SMPLS ASSIST Podcast
Tune in to the SMPLS ASSIST podcast to discover expert advice and innovative solutions to help your in-home and aged care business thrive in today’s competitive market! This podcast will help in-home and aged care providers stay afloat by providing practical guidance for financial sustainability.
Episodes

Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Dementia care in Australia is at a turning point, facing significant challenges but also showing signs of hope through innovative approaches. This podcast episode explores how local providers are redefining care, offering insights for healthcare professionals, families, and anyone interested in social innovation.

Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
"Stay Independent Longer: Your Guide to Support at Home. Unlock the secrets of Australia's Support at Home program! We discuss quarterly budgets, separate Assistive Technology and Home Modification (AT-HM) funding and culturally safe assessments".

Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Aged Care Updates: Navigating Support at Home & CHSP Transitions
Are you ready for the future of aged care in Australia? Stay informed with our podcast, where we break down the latest changes impacting Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP), and more! We'll guide you through key aspects of aged care, including eligibility, My Aged Care assessments, service delivery requirements, and understanding your rights.
Understand the Support at Home program: Learn about eligibility, service types, and how it interacts with existing programs like CHSP.
Navigate CHSP changes: Get insights into the transition and how it affects providers and clients.
Decoding fees and funding: We simplify client contributions, subsidies, and the new financial landscape.
Quality and safety: Stay up-to-date with Aged Care Quality Standards and regulatory compliance.
Wellness and reablement: Discover how these approaches can improve independence and quality of life.
Whether you're a provider, family member, or individual seeking aged care services, our podcast equips you with the knowledge to navigate the evolving aged care system. Subscribe now and stay ahead of the curve!

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Are robots taking over healthcare? Not quite! We dive into the surprising innovations revealed at Arab Health 2025, showing how technology like AI and robotics is actually enhancing human care. Explore holographic hospitals, AI gardens growing personalized medicine, and decentralized healthcare models that are making medicine more accessible and efficient. Discover the unexpected patient response to robot doctors and the real timeline for these futuristic technologies. #HealthcarePodcast #RoboticsinMedicine #AIandHealthcare #FutureTech #MedicalBreakthroughs

Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Early Detection Saves Fortunes: Research reveals families who receive early diagnosis of memory-related conditions don't experience the devastating 50% wealth loss that typically occurs in the 8 years before a dementia diagnosis.Here's how to protect your wealth:
Set up automated fraud detection and monitoring systems for unusual financial patterns
Create a trusted circle of financial advisors and family members for oversight
Get regular cognitive health screenings, especially after age 50
Document all financial accounts and share access information with trusted family members
Establish legal protections like trusts and power of attorney while cognitively healthy
The key is taking action before signs of cognitive decline appear. Early intervention and proper planning can help protect your family's financial future.

Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Sunday Jan 19, 2025
Early detection and proper planning can help protect your wealth. Recent research shows that families receiving early diagnosis of memory-related conditions don't experience the same devastating financial losses
Ready to protect your family's financial future? Join us in exploring practical solutions and strategies for safeguarding your wealth before cognitive decline strikes.

Friday Jan 17, 2025
Friday Jan 17, 2025
Discover the Hidden Financial Crisis Before Dementia Strikes! A groundbreaking MIT AgeLab and AARP study reveals a shocking truth: families lose over half their wealth in the critical 8 years before a dementia diagnosis, with median household worth plummeting from $217,000 to $104,000
This financial erosion isn't just about medical costs - it's a complex web of challenges:
Lost income and impaired financial judgment emerge years before diagnosis
AI-powered scams target vulnerable seniors with increasing sophistication
Family members struggle to access and protect assets
Warning signs appear up to 6 years before clinical symptoms
But there's hope! Early detection and proper planning can help protect your wealth. The latest research shows that families receiving early diagnosis don't experience the same devastating financial losses
What steps are you taking to protect your family's financial future? Have you noticed any changes in how your loved ones handle money?

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
The Shocking Numbers Behind Pre-Diagnosis Financial Loss
The median household net worth plummets from $217,000 to just $104,000 in the eight years before diagnosis
. Here's what's silently draining family fortunes:
Early Warning Signs
Financial missteps appear up to 6 years before clinical symptoms
Credit scores start declining 2.5 years pre-diagnosis
Payment problems emerge long before memory issues become obvious
Primary Wealth Drains
Lost income from reduced work capacity
Impaired financial judgment leading to poor decisions
AI-powered scams targeting vulnerable seniors

Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
The Hidden Financial Crisis That Strikes Before Dementia: What You Need to Know 🧠 Your life savings could be disappearing right now - and it's not because of market crashes or scams. A groundbreaking MIT AgeLab and AARP study reveals families lose over 50% of their wealth before dementia is even diagnosed

Friday Jan 03, 2025
Friday Jan 03, 2025
Stop Overpaying for Outdated Health Tech! Are you a small or medium-sized healthcare provider tired of being ripped off by prominent vendors? The SMPLS ASSIST Podcast exposes the unfair pricing and limited access to cutting-edge medical technology that plagues independent practices and rural clinics. For too long, large hospital systems have held all the cards. We're here to fight back. Learn how to access the best healthcare innovation at fair prices, get expert procurement strategies, and implement digital health solutions without breaking the bank. We're levelling the playing field, offering unbiased technology advice, vendor negotiation secrets, and implementation support. If you're ready to demand better and deliver superior patient care without financial strain, subscribe now and join the healthcare technology revolution!