For anyone interested in senior wellness and innovation, this episode is a gold mine of insights—pun intended.

Welcome to "Looking Forward Our Way," where we welcome Daniel Seltzer, executive director of Evergold at Home. Daniel shared how Evergold's Life Plan at Home program is revolutionizing the experience of aging, with wellness management and financial protection.

From the empowering use of smartwatches to personalized care coordination, Evergold is crafting a future where seniors can remain independent and financially secure.

We dissected the real challenges of senior housing and how proactive planning is key. More resources can be found here.

Top Takeaways

1. **Life Plan at Home Program**: Evergold at Home's innovative program provides an alternative for older adults to nursing homes, allowing them to live independently, manage wellness, coordinate care, and safeguard financial assets against rising healthcare costs.

2. **Building Community for Seniors**: Through monthly events, social engagements, and community-building activities like walks, museum visits, and educational events, Evergold at Home fosters a sense of belonging and combats the common issue of loneliness among aging individuals.

3. **Home Living Evaluation and Modification**: Addressing the top challenges seniors face with housing, such as necessary home modifications and maintenance, Evergold at Home assists with assessments and strategic planning for a safer living environment.

4. **The Role of Technology in Senior Care**: Evergold at Home provides smartwatches and encourages the use of digital platforms, emphasizing the positive impact and potential of technology in enhancing seniors' autonomy and emergency preparedness.

5. **Care Coordination and Cost Management**: Daniel Seltzer discusses Evergold at Home's approach to coordinating personalized care plans and handling the expenses of care through membership fees, offering lifetime cost predictability and flexible coverage options.

6. **The Necessity of Proactive Senior Planning**: The podcast highlights the crucial need for early evaluation and individualized planning for senior housing and services to prepare for future needs, rather than waiting for a health crisis to occur.

7. **Seniors and Assistive Technologies**: The conversation underscores how technologies, including smartwatches and traditional assistive devices like eyeglasses and hearing aids, can significantly enhance the quality of life for the elderly.

8. **Engaging the Next Generation in Gerontology**: Daniel Seltzer encourages students interested in gerontology to actively volunteer, seek mentorship, and join professional networks to gain valuable experience and make connections within the field.

9. **The Growing Older Adult Population**: Carol Ventresca and Daniel Seltzer discuss the demographic trends and the rising number of older adults, highlighting the increasing demand for senior services that cater to this expanding population.

10. **Empowerment through Education and Questions**: When considering Evergold at Home's services or any senior care options, potential members are urged to ask probing questions, do thorough research, and educate themselves to ensure they find a program that aligns with their needs and expectations.

Memorable Moments

00:00 BA in history, volunteer in Israel, nursing home.

04:59 Life Plan at Home program.

07:23 Home program includes wellness management, care coordination.

12:39 Membership: fixed monthly cost for care.

13:47 Program offers flexibility, 48 state mobility,...