Welcome back to the Lounge, listeners! It's been a minute since we last had our doors open due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the globe. Today, we are joined by a special guest—Jeff Ryan, Legacy's very own CEO—to discuss Legacy's role during the pandemic. You will hear more about Legacy's approach, heartwarming stories, and so much more. Come on in and grab a beverage because the Lounge is officially open!

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Proactivity Amidst the Pandemic: The Podcast

This week in the Lounge, we sit with Alicia Salla (ARCS, MOT, OTR/L) to discuss one of Legacy's newest courses: Medication Management. Join Alicia and Ann as they talk about the background of this course, as well as what our therapists will learn through the completion of this course!

New Course: Medication Management

Join us in the Lounge this week as we sit down with Nancy Graben, OT and recent receiver of two Dementia Management digital badges. Our host and Nancy discuss what it takes to earn the badges, as well as highlight the phenomenal case study Nancy had to complete to earn one of the badges—you don't want to miss it!

Dementia Management: A Case Study with Nancy Graben

Join us this week as our host sits down with Angela Bell (MS, OTR/L, ARCS) and Jordan Powers (OTD, OTR/L, MSM)! Grab a seat and join our discussion on Legacy's brand new Low Vision Guide and a low vision assistance app. Know of another resource you'd like to mention? Email us at podcast@legacyinc.com! 

Resources and Apps to Assist Low Vision

Happy New Year! Season 2 of Legacy Lounge is finally here, and we are excited to start off the 20s revisiting with Meg Wright and Billy Rhodes from our previous podcast, "Let the Choir Sing!" In this episode, we join Meg and Billy as they reflect on the Holiday Concert performed by the Memory Care Choir. What better way to sing and bring in the New Year?

Singing and Bringing in the 20s

Wishing a Happy Holidays to our Legacy Lounge guests, staff, and all in between—2019 has been a great year in the Lounge. We look forward to seeing you soon in the New Year!

Happy Holidays from Legacy Lounge!

The holiday season has officially begun here in the Lounge! Join Ann Irwin as she chats with guests Anne Browning (Community Outreach Coordinator at Homewatch CareGivers of the Triangle) and Shannon Johnson (Community Outreach Specialist at Legacy) about our partnership for Stockings of Joy. Legacy is proud to be a part of the 5th annual Stockings of Joy—special thank you to Anne Browning for starting this amazing event that benefits local elders in need within our community!

Spirit of the Season: Stockings of Joy

This week, Ann Irwin sits down with four guests from our Morningstar RidgeGate and Brookridge SNF facilities to discuss the amazing work they are doing as leaders in our Clinical Corporate Challenge. Find out more from Anthony Dixon (OT), Cara Leiner (MSM, OT), Mindy Duggan (RD, PTA), and Jill Tomaso (OT)—thanks for joining us in the Lounge!

Meet Our Leaders of the Clinical Corporate Challenge

Join us this week as we sit down with Joette Springle (Director of Community Outreach) and Jacob Hedrick (Community Outreach Specialist) to discuss the amazing things this department of Legacy does on a daily basis. 

A Beverage with the Community Outreach Team

Join us on the road this week as our host, Ann Irwin, travels to our national leadership meeting to chat with several of our Legacy management teams! Get an inside glimpse of the great things happening in the future here at Legacy.

IGNITE 2019: Growing Our Future

Welcome back to the Lounge! This week Ann Irwin sits down with Bethany Pritchett (RDO, OTR/L) to discuss various events you could use within your community to get your residents engaged. We talk strategy, coordination, and most importantly, how to make it fun!

Community Events: Ideas, Tips, & More!

This week in the Lounge, Ann Irwin talks with guests Paula Pason (PT, RDO) and Danielle Cannella (MPT, ARCS) about the two Corporate Clinical Challenges: Continence Management and Low Vision. Grab a beverage learn how the formation of these challenges and how Legacy teams are doing thus far! 

Conquering the Corporate Clinical Challenge

Sometimes the hardest thing to determine when assessing risk for falls is simply what is causing the resident to fall. Rita Burgess (PT, CPL SIM) joins us on the couch this week to discuss the best tips and tricks for assessing and minimizing these risks. 

Assessing Risk for Falls: Tips & Tricks

Legacy Lounge renovations are complete and we are back in business! Join us this week as host, Ann Irwin, chats with guests Meg Wright (OT, RD) and Billy Rhodes (PTA, MSM). This week we discuss two topics: the impact music has on dementia care residents and the best practices when handling concussion treatment.

Let the Choir Sing!

Join us this week at our host chats with Laura Nicholson (OTR/L, MBA, Director of Compliance and Medicare Enrollment) and Wendy Darcelien (Medicare Enrollment Specialist) about what it takes to be compliant in the world of therapy. 

Compliant from the Start

Step into Legacy Lounge, a new podcast that features clinical conversations among your peers in outpatient geriatric physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The lounge opens to the public every week. See you in the lounge!

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