This show examines topics related to the law of nursing home abuse and neglect in the United States. It is hosted by lawyers Rob Schenk and Will Smith of Schenk Smith LLC, a personal injury law firm based in Atlanta, Georgia
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Let’s Elevate Eldercare Together! Every great eldercare community has a unique story, and there are many paths toward providing high-quality, person-directed services and supports for older adults. That’s why we launched “Elevate Eldercare”: to bring together thought leaders, activists, and advocates in the field of aging services and give them a space where thoughtful discourse and diverse perspectives flow freely. Join Susan Ryan, Alex Spanko, and other GHP team members every Wednesday for ...
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A geriatrics and palliative care podcast for every health care professional. We invite the brightest minds in geriatrics, hospice, and palliative care to talk about the topics that you care most about, ranging from recently published research in the field to controversies that keep us up at night. You'll laugh, learn and maybe sing along. Hosted by Eric Widera and Alex Smith. CME available!
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Absolute Trust Talk is your navigational compass that brings together the business of trusts, estate planning, and aging – your home base to find the knowledge you’re seeking on what lies ahead. With over 27 years of experience, Kirsten has seen her fair share of clients confused and overwhelmed with the complexity of estate planning and the challenges and obstacles that life can throw your way. On a mission to take her vast expertise and experience to a new level, Absolute Trust Talk host K ...
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What is Death? Winston Chiong and Sean Aas
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We’ve talked about Brain Death before with Robert (Bob) Troug and guest-host Liz Dzeng, and in many ways today’s podcast is a follow up to that episode (apologies Bob for mispronouncing your last name on today’s podcast!). Why does this issue keep coming up? Why is it unresolved? Today we put these questions to Winston Chiong, a neurologist and bio…
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Protecting Elders’ Right to Vote — Wherever They Call Home
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It’s a presidential election year in the United States, with politics dominating the headlines from now until November. For many older people living in communal care settings, the ability to vote isn’t always guaranteed, even though it’s a baseline right that citizens do not lose as they age. Kate Poppenhagen, formerly the long-term care ombudsman …
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145: Trustee and Executor Responsibilities: Best Practices and Pitfalls Part 2
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Taking on the role of a trustee or executor can be daunting—and for good reason! With so many responsibilities and legal requirements, checking all the necessary boxes can feel overwhelming. In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, we continue our discussion on trustee and executor duties, focusing on the critical importance of notices. For instance…
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213- Investigating Sexual Assault in Nursing Homes
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Is sexual assault in nursing homes being overlooked? This serious issue demands attention and action. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Casey L. Gray to talk about the critical steps in investigating sexual assault cases in nursing homes.By Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law
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144: Navigating Trustee and Executor Responsibilities: Best Practices and Pitfalls
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When asked to be a family member’s trustee or executor, it’s easy to immediately say yes out of love and a sense of duty. It’s just some paperwork, right? How hard could it be? At Absolute Trust Counsel, we’ve seen the struggles trustees and executors face, particularly when they are family members. The role involves a heavy workload, significant r…
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Anti-Asian Hate: Russell Jeung, Lingsheng Li, & Jessica Eng
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Anti-Asian hate incidents rose dramatically during COVID, likely fueled by prominent statements about the “Chinese virus.” VIewed through the wider lens of history, this was just the latest in a long experience of Anti-Asian hate, including the murder of Vincent Chin, the Chinese Exclusion Act, and the internment of Japanese Americans during WWII. …
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The ability to navigate crises is a vital trait for any leader — and so is the ability to emerge from a crisis stronger, bolder, and better than before. Dr. George Everly, a renowned psychologist who helped to pioneer the field of disaster mental health, joins the podcast to discuss the keys to strong, steady leadership both during and after crises…
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212- How to Approach a Nursing Home Fall Case
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Are nursing home fall cases a legal minefield or a chance for justice? Understanding liability is crucial. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Phil Rizzuto to discuss effective strategies and legal considerations for attorneys handling nursing home fall cases.…
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Between Two Urns: Undertaker Thomas Lynch
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(We couldn’t resist when Miguel Paniagua proposed this podcast idea and title. And no, you’ll be relieved to hear Eric and I did not imitate the interview style of Zach Galifiniakis). We’ve talked a good deal on this podcast about what happens before death, today we talk about what happens after. Our guest today is Thomas Lynch, a poet and undertak…
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Building a Longevity-Ready Eldercare System
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So many of the systems in place to support older Americans were created at a time when people didn’t expect to live much longer than 65, and the concept of retirement was a handful of years at most. Part of true system reform is acknowledging that elders today and tomorrow aren’t the same as they were decades ago, and that we must create new struct…
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Can you avoid probate without a trust? The short answer is yes, but the alternatives can have risks and offer limited control over your assets. In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kiersten Howe and associate attorney Jessica Colbert explore various probate-avoidance strategies, including beneficiary designations, transfer-on-death accounts, and…
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211- Occupational Therapy's Role in Nursing Home Care
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Is occupational therapy the key to better nursing home care? Many residents miss out on its benefits. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Dr. Gigi Smith to talk about how occupational therapy improves quality of life and promotes independence in nursing homes.…
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Aligning Regulations with What Residents, Workers Want
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Deke Cateau is the kind of leader that the eldercare community desperately needs more of: committed to creating better environments for elders regardless of the challenges, willing to have nuanced conversations about the need for smarter regulations, and always inspiring others to do more than the status quo. The A.G. Rhodes CEO joins the podcast t…
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Optimizing Nutrition in Aging: A Podcast with Anna Pleet, Elizabeth Eckstrom, and Emily Johnston
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What is a healthy diet and how much does it really matter that we try to eat one as we age? That’s the topic of this week's podcast with three amazing guests: Anna Pleet, Elizabeth Eckstrom, and Emily Johnston. Emily Johnston is a registered dietitian, nutrition researcher, and Assistant professor at NYU. Anna Pleet is an internal medicine resident…
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142: Navigating Trust Administration with Real Property
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Navigating the administration of a life estate trust with real property can be a complex task. In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, Kirsten Howe is joined by Karen Fisher and Kathy Rodriguez of Bishop Fiduciary Services to delve into the intricacies of life estates involving real estate. They cover the unexpected responsibilities of a trustee, s…
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210- Assisted Living Facilities: Understanding Long-Term Care Options
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Are assisted living facilities really the best option for your loved ones? Many families face tough choices about long-term care. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Richard Mollot to talk about understanding the different long-term care options and making informed decisions.…
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Prognosis Superspecial: A Podcast with Kara Bischoff, James Deardorff, and Elizabeth Lilley
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We are dusting off our crystal balls today with three amazing guests who have all recently published an article on prognosis over the last couple months: Kara Bischoff, James Deardorff, and Elizabeth Lilley. To start us off we talk with Kara Bischoff about the article she just published in JAMA Network on a re-validation of the Palliative Performan…
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141: Managing Real Estate Assets as a Trustee
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Managing a trust can be challenging, especially when it involves real estate assets. In this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, host Kirsten Howe welcomes Karen Fisher, founder of Bishop Fiduciary Services, and Kathy Rodriguez, a licensed professional fiduciary and co-trustee with Bishop Fiduciary Services. Together, we will explore the complexities o…
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The Universal, International Language of Small Homes
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We go down under this week to speak with Angela Raguz, the chief operating and risk officer for HammondCare — a pioneering operator of small-home eldercare cottages in Australia, and one of CFI’s partners in the Household Model International Consortium. Angela dives into her 30-year career at the forefront of dignified and radically non-institution…
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209- Fluorescence Imaging of Wounds in Nursing Homes
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Can high-tech imaging prevent bedsores? Fluorescence imaging is changing how we see and treat wounds. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Martha Kelso to talk about how this technology is revolutionizing wound care in nursing homes.By Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law
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Screening for Dementia: A Podcast with Anna Chodos, Joseph Gaugler and Soo Borson
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The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concluded back in 2000 that there is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against routine screening for dementia in older adults. Are there, though, populations that it may be helpful in, or should that change with the advent of the new amyloid antibodies? Should it? If so, how do we screen and wh…
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140: Navigating Trust Complexities: The Family Home Dilemma
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To all of our local Bay Area listeners, you may have heard about the recent story of a three-bedroom house listed for $488,000 in San Francisco’s Russian Hill with a tenant renting it for only $417 a month. How is that even possible?! If you’re as intrigued as we are, stick with us for this episode of Absolute Trust Talk, where we will be dissectin…
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Building Bridges Between Eldercare and Disability Advocacy
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Tireless advocate Carrie Leljedal returns to the podcast to discuss her work to bridge the worlds of advocacy for elders and people living with disabilities, which began after her adult son experienced a prolonged lockdown away from family and friends during the pandemic. She turned her anger and frustration into a new career as a champion for esse…
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Ageism and Elections: Louise Aronson and Ken Covinsky
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Emergency podcast! We’ve been asked by many people, mostly junior/mid career faculty, to quickly record a podcast on ageism and the elections. People are feeling conflicted. On the one hand, they have concerns about cognitive fitness of candidates for office. On the other hand, they worry about ageism. There’s something happening here, and what it …
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208- Top Three Crucial Data Points from the MDS About Pressure Injuries
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Are you missing key data on pressure injuries? Discover the top three crucial MDS data points that could change everything! In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse lawyer Rob Schenk welcomes guest Amy Swinehart to talk about these essential data points, helping families ensure their loved ones receive the best care.…
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Palliative Care in Liver Disease: A Podcast with Kirsten Engel, Sarah Gillespie-Heyman, Brittany Waterman, & Amy Johnson
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In May we did a podcast on KidneyPal (the integration of palliative care in renal disease), which made us think, hmmm… one organ right next door is the liver. Maybe we should do a podcast on LiverPal? (or should we call it HepatoPal?) On today’s podcast, we do that by inviting four palliative care leaders who are integrating palliative care into th…
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139: Optimizing Your Portfolio with Alternative Investments
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We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t put all your eggs into one basket,” which rings true for building your portfolio. The ideal portfolio consists of more than stocks and bonds – it includes Alternative Investments, like real estate, drilling funds, and value adds. In this episode of Absolute Trust Counsel, certified financial planner Miguel Delgado…
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Grow Bolder with Green House and Pioneer This Fall
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It’ll soon be that time again: We’re gathering the Green House Project and Pioneer Network communities together at the Center for Innovation conference, coming to Grand Rapids, Mich. from November 11-13. This week, join CFI team members Susan Ryan, Marla DeVries, and Stacey Bergmann for a preview of the conference, a discussion of why in-person con…
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207- Differences Between Pressure, Diabetic, Vascular, and Kennedy Ulcers
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Do you know the difference between a bedsore and a diabetic ulcer? Misidentifying these wounds can lead to improper care. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Martha Kelso to talk about the differences between pressure, diabetic, vascular, and Kennedy ulcers and why it matters for patient care.…
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138: Beyond Profits: Tackling Key Issues for Business Longevity
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In our latest episode, we welcome back Miguel Delgado, Senior Wealth Advisor at Legacy Wealth Management. Miguel previously offered an excellent inside look at financial planning for small businesses, and his insights were so valuable that we knew we had to have him on again. This time, we're diving deeper into the challenges that businesses often …
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206- When the Nursing Home Resident's Injury Is Inevitable
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Are nursing home injuries truly unavoidable? Many could have been prevented with proper care. In this week’s episode, nursing home abuse attorney Rob Schenk welcomes guest Michael Hill to talk about how to protect residents from preventable injuries and ensure their safety.By Schenk Nursing Home Abuse Law
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Anxiety in Late Life and Serious Illness: A Podcast with Alex Gamble and Brianna Williamson
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“Anxiety is a lot like a toddler. It never stops talking, tells you you’re wrong about everything, and wakes you up at 3 a.m.” I’m not sure who wrote this quote, but it feels right to me. We’ve all had anxiety, and probably all recognize that anxiety can be a force of action or growth but can also spiral to quickly take over our lives and our sleep…
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