{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Healthcare Redefined: Advocating for Aging Adults and Their Families","title":"Non-Medical Home Care with BrightStar","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2962,"description":"In this episode of Healthcare Redefined: Advocating for Aging Adults and Their Families, hosts Pam Dunwald and Linda Kritikos welcome Diane Vitolka, MSN, RN, owner, president, and Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care of Central DuPage-Wheaton, for a practical conversation about aging in place and non-medical home care. For many aging adults, staying at home means maintaining independence, familiar routines, social connections, and quality of life. But as needs change, family caregivers may find themselves trying to manage work, children, appointments, medications, meals, personal care, and safety concerns all at once. Diane explains how professional home care can work with families to provide the extra support an aging loved one needs without taking away their independence.\n\nPam, Linda, and Diane break down the difference between non-medical home care and Medicare-covered home health, signs that it may be time to bring additional help into the home, and why families should explore caregiving support before a crisis occurs. They also discuss caregiver burnout, fall prevention, dementia care, caregiver continuity, and what families should look for when choosing a home care agency. Diane shares how even a few hours of support can give family caregivers peace of mind and help an aging parent become comfortable accepting more assistance. Most importantly, families are reminded that asking for help does not mean giving up on caring for someone you love. The right home care support can make it possible for family members to remain a daughter, son, spouse, or loved one while helping the aging adult stay safe and comfortable wherever they call home.\nKey Moments:\n\n00:00 — Aging in Place with Safety, Dignity, and Support\nPam and Linda introduce how non-medical home care can help aging adults remain safely and comfortably at home.\n\n02:07 — Meet Diane Vitolka, MSN, RN\nDiane shares her 38 years of nursing experience, background in home care, and journey to becoming an owner...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/x2SdStrZc-Lc8b5VHryIyVuuOtQk_lihBYBBgketnRs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82YmY0/ODI1MDhmYjE0NDQ3/MDgxMjhiZmJhNzll/ZTcxNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}