{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Institute for Person-Centered Care Podcast","title":"Caring for Boomer Generation: Building Upon History To Plan The Future","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3621,"description":"Caring for Boomer Generation: Building Upon History To Plan The FutureAs the baby boomer generation ages, America's current long-term service and support system (LTSS) faces mounting pressure. With the volume of seniors requiring care increasing, it's becoming clear that our existing infrastructure has opportunities to build person-centered systems to meet the needs and desires of this growing population. In this episode, we dive into how we can learn from our past to understand the critical need for expanding Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS), allowing more seniors to age in place while ensuring institutional services remain available for those who need them most. Join us as we explore what this shift means for families, healthcare providers, and policymakers and how it could reshape the future of aging in America.Objectives: Discuss societal history impacting the evolution of caring for the aging population. Describe characteristics of populations impacting the care of the aging population.Explain future considerations in the care of the aging population. Guests: Ashley l Ebert, MSN, ARNP, FNP-CWith over a decade of experience as a nurse practitioner, Ashley has spent 8 years mastering acute care across diverse settings and just over 2 years specializing in geriatric care.  In both roles, she has led initiatives to enhance quality care, advocated for better access to healthcare, and focused on the unique needs of rural communities.  Her passion lies in people leadership and fostering the growth and development of clinicians to ensure long-term success in the field of healthcare.She is honored to have been selected as her company's Senior Living representative for a national Townhall, sitting alongside senior leaders, bringing collaboration and a focus on improved care transitions to the forefront.  Additionally, Ashley was selected as a co-chair for a company-wide NP group, which boasts a vibrant community of nearly 5000 members, where she helps create a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1Q_c4glL27IbvizIQN-6gn1Xl2X-uxm5JxpuP3bzqqg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzEwMTIwLzE2OTUx/NTQ0MjItYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}