Karen Raschio shares her unique approach to senior care by running a residential care home right in her family’s own home, blending professional nursing expertise with family life. With over 30 years specializing in geriatric nursing, Karen offers a compassionate, small-scale alternative to traditional assisted living that fosters meaningful connections and choices for residents. This episode reveals the joys and challenges of integrating care with homeschooling and family priorities.
Topics
- How living with residents at a residential care home creates a family-like atmosphere
- Balancing homeschooling and senior care in a shared household environment
- The pros and cons of operating an unlicensed small care home versus a licensed facility
- Screening and selecting residents to maintain a safe and harmonious home
- Practical advice for nurses and families considering starting a similar residential care model
What is Senior Care Confidential?
Healthcare and senior care is fraught with problems and challenges, but we are also seeing some amazing new clinical treatments and resources. This show will help illuminate and uncover the good, the bad, and the ugly in order to equip patients patients, families, and other healthcare providers. Welcome to Senior Care Confidential.