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Send us Fan Mail What happens when an accomplished orthopedic surgeon becomes a caregiver for the person he loves most? In this heartfelt episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop! , Tara Slaughter, CDME (BOC), sits down with Dr. Robert Pedowitz , a retired board-certified orthopedic surgeon and orthopedic sports medicine specialist, to discuss his journey from physici...

Send us Fan Mail One Year Later: Dr. Sota Omoigui Shares New Hope for Families Living with Sickle Cell Disease Two years after his groundbreaking discovery, Dr. Sota Omoigui returns to The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop! to discuss ongoing research surrounding sickle cell disease, the "Golden Half Hour," and the role of home oxygen therapy. Host Tara Slaughter ex...

Send us Fan Mail When a loved one enters hospice care, families are often navigating one of the most emotional and challenging times of their lives. Having the right information can make all the difference. In Part 2 of our conversation, hospice expert Diane Carbo joins us to discuss patient advocacy, hospice oversight, and the importance of recognizing potential warning signs while understanding...

Send us Fan Mail Diane Carbo-RN & Tara Discuss 🎙️ Hospice Care: What Families Need to Know About Services, Equipment, and Support When families hear the word hospice , it often brings uncertainty, fear, and many questions. What services are provided? What equipment is covered? Can families choose their own equipment provider? What support is available for caregivers? In this episode of The Med...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Government Contracting, AI & New Opportunities with Diane Carbo In this episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop!, Tara sits down with Diane Carbo, RN, caregiver advocate, podcast host, and founder of Caregiver Relief, to discuss her journey into government contracting. Diane shares her recent successes working with her APEX counselor, register...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to our first Gov Contract & Business Growth- Live Q&A discussion! 😊 In this conversation, we discuss real-world experiences navigating healthcare, caregiving, entrepreneurship, and government contracting — including the lessons, pivots, challenges, and opportunities that come with building a business while helping others along the way. Topics discussed include: •...

Send us Fan Mail What’s the best hospital bed for home care and fall prevention? In this episode, Tara and Silas discuss the real-world differences between standard “brown beds” and long-term care hi-low hospital beds used for aging in place, caregiver support, dementia care, fall prevention, and complex homecare needs. The conversation covers: • Hospital beds for elderly care at home • Hi-low hos...

Send us Fan Mail Navigating long-term care insurance can feel overwhelming for families—especially when care is urgently needed. In this episode, I sit down with Katalin Goencz, President of the Alliance of Claim Assistance Professionals , to break down what families truly need to understand about long-term care (LTC) insurance. We cover:  What long-term care insurance actually covers   The role o...

Send us Fan Mail Discussion with Holly Larson and Tamara Goulden  What really happens after a loved one is discharged from the hospital or a skilled nursing facility? On paper, everything may look complete—instructions are given, equipment is ordered, and services are arranged. But for many families, the reality at home is very different. In this episode of The Medical Equipment World & Health...

Send us Fan Mail In healthcare, we often see the same pattern:  A fall happens   A hospitalization occurs   Equipment is ordered   And then… the home isn’t ready  Hallways are too narrow.  Furniture blocks pathways.  Rooms are filled with years — sometimes decades — of belongings. And suddenly, safety becomes an urgent concern. The Reality Families Face Letting go is not just physical — it’s emoti...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most confusing parts of healthcare for families isn’t always the medical condition itself — it’s understanding insurance coverage and what a policy actually includes . Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Katalin , a representative connected with the Alliance of Claims Assistance Professionals, to discuss the importance of understanding insurance policies an...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop! , Tara Slaughter discusses one of the biggest challenges families face when navigating healthcare — choosing medical equipment without enough guidance. We explore how clinical assessments, education, and understanding insurance and equipment options can help families avoid costly mistakes and improve p...

Send us Fan Mail Featuring Linda MacDougall, M.A., HHP, CMT Caregivers play a critical role in protecting the health and safety of the individuals they support — especially during times when viruses and seasonal illnesses are circulating in our communities. In today’s episode of “The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop!” , we sit down with Linda MacDougall, M.A., HHP, CMT , to...

Send us Fan Mail Owner & Member, Faithful Elder Law Solutions, PLLC In this episode of Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop! , I had the pleasure of speaking with Richard A. Beckner, Esq. , Owner and Member of Faithful Elder Law Solutions, PLLC . Our conversation explored the critical intersection of elder law, planning, and proactive decision-making for families navigating...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s world of healthcare complexity, managing medical documents, treatment histories, doctor instructions, care plans, and personal health information is a challenge — especially for caregivers juggling the physical needs of a loved one along with appointments, insurance details, and evolving health requirements. That’s where My Vital Vault steps in as a powerful tool design...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop! , we sit down with Lashelle Ullie , founder of The Lashelle Effect Atelier , based in Beverly Hills, California , and a nationally recognized men’s skin-health expert . https://www.lashelleullie.com/ Lashelle brings his signature holistic approach to the conversation, sharing how skin, scalp,...

Send us Fan Mail   “This place is fully accessible and I’ll be able to use my mobility equipment without a problem.” LISTEN: On The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare. Get to Scoop! Unfortunately, that’s not always true — and for many travelers with disabilities, mobility limitations, or medical equipment needs, it becomes a painful discovery after they arrive. At CFS Medical Equipment, we’v...

Send us Fan Mail 💛 Grace for Caregivers & Grievers New Series on The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare. Get the Scoop. Podcast! A space for real stories, reflections, and encouragement for anyone caring for a loved one, navigating grief, or holding quiet pain while trying to stay strong. You are not alone, and you deserve grace too. Today’s Reflection: Finding Strength in the Quiet Mom...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop , host Tara Slaughter , Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist of CFS Medical Supplies & Equipment , sits down with Martin , a devoted son and caregiver, to share his experience purchasing the Elite Broda Chair for his mother. Martin opens up about the challenges of finding the right equipme...

Send us Fan Mail Helping a loved one bathe shouldn’t feel uncomfortable or overwhelming — yet for many seniors, it’s one of the hardest parts of caregiving. In this episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop! , host Tara Slaughter talks with Jodi Bellam , creator of The Blue Hug — a unique shower garment designed to keep seniors warm, covered, and comfortable while care...

Send us Fan Mail Exploring the power of intentional massage to support circulation, ease chronic pain, and renew mind and body Feature Image Description: A serene treatment room lit gently, with Nspire in motion — hands gliding over a client’s back, soft focus on calming ambient elements (plush linens, warm tones, botanical accents). The image projects professional, holistic care balanced with med...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop! , we’re honored to host Dan Cohen, MSW — Founder & CEO of Right to Music and the pioneering force behind Music & Memory . A global change-maker in dementia care , Dan’s work was the catalyst for the award-winning documentary Alive Inside , which won the 2014 Sundance Audience Award fo...

Send us Fan Mail Join us in this insightful episode as we sit down with Dot Boyd, a passionate Senior Safety Specialist who's transforming how seniors live with confidence and independence. Drawing from her personal experience as a caregiver and her years of advocate work—including involvement with the StopFalls Sacramento Coalition—Dot shares her journey and dedication to senior safety.dotfo...

Send us Fan Mail Giancarlo Paolillo - (CTO) Empowering Families: How Watch Our Own (APP) is Changing Safety & Care for Loved Ones"n this inspiring and forward-thinking episode of The Medical Equipment World & Healthcare: Get the Scoop! , we sit down with Giancarlo Paolillo , CTO of Watch Our Own , an innovative app that is transforming the way families keep loved ones safe, supported,...

Send us Fan Mail Why doesn’t a doctor’s order guarantee you’ll get your durable medical equipment (DME) approved—or delivered—the same day like medication? And why does insurance only cover basic models instead of premium equipment? In this episode, Tara Slaughter, Certified Durable Medical Equipment Specialist breaks down the process behind DME approvals and explains why insurance focuses on medi...