{"podcast":{"title":"Elevate Eldercare","slug":"elevate-eldercare-932265","podcast_index_feed_id":932265,"rss_url":"https://greenhouseproject.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://www.aginginnovation.org","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/c/d/8/acd8d1bf3fa16ea9d959afa2a1bf1c87/AgingIn_Elevate_Eldercare_3000x3000.png","author":"Janet Wright","episode_count":357,"summary":"Let's Elevate Eldercare Together! Every great eldercare community has a unique story, and there are many paths toward providing high-quality, person-directed services and supports for older adults. That's why we launched Elevate Eldercare—to bring together thought leaders, activists, and advocates in the field of aging services and give them a space where thoughtful discourse and diverse perspectives flow freely. Join Susan Ryan, CEO of AgingIN (formerly Center for Innovation), every Wednesday for enlightening, provocative, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations. Together, the hosts and guests explore opportunities and challenges in person-directed living and empowered cultures in the community of one's choice.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T14:19:19.390963+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/elevate-eldercare-932265"},"episode":{"title":"The Evolution of Aging Services with Otis Woods, with Otis Woods","slug":"the-evolution-of-aging-services-with-otis-woods-with-otis-woods","published_at":"2026-05-27T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/elevate-eldercare-932265/the-evolution-of-aging-services-with-otis-woods-with-otis-woods","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/elevate-eldercare-932265","url":"https://greenhouseproject.libsyn.com/the-evolution-of-aging-services-with-otis-woods-with-otis-woods","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/greenhouseproject/Elevate_Elder_Care_347.mp3?dest-id=2192663","summary":"In this episode of Elevate Eldercare , AgingIN CEO Susan sits down with Otis Woods for a candid and insightful conversation about the evolution of aging services, culture change, and the future of long-term care. Drawing from decades of leadership experience—from supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services , Woods shares how his journey shaped his commitment to person-centered care. The ir discussion explores the dramatic growth of assisted living, the ongoing decline in nursing home beds, and the urgent need for clear er regulations. Woods also reflects on the lessons learned during the pandemic, the importance of collaboration between regulators and providers, and the critical role of workforce development in ensuring quality care for older adults. Susan and Otis dive into topics including culture change in eldercare, the Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) program, transparency in regulation, and the growing influence of private equity and REITs in aging services. This episode is a thoughtful look at where eldercare has been , and where it must go next , to better support frail elders, individuals with disabilities, and the workforce that cares for them . Learn more about AgingIN's upcoming 2026 annual conference here: https://aginginnovationconference.org/ .","meta_description":"In this episode of Elevate Eldercare , AgingIN CEO Susan sits down with Otis Woods for a candid and insightful conversation about the evolution of aging s…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3872,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/elevate-eldercare-932265/episodes/the-evolution-of-aging-services-with-otis-woods-with-otis-woods/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/elevate-eldercare-932265/the-evolution-of-aging-services-with-otis-woods-with-otis-woods.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}