Navigating Elder Care with Laura Daniels

When a health crisis hits—like a stroke, a fall, or a surgery—the road to recoverycan feel like an uphill battle. But what if the best care didn't require a longstay in a cold, clinical setting? Inthis episode of Navigating Eldercare, host Laura Daniels sits down with TiffanyGold, occupational therapist and founder of Rise Up Rehab, to demystify theworld of geriatric therapy. Together, they ex...

In this deeply moving episode of Navigating Eldercare, host Laura Daniels sitsdown with Erin, the daughter of a longtime client, to explore the emotional andpractical complexities of the placement journey.•Afternearly a decade of navigating her mother Pat’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis—includingyears of multi-generational living—Erin shares the raw truth about the"savior complex," the breaking...

In this episode of Navigating Eldercare, host Laura Daniels sits downwith Arthur Pike, founder of River City Home Care, to demystify the world ofin-home care services. With nearly 20 years of experience in San Antonio,Arthur explains the critical differences between in-home care and home health,highlighting how personalized caregiver support helps seniors maintainindependence and safety. The conve...

In this episode of Navigating Eldercare, host Laura Daniels sits down with EstherPipoly, the founder of Loss of Life Advocates (LOLA). Esther shares her deeplypersonal journey of losing both her father and husband in the same year, whichinspired her to create a service that "triages" the chaos of lifetransitions. Together, they discuss the importance of pre-planning, thepractical hurdles...

NavigatingEldercare: Understanding Palliative Care — It's Not What You Think! EpisodeSummary: Areyou or a loved one navigating a serious illness? Join elder care advocate LauraDaniels as she sits down with Monica Trust, CEO of Guiding Light Hospice, todemystify Palliative Care. Toooften, families mistake palliative care for hospice or "giving up."In this critical episode, Monica clar...

Discharge from the hospital or a rehabilitation stay can be scary,confusing, and overwhelming. Things move fast, and lack of preparation can leadto unsafe outcomes. Join Elder Care Advocate Laura Daniels, RN, as she provides anessential discharge planning checklist and walks you through every step youneed to take for a safe transition home or to a new care setting. Learn how toadvocate for yoursel...

In this episode of Navigating Eldercare, host Laura Daniels welcomes NaeemahMarquez, a Licensed Master Social Worker and the Vice President of CareTransitions for Ignite Medical Resorts. Naeemah shares her expertise on theintricate world of skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and post-acute care. Theydiscuss the definition of a SNF, the critical role of a case manager as a"broker of resources&q...

Host Laura Daniels, founder of Care Advocates, as she welcomes RoxanneBurgener, a Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator at The Estates at ShavanoPark. This episode provides essential guidance on one of the most criticalsteps in the elder care journey: the transition from hospital to a short-termskilled nursing/rehabilitation facility (SNF). Roxanneshares her more than 35 years of experience in h...

Laura Daniels welcomes highly respected senior care leader Mona Talukdarto discuss memory care, particularly focusing on the advantages of small,home-like communities. Mona shares her inspiration for creating specializedenvironments, explains how memory care differs from standard assisted living(focusing on mind support, specialized training, and environment), and offersessential guidance on knowi...

Host Laura Daniels and Jimmy Caldwell of Imagine Wellness, a 16-bed residential carehome, discuss choosing the right assisted living. They highlight thepersonalized care, exceptional 1:4 staffing ratio, and holistic approach foundin smaller settings. The episode emphasizes why families should start the careconversation before a crisis and how genuine compassion leads to residentstruly flourishing....

NavigatingEldercare — Assisted Living, Demystified Host: Laura Daniels, RN, founder of Care Advocates Guest: Stacey Shaffer, Sales Director, Gemstone Assisted Living 00:00–00:58| Show & Host Intro Laura Daniels—geriatrics RN and founder of Care Advocates—introduces thepodcast and how she helps families after hospital/rehab stays or when home-careneeds change. 00:58–01:54| What Care Advocates D...

Confusedabout Independent Living? Join host Laura Daniels, elder care advocate, andguest expert Tina Tedford, Sales and Marketing Director at Franklin Park Sonterra, fora candid discussion about this often-misunderstood senior living option. Withover 30 years of experience, Tina shares what sets independent living apartfrom assisted living, details the vibrant daily life and amenities available,an...

NavigatingEldercare provides essential guidance and practical solutions for every step ofthe elder care journey. Host Laura Daniels, a Registered Nurse specializing ingeriatric care and founder of Care Advocates, brings over 30 years of expertisein advocacy and care transition planning. Each week, Laura shares expertinsights to help families and professionals make confident care decisions forsenio...

Chapters 00:00- 00:19: Introduction HostLaura Daniels welcomes listeners and introduces the podcast's purpose:providing guidance and answers for every step of the eldercare journey. 00:20- 01:11: Meet the Host, Laura Daniels Laurashares her background as a registered nurse specializing in geriatrics and themotivation behind creating Navigating Eldercare and her company, CareAdvocates. 01:12- 0...

Welcometo Navigating Eldercare, the definitive podcast for families and professionalsseeking guidance and practical solutions for the elder care journey. Hosted byLaura Daniels, a registered nurse with 30 years of experience in geriatrics andfounder of Care Advocates, this show tackles the real questions and challengesof care transitions. Eachweek, we bring you expert insights to help you make inf...

In this episode of "Navigating Eldercare," host Laura Daniels, aregistered nurse and founder of Care Advocates, discusses the criticalimportance of creating a caregiving plan before a crisis occurs. She outlinesthe key components of a comprehensive plan, including starting difficultconversations with loved ones, assessing their current situation and finances,and exploring various care options like...

Is it time to consider a change in your parent's living situation? This episode of Navigating Eldercare is for anyone wrestling with this difficultquestion. Host Laura Daniels, a registered nurse and elder care advocate, walksyou through the 10 most common signs that your loved one may need more support,whether at home or in an assisted living community. Laura explains how to spot key indicato...

If aging, recovery, or a sudden health change has your family asking“what now?”, this episode lays out the map. RN and elder-care advocate LauraDaniels (founder of Care Advocates) breaks down senior living options—55+communities, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential CareHomes, and Aging in Place—so you can make confident, compassionate decisions. Chapters  00:00— Show Open...

Welcometo the very first episode of Navigating Eldercare with Laura Daniels, RN,founder of Care Advocates. After 32+ years in geriatric nursing and caretransition planning, Laura launches this show to help families, caregivers, andprofessionals make confident, compassionate decisions. Chapters  00:00– 00:52 Introduction Laura Daniels introduces the podcast, her 30 years as an RN in geriatrics, and...