Kate Scheirman & Jane Barthen

What the Hell is Elder Care

Education EN ↓ 15 episodes

Watching a loved-one age is difficult, and sometimes confusing. That's why Master-Level licensed Social Workers, Kate Scheirman and Jane Barthen, want to help people understand the meaning of Elder Care. Together, they will help you understand the three E's of aging. Education, Experience, and Empower.

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Kate Scheirman & Jane Barthen

Episodes

EPISODE 14: Navigating Healthcare Needs 20.12.2024 30:30

Kate and Jane sit down and discuss how to properly navigate your healthcare needs.

EPISODE 13: Palliative Care feat. Meghan Anderson 13.12.2024 33:36

Jane and Kate sit down with the Executive Director of Gallagher Hospice, Meghan Anderson, to discuss palliative care

EPISODE 12: Addiction and Mental Health feat: Cheryl Lucas 06.12.2024 34:05

In this episode, Kate and Jane sit down with Therapist, Cheryl Lucas, to talk about addiction and mental health topics within elder care.

Episode 11: Forgotten Therapy 13.06.2024 37:14

Kate and Jane sit down with Speech Pathologist, Annette Capozzli.

Episode 10: Never Too Late 06.06.2024 27:59

In this episode, Kate and Jane talk to Diane Karcz, the owner of Gallagher Home Care. Listen as they discuss why it's never too late to start a business.

Episode 9: The Aging Eye 17.05.2024 32:39

This episode Jane and Kate sit down with Dr. Julia Polat, a Pittsburgh-based eye surgeon specializing in cataracts and glaucoma.

Episode 8: A Personal Experience 10.05.2024 28:16

In this episode, Kate talks about her personal experience in dealing with the health decline and eventual loss of a close family member.

Episode 7: Caregiving Experiences (Part 2) 22.03.2024 42:05

Kate and Jane sit down with Nancy McManus in this part 2 series of Caregiving Experiences

Episode 7: Caregiving Experiences (Part 1) 12.03.2024 43:52

Kate and Jane kick off the new year by sitting down and talking with Dave Higie about personal elder caregiving experiences.

Episode 6: Navigating Elder Care (Part 2) 31.10.2023 47:52

This is the second part of a 2 part series where Kate and Jane talk about the best practices to successfully navigating the Elder Care system. Have a wonderful holiday

Episode 5: Navigating Elder Care (Part 1) 17.10.2023 40:40

This is part 1 of a 2 part series where Kate and Jane talk about the best practices to successfully navigating the Elder Care system.

Episode 4: Spirituality Vs Religion 04.10.2023 31:31

In this episode Jane Barthen provides guidance on her experience with spirituality in the field of hospice.

Episode 3: Functional Changes of Aging 28.08.2023 19:08

In this episode, Kate and Jane sit down with Dr. Wim Rogers to discuss to discuss the functional changes of aging.

Episode 2: Physical Changes of Aging 02.08.2023 28:54

This week Kate and Jane discuss physical changes of aging. Take a listen as they interview Bill Sunderman, an active 78 year old who is not letting age define who he is, and Cheryl Morrell, a retired multi-faceted nurse who has personally and through her patients, embraced aging

Episode 1: Introduction 12.07.2023 20:49

Meet your guides to understanding elder care, Kate Scheirman and Jane Barthen. In this episode, our goal is to rid your mind of the old-age taboos of aging with the three E's of elder care. Educate, Experience, and Empower.