In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Teepa Snow, OT and dementia care leader, to talk about what actually helps people living with dementia. They cover why arguing reality backfires, how to build cooperation in the moment, when psych meds become dangerous, and why "Hand-under-Hand" can change care fast. You will also hear practical strategies for families, staff, and leaders who want safer, kinder dementia support.

•Relationship comes before tasks, especially with dementia.
•Arguing reality rarely helps, it usually escalates stress.
•Many “behaviors” are unmet needs or poor caregiver approach.
•Psych meds can create serious risks, use as last resort.
•Hand-under-Hand reduces threat and increases participation fast.
•Sexual actions may be confusion, not intent, adjust positioning first.

Teepa Snow
Occupational therapist and dementia care specialist with 45 years of experience.
Founder of Positive Approach to Care and the Snow Approach Foundation.

Host: Angie Graham
Healthcare advocate & podcast host focused on nursing leadership, caregiving, and dementia topics.

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Menopause care has been shaped by fear for decades. In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Stacey, VP of Nursing, to talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and what’s changing in the conversation.

They cover why many women were scared away from estrogen, how perimenopause symptoms can start earlier than people think, and why “treat the symptom” often leads to a long medication list. They also discuss vaginal estrogen for recurrent UTIs in older women, bone health, brain fog, mood changes, and why self-advocacy matters.

In this episode

• Why the 2003 black box era changed care
• Perimenopause symptoms (including brain fog and sleep issues)
• Vaginal estrogen and recurrent UTIs in older adults
• Polypharmacy, side effects, and treating the root cause
• HRT, bone density, and hip fracture risk
• How to find a provider who will actually talk through options

Medical note
This video is for general education. It is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about your personal risks and options.

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Apple podcasts:
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Spotify:
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If you are struggling to afford insurance, this is a MUST watch!

Healthcare feels broken for a reason. Insurance often decides what care you can access and when.

In this episode, Angie Graham talks with Dr. Amy Doherty of KlarCare in Portage, Wisconsin. They unpack why private-pay and membership-based clinics are growing, and what patients can do to get better care with clearer pricing.

You’ll hear real examples of pricing gaps, like imaging that dropped from thousands to a few hundred dollars. They also cover why “insurance-only thinking” can trap patients, and how to do the math on premiums and deductibles.

Medical note: This is general education, not personal medical advice.

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The Angie Graham Podcast
https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com

Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7

iHeart Radio:
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Is healthcare really facing an employee crisis? Angie Graham says no. It’s a management crisis hiding behind “staffing shortages.” People still want to work. They just want to feel valued, informed, and supported.

In this episode, Angie speaks to emerging leaders about modern staffing. She shares a simple, underused strategy: stay connected to your summer students so they return during holiday breaks, when your full-time team needs time off most.

She also challenges leaders to communicate flexibility before people quit. Many employees leave because they don’t know their options, like taking a leave and still keeping their job.

The big takeaway: overtime isn’t the enemy. Burnout is. Build a deeper staffing bench with students, casual workers, seasonal help, and retirees looking for part-time hours. Then create a workplace people actually want to return to.

If you manage people well, you don’t chase talent. Talent comes back.

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Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7

iHeart Radio:
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Big moves create big stress, especially when the move is into senior care. In this episode, Matt Paxton (Clutter Cleaner, Filthy Fortunes) shares a simple, repeatable plan to downsize without crushing the family. Matt’s first step is clarity: pick where you’re going and set the deadline. Then make a “legacy list” of five items, the pieces that hold the stories you want to keep. After that, choose your real must-haves based on space, not guilt (sometimes buying new costs less than moving old).
From there, it’s the hard part: the other 95% of the house. Matt walks through fast ways to check value (Google Lens, eBay sold listings), where items sell best (local vs online), and why “family heirlooms” like dining room sets and china often have zero market now. He also shares practical tactics for pre-sorting photos and paper, plus what to do if a loved one keeps collecting in a smaller senior living apartment.

The Angie Graham Podcast
https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com

Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7

iHeart Radio:
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In this episode, host Angie Graham sits down with Angela and Maggie, COO's of Davis Consulting, to pull back the curtain on life inside struggling nursing homes.

With backgrounds in long term care administration, hospital leadership and hands-on crisis work in facilities across the region, they specialize in stepping into buildings that are in trouble: survey tags, staffing chaos, low census and financial strain.

They talk about:

• Why so many long term care leaders are burned out
• How staffing shortages and pay competition are reshaping the field
• The lingering trauma of Covid for residents, families and staff
• What “federal focus” buildings are and why some close instead of recover
• Why culture and leadership matter more than any policy binder
• How Davis Consulting helps facilities move from panic mode to prevention

If you work in senior care, health care leadership or you’ve ever worried about where your loved one might live, this conversation will hit close to home.

The Angie Graham Podcast
https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com

Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7

iHeart Radio:
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Angie sits with Sheri, a mother who lost both of her identical twin sons to overdose, and who has stayed sober through unimaginable pain. She traces family history, her own addiction and recovery, the boys’ paths, and the hard truths about stigma, relapse, and faith. Ben from River City Recovery adds context on risk after treatment and why connection matters. This is a raw, compassionate conversation about grief, honesty, and helping the next person stay alive.

The Angie Graham Podcast
https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com

Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7

iHeart Radio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

In this conversation, Angie Graham and Stephen Skeel discuss the challenges and opportunities in marketing within the senior living and healthcare sectors. They emphasize the importance of storytelling and video content to connect with audiences and share the rich experiences of seniors. The discussion also critiques the reliance on referral agencies and advocates for building personal brands through authentic content creation. Stephen shares insights from his personal experiences in the senior care industry, highlighting the need for innovative marketing strategies that prioritize relationship building and trust. In this conversation, Stephen Skeel and Angie discuss the critical role of Google reviews in service businesses, particularly in healthcare. They emphasize the importance of video content for marketing and recruitment, highlighting how authentic storytelling can attract both clients and employees. The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating marketing in the healthcare sector, including concerns about HIPAA compliance and the need for organizations to showcase their leadership and values through video.

The Angie Graham Podcast
https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com

Apple podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7

iHeart Radio:
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/