This Week’s Episode
Guest: DR. ARIANNA BRANDOLINI
Dr. Arianna Brandolini is a clinical psychologist who maintains a private practice in New York City. Her main areas of expertise include the assessment and treatment of individuals suffering from OCD, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related disorders using cognitive behavioral therapy and other research-supported techniques.
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Bryan is one of the original co-founders of LTCPG. His agency Innovative Broker Partners is located in Mesa, Arizona. He began his insurance career in 1998 with GE Capital as a captive long-term care agent. Innovative Broker Partners has partnered with financial planning organizations, credit unions, law firms, and other senior-focused organizations to assist their clients and members in managing their insurance strategies post-retirement. The unique structure of LTCPG along with Bryan’s diverse understanding of the long-term care industry with experience in field sales, agent training, agent recruiting, and time as an executive with one of the largest LTC carriers in the country have provided him with invaluable insights to building an innovative business model that has centered on long-term care.
#66 | Ashton Applewhite | How Do I Become Age-Friendly?
Ashton Applewhite is the author of “This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism” and of “Cutting Loose: Why Women Who End Their Marriages Do So Well.” A co-founder of the Old School Anti-Ageism Clearinghouse, Ashton is at the forefront of the emerging movement to raise awareness of ageism and make age a criterion for diversity. She speaks widely at venues that have included the TED mainstage and the United Nations; has written for Harper’s, the Guardian, and the New York Times; has been recognized by the New York Times, the New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the American Society on Aging as an expert on ageism; and is the voice of “Yo, Is This Ageist?” In 2022, the United Nations named Ashton one of the Healthy Aging 50: Fifty Leaders Transforming the World to be a Better Place to Grow Older.
#65 | Blair Huddy | What is Dynamic Generational Communication?
Blair Huddy is the Founder and CEO of Hudson Davis Communications. With nearly two decades of experience in B2B marketing and public relations, Blair has led marketing projects for some of the world’s biggest companies including Meta, Google, Apple, Oracle, Adobe, Visa, Turing, Universal Music Group, Salesforce, and more. She is an expert in developing marketing, public relations, communications, and brand strategies that amplify business for companies of all sizes. In 2023, Blair was recognized by Qwoted as one of their top 100 public relations experts in the world. Blair earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business Communication and Marketing from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s degree in Communication Management and Marketing from the University of Southern California. She lives in Southern California with her husband Nick.
#64 | Bina Colman | Compassionate Concierge
Welcome to Parent Project’s media day. We are talking to Bina Colman with Compassionate Concierge. We give spotlight to those in the industry who are certified through Parent Projects Connect and give them a platform to promote and advocate for their business and for your loved ones.
#63 | Kimberly Hegwood | Becoming a Power of Attorney
With us today is Kim Hegwood, whose practice focuses exclusively on Elder Law, Asset Protection, Estate Planning, Medicaid Crisis Planning, Probate, and Guardianship. By witnessing what her grandparents endured, and with a growing number of Dementia diagnoses, Kim understands what her clients are going through and dedicates herself and her practice to treating each of her clients as if they were her own family. Kim takes pride in helping families after facing a diagnosis of Dementia to help avoid a costly guardianship process. Kim continues to expand her practice to better serve the needs of individuals throughout their golden years.
#62 | Adria Thompson | The Role of Re-Habilitation
Today, we are here to continue our conversation with Adria Thompson, certified dementia practitioner, who creates practical and functional content for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s. She believes if we can better understand the reality in which individuals with dementia are living, we will better meet their needs with compassion and understanding.
#61 | Adria Thompson | 5 Surprising Signs of Dementia
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#60 | Julie Stover | Managing My Parents’ Doctor’s Appointments
Our guest today is Julie Stover, who is currently developing a consulting service along with her business partner Noelle Grahm. Together, they will uniquely support aging seniors and their families by drawing from their combined backgrounds in acute, outpatient, and skilled therapy; Medicare and Medicaid managed care plans; and her own personal experience navigating through her parents’ and family members’ aging needs. Their goal is to help provide support and empower seniors and their family members to learn how to be better advocates through the aging process, to assess their needs and provide results-driven education and solutions, and to offer resources and tools to help them navigate through medical needs and healthcare.
#59 | Mai Thompson | Smaller Spaces for Senior Living
Mai Thompson launched Smooth Transitions® Phoenix East Valley in order to fill a gap for seniors who have decided to downsize and need assistance. Smooth Transitions has the experience and expertise to make these tasks feasible, timely, and affordable.
Mai puts her Engineering degree and Systems experience to good use in helping seniors and their adult children navigate the challenges of a move or estate dispersal. It isn’t just about the “stuff” but understanding how hard it can be to manage a lifetime of memories and belongings when downsizing. Attention to detail with compassion makes Mai the person to work with to do the things you can’t or don’t want to do.
#58 | Neil Patel | Finding a Way Forward for My Aging Parents
Dr. Neil Patel is Patina’s Chief Health Officer, and has been a family doctor for nearly two decades. He guides Patina’s team of Primary Care Practitioners, Nurse Champions, and Health Champions and ensures they have everything they need to give patients the healthcare and aging experience they deserve.
Neil is a trailblazing healthcare leader who has been involved in innovation in the primary care space. Prior to joining Patina, Neil served on the executive leadership team of the Boston-based startup, Iora Health, leading special projects across different regions in the US. He also served as the medical director at Grameen VidaSana, Harken Health, Freelancers Union, and the Atlantic City Special Care Center described in Atul Gawande’s influential 2010 “Hotspotters” article. Neil went to college at the College of New Jersey and went to Rutgers University Medical School for his medical degree. He trained in Family Medicine at Boston University.
#57 | Dor Skuler | ELLIQ Your Sidekick for Healthier, Happier Aging
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.
About The Series
As our parents age, they often face a life transition due to changing health needs, finances, downsizing or end of life. As children, these transitions become our Parent Projects. These podcast productions are intended to be a relvant resource filled with stories, interviews and practical tips to help your family replace the guilt and fear with a little love and laughter as you age together.
Most people become family caregivers with little to no knowledge or firsthand experience. Assuming responsibility for care planning, legal and financial issues, and managing age-related health conditions—all while juggling your own life—is enough to make any caregiver think “what have I gotten myself into?”
March 2024
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