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Senior Care Confidential

Senior Care Confidential

By: RNCN
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 Healthcare and senior care is fraught with problems and challenges, but we are also seeing some amazing new clinical treatments and resources. This show will help illuminate and uncover the good, the bad, and the ugly in order to equip patients patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Welcome to Senior Care Confidential.Copyright RNCN Hygiene & Healthy Living
Episodes
  • 5x More Likely to Decline: The Truth About Frailty

    5x More Likely to Decline: The Truth About Frailty
    Aug 29 2025

    Over 25% of seniors are considered frail or pre-fail. Frailty is NOT just ‘getting old’. It's a diagnosable condition with signs: unintentional weight loss, weakness, slow walking, low activity. Frail seniors are 5 times more likely to become disabled. The good news is that frailty is manageable and often reversible with proper interventions.
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    37 mins
  • When the Dementia Monster Has Taken Over

    When the Dementia Monster Has Taken Over
    Aug 6 2025

    When dementia is no longer manageable, is it time for a care manager to step in? Hear tips from two dementia specialists on how to make necessary changes for your loved ones suffering from dementia.
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    30 mins
  • Medicare Advantage Vs Original Medicare

    Medicare Advantage Vs Original Medicare
    Jul 9 2025

    Medicare Advantage market is still growing, though slower, but has some legal and PR challenges they are currently facing. Reports of upcoding to increase revenue from Medicare, significant increase in denial rates, and some new congressional investigations and legislation are causing the public to reconsider these plans. In today’s show, we’re discussing some plan details, the trade-offs with these plans, and some specific case studies from a healthcare provider’s perspective.
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    37 mins
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