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Guest: Susie Singer Carter Episode Overview Long-term care is a topic most families avoid—until they have no choice. In this eye-opening episode, filmmaker and advocate Susie Singer Carter shares how her mother's experience in a five-star nursing facility exposed widespread failures within the long-term care system. She discusses understaffing, preventable neglect, patient advocacy, and why public awareness is essential to reform. Through her documentary No Country for Old People and advocacy organization ROAR 4 LTC, Susie is mobilizing families across America to demand accountability and dignity for aging loved ones. Key Takeaways * Many long-term care problems stem from chronic understaffing and profit-driven business models. * Families should educate themselves before a loved one requires care because crises make informed decisions harder. * Preventable issues like pressure sores and medication misuse remain widespread despite existing regulations. * Storytelling and public awareness can drive meaningful healthcare reform. * Collective action—including advocacy events and community organizing—can create pressure for systemic change. Listener Q&A Q: Why do problems happen even in highly rated nursing homes? A: Susie explains that ratings don't always reflect day-to-day care. Understaffing and operational issues can exist even in top-rated facilities, making family vigilance essential. Q: What are "never events" in long-term care? A: Pressure sores, also called bed sores, are considered preventable by federal guidelines and should not occur when patients receive proper care and monitoring. Q: How can families advocate for change? A: Susie believes public pressure is the most powerful force. She encourages people to educate themselves, share stories, and participate in advocacy initiatives. Q: What kept Susie motivated after losing her mother? A: Love. She says her mother's suffering inspired her mission to ensure others don't endure the same experience and to advocate with empathy and compassion. What You'll Learn From This Episode * How the long-term care system operates behind the scenes. * Warning signs families should watch for in nursing homes. * Why preparation is critical before a care crisis occurs. * How advocacy movements create healthcare reform. * The role love, empathy, and community play in caregiving and change. Connect with Susie Singer Carter: * ROAR 4 LTC [https://www.roar4ltc.org/] * No Country for Old People Website [https://www.nocountryforoldpeople.com/] * No Country For Old People - Amazon Prime [https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0F7D1RR5X/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r] * Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/nocountryforoldpeopledoc?utm_source=qr] * Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092417484071] * TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@nocountryforoldpeopledoc?_r=1&_t=ZT-978KRAhqarN] * LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/susiesingercarter/] * YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/user/Susiesingercarter] * Substack [https://substack.com/@susiesingercarter26] * Love Conquers Alz Podcast [https://loveconquersalz.buzzsprout.com/] Click here to claim your free gift: The Family Guide to Long-Term Care Advocacy [https://mailchi.mp/8d1bcecae671/1k648rf2xk]
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