Don’t Let The Old Lady In

Pressure injuries, also known as bed sores, can develop quickly in hospitalized patients who are immobile.
In this episode, we explain how pressure ulcers form, why they can start within hours, and what increases risk in hospital settings.
You’ll learn practical caregiver strategies such as repositioning, skin checks, hydration awareness, and advocating for pressure-relieving surfaces.
This episode is essential for anyone caring for a bedbound or recovering patient.
Be sure to visit  thecarepartnerproject.org  https://thecarepartnerproject.org/a-safe-and-sound-hospital-stay/ to get your checklists and in-depth hospital safety information and so much more!
#bedsoreprevention #pressureulcer #
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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

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/
#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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

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/. 
#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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

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/. 
#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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

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/
#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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

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/.  
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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

What if you don’t have to chase meaning?
What if meaning is the natural result of growth?
In this episode, we explore why personal expansion — mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually — naturally leads to purpose and contribution.
You’ll learn: • Why stagnant seasons often feel empty • How growth fuels contribution • Why meaning is not something you “find,” but something you grow into • The difference between obligation-driven giving and overflow-driven contribution
If you’ve been wondering how to feel purposeful again… This episode will shift everything.
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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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE

What if the biggest advantage you could have in midlife isn't money, time, or resources...
But your willingness to keep evolving?
In this episode, I explore why a growth mindset becomes more powerful as we age - not less.
You'll learn:
How the growth mindset applies to body, brain, and purpose.
Why reinvention is psychologically and spiritually healthy
Why identity flexibility is a longevity advantage
How to stop unconsciously locking yourself into an "old version" of you
If you ever thought, "Maybe this is just who I am now"... 
This episode will open a new door.
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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.coYour Radiant Reset: Midlife & Beyond Checkup for Body, Mind, Spirit: https://yourpersonalizedwellnessinventory-9ae.plannerpack.co    Schedule a Complimentary Clarity Call with Lorie: https://healthlinkadvocates.mykajabi.com/contact  Join our private and free Facebook Group, Magnificent Midlifers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/magnificentmidlifers  Disclaimer:  https://bit.ly/4dMRNtE