The Angie Graham Podcast

New Rules You Need to Know and Grow in Assisted Living with Attorney Robert Lightfoot for 2026

On the award-winning Angie Graham Podcast, Angie sits down with Robert Lightfoot, healthcare attorney, former registered nurse, and trusted advisor in assisted living, for a timely conversation about leadership, legal risk, and what it really takes to become an executive director in senior care. If you are growing from caregiver into leadership, this episode gives you a practical look at the skills, judgment, and legal awareness needed to lead well. Angie and Robert cover resident rights, HIPAA, complaints, incident response, privacy concerns around recording, and how changing rules can affect providers on the ground. They also talk about the learning curve new administrators face and why the future of senior care depends on strong, prepared leaders.  Reinhart Law: https://www.reinhartlaw.com/ In this episode: *  The path from caregiver to executive director  *  Leadership skills for assisted living administrators  *  Compliance and legal risks in senior care  *  Incident reporting and early response steps  *  Resident rights and provider responsibilities  *  Privacy, filming, and social media in care settings  *  Complaint prevention through communication and policy  *  Advice for first-year executive directors  *  How to protect residents, staff, and your career The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Nurses Week 2026 | Respect, Rights & Most Difficult Diagnoses | The Power of Nurses!

In honor of National Nurses Week 2026, Angie Graham sits down for a powerful conversation about what families need to know when a loved one enters a hospital, nursing home, assisted living, or memory care setting. This year’s Nurses Week theme is “The Power of Nurses,” and this episode shows exactly why that matters. Angie is joined by Stacey Sis, Vice President of Nursing at Our House Senior Living, and Lori Nardin, Vice President of Regulatory Compliance, for a real, honest, and deeply practical talk about care, advocacy, resident rights, family expectations, and the emotional weight nurses carry every day. In this episode, you’ll learn: • What families often misunderstand about power of attorney  • Why resident rights still matter, even when families want safety  • What to look for when touring assisted living or nursing home communities  • How to advocate without becoming “that family”  • What nurses wish families would share about their loved ones  • Why yelling at nurses helps absolutely no one, a wild concept  • How dementia, delirium, pain, skin care, and end-of-life care affect daily nursing work  • What strong care culture feels like when you walk through the door This conversation is for families, caregivers, nurses, care teams, and anyone trying to make better choices for someone they love. If you are the family point person, the one asking questions, making decisions, and trying to keep everyone calm, this episode is for you. And to every nurse listening: thank you for being the steady ones. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Stop The Citations, Start The Growth: How Top Senior Living Leaders Turn Things Around!

In this episode, Angie Graham talks with Lauren Davis, RN, owner and CEO of Davis Clinical Consulting. Lauren shares how she built a consulting firm after years in long term care, why leadership support matters so much in nursing and assisted living, and what happens when healthcare organizations wait too long to fix problems. They talk about burnout, staffing, leadership turnover, state surveys, crisis management, admissions mistakes, complaint systems, training gaps, and how technology and AI may shape the future of senior care. Lauren also explains why experience matters more than titles, why good leaders must delegate, and why proactive support can save facilities from major trouble down the road. If you work in assisted living, skilled nursing, healthcare leadership, or senior care operations, this conversation is packed with real insight. Davis Consulting:  https://davisclinical.org/  Key Takeaways •Leadership in long term care needs support, not just pressure •You cannot do every task yourself, delegation matters •Showing up to work is only the start, people need tools to succeed •Practical experience often matters more than degrees alone •Facilities should fix issues early, not only after citations or closures •Communication can reduce complaints and build trust •Healthcare will need both smart technology and human connection  #Podcast #HealthcarePodcast #NursingLeadership #LongTermCare #AssistedLiving #SkilledNursing #SeniorCare  #HealthcareLeadership #NurseEntrepreneur #DirectorOfNursing #HealthcareConsulting #LeadershipDevelopment #SeniorLiving   #HealthcareOperations #ClinicalConsulting #SurveyReadiness #StaffRetention #RiskManagement #ResidentCare  The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

Stop Arguing | How To Help People With Dementia | Learn From Expert Teepa Snow

In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Teepa Snow, OT and dementia care leader, to talk about what actually helps people living with dementia. They cover why arguing reality backfires, how to build cooperation in the moment, when psych meds become dangerous, and why "Hand-under-Hand" can change care fast. You will also hear practical strategies for families, staff, and leaders who want safer, kinder dementia support. •Relationship comes before tasks, especially with dementia.  •Arguing reality rarely helps, it usually escalates stress.  •Many “behaviors” are unmet needs or poor caregiver approach.  •Psych meds can create serious risks, use as last resort.  •Hand-under-Hand reduces threat and increases participation fast.  •Sexual actions may be confusion, not intent, adjust positioning first.  Teepa Snow Occupational therapist and dementia care specialist with 45 years of experience. Founder of Positive Approach to Care and the Snow Approach Foundation.  Host: Angie Graham Healthcare advocate & podcast host focused on nursing leadership, caregiving, and dementia topics. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/

“Am I Losing My Mind?”: Menopause Info From the VP of Nursing You Need to Hear in 2026

Menopause care has been shaped by fear for decades. In this episode, Angie Graham sits down with Stacey, VP of Nursing, to talk about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and what’s changing in the conversation. They cover why many women were scared away from estrogen, how perimenopause symptoms can start earlier than people think, and why “treat the symptom” often leads to a long medication list. They also discuss vaginal estrogen for recurrent UTIs in older women, bone health, brain fog, mood changes, and why self-advocacy matters. In this episode * Why the 2003 black box era changed care * Perimenopause symptoms (including brain fog and sleep issues) * Vaginal estrogen and recurrent UTIs in older adults * Polypharmacy, side effects, and treating the root cause * HRT, bone density, and hip fracture risk * How to find a provider who will actually talk through options Medical note This video is for general education. It is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified clinician about your personal risks and options. Subscribe for more If this helped, like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it. The Angie Graham Podcast  https://theangiegrahampodcast.buzzsprout.com Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-graham-podcast/id1807196572 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/535Ygb21IEkk7DZL385xs7 iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-angie-graham-podcast-231896434/