Care Across America

Care Across America

"Care Across America, an Approved Senior Network® Podcast"—your go-to source for engaging conversations and practical insights from home care and senior care experts across the United States. Each episode will spotlight industry professionals, and their referral networks, sharing impactful stories, proven strategies, and innovative solutions in senior care. This podcast is perfect for professionals, adult children of aging parents, and family members struggling with senior care choices and care.

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June 5, 2026 13 mins

Burnout doesn’t start with a crisis. It starts with the quiet build: laundry stacking up, missed meals, a sink that never empties, and the constant feeling that you’re failing someone you love. Marcus O’Malley, owner of Caring Excellence Northern Kentucky, joins us to talk about what families actually need from home care when life gets heavy and confusing, and why the real goal isn’t just getting tasks done, it’s getting time back....

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A home care agency can look great on paper and still fail families where it matters most: the handoff between worry and real support. We sit down with Erica Tomasello, owner and CEO of Care Resolutions Incorporated, to talk about what she’s learned over 28+ years providing senior care and in-home caregiving across Eastern Massachusetts. Her story starts as a family business that stayed in the family, but it quickly turns into a blu...

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A quiet fever, a missed noon dose, a confusing discharge packet—small cracks that can send an elder into a chaotic ER spiral. We bring together two seasoned pros, Sid Gerber and nurse case manager Maddie Bunch, to show how thoughtful planning, trained caregivers, and fast communication keep loved ones safe at home and out of the hospital. Their stories span ICU nights, VA leadership, dementia care, and the hard lessons that come fr...

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A tiny cup of vanilla and a wooden spoon changed everything. That stark image of a proud father in a rehab hallway pushed Helga Pfanner to bring him home—and to build CareCo, a home care model that treats dignity, joy, and reliability as daily practices, not slogans. From those first days at a kitchen table to a multi‑state operation across Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island, we unpack how a personal mission grew...

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A single phone call can change everything. When a hospital discharge looms and panic sets in, the difference between chaos and calm is a voice that knows the path. We talk with Steve Whatley of Home Care Services in Plano, Texas, about turning personal experience into a stable, humane system that puts dignity and independence first. After seven years caring for his father, Steve and his wife Leslie built an approach that moves quic...

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What if senior living felt less like a facility and more like a second home? We sit down with Meghan Schmitz and Lisa Smith from Avalon Park to share how a locally owned, all‑inclusive community in Cottleville, Missouri turns everyday life into something richer—through voice, speed, and heart.

We walk through the details that matter: studios to two‑bedrooms with full kitchens, balconies, and in‑unit washers and dryers; an ...

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A hospital stay changes everything—routines, risks, and the decisions families must make under pressure. We open the door on a boutique, white-glove approach to home care that moves fast when life turns, and moves thoughtfully when families want time to plan. With Evan Loevner of Aviva In Home Care, we explore what it takes to deliver reliable, compassionate support across San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, and the Alameda Vall...

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What does it take to grow a home care agency from a simple desire to help people into a thriving multi-region operation? Jamie Arten, owner of BrightCare Home Care, reveals the heartfelt journey and strategic decisions behind her company's remarkable expansion across South...

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🌟 19 Years of Compassionate Care in Southwest Michigan 🌟

Meet Shelly Nutter, Area VP at Fresh Perspective Home Care. For 17 years, she’s led with heart, building a culture where caregivers feel valued and families feel supported.

💬 “Our caregivers are the heart and soul of the agency. When they feel cared for, they give back tenfold to the clients they serve.”

Highlights from the conversation:
✅ Se...

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The journey of finding quality home care often begins with confusion and overwhelm. What services are available? How do you choose the right agency? In this enlightening conversation, Junie Baratti, COO of A Caring Touch Home Care, pulls back the curtain on what makes exceptional home care work.

Drawing from an impressive 40-year career in the industry, Barotti explains the comprehensive approach her agency takes across So...

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The search for quality home care often begins during a crisis, when families need compassionate, reliable help—fast. Mark McDermott understands this reality perfectly, having built Touching Hearts at Home into a companion care powerhouse serving Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, and Albany over the past 18 years.

What makes Touching Hearts different? Their exclusive focus on companion care allows them to hire caregivers based ...

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Twenty years ago, Andy Howard founded Home Care Professionals with a vision to provide quality non-medical home care to seniors across Northern California. Today, alongside his business partner Don Franks, they've grown from a small operation to a ne...

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From humble beginnings in St. Louis to a multi-state operation spanning the Midwest, Private Home Care has transformed countless lives while staying true to its founding principle: providing the kind of care they'd want for t...

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What happens when your personal and professional worlds collide in the realm of caregiving? Amber Corbin knows this intersection intimately. As Central Nebraska's Business Relationship Development Specialist for AmanaCare, she guides families through the often overwhelming process of arranging home care – but her expertise doesn't just come from professional training.

Six years ago, Amber's husband Dwayne su...

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Ever wonder what it takes to build a healthcare company that truly cares? Stephen Sternbach, President and CEO of Star MultiCare, shares the remarkable journey that began 39 years ago with a no-money-down deal for a small Brooklyn nurse's registry.

Stephen's story isn't just about business growth – it's about understanding what makes exceptional care possible. From his early days applying systematic sel...

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Guy Pelullo from Incredicare shares how professional caregivers help seniors maintain their independence while ensuring their safety in their own homes. Balancing dignity with protection requires skill, patience, and a deep understanding of the emotional challenges seniors face when accepting help.

• Most seniors initially resist home care even when children recognize the need
• Starting with fewer care hours and gradu...

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The aging landscape is transforming dramatically, and HomeWatch Caregivers stands at the forefront of this evolution with 45 years of expertise and innovation. Todd Houghton, President and CEO, reveals how the organization has grown beyond traditional companion and personal care services to meet seniors exactly where they are in their care journey.

Recognizing that 92% of seniors wish to age at home while only 22% can affo...

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What does it really take to keep seniors happy, safe, and independent at home? Marie Rodriguez, President and CEO of Happier at Home, built her Rochester-based home care agency from a deeply personal place—watching the right caregivers transform her mother's end-of-life experience while giving her father crucial respite.

Seven years later, her thriving agency serves five counties across upstate New York with a philoso...

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What happens when a home care agency owner launches his business just as a global pandemic begins? Meet Dale York, whose Cardinal Home Care agency in Northern Virginia has thrived despite starting under the most challenging circumstances imaginable.

Dale's journey into home care began in the mid-90s when he discovered his passion while working in an HR position at a local agency. "As soon as I started working in ...

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Ever wondered what a truly comprehensive approach to senior care might look like? Bob Swatkins has built exactly that with his Golden Companies consortium in Las Vegas, creating a seamless ecosystem where seniors can transition through different levels of care while staying within one trusted organization.

Swatkins walks us through his impressive portfolio of services: Golden Heart Senior Care for in-home personal care, Go...

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