Thinking Smart About Functional Support

with Monica Stynchula,

Founder and CEO, REUNIONCare

This week on the Art of Aging, host Michael Hughes chats with Monica Stynchula, Founder and CEO of REUNIONCare. During the episode, Mike and Monica discuss the importance of holistic patient support and home safety for the elderly. The conversation includes topics such as the need for effective communication between caregivers and healthcare providers, the role of adjustable mobility devices in maintaining balance and preventing falls, Credit for Caring, caregiver tax credits, the importance of tracking caregiving expenses, and more.
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Notes:

Highlights from this week’s conversation include:

  • Monica’s journey to eventually founding REUNIONCare (2:01)
  • The Importance of Home Safety Returning to the highest level of function (4:44)
  • What is REUNIONCare? (8:47)
  • The Circle of care and provider portal (12:07)
  • Home safety and mobility needs (13:24)
  • Credit for Caring and partnership with Medline (14:56)
  • Adjusting the device for proper fit (23:12)
  • Importance of function in device selection (27:36)
  • Practical tips for adapting equipment (31:26)
  • The caregiver tax credit (34:34)
  • Abundant Aging questions for Monica (35:38)

 

Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how to improve our lives as we grow older. To learn more and to subscribe to the show, visit abundantagingpodcast.com.  

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