In Good Company: Eldercare in Your Backyard
Where you connect to the voices shaping care for our elders. From neighbors to experts, these are the people supporting aging in your community.
Episodes
Most of you have probably heard that Medicare 2026 is shaping up to be a year of big changes—some are even calling it a complete reset. But the real question is, do you know what’s changing, why it’s happening, and how you can respond in a way that benefits you? That’s exactly what we’ll cover today, so when these changes arrive, you’ll be informed, prepared, and ready to make smart decisions. Change is touching nearly every part o...
In this episode of In Good Company, we sit down with Carol Hudspeth, Executive Director of the Missouri Alliance for Care at Home, to explore the critical fight to protect and expand home-based services in Missouri. Carol shares how the Alliance is working tirelessly to prevent funding cuts, advocate for sustainable Medicaid reimbursement, and ensure seniors and individuals with disabilities can continue living independently in the...
In this episode of In Good Company: In The Field, we sit down with Kim Sisk, Administrative Director of Home Care Services at CoxHealth at Home, to explore the evolving world of patient-centered care. With more than 22 years of leadership in home health, home care, and hospice, Kim offers invaluable insights into how these services work together to support patients and families across Missouri. 👉 What you’ll learn in this episode:...
In this episode of In Good Company, we sit down with Rachel Fortenberry, founder and attorney of Fortified Elder Law & Estate Planning. Rachel and her team have helped families protect more than $12 million from being lost to nursing home costs. Recognized as one of Biz 417’s 10 for the Next 10 and the Springfield Business Journal’s 20 Most Influential Women (2025), she brings both sharp legal expertise and heartfelt compassion...
In this powerful episode of In Good Company, hosts John Ray and Spencer Ernst welcome Paul Morrison, financial advisor at Edward Jones, who brings both professional expertise and personal experience to the conversation.
Paul opens up about his journey caring for his mother-in-law with Alzheimer’s, and how that experience deepened his passion for supporting families facing similar challenges. As an active supporter of the Walk to En...
In this episode of In Good Company – Eldercare in Your Backyard, hosts John Ray and Spencer Ernst sit down with Dr. Melissa Gaines, Director of Hospice and Palliative Care at CoxHealth, to explore the true meaning of hospice and the importance of whole-person support at the end of life.
Dr. Gaines shares her personal journey into hospice care, dispels common myths and fears, and explains how hospice teams walk alongside patients an...
In this episode of In Good Company: we sit down with Sara Curry, Program and Outreach Director at The Bungalows at Springfield East. With nearly a decade of experience in eldercare programming, Sara brings passion, creativity, and a personal connection to her work. She shares how her grandfather’s battle with Alzheimer’s shaped her calling, why meaningful activities are vital for building community among older adults, and the joy s...
What happens when rehab ends but the care journey continues? In this inspiring conversation, hosts John Ray and Spencer Ernst welcome Ney Ortiz, Rehab Social Services and Discharge Planner at James River Nursing & Rehabilitation. Ney shares the heart and strategy behind smooth care transitions, helping families move from uncertainty to confidence. Whether you’re preparing for a hospital discharge, supporting a parent at home, o...
Welcome to In Good Company, a podcast where compassion meets conversation. Hosted by John Ray, founder of Haven Home Health and Hospice, and Spencer Ernst, your curious co-host, this show shines a light on the people and stories shaping eldercare in our communities. Each week, we bring you: Real conversations with healthcare professionals, caregivers, and advocates on the front lines. Timely insights into aging, caregiving, Medicar...
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