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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

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United States

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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

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 67 - It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Your Purpose

12/10/2020
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.

Duration:00:32:56

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Episode 66 - Hiring an Advocate

11/19/2020
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.

Duration:00:21:38

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Episode 65 - Be aware of AWARE

11/12/2020
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. Barbara shares details about AWARE's mission and its upcoming events! For more information or information about AWARE's upcoming events, visit their website: www.awaredallas.org

Duration:00:33:54

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Episode 64 - You Are What You Eat

11/5/2020
On today's episode, Jo is joined by Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers and Dr. Shaneka Baylor, a pharmacist, nutrition expert, and the owner of Chefs for Seniors. Join us as Dr. Baylor addresses the importance of a healthy diet for seniors and shares tips for getting picky eaters to eat the right foods.

Duration:00:25:19

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Episode 63 - Caregiving: Why Should Places of Worship Care?

10/29/2020
On today's episode, Jo is joined by Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers and Ellen Mata, a Social Worker with Northpark Presbyterian, to discuss why it's important for places of worship to have a hand in elder care.

Duration:00:17:23

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Episode 62 - 7 Habits of Highly Successful Health Care Companies

10/22/2020
On today's episode, Jo discusses the seven ways health care companies can best set themselves up for success. 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.

Duration:00:38:16

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Episode 61 - Making Senior Decisions Involves the Whole Family

10/15/2020
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.

Duration:00:30:07

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Episode 60 - The Importance of Education When Making Healthcare Choices

10/8/2020
On today's show, we cover the importance of education when it comes to making healthcare decisions with Aging Life Care Specialist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Peggy Papart and Kathleen Warshawsky, who is a registered nurse, the publisher of Seniors Bluebook, and the President of the Dallas Area Gerontological Society.

Duration:00:19:41

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Episode 59 - See Something, Say Something

10/1/2020
On today's show, we discuss the need and obligation to report elder abuse with Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers and Britt Hemsell, a senior living advisor from Ruby Care.

Duration:00:27:33

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Episode 58: Hospice from a Medical Director's Perspective

9/24/2020
Today we are joined by two incredible members of the Centric Home Health and Hospice team: Jeanna Weaver and the incredible Dr. Alexander Peralta, who explains hospice care from his perspective.

Duration:00:33:47

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Episode 57: Elder Financial Exploitation - Who Do You Trust?

9/21/2020
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.

Duration:00:31:29

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Episode 56: Palliative Care - What Is It?

9/11/2020
On this episode, Jo talks with Olivia Rogers from VNA Hospice and Jeanna Weaver from Centric Home Health and Hospice about Palliative Care.

Duration:00:38:00

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Episode 55: Senior's Series: Fall Risks - The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

8/20/2020
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.

Duration:00:35:54

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Episode 54: Senior's Series: A Pandemic of Loneliness

8/13/2020
On this episode, Jo talks with Michelle Campoboasso & Jeanna Weaver from Centric Home Health and Hospice about loneliness in seniors.

Duration:00:35:16

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Episode 53: Why Vetting Your Caregiver Is So Crucial

7/30/2020
On this episode, Jo talks with Brian Levy of Manchester Care Homes & Cambridge Caregivers along with Physical Therapist Brian Harmon about why vetting your caregiver is so crucial.

Duration:00:32:00

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Episode 52: Reality in the Ratio - It's All About The Care

7/16/2020
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.

Duration:00:37:10

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Episode 51: Why A Residential Care Home?

7/2/2020
On this episode, Jo talks with Brian Levy and Kris Klein about why someone might choose a Residential Care Home.

Duration:00:32:12

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Episode 50: The Latest on COVID-19 Today and Tomorrow

6/26/2020
On this episode, Jo talks with Godwin Dixon, Co-Owner of Teresa's House about the latest on COVID-19.

Duration:00:31:07

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Episode 49: Is A Retirement Community The Right Fit?

6/12/2020
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.

Duration:00:31:40

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Episode 48: When Home Doesn't Work Anymore What Are The Next Steps?

6/5/2020
On this episode, Jo talks with Joyce Logan and Patty Williams from Ruby Care Senior Living Advisors, about what to do when your home doesn't work anymore.

Duration:00:28:03