About this episode
In this episode of The Healthy Enterprise Podcast, Dr. Merle Griff, Founder and CEO of SarahCare Senior Solutions, shares her journey in senior care and the evolution of adult day health services. She explores the value of intergenerational programs, lessons from caregiving during COVID-19, and the leadership challenges of scaling a franchise model. Dr. Griff also discusses restorative nursing, technology-enabled care, regulatory realities, and insights from her book Solace in the Storm, offering practical guidance for family caregivers.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Senior Care Solutions01:47 The Journey of a Caregiver04:50 Changing Perspectives on Senior Care06:55 The Impact of COVID-19 on Caregiving10:27 Intergenerational Connections in Care16:01 Franchising Senior Care Services24:41 Evolving Leadership in Senior Care27:05 Restorative Nursing and Its Impact28:46 Franchise Model and Business Philosophy30:42 Community and Support Among Franchisees32:15 Innovation and Technology in Care34:40 Growth and Expansion Plans37:39 Attracting Franchisees and Market Viability40:15 Navigating Regulations and Technology Challenges42:11 Advice for Aspiring Franchisees45:49 Introduction to 'Solace in the Storm' Book49:55 Closing Thoughts and ResourcesGuest Information:Guest's Name: Merle Griff Guest's Title/Position: Founder & CEO Guest's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmerlegriff/Company / Affiliation: SarahCare Senior Solutions https://sarahcare.com/ Guest's Bio: Merle D. Griff, Ph.D. is the Founder & CEO of SarahCare and one of the leading authorities on senior care in the United States. She has served in national leadership roles including Past Chair of the National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA), member of CARF’s International Advisory Board, and as a federal task force contributor to the U.S. Department of Aging. A former play therapist, Dr. Griff developed widely adopted Family Play Therapy and Intergenerational Play Therapy models and is the author of Linkages, along with numerous scholarly publications. She also hosts the podcast Caught Between Generations, focused on the challenges facing caregivers in the sandwich generation.Takeaways:Dr. Merle Griff emphasizes the importance of community in senior care.Caregiving experience provides valuable insights into the needs of seniors.COVID-19 has shifted perceptions about home-based care.Intergenerational programs foster rel
