All Episodes
Full Circle with Katharine Ross
Welcome to this episode of the Full Circle podcast by Circle Health, featuring Katharine Ross, President of Seniors Guide at Ross Media Solutions. In this insightful conversation, Katharine explores the dramatic evolution of the senior living industry, highlighting its shift from the clinical, hospital-like facilities of the past to today’s vibrant, hospitality-driven communities focused on lifestyle and connection. She shares expert advice on how families can navigate the complex landscape of senior care, revealing the different ways tech-savvy seniors and millennial caregivers research their options from consuming deep-dive videos on daily community life to searching for quick facts on cost, care levels, location, and reputation. The discussion also delves into the emotional heartbreak of transitioning a loved one into care, the importance of empowering families with reassuring, supportive information, and how emerging technologies like AI are carefully being integrated into the industry. Whether you are a senior planning your own aging journey or a family member seeking to make the best care decisions for a loved one, this episode offers invaluable guidance and understanding.
Full Circle with Deanna Vigliotta
In this episode, healthcare sales leader Deanna Vigliotta shares her journey into the incontinence care market and discusses the profound impact these often-overlooked products have on senior living and long-term care. Drawing from her work with TZMO, Deanna explains why the industry must shift its focus from the simple per-unit cost of disposables to a broader perspective of value-based care. She highlights how utilizing high-quality, fully breathable products with features like super absorbency and inner leak guards can prevent devastating outcomes such as falls, pressure injuries, and UTIs, while also significantly reducing overall wound care costs and hospital admissions. Furthermore, the conversation explores the importance of educating caregivers, facilities, and consumers to reduce the stigma of incontinence, combat social isolation, and promote uninterrupted, restorative sleep for seniors. Ultimately, Deanna advocates for a systemic healthcare approach that prioritizes patient dignity, emphasizing that when we put people and better outcomes first, success will naturally follow.
Full Circle with Jason Post
Tune in to the "Full Circle" podcast on the Circle Health website as we sit down with Jason Post, a leadership and operations consultant and retirement home insider with over a decade of experience in luxury senior living. This episode provides an essential guide for families navigating the complex and often overwhelming journey of finding the right retirement community for their loved ones. Listeners will discover expert tips on what to evaluate during a facility tour, including the general manager's leadership, the critical need for capable overnight nursing staff, and how to accurately judge the everyday dining experience. Furthermore, Jason shares invaluable insights on recognizing subtle behavioral changes in elders that indicate a need for proactive support, while highlighting the profound emotional and social benefits that congregate senior living can offer to combat loneliness.
Full Circle with Dianna Shaw
Join us on Full Circle for an insightful conversation with Dianna Shaw, an award-winning healthcare leader and trusted senior care consultant. Drawing on over 25 years of diverse experience in nursing home operations, Medicare/Medicaid health insurance, and geriatric care management, Dianna provides a holistic view of the complex elder care ecosystem. In this episode, she offers practical advice for families navigating the senior care system, highlighting how to overcome confusing medical and insurance language to close the healthcare literacy gap. Dianna also tackles pressing industry issues like the impact of direct caregiver staffing shortages, the logistical realities of aging at home, and the vital importance of proactive planning to ensure you can find the right, high-quality care solutions for the aging loved ones in your life.
Full Circle with Pamela D Wilson
In this episode of Full Circle, we sit down with Pamela D Wilson, CEO of The Caring Generation and a 25-year veteran in healthcare, to explore the complex landscape of elder care and caregiving. Drawing on her deep expertise as a care manager and court-appointed expert witness, Pamela discusses the critical medical and financial risks facing older adults today, ranging from undiagnosed dementia to targeted financial scams. Listeners will discover actionable advice on recognizing the hidden signs of elder abuse, the critical need for early family conversations regarding long-term care plans, and how to navigate systemic challenges like guardianship and adult protective services. Tune in for an essential conversation on advocating for our aging loved ones, managing caregiver burnout, and shifting the focus toward proactive health and consumer-friendly elder policies.
Full Circle with Jeff Gronemeyer
In this episode of Full Circle, we sit down with Senior Living Leader Jeff Gronemeyer to explore the evolving landscape and profound purpose behind senior care. Drawing from his vast experience managing communities across the U.S. and overseeing 26 facilities in China, Jeff shares unique global insights on cultural differences in care models and the universal human need for connection and dignity. The conversation tackles pressing industry topics, including the challenges of staffing shortages, the critical shift towards preventative healthcare, and the future role of telemedicine and data tracking. Jeff also highlights how shifting senior demographics require innovative, culturally relevant communities that adapt to new generations, ultimately reminding us that successful senior living is driven by passionate people and culture, rather than just the physical building.
Full Circle with Nicole Bradberry
In this episode of Full Circle, we sit down with Nicole Bradberry, CEO and Founder of the Florida Association of ACOs, to explore her 30-year journey driving innovation across the healthcare industry. Nicole shares her expert insights on the critical transition from fee-for-service to value-based care, highlighting how building robust care teams around primary care physicians can enhance patient outcomes and manage downstream costs. The conversation also delves into the untapped financial potential for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) and long-term care centers to participate in risk-sharing models, her visionary passion for root cause healthcare that treats food and movement as medicine, and the rapidly evolving role of Artificial Intelligence in scaling patient engagement and closing care gaps. Tune in to discover the future of accountable care and the strategies bridging the gap between clinical excellence and sustainable healthcare models.
Full Circle with Dr. Milan Patel
Tune in to Full Circle with Dr. Milan Patel, where the Chief Medical Officer of St. Mary’s General Hospital shares his expert insights on making modern healthcare more human-centric. In this episode, Dr. Patel reflects on his personal journey inspired by the principle of "service over success" and dives deep into the industry's vital transition from traditional fee-for-service models to true value-based care. Listeners will discover how innovative solutions like AI predictive analytics, remote patient monitoring, and virtual nursing are being leveraged to combat staffing shortages and elevate patient outcomes. Furthermore, Dr. Patel emphasizes the profound importance of holistic care moving beyond isolated medical episodes to address behavioral health, addiction, and social determinants of health. Join us for an engaging conversation on the future of care delivery and learn how health systems are balancing innovation, efficiency, and exceptional quality.
Full Circle with Rachel Keller
In this episode of Full Circle, we welcome Rachel Keller, VP of Sales & Marketing at Powervox and AI Thought Leader, to explore the transformative intersection of senior care, value-based care, and artificial intelligence. Keller shares insights from her career journey from broadcast journalism to senior living, emphasizing how AI tools such as AI receptionists can handle routine administrative tasks to give caregivers more time for genuine, one-on-one human connection. The discussion delves into utilizing predictive AI and protective technology to prevent catastrophic events like falls, ultimately aiming to increase seniors' "health spans" rather than just their lifespans. Beyond healthcare technology, Keller highlights the vital need for global collaboration to address caregiving shortages and discusses her own podcast, Female Fridays, which is dedicated to sharing vulnerabilities and empowering women in leadership. Tune in to also hear her bold predictions on how personalized AI assistants will soon communicate with each other to revolutionize the way families search for and match with senior living communities.
Full Circle with Srilekha Reddy Palle
In this episode of the Circle Health podcast, host Prerna welcomes Dr. Srilekha Reddy Palle, an experienced physical therapist and healthcare executive, to discuss her inspiring journey from clinical patient care to healthcare administration in the United States. The conversation dives deep into the comprehensive management of Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation, highlighting how structured, multi-disciplinary programs utilizing progressive exercise and telemetry—which are currently lacking in India—can significantly prevent secondary cardiac events. Dr. Palle also explains how rehabilitation has evolved from an operational task into a vital strategic lever within Value-Based Care ecosystems, directly influencing critical healthcare metrics like length of hospital stays, readmission rates, and the total cost of care. Tune in to explore modern healthcare strategies, including the critical benefits of pre-habilitation, early progressive mobility immediately post-surgery, and bundled payment models, as well as the importance of strategic partnerships with post-acute skilled nursing facilities to ensure seamless, patient-centered recovery.
Full Circle with Srilekha Reddy Palle
Join Dr. Srilekha Reddy Palle on this episode of the "Full Circle" podcast as she explores the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, emphasizing the vital role of Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) in improving patient engagement and expanding access for underserved rural communities. Dr. Palle shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey of launching an assisted stretching studio that perfectly bridges the gap between clinical rehabilitation and the thriving wellness industry, championing the powerful philosophy that "mobility is medicine". Listeners will also gain valuable perspectives on the critical need for healthcare policy reform to move away from fragmented, episode-based reimbursement toward seamless, interdisciplinary patient care. Finally, the conversation highlights how cutting-edge AI and innovative technology, such as ambient listening systems and AI-integrated interpreters, are drastically reducing clinical documentation time from 20 minutes to just 3 minutes and breaking down language barriers in diverse communities to ultimately transform patient outcomes.
Full Circle with Dr. Larry Gelman
In this episode of Full Circle, clinical psychologist Dr. Larry Gelman explores the complex psychology of aging and the transformative power of human connection in healthcare. Challenging the misconception that seniors are a "monolithic" group, Dr. Gelman discusses the unique anxieties older adults face, from encroaching mortality and accumulating losses to the universal fear of outliving their financial resources. He also emphasizes the critical need for providers to move beyond superficial, check-box medical screenings sharing his rigorous diagnostic protocols for opioid use disorder as a tool to build authentic trust, respect vulnerability, and truly understand a patient's struggles. Ultimately, Dr. Gelman advocates for a holistic approach to medicine, reminding us that shifting from a mere medical "technician" to a true "healer" requires prioritizing deep, empathetic connections across the mind, body, and spirit.
Full Circle with Dr John Hsu
In this episode of Full Circle, we sit down with Dr. John Hsu, an anesthesiologist, pain medicine specialist, and CEO of ipill Dispenser, to explore the complexities of the opioid epidemic and his mission to prevent medication misuse. Dr. Hue shares his personal journey into medical innovation and unpacks the history of the crisis, from its prescription origins to the dangerous rise of illicit drugs like fentanyl and nitazene. He introduces groundbreaking technological solutions, including the secure ipill Dispenser app and device, which strictly controls medication dosages to ensure safe pain management and improve patient adherence. Furthermore, Dr. Hue highlights his work on novel drug formulations featuring respiratory stimulants to prevent fatal overdoses, alongside an improved Narcan auto-injector. The episode concludes with a powerful discussion on the urgent need for policy shifts, emphasizing the use of billions in opioid litigation settlement funds to expand treatment access for vulnerable populations, such as jail detainees, and ultimately save lives.
Full Circle with Neena Philip
In this episode of "Full Circle," Healthcare Leadership Consultant Neena Philip shares her inspiring journey from starting as a critical care nurse to becoming a Chief Nursing Officer with aspirations of stepping into a CEO role. She provides deep insights into the evolution of the industry, discussing the necessary shift from reactive, illness-based treatments to holistic preventive care that addresses the social determinants of health. Neena also explores the ethical integration of Artificial Intelligence as a "force multiplier" to reduce administrative burdens while preserving essential human empathy, alongside the complex downstream impacts of shifting healthcare policies and Medicaid funding. Finally, she opens up about the unique challenges of being a minority woman in healthcare leadership, offering a powerful perspective on overcoming imposter syndrome, building resilience, and the importance of claiming a seat at the table for future generations.
Full Circle with Lindsay Kratzer
In this episode of Full Circle, Lindsay Kratzer, founder of Reflections Management and Care, draws on over two decades of experience to help families navigate the complex journey of aging with dignity. Inspired by a profound bond with her grandparents, Lindsay discusses the critical need for elder care pre-planning before a crisis hits and explains how professionals can mediate the common resistance between aging parents and their adult children. She also shares insights on creating stigma-free community spaces like her Memory Cafe, the role of technology in safely supporting seniors without replacing essential human connection, and the touching story of being nominated for a local business award by her own mother. Packed with expert guidance, Lindsay leaves caregivers with one vital piece of advice: if you are starting to think you might need help, you are already past that point and should reach out to a professional immediately.
Full Circle with Sandi Wake
In this episode of the Full Circle podcast, we sit down with elder care advisor Sandy Wake from Care Patrol to discuss the often overwhelming journey of finding assisted living, memory care, and in-home support for aging loved ones. Sandy shares her deep insights into guiding families through stressful crisis situations, helping them navigate complex care options, financial constraints, and the emotional weight of transitioning a family member to senior care. From tackling industry-wide challenges like caregiver shortages to emphasizing the importance of listening to seniors' wishes, this conversation offers compassionate advice and practical clarity for anyone facing the realities of elder care.
Full circle with Carrie Alberts
Join us on Full Circle with Carrie Alberts, aka "Dementia Darling," a gerontologist and passionate dementia educator. In this episode, Carrie unpacks the harsh realities of the senior care system and the heavy toll of caregiver burnout. She also explores exciting new tech innovations like smart sensors and VR that are transforming dementia care and easing the burden on caregivers. For families navigating a new diagnosis, Carrie shares essential advice on finding community and focusing on joy. She also breaks down common misconceptions about dementia, explaining why lifestyle choices and heart health often matter much more than genetics. Whether you're a caregiver or simply want to learn more about brain health, this episode offers real talk, encouragement, and practical support.
