acappella,care,facility,healthcare,home,hospice,living,nurse,rncn,senior</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>clean</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a1e2ddb29e174aac16db086141e1585c.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Episode 2: Aging in Place</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-2-aging-in-place--15204997</link><description><![CDATA[Aging can be difficult, but being able to stay at home might make it a little easier.  Jo and Krissa tell you some changes you can make if a loved one is having a hard time living alone.  And what do you do when you reach the point that it's apparent they need extra help?  Are there small steps you can take to ease them into a new lifestyle that includes in-home care?<br /><br />Learn more at <a href="http://www.acappellainhomecare.com" rel="noopener">www.acappellainhomecare.com</a>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15204997</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2018 16:29:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15204997/ap_ep_2_aging_in_place.mp3" length="49845719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>RNCN</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Aging can be difficult, but being able to stay at home might make it a little easier.  Jo and Krissa tell you some changes you can make if a loved one is having a hard time living alone.  And what do you do when you reach the point that it's apparent...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Aging can be difficult, but being able to stay at home might make it a little easier.  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