My Status Quo Podcast

Bill O'Brien of Adult Protective Services of Delaware explains how romance scams prey on seniors, the emotional and financial harm they cause, and why these scams are especially hard to stop. The episode covers common tactics used by scammers, warning signs, prevention tips (like reverse image searches and limiting social media details), and where to report suspected fraud.

Hosts Michele and Donna talk with Nurse Melissa Imbergamo about end-of-life planning, explaining the difference between DNR and full code and how the DMOST form (every state has it's own form, easy to find online) lets you specify treatments like intubation, IV fluids, and comfort measures. The episode covers legal and family dynamics, practical tips (where to keep your paperwork, naming an advoca...

Hosts Michele High and Donna Felter speak with Erin Sharpe, lead clinical navigator at PAM Rehabilitation Hospital in Delaware, about the facility’s acute rehab services. The episode explains the short-term, high-intensity therapy model (about three hours a day), in-house dialysis and specialty programs like amputee care and Big and Loud for Parkinson’s, plus private rooms and family training. Eri...

Michele speaks with Sue and Brax about how they all worked together to care for Sue’s brother in his last year of life with debilitating Dementia.  Using creative strategies—like the “therapeutic lie” and a VIP upgrade—to preserve his dignity and safety while also supplying as much happiness for him and his caregivers. The episode highlights intense teamwork, aging in place, medical advocacy, fall...

In this episode Bill O’Brien, a fraud investigator for Adult Protective Services of Delaware, explains how tech fraud and imposter scams prey on seniors — from phishing emails and fake bank calls to remote‑access software, Bitcoin ATM schemes and the gold‑bar scam. He walks through common scripts scammers use, warning signs to watch for, and practical steps to protect yourself: don’t call numbers...

In this episode Michele High and Donna Felter speak with Michele (Shelly) Stutzman, a registered nurse turned Hospice Doula, about her personal journey, why she chose this calling, and how Death or Hospice Doulas support families through the dying process. Shelly discusses gaps in hospice care, challenges for people with dementia, medical aid in dying, practical end-of-life guidance (including sto...

Lyndsie Smyser is the Community Engagement Coordinator for the PACE Your LIFE program.  She does a great job explaining the program and it sounds too good to be true!  If you want to live in your home, safely and affordably, with PACE - Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly - you can! Contact Lyndsie #302-430-3870  email lsmyser@paceyourlifemwv.com Click here to see a short video about PAC...

An interview with Christy Kitchen, General Manager of Good News Natural Foods of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  Christy is an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach and lifelong advocate of nutritional and Spiritual wellness.  Visit her at Good News to work with her personally!   instagram.com/goodnewsrehoboth www.goodnewshealthfood.com  Store address: 37 Wilmington Ave Rehoboth Beach Delaware  Store #...

Michele and Donna explore the differences in Palliative vs. Hospice care with Nurse Melissa Imbergamo.  Melissa has been a nurse for over 30 years,  the last decade as a hospice nurse.  We all notice how many families do not realize the benefits of having Palliative care in the home, and that it's free through your local hospital!  Melissa does a wonderful job explaining both! Find Melissa at www....