Caring Table Podcast

In Episode 7 of the Caring Table Podcast, host Dianne Frana sits down with Chelsea Gerena and Lindsay Steele for a real, honest, and deeply helpful conversation about senior care, caregiving, family decision-making, and why waiting until crisis mode can make everything harder. Chelsea brings years of experience as a licensed practical nurse across post-acute care, skilled nursing, home health, per...

In Episode 8 of the Caring Table Podcast, Dianne Frana welcomes James Sawada and Kim Emrich of FirstLight Home Care for an important conversation about dementia, Alzheimer's disease, compassionate caregiving, and supporting families through one of life's most difficult journeys. This episode is especially meaningful as it premieres on the longest day of the year, a day dedicated to raisi...

In Episode 6 of Caring Table Podcast , I sit down with Beatrice Karnga Gray , founder of Caring Grace Home Care Agency , to talk about compassionate caregiving, aging at home, and knowing when it’s time to bring in support.  This episode is especially personal to me, as I share my own journey caring for both my father and mother, two very different experiences that highlighted the emotional and pr...

In Episode 5 of Caring Table Podcast , I sit down with Laura Long, Vice President of Independent Living of Fellowship Community , to talk about one of the most emotional and challenging transitions families face, when adult children begin caring for their aging parents. Laura joins the conversation to share both her professional experience in senior living and her personal journey that inspired he...

One of the most emotional and important decisions we face as we age is simple, where should I live? In this episode of Caring Table , I sit down with real estate expert Diane Davidson of Keller Williams Real Estate to explore the real-life choices seniors and families must consider: aging in place, downsizing, multigenerational living, or moving into a senior community. Together they discuss the e...

Planning to retire in 2026 or turning 65 soon? In this episode of Caring Table , I welcome back Medicare expert Jonathan Macavoy of Members 1st Insurance Services to break down how to transition from employer or private insurance into Medicare without stress , mistakes , or costly penalties. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by Medicare mailers, ads, and confusing options, this episode will give you c...

In this episode of Caring Table Podcast , I'm joined by Kama Mengel and Lisa Hoffman from Pathstones by Phoebe for an honest, informative conversation about proactive aging and long-term planning. Together, we explore why so many families are forced into crisis decisions, how planning early creates more choices, and why aging “reactively” often leads to outcomes seniors never wanted. Kama and...

Confused about Medicare, Advantage Plans, or Supplements? In our premiere episode of Caring Table Podcast , I sit down with Jonathan Macavoy of Members 1st Insurance Services , a health-insurance professional with over 20 years of experience, to break down everything seniors and their families need to know for the 2025 enrollment year. Jonathan explains the difference between Medicare Supplements...