Mavericks of Senior Living

The Mavericks are fortunate to sit down with Ms. Leslie Fuller, Founder, and CEO of Inspired Senior Care. Ms. Fuller is a social gerontologist and is on a mission to create and inspire change for those serving our older adults. It's truly time to join the movement to inspire a new understanding of successful aging through interactive education. It's critical to create a positive impact for...

What if... There was an improved way to administer insulin? What if... The number of daily injections decreased for someone living with Diabetes? What if... Insulin was administered as a hormone rather than a drug? The Mavericks sit down with Dr. Andrew Allen of Spruce Health Group to talk about this amazing infusion Treatment. Learn about the backstory, the why and the how. Why the way insulin is...

What if the Therapy room today is not contained within four walls tomorrow? What if patient outcomes can be improved by using Digital Therapeutics? Fortunately, we don't have to wait long for that answer. MyndVR created a New Genre of Digital Health and Wellness Using VR! Today we speak with Chris Brickler , CEO, about how over the past 6+ years, MyndVR has developed a new genre of digital hea...

Forest bathing...What an incredible concept. No, it's not exactly what you're thinking. We aren't taking baths in the forest, however, I'm sure one could be worked in. We are looking at the benefits of connecting our older adults, especially those living with Dementia to the outdoors. We are truly blessed to have Dr. Michelle Olson , Founder & Executive Director of Evergreen Mi...

We don’t have a people problem in our industry. In fact, the people are often absolutely heroic. Instead, we have a systems problem. Today we talk with Cambria Jacobs , Executive Partner at National Collaboration in Aging – a national (un)conference to demonstrate and inspire innovation. We must bring to the forefront the “Human Element of Aging”. In the end we are all aging and we must foster an...

What is going on? Why is no one talking about the struggles facing Medicaid in Colorado? 200 Medicaid beds were lost in Colorado in January 2023 for Assisted Living. This doesn’t even factor into account the lack of Secured Memory Care beds for Medicaid. This is a huge opportunity to truly look at the system that got us here. We can’t fix the old system we have to think beyond and go upstream to s...

Francis & Katherine review top news in senior care each month of 2022. And we make some predications about the coming year. Long-term care is a half-trillion-dollar industry. There are about 65,000 regulated long-term care facilities in the United States. 8.3 million people get support from five primary nursing care providers every year. 60% of people and families can’t pay for the expenses th...

More than 1 in 5 Americans act as an unpaid caregiver 53% of caregivers have been diagnosed with two or more chronic conditions – that’s 14% higher than the general U.S. adult population They spend more than $7k out of their own pocket each year 57% experience clinically significant levels of stress, anxiety and depression Welcome to the 4th episode of our 10 episode Myth Busting Series! We’ll be...

50% percent increased risk of dementia. 32% increased risk of stroke 29% increased risk of heart disease AND….. 68% increased risk of hospitalization Statistics from the CDC about the impact of loneliness and isolation in our older adults. Welcome to the 3rd episode of our 10 episode Myth Busting Series! We’ll be talking with Jill Vitale-Aussem, CEO of Christian Living Communities, about whether a...

161 million people get comfort and relief from this this Medicare funded service every year. So why do so many people feel hesitant accepting this service? Welcome to the 2nd episode of our 10 episode Myth Busting Series! We’ll be talking with Heath Bartness, CEO of the award-winning St Croix Hospice about why hospice care is the opposite of giving up.

"As an adolescent leukemia survivor, I learned very quickly one of the least expensive, most powerful ways to help heal the human body, mind, and spirit." Constanza Roeder , Founder & CEO of Hearts Need Art! The Mavericks sit down with Constanza Roeder , Founder & CEO of Hearts Need Art! Art is so critical to many of us to engage with our thoughts and desires. This desire doesn’t cease as...

"This business chose me, I did not choose it. Life happened with my mom and it changed the trajectory of my life." Nadine Cornish Roberts Speaker, Author, Owner - The Caregiver's Guardian Today we’re talking with Nadine Cornish, founder of the Caregiver’s Guardian about the impact of COVID19 on family and professional caregivers, what families can do now to prepare for life with their seniors, and...

"More than a half a million seniors walk away from their life insurance policies every year. I am passionate about educating them on the value a life insurance settlement can bring to them - so they don't leave money on the table." Lisa Rehburg Rehburg Life Insurance Settlements The Mavericks sit down to talk with Lisa Rehburg on the solutions of affording long-term care. Planning for aging can be...

"After my great-aunt passed away living alone at home, I watched my parents anxiety grow when my grandmother didn't answer her phone. So I looked for a way to give us all peace of mind." Marlo Vernon Founder & CEO , CarePenguin The Mavericks sit down with Marlo Vernon a recent graduate from the University of Colorado - Boulder. Marlo has a passion to impact the way we age and improve the lives...

"It was a time when I felt the most frustrated, exhausted and isolated than I've ever felt in my life. I've made it my mission in life to help other people NOT feel that way."  ~ Michelle Adams , Author & Estate Planning Attorney The Mavericks sit down with Attorney Michelle Adams to talk Legacy Planning. It is such an important tool and process. Join us as Attorney Adams navigates us on...

"I had no training, no medical background. I just loved my mom. So I spent the next 8 years being her caregiver." Breeda Miller Humor, Heartache and Dementia The Mavericks sit down with Ms. Breeda Miller to talk about all caregiving. Ms. Miller was an accidental caregiver. She had no training, no medical background. She didn't know what she didn't know. Ms. MIller just knew she loved my mom and sh...

"Accessible travel ensures that every moment of a dream trip can be enjoyed without restrictions - regardless of diagnosis. We cater to those with diagnoses such as Dementia/Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, MS, Diabetes, etc., as well as their caregivers and family members to create extraordinary lifetime memories together." ~ Kathy Speer Shoaf, RN Owner, Elite Travel Imagine taking a loved one living wi...

"Why are these people alone? Why are they sad? Why are they not doing anything? That's what I wanted to know the first time I visited a nursing home as a high schooler. And that was the moment I knew I wanted to do something about it." Joy Laverde Author, Speaker and Owner of Eldercareindustry.com “When the nun at my high school asked who wanted to go visit the nursing home, I raised my hand,” sha...

We don't know about you all, but we think it's time for a change.  We must focus on improving the aging experience for all.  What better way than collaborating across the various providers on the senior care continuum.  Join the Mavericks of Senior Living, Colorado Assisted Living Association and Greater Denver Regional Placement Association on September 16th and 17th in Denver, CO!...

"My 'aha' moment was when I realized music made my grandmother feel better, and I quite simply wanted to be a better grandson." Roy Tal , CEO, SOLO Wellbeing Assistant The Mavericks sit down with Roy Tal, founder of SOLO – – Wellbeing Assistant For Older Adults (and former rock star). We learn about the benefits of the personal engagement to Improve your community wellbeing using personalized vide...

Do we really think about the mental health of caregivers? Hard to say because some many are such givers! It can truly be a challenge. The Mavericks sit down with Elizabeth Paul, Founder of In It Together RN, to discuss the mental health of caregivers. Beth shared some amazing insight into three challenges areas for caregivers and employers: Caregivers must be mentally, emotionally and physically h...

"We're all grieving something right now. Some are grieve the loss of life, others the loss of employment, others the loss of what we once thought of as 'normal' routines in our daily lives." Melissa Douaire Grief Consultant, Coach, Counselor Today we spoke with  Melissa McCreery Douaire . Melissa is a grief counselor and a change agent for our corporate culture. She focuses on shifting corpor...

About The Episode There's a lot of talk about engagement in the senior care industry. Engagement is often called Life Enrichment or Activities in senior living communities. Exercising mental and emotional health is undoubtedly of enormous significance in the overall wellbeing of any human. So, why then, does "Activities" often have a lower budget with fewer resources than other senior care departm...

About The Episode The Mavericks sit down with Dr. Evan Plys , Geriatric Psychologist and Researcher, and Dr. Karina Drake , Geriatric Psychiatrist, both of UC Health Anschutz to discuss the importance of mental health for older adults. The Mavericks dive deep into the importance of supporting our older adults mental health. Dr. Plys and Dr. Drake will provide excellent information around the benef...

About The Episode Moving...no matter the age is tough. It's even more of a challenge for many of our older adults who move into senior living. The Mavericks and their amazing collaborators tackle the stigma, feelings and emotions around transitioning into Senior Living. Join us as we share our discussions for the past several months and work towards improving and breaking the status quo. We are tr...