In-Home Care

Health Carousel: Keeping up with the digital trends while providing a personalized career experience

 
 
John Sebastian, the CEO of Health Carousel, one of the largest and fastest growing healthcare staffing and workforce management solutions in the US joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care and Health News Channels. John discusses the important balance of keeping up with the digital trends, continuing to provide a personalized career experience, and ensuring we are contributing to an ethical and sustainable workforce in healthcare.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest John Sebastian discuss the following:
Can you tell us a bit about Health Carousel and the types of challenges the company offers solutions for?
Your company’s higher purpose is “Improving Lives and Making Healthcare Work Better”. Can you explain a little more about that and why it’s meaningful to you?
What trends are you starting to see & how do Health Carousel’s offerings stand out?
Health Carousel was recently recertified by the Alliance for Ethical International Recruitment Practices, can you talk a little bit about what that means for the company and the industry?
What’s next for Health Carousel?
John Sebastian is Chief Executive Officer at Health Carousel and has been with the Company for nearly 6 years. John previously served as President of Travel Nursing, Chief Digital officer, and Chief Marketing Officer .
Prior to Health Carousel, his career demonstrates broad business leadership across healthcare staffing, consumer products and industrial sales. He is an award-winning marketer and digital/e-commerce native, building successful businesses like Old Spice and Febreze.  He also has significant sales experience, leading sales organizations that work with top e-retailers, distributors, and healthcare customers.
John graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BBA in accounting and earned an MBA from the University of Michigan’s Stephan M. Ross School of Business.
His main drive at Health Carousel is to deliver on the Company's purpose: to improve lives and make health care work better.
Website: https://www.healthcarousel.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://facebook.com/HealthCarousel  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/discover/Health-carousel  Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/company/health-carousel  Instagram: https://instagram.com/healthcarousel 
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How Digital Technology is Changing the Landscape of Elder Health Care

 
 
Avanlee Christine, the CEO and Founder of Avanlee Care, a new app that improves how families communicate and manage their care receiver’s health in real time joins eHealth Radio and the Senior Care and Technology Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Avanlee Christine discuss the following:
Tell me about the Avanlee Elderly Care APP and how it is different than what is currently on the market?
What is the most important feature of the Avanlee Care APP?
What are the challenges of caring for an aging parent or relative?
How has digital technology improved elder care and what does the future hold in your opinion?
What does the future hold for senior care in America?
Avanlee Christine is a founder, technologist and businesswoman. Throughout her career Avanlee has worked to provide better health and social care solutions for the elderly. Her experience caring for others and working with her own family to care for her ailing grandfather for 8 years, led her to realize that there was no technology solution available on the market that helped families and care-givers effectively support the health and social needs of an aging relative remotely. With the pandemic that need became all the more acute. She founded Avanlee Care to address that gap and provide families with a solution to transform the quality of remote health and social care for their elderly relatives.
 
 
Website: AvanleeCare.com 
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/AvanleeCare Instagram: instagram.com/avanlee_careTwitter: twitter.com/avanleec

The evolving role of digital AI companions in at-home healthcare

 
 
Dor Skuler, the CEO & Co-Founder at Intuition Robotics, which creates empathetic digital companions that positively impact people's lives joins eHealth Radio and the Senior Care & Technology Channels.
The company's first product, ElliQ, is an artificial intelligence driven proactive social robot for older adults to keep them healthy, active, and independent at home, bridging the gap between them and their healthcare providers.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dor Skuler discuss the following:
What is ElliQ and how did you develop the technology?
How have companion robots been affecting seniors' health and well-being at home and how have they evolved over the past several years?
Why did you decide to expand into healthcare during COVID and what did you learn that led to this pivot in strategy?
What impact do you think ElliQ will have on the healthcare field?
What role should digital companions play in the grander healthcare market and challenges doctors face in patient communication?
Conclusion: To help older adults age independently at home for as long as possible, consider a proactive digital companion that can help efficiently connect them to the world, their families, and their healthcare teams.
As a serial entrepreneur, Dor Skuler has co-founded five ventures, the most recent being Intuition Robotics, following his passion to develop artificial intelligence-driven robotics that address major social issues of the 21st century.
Having trained in Israel’s elite military intelligence unit 8200, Dor made a mark on interactive broadcast technology with Zing Interactive Media (acquired by Invesco, NASDAQ: IVZ) and security software through Safend (acquired by Wave Systems Corp, NASDAQ: WAVX). Dor then joined Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE:ALU) to create and lead innovative ventures, most notably as Founder and GM of Cloudband, the world’s first platform for Network Functions Virtualization (NFV), cited by Nokia as a major motive to purchasing the French-American telecoms giant. As Senior Vice President at Alcatel-Lucent, Dor was a regular speaker on the telecoms circuit, frequently cited in the media and made the Global Telecom Business ’40 under 40’ list in 2009, 2011 and 2013. Dor also served as Vice President of Strategy and Global Head of Corporate Development for Alcatel-Lucent in its corporate headquarters in Paris.
Dor holds an MBA and Master’s of Science in Marketing from Temple University, has co-authored ‘Cloud Computing: Business Trends and Technologies’ published by Wiley in 2016 and holds board level advisory and director roles for several telecoms, cyber security and tech-led social impact ventures.
 
 
Websites: intuitionrobotics.com  | elliq.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/elliqsidekick  Instagram: instagram.com/elliqsidekick  Twitter: twitter.com/intuitionrobo

5 Ways Seniors Are Saving the World Right Now

 
 
Thelma Reese, an aging expert and co author of "How Seniors Are Saving the World, Retirement Activism to the Rescue!" joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Retirement Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Thelma Reese discuss the following:
What inspired you to write this book?
Who are the people you write about in your book, and how did you find them?
Is this a “how-to” book?
What do you hope readers will get from this book? What have you learned about retirement from writing this book?
What is so important about this book for today’s readers?
 
 
Thelma Reese is the author of The New Senior Woman, The New Senior Man and now her 3rd book "How Seniors Are Saving the World, Retirement Activism to the Rescue!" Thelma is the creator of the blog, www.ElderChicks.com. She’s a retired professor of English and Education, the former spokesperson for Hooked on Phonics, and has long been active in national and Philadelphia-based educational and cultural initiatives. BJ Kittredge is a former health care professional and educator.
Website: www.senioractivism.com  Blog: www.ElderChicks.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/elderchicks  Twitter: twitter.com/elderchicks

What are the signs to look for when my aging parents or loved ones need assistance or help at home

 
 
Porsha Vogt, Owner and President of Golden Care that providing seniors, post-surgical patients, and those in need of assistance due to a debilitating diagnosis, with in-home care joins eHealth Radio and the Senior Care & Health News Channels. Golden Care believes that everyone should have the right to live in their home for as long as they can.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Porsha Vogt discuss the following:
What are some of the telltale signs to look for when visiting your parents who may need care in their homes?
Do you have adult children that call you in crisis mode that have come to town to visit a parent and are shocked to find their parents needing urgent & immediate help?
Do you ever deal with adult children who do not know how to have "The Conversation" with their parents when it is obviously time to call for In-Home-Care? What do you do in those cases? How do you deal with the guilt of not taking care of your loved one yourself.
Can you refer your clients to other professionals for additional help, ie Medication Management, Hospice Agencies, Concierge Care Managers ( RN's )
What do you do when it is no longer safe for a client of yours to live in their own home? Perhaps they are wandering or an elopement risk?

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As the owner of Golden Care, Porsha enables seniors in Carlsbad and San Diego County area to live safe, happy lives in their own homes for as long as they can. Her mission, and the mission of ... Golden Care, includes assisting family members with elder care for their loved ones while maintaining their own professional and personal lives; creating a family-oriented environment, staffed by professional caregivers that go the extra mile to serve seniors; and increasing respect and concern for seniors in our society.
Porsha has a degree in Business Management from the University of Colorado and brings her background in finance and entrepreneurialism to the service of seniors and their loved ones through Golden Care.
 
 
Website: www.getgoldencare.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/GoldenCareSanDiego  Twitter: linkedin.com/company/golden-care

Preventing Caregiver Burn-out with Dr. Nikki Martinez

 
 
Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care, Health News & Psychology Channels to discuss preventing caregiver burn-out.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
We think a great deal about the patient with the chronic illness, but why is it so important to think about the caregiver as well?
What are signs of caregiver burn-out?
What can we do to help support the care-giver and prevent burn-out from happening?
What is the grieving process that many caregivers go through?
In what ways can the caregiver ask for help? Health Psychology is one of your specialties. How can someone reach you for help?
 
Dr. Nikki Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois.
She is the Head of Clinical Development for www.DrNikkiMartinez.com, where she can be reached if you are interested in individual or couples work with her. She is an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, Everydaypowerblog, Older Dating, Success Stories, Sivana Spirit, Proud Stories, and a Contributor for the Chicago Tribune. She just published her first 8th book through Amazon.com.
 
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
 
The views and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

Independa Closes Convertible Note Funding at $2.35 Million

Independa Closes Convertible Note Funding at $2.35 Million
with Kian Saneii
Kian Saneii, a veteran technology entrepreneur, founded Independa to develop easy, integrated technology solutions to help our growing elderly population age in place and joins the show to talk about Independa's recent funding news.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kian Saneii discuss the following:
Congratulations on securing additional investments. How much new funding did Independa raise, and what does that bring total investments to?
Who supported the new funding round?
What makes Independa attractive to investors?  Can you give us a recap of recent milestones?
How will Independa use the new investment?
How is Independa leveraging emerging trends in wireless healthcare?
Do you have a closing tip for other startups that offer telehealth or telecare?


About Independa, Inc.
Independa offers integrated technology-enabled independent-living solutions for the elderly. Independa’s best-of-breed Integrated CloudCare services enable organizations and individuals to cost-effectively help the elderly to remain independent longer, safer and more comfortably. The company, which has been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, provides holistic solutions that seamlessly operate across otherwise not connected devices, such as telephones, tablets, touchscreen computers and TVs. Services include medication and appointment reminders, support for activities of daily living, comprehensive social engagement benefits, and wireless health and safety monitoring.

Links:
Web: http://www.independa.com
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/independa
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Independa

Leading causes of hospital readmissions with Lily Sarafan

Leading causes of hospital readmissions
with Lily Sarafan
Lily Sarafan is the co-author of three books on aging and healthy longevity and President of Home Care Assistance joins the show.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Lily Sarafan discuss the following:
What is one of the leading causes of hospital readmissions or slow post-hospitalization recovery?
How does in-home care help reduce avoidable hospital readmissions?
What are a few helpful tips for families planning for a hospital discharge?
What is the difference between a skilled nursing facility and in-home care? Which is the more effective option for post-hospitalization care and recovery?
I noticed that Home Care Assistance has an exclusive Balanced Care Method training program for caregivers. What is the Balanced Care Method and how does it help improve a patient's recovery?


Lily Sarafan is a leading advocate on senior care, healthy longevity and aging in place. She passionately drives and advances the mission of changing the way the world ages. As President of Home Care Assistance, Lily has led the Company's expansion across North America and oversees day-to-day operations including identity and strategy, special initiatives, expansion and business development. Lily has been featured by over 100 media outlets ranging from ABC to Smart Money to Forbes. She is also co-author of Happy to 102: The Best Kept Secrets to a Long and Happy Life (June 2009), The Handbook on Live-in Care: A Guide for Caregivers (August 2011), From Hospital to Home Care: A Step-by-Step Guide to Providing Care for Patients Post-Hospitalization (January 2012). Lily received Masters (Management Science and Engineering) and Bachelors degrees from Stanford University.

Links: www.homecareassistance.com

Technology solutions to help our growing elderly population with Independa

Technology solutions to help our growing elderly population with Independa
with Kian Saneii
Kian Saneii, a veteran technology entrepreneur, founded Independa to develop easy, integrated technology solutions to help our growing elderly population age in place and joins the show to talk about how it is working.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Kian Saneii discuss the following:
What is Independa, and what services do you offer?
What sets Independa apart from other companies that provide telecare for the elderly?
Why do you think that telehealth is growing so quickly?  What issues does it address for older adults who want to remain independent, and for their caregivers?
What are the major obstacles to wider adoption of remote monitoring and social engagement, particularly for the elderly?
How do you see the future of telehealth moving?
Tip: Telehealth needs to be integrated and holistic. Both caregivers and those who receive care need a simple, one-stop solution.

Kian Saneii combines expertise as a computer scientist and experience as a software executive with passion for bringing transformational technologies to market. He founded Independa in 2009 to develop and deliver products and services that help caregivers enable the rapidly growing elderly population to remain independent longer, more safely  and more comfortably. Featured in the March 2012 issue of Entrepreneur, he has led the company’s creation of a comprehensive, easy-to-use suite of Integrated CloudCare solutions.
Previously, Saneii was General Manager of Websense Wireless, responsible for launching and growing the wireless division from the ground up, including developing new carrier-centric technology and product lines, and establishing new global distribution partners. As Vice President of Marketing and Business Development at Websense, Inc., he redefined the company’s market positioning and helped guide it to global market dominance. In addition to his responsibility for all aspects of global marketing, Saneii oversaw strategy, mergers and acquisitions, OEM sales, and business development. As the founding GM of Websense Wireless, Saneii expanded the company’s vision to encompass the wireless revolution from a new perspective, and established Websense Wireless as a carrier-grade supplier of transformational technologies to the telco/wireless ecosystem worldwide.
Before joining Websense, Saneii served as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development at IPNet Solutions. In this role, he helped B2B supply chain businesses convert from using EDI to using secure supply chain collaboration and communication systems – introducing real-time information flow and eliminating significant waste throughout the chain.
Prior to his IPNet Solutions role, Saneii served as Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Business Development for IMA, Inc., focusing on CRM solutions. Saneii transformed IMA’s call center solutions into customer interaction centers by integrating all customer interactions and data, redefining the entire market sector.
Earlier in his career, Saneii held management positions at AT&T Bell Laboratories, DIS Research and FileNet Corporation (acquired by IBM).
Saneii earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, cum laude, from New York University, where he made Phi Beta Kappa and received the President’s Award. He earned a Master of Computer Science from Rutgers University.
He has played NCAA Division 1 Soccer, was Chief Driving Instructor for BMW Car Club of America’s New York Chapter, and has a Black Belt in Tae Kwan Do. Saneii lives in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., with his wife and two sons.

Links: www.independa.com