Don’t Let The Old Lady In

Medication Mistakes in the Hospital: What Families Need to Know

Medication errors are one of the most common safety issues in healthcare settings—but they are often preventable with awareness and communication. In this episode, we explore how medication mistakes happen in hospitals, including look-alike drugs, timing errors, and communication breakdowns. You’ll learn what questions to ask before every medication dose, how to track medications during a hospital stay, and how to recognize early warning signs of adverse reactions. This is essential listening for anyone supporting a hospitalized loved one. Check out TheCarePartnerProject website link to get your amazing checklists: https://thecarepartnerproject.org/a-safe-and-sound-hospital-stay/ [https://thecarepartnerproject.org/a-safe-and-sound-hospital-stay/] #hospitalsafety #medicationerrors       Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started. Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co [https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co] Your Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co [https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co]     Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact [https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact]   Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers]   Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Blood Clots After Surgery: The Silent Hospital Risk That Can Go Overlooked

Blood clots are a hidden but serious risk during hospitalization, especially after surgery or periods of immobility. In this episode, we explain how deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) develop, and why hospital patients are at increased risk. You’ll learn prevention strategies such as mobility, compression devices, and early warning signs to watch for. We also discuss important questions to ask your care team to ensure proper clot prevention is in place. If you want even more important information and checklists, go to The Care Partner Project website to learn much more invaluable and life-saving information: https://thecarepartnerproject.org/ [https://thecarepartnerproject.org/].  #bloodclots #DVTprevention #pulomaryembolismrisk #postsurgerycomplications #hospitalpatientsafety #patientadvocacy Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started. Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co [https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co] Your Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co [https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co]     Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact [https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact]   Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers]   Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Hospital Infections: The Hidden Dangers Families Need to Know About

Hospital-acquired infections are a serious but often overlooked risk during a hospital stay. In this episode, we break down how infections like MRSA, VRE, and C. difficile spread—and what family caregivers can do to help reduce risk. You’ll learn why hand hygiene is critical, when to request specific cleaning practices, and how to confidently advocate for infection prevention in real time. This episode empowers you with simple but powerful actions that can help protect your loved one from avoidable hospital infections. Be sure to go to the Care Partner Project website for in-depth checklists for anything you may need in the hospital and more!  https://thecarepartnerproject.org/ [https://thecarepartnerproject.org/].  #hospitalinfections #MRSAprevention #Cdiffinfection #patientsafety #hospitalcaregiveradvocacy #infectioncontrol #patientadvocacy Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started. Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co [https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co] Your Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co [https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co]     Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact [https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact]   Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers]   Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Hospital Falls: Why "I Didn't Want To Bother Anyone" Leads to Risk

When a loved one is in the hospital, one of the most common but preventable risks is a fall. In this episode of Hospital Safety with the Care Partner Project, I explore why hospital falls happen and how family caregivers can help reduce the risk. You’ll learn what increases fall risk in hospitals, including medications, weakness, confusion, and unfamiliar environments. I also break down practical steps you can take to support safety—especially during bathroom trips, one of the highest-risk moments. This episode includes real-life scenarios, caregiver advocacy tips, and simple questions you can ask hospital staff to help protect your loved one. Link to Hospital Safety Checklists from The Care Partner Project that are amazing and cover all potential safety issues in the hospital and more!  https://thecarepartnerproject.org/ [https://thecarepartnerproject.org/] #hospitalfallsprevention #patientsafety #caregivertips #hospitalsafetypodcast #elderlyfallrisk #nursingadvocacy #patientadvocacy   Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started. Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co [https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co] Your Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co [https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co]     Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact [https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact]   Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers]   Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

Hospital Safety Podcast for Families | How to Advocate for a Loved One in the Hospital

Learn how to protect your loved one in the hospital with simple, powerful advocacy tools. This 10-episode series teaches family caregivers how to prevent hospital falls, infections, medication errors, blood clots, pressure injuries, and discharge mistakes—while confidently speaking up in medical settings. This is one of my most important topics, and it can save lives. Be sure to check out the life-saving checklists on the The Care Partner Project site:  https://thecarepartnerproject.org/ [https://thecarepartnerproject.org/].   Thank you for listening. I wish you an amazing aging journey, so I have listed a few resources for you to get you started. Midlife and Beyond Wellness Kickstart Guide - 7 Simple Shifts to Reclaim Your Radiance, Health and Confidence: https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co [https://midlifewellnesskickstartguide-0qs.plannerpack.co] Your Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co [https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co]     Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact [https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact]   Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers]   Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE