S4: Episode 5- What is Aging Life Care™️?

About this episode

This episode discusses Aging Life Care™️ and features guest Nina Pflumm Herndon, who shares insights on geriatric care management.

Show notes- Mourning Dove Medical Presents Dr. G at the Heart of Healthcare Guest Nina Pflumm Herndon, MAG, CMC, CLPF - 2026 President ALCA Aging Life Care™️ Association, Member since 2003 - Executive Director of Sage Eldercare Solutions https://www.sageeldercare.com - Master’s degree in Gerontology from San Francisco State University - Certified care manager (CMC) and licensed professional fiduciary - Contributing author to the Geriatric Care Manager’s Handbook https://a.co/d/04RhiQPr Podcast MISSION-Educate & Empower in three parts, helping listeners ‘SEE’ what’s needed to navigate the healthcare system. 1. Story (theme) It’s Aging Life Care™️ month! Dr. G enjoyed the 42nd Annual ALCA National Conference in Austin April 22-25th 2. Educate -Teaching points - Aging Life Care™, also known as geriatric care management, is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges. Working with families, the expertise of Aging Life Care™️ Professionals provides the answers at a time of uncertainty. - Aging Life Care™️ Professional is a health and human services specialist who acts as a guide and advocate for families who are caring for…

People in this episode

Host: Kaishauna Guidry, MD, HMDC

Guest: Nina Pflumm Herndon

Topics covered

• Aging Life Care
• geriatric care management
• healthcare navigation
• client-centered care
• support for older adults

Keywords

• Aging Life Care
• geriatric care
• health challenges
• care manager
• older adults
• healthcare system
• advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Aging Life Care™️ Association, Sage Eldercare Solutions, Geriatric Care Manager’s Handbook

Places: Austin

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