Radio Show Podcasts
Steps for Therapy Dog Training
Marlina Velasco-Barker talks about the steps involved in training and certifying a pet to become a certified therapy dog.
What Makes a Great Therapy Dog
Marlina Velasco-Barker describes the characteristic qualities of a good therapy dog, and what makes a person a good handler.
Pet Visits Bring Joy to Seniors
Marlina Velasco-Barker talks about visiting senior living communities with therapy dogs – who they visit, and what happens during a visit.
Smiles for Miles: Washington Therapy Dogs
Marlina Velasco-Barker introduces Washington Therapy Dogs, on a mission to spread joy, comfort, support, and unconditional doggie love.
Caregiver App Detects Changing Behaviors
Ryan Herd talks about how machine learning can detect changes in behavior to help caregivers and their senior loved ones in a noninvasive way.
How Caregiving App Provides Peace of Mind
Ryan Herd: If mom leaves the fridge open for a few hours, will she eat spoiled food? With the app, you'd be alerted and could call her to check the fridge.
Caregiving App Alerts If Loved One Falls
Innovator Ryan Herd joins Suzanne to talk about providing hope, dignity and a sense of wellness for aging seniors living alone in their homes.
Innovative Caregiving App Helps Aging Seniors
Ryan Herd joins Suzanne to talk about how Caregiver Smart Solutions' innovative app helps families and seniors.
Key Questions to Ask About Senior Living
Tina Hall from Era Living lists crucial questions to ask a senior living community, such as seeing their most recent state survey. What's their turnover rate? How's the food? What type of activities do they have? Do they accept Medicaid if you run out of money? What care options do they have? And many more.
What Happens If I Outlive My Money?
Tina Hall from Era Living talks about planning for your future as you age. Ultimately equity in your home will probably pay for your senior care, but what if it's not enough?