Susan DeMarois's guest appearances

Susan DeMarois

GeriPal

Love Conquers Alz

Leeza Gibbons

Cameron Huddleston

Sunny Lee

Mary Vincent

Gina Martin

Jennifer Fink

Elizabeth Miller

Debbi Dachinger

Max Goldman

Annie Wood

Rick Lauber

Paul Jensen

Whitney B

Marianne Sciucco

Connie Chow

OwlTail

Greg Olsen

Lindsey Yourman

You may have heard of Area Agencies on Aging, but do you really know what they do or how they do it?  What about State Departments of Aging or state master plans for aging?  Do you know how these agencies fit in with programs like Meals-on-Wheels or other nutritional support programs? Is your brain hurting yet with all these questions?  No?  Ok, what about Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) services? Well, if you are like me, you’ve probably heard of these programs but are at a loss to know exactly what they do.  On today's podcast we dive deep into how state and local governments are addressing the needs of older adults, answering all of these questions and more thanks to our three amazing guests: Susan DeMarois (the Director of California Department of Aging), Greg Olsen (the Director of the New York State Office for the Aging), and Lindsey Yourman (the Chief Geriatric Officer for the County of San Diego). It’s a fun podcast with our guest bringing in a ton of knowledge and passion for the work that they do.  If there is one take-away from the podcast, it is something Dr. Yourman emailed me after we met: “My hope is that every geriatrics clinician/Geriatrics Department/Division that listens to our podcast will be motivated to reach out to their Area Agency on Aging (if they haven't done so previously) to ask for a meet and greet and to learn about their resources, services, and recommended community-based organizations for older people.” To learn more about what we talked about, check out the following links:   Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families   California’s Master Plan for Aging   New York’s Master Plan for Aging  

You may have heard of Area Agencies on Aging, but do you really know what they do or how they do it?  What about State Departments of Aging or state master plans for aging?  Do you know how these agencies fit in with programs like Meals-on-Wheels or other nutritional support programs? Is your brain hurting yet with all these questions?  No?  Ok, what about Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) services? Well, if you are like me, you’ve probably heard of these programs but are at a loss to know exactly what they do.  On today's podcast we dive deep into how state and local governments are addressing the needs of older adults, answering all of these questions and more thanks to our three amazing guests: Susan DeMarois (the Director of <a href="https://aging.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California Department of Aging</a>), Greg Olsen (the Director of the <a href="https://aging.ny.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York State Office for the Aging</a>), and Lindsey Yourman (the Chief Geriatric Officer for the County of San Diego). It’s a fun podcast with our guest bringing in a ton of knowledge and passion for the work that they do.  If there is one take-away from the podcast, it is something Dr. Yourman emailed me after we met: “My hope is that every geriatrics clinician/Geriatrics Department/Division that listens to our podcast will be motivated to reach out to their Area Agency on Aging (if they haven't done so previously) to ask for a meet and greet and to learn about their resources, services, and recommended community-based organizations for older people.” To learn more about what we talked about, check out the following links: <ul> <li> <a href="https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eldercare Locator, a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://mpa.aging.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">California’s Master Plan for Aging</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.ny.gov/programs/new-york-states-master-plan-aging" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">New York’s Master Plan for Aging</a> </li> </ul>

How State and Local Agencies on Aging Help Older Adults: A Podcast with Susan DeMarois, Greg Olsen, and Lindsey Yourman

*This episode is lovingly dedicated to our guest, Susan DeMarois's mother, Hope Harney Brewer. Episode 16: Susan DeMarois, California Government Affairs Director of Alzheimer’s Association, learned first-hand the importance of education when it comes to Alzheimer's after her own Mother, Hope, was diagnosed. She talks about the many programs the Alzheimer's Association offers and and how they are targeting not only Caregivers, but Doctors, First Responders, and, of course, the Public. The Alzheimer's Association is on a mission to educate the nuances of the disease and the many ways it manifests, and then give people the best tools for dealing with those afflicted with the disease.  Since 2013, Susan has directed state government affairs for the national Alzheimer’s Association.  As a registered lobbyist in Sacramento, Susan advocates for legislative, budget and regulatory changes at the state capitol on behalf of the 2.3 million Californians directly impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.  At the state level, the Alzheimer’s Association has secured key legislative victories in dementia training, physician education and Alzheimer’s research, raising more than $26 million to-date thorough the voluntary tax check-off fund.  This year, the organization led the effort to implement the Healthy Brain Initiative in California, resulting in a $5 million investment in the state’s public health infrastructure.  The Alzheimer’s Association led development of California’s State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease: An Action Plan for 2011 – 2021 and served on the California Task Force on Family Caregiving in 2017/2018.  Currently, Susan serves on the California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary’s Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee as well as the state’s Olmstead Advisory Committee.  The Association actively participates in the California Aging and Disability Alliance (CADA) and the California Collaborative for Long-term Services and Supports.  Prior to joining the Alzheimer’s Association, Susan led government and community relations for the University of California health and clinical affairs supporting the work of academic medical centers, schools of medicine/nursing and physician groups.  A graduate of CSU Chico, Susan started her career working for the U.S. Congress and California State Assembly.  Susan resides in Sacramento, CA and draws inspSupport the showBEDSORE RESCUE - JEWELL NURSING SOLUTIONS: Home of the Patented Bedsore Rescue Positioning Wedge Cushions, Pads &amp; Pillows (Use the PROMO CODE: NCFOP and All proceeds go to help fund the documentary NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE.) SOCIAVI: Connecting Generations Made Simple - Globally - the simplest way for older adults and people with disabilities to connect and engage with their families and friends. There is no username, no password, no login, and no app to choose from. Just a dedicated device, the Sociavi C2M (Connect To Me) device that is always on and ready to use  (When you signup for an annual subscription, All proceeds go to help fund the documentary NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE.)No Country For Old People the documentary - MAKE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION AT OUR GO FUND ME Follow us on Twitter, FB, IG, &amp; TiK Tok 💜 Listen on your favorite platform...

*This episode is lovingly dedicated to our guest, Susan DeMarois's mother, Hope Harney Brewer. Episode 16: Susan DeMarois, California Government Affairs Director of Alzheimer’s Association, learned first-hand the importance of education when it comes to Alzheimer's after her own Mother, Hope, was diagnosed. She talks about the many programs the Alzheimer's Association offers and and how they are targeting not only Caregivers, but Doctors, First Responders, and, of course, the Public. The Alzheimer's Association is on a mission to educate the nuances of the disease and the many ways it manifests, and then give people the best tools for dealing with those afflicted with the disease.  Since 2013, Susan has directed state government affairs for the national Alzheimer’s Association.  As a registered lobbyist in Sacramento, Susan advocates for legislative, budget and regulatory changes at the state capitol on behalf of the 2.3 million Californians directly impacted by Alzheimer’s disease.  At the state level, the Alzheimer’s Association has secured key legislative victories in dementia training, physician education and Alzheimer’s research, raising more than $26 million to-date thorough the voluntary tax check-off fund.  This year, the organization led the effort to implement the Healthy Brain Initiative in California, resulting in a $5 million investment in the state’s public health infrastructure.  The Alzheimer’s Association led development of California’s State Plan for Alzheimer’s Disease: An Action Plan for 2011 – 2021 and served on the California Task Force on Family Caregiving in 2017/2018.  Currently, Susan serves on the California Health and Human Services Agency Secretary’s Alzheimer’s Disease Advisory Committee as well as the state’s Olmstead Advisory Committee.  The Association actively participates in the California Aging and Disability Alliance (CADA) and the California Collaborative for Long-term Services and Supports.  Prior to joining the Alzheimer’s Association, Susan led government and community relations for the University of California health and clinical affairs supporting the work of academic medical centers, schools of medicine/nursing and physician groups.  A graduate of CSU Chico, Susan started her career working for the U.S. Congress and California State Assembly.  Susan resides in Sacramento, CA and draws insp<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sscarter" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a><a href="https://jewellnursingsolutions.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BEDSORE RESCUE - JEWELL NURSING SOLUTIONS</a>: Home of the Patented Bedsore Rescue Positioning Wedge Cushions, Pads &amp; Pillows (Use the PROMO CODE: NCFOP and All proceeds go to help fund the documentary <a href="https://www.gogirlmedia.com/nocountryforoldpeople" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE</a>.) <a href="https://sociavi.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SOCIAVI: Connecting Generations Made Simple - Globally</a> - the simplest way for older adults and people with disabilities to connect and engage with their families and friends. There is no username, no password, no login, and no app to choose from. Just a dedicated device, the Sociavi C2M (Connect To Me) device that is always on and ready to use (When you signup for an annual subscription, All proceeds go to help fund the documentary <a href="https://www.gogirlmedia.com/nocountryforoldpeople" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE</a>.) No Country For Old People the documentary - <a href="https://gofund.me/0575f497" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MAKE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION AT OUR GO FUND ME </a> Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/LoveConquersAlz" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/loveconquersalz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">FB</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/loveconquersalz/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IG</a>, &amp; <a href="https://vm.tiktok.com/ZTRHWTMj1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TiK Tok</a> 💜 Listen on your <a href="https://t.co/ggMim8QaXL?amp=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">favorite platform</a>...

Susan DeMarois, CA Gov. Affairs Director Alzheimer’s Association on the importance of Educating Caregivers, Doctors, First Responders, and the Public about Alzheimer's