Don’t Let The Old Lady In

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

Courage To Become Someone New

What if it’s not too late… but actually the perfect time? In this final episode of the Growth Creates Meaning series, we explore the courage it takes to become someone new — especially in midlife and beyond. Because reinvention isn’t about starting over. It’s about stepping into who you were always meant to be. You’ll learn: • Why becoming someone new feels scary — but necessary • The hidden fears that keep women playing small • How to trust yourself through reinvention • Why midlife is your most powerful season for transformation If you’ve been feeling the pull toward something more… This episode will give you the courage to answer it. 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

Growth Requires Letting Go Of Who You Used To Be

What if the real reason you feel stuck… isn’t because you don’t know what to do next? It’s because you’re holding on to who you used to be. In this episode, we explore the often uncomfortable — but necessary — truth that growth requires releasing old identities, outdated beliefs, and versions of yourself that no longer fit. You’ll learn: • Why growth can feel like loss • How old identities quietly hold you back • The emotional resistance to becoming someone new • How to let go with self-compassion instead of fear If you’ve been feeling the pull toward “more”… but also feeling stuck… This episode will help you understand why — and show you how to move forward. 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