đŸŽ„ ON THE ROAD 2026: Catching up with my former peers, 30 years later. Live every Thurs @ 7:30 PM Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:41:15 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2595686 en-us © 2026 đŸŽ„ ON THE ROAD 2026: Catching up with my former peers, 30 years later. Live every Thurs @ 7:30 PM yes 0c459782-0069-5772-8dc9-11c9df2f9760 Charles Day episodic false 30 Years of Experience. 0 Scripts. 1 Camera.

Welcome to "ON THE ROAD 2026," the travel series where 30-year Senior Care veteran Charles Day, "sneaks up" on many of his former peers he worked with, who are now the Senior Care industry's top leaders to capture the raw, unpolished side of healthcare.

We are visiting the facilities, the conferences, and the offices of my former peers and current peers who are actually doing the work. No corporate talking points—just real conversations about where the industry has been and where it’s going in 2026.

From the fax machine era of the 90s to the AI era of today, we cover it all. Buckle up.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Charles Day https://storage.buzzsprout.com/ru4xfyadlc764w2twvkzq3v4lhza?.jpg đŸŽ„ ON THE ROAD 2026: Catching up with my former peers, 30 years later. Live every Thurs @ 7:30 PM Episode 7. Plates to Policy: David Kosakavich’s Rise to LNHA 📈 Episode 7. Plates to Policy: David Kosakavich’s Rise to LNHA 📈 Buzzsprout-18988235 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0400 1678 full false Ep. 6: THE OPEN MIC | Real Stories from the Front Lines of Care Ep. 6: THE OPEN MIC | Real Stories from the Front Lines of Care  "The most powerful stories in healthcare aren't in textbooks—they’re in the hearts of the people doing the work. Tonight, the mic is yours." Tonight at 8:45 PM, we are opening the floor. Whether you work in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Hospitals, or Psych Care, you have that one story. The resident who surprised you, the patient who taught you a life lesson, or the moment you realized exactly why you were called to this profession. Join us for a 30-minute deep dive into the "Human" side of Senior Care. Big News: We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you the best in the industry! We are officially booking special guests months in advance—wait until you see who we have lined up for the rest of the year. We’ll be sharing more on tonight's stream!

]]>  "The most powerful stories in healthcare aren't in textbooks—they’re in the hearts of the people doing the work. Tonight, the mic is yours." Tonight at 8:45 PM, we are opening the floor. Whether you work in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Hospitals, or Psych Care, you have that one story. The resident who surprised you, the patient who taught you a life lesson, or the moment you realized exactly why you were called to this profession. Join us for a 30-minute deep dive into the "Human" side of Senior Care. Big News: We’ve been working behind the scenes to bring you the best in the industry! We are officially booking special guests months in advance—wait until you see who we have lined up for the rest of the year. We’ll be sharing more on tonight's stream!

]]> Charles Day Buzzsprout-18955895 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400 1623 full false đŸŽ™ïž ON THE ROAD 2026: Ep.5: From Zip-Tying COVID Barriers to Building the Ultimate Senior RV Escape | Live in Maine đŸŽ™ïž ON THE ROAD 2026: Ep.5: From Zip-Tying COVID Barriers to Building the Ultimate Senior RV Escape | Live in Maine In Fall 2020, we zip-tied plastic barriers to nursing home walls just to keep our seniors alive. Today, we are taking them camping to give them their freedom back.

The Description: Welcome to another unscripted episode of đŸŽ„ ON THE ROAD 2026. This week, 35-year senior care veteran Charles Day is broadcasting LIVE from Southern Maine with his former Maintenance Director—and current business partner—Will Taylor.

Before the vaccines, before the mandates, there was just the raw reality of the Fall 2020 COVID-19 surge. Charles and Will pull back the curtain on what it actually took to keep a 108-bed campus safe: from physically sealing off floors with plastic sheeting, to coordinating a massive CVS vaccine clinic weeks before the state's first documented case hit their facility.

But surviving the pandemic was only chapter one. After watching seniors isolated indoors for years, Charles and Will made a massive pivot. They bought property in the Maine woods, renovated it, and launched Day-To-Day-Senior RV Camping Getaways ℠. Tune in to hear how two healthcare veterans are using dedicated one-to-one "Camper Companions℠" to safely bring seniors back to the great outdoors. 0 Scripts. 1 Camera. 30+ Years of Truth.

]]> In Fall 2020, we zip-tied plastic barriers to nursing home walls just to keep our seniors alive. Today, we are taking them camping to give them their freedom back.

The Description: Welcome to another unscripted episode of đŸŽ„ ON THE ROAD 2026. This week, 35-year senior care veteran Charles Day is broadcasting LIVE from Southern Maine with his former Maintenance Director—and current business partner—Will Taylor.

Before the vaccines, before the mandates, there was just the raw reality of the Fall 2020 COVID-19 surge. Charles and Will pull back the curtain on what it actually took to keep a 108-bed campus safe: from physically sealing off floors with plastic sheeting, to coordinating a massive CVS vaccine clinic weeks before the state's first documented case hit their facility.

But surviving the pandemic was only chapter one. After watching seniors isolated indoors for years, Charles and Will made a massive pivot. They bought property in the Maine woods, renovated it, and launched Day-To-Day-Senior RV Camping Getaways ℠. Tune in to hear how two healthcare veterans are using dedicated one-to-one "Camper Companions℠" to safely bring seniors back to the great outdoors. 0 Scripts. 1 Camera. 30+ Years of Truth.

]]> Buzzsprout-18917099 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400 1696 full false Episode 4: The 5K Milestone, An Open Invite, & Healthcare's Unsung Heroes Episode 4: The 5K Milestone, An Open Invite, & Healthcare's Unsung Heroes Wow, 5,000 of you! In Episode 4 of our "On the Road" series, I’m kicking things off with a massive THANK YOU to the over 5,000 viewers who have tuned in across social media, watched the shorts, and joined these live streams. This community is growing, and tonight, I am opening the doors even wider.

While senior care is my roots, the healthcare ecosystem is entirely connected. That’s why tonight, I’m issuing an Open Invite to anyone in the healthcare industry. Whether you work in a traditional hospital, psychiatric behavioral health, social work, or beyond—if you are helping people navigate the healthcare system, I want you on this podcast to share your story.

For the rest of the drive, we are talking about The Unsung Heroes: the aides, nurses, social workers, and the incredible peers from the buildings I used to manage. We’re diving into the reality of the grind, high turnover, and the one true reason the great ones last so long in this industry: raw, unfiltered passion.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Celebrating our 5K viewer milestone!
  • An open casting call for future podcast guests across the entire healthcare spectrum.
  • A heartfelt shout-out to former peers still grinding it out on the floor.
  • Why the best healthcare workers stay in the industry when things get tough.
  • How every role—from the ER tech to the nursing home aide—relies on each other.

Want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? I want to hear from you. Reach out to me here to get on the schedule: Charles@daytodayseniorcare.com

]]> Wow, 5,000 of you! In Episode 4 of our "On the Road" series, I’m kicking things off with a massive THANK YOU to the over 5,000 viewers who have tuned in across social media, watched the shorts, and joined these live streams. This community is growing, and tonight, I am opening the doors even wider.

While senior care is my roots, the healthcare ecosystem is entirely connected. That’s why tonight, I’m issuing an Open Invite to anyone in the healthcare industry. Whether you work in a traditional hospital, psychiatric behavioral health, social work, or beyond—if you are helping people navigate the healthcare system, I want you on this podcast to share your story.

For the rest of the drive, we are talking about The Unsung Heroes: the aides, nurses, social workers, and the incredible peers from the buildings I used to manage. We’re diving into the reality of the grind, high turnover, and the one true reason the great ones last so long in this industry: raw, unfiltered passion.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Celebrating our 5K viewer milestone!
  • An open casting call for future podcast guests across the entire healthcare spectrum.
  • A heartfelt shout-out to former peers still grinding it out on the floor.
  • Why the best healthcare workers stay in the industry when things get tough.
  • How every role—from the ER tech to the nursing home aide—relies on each other.

Want to be a guest on an upcoming episode? I want to hear from you. Reach out to me here to get on the schedule: Charles@daytodayseniorcare.com

]]> Charles Day Buzzsprout-18865936 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:00:00 -0400 1134 full false Episode 3: Special Guest Melissa Vavrica, Shares Admissions in Nursing Homes Episode 3: Special Guest Melissa Vavrica, Shares Admissions in Nursing Homes In this episode of ON THE ROAD 2026, Charles Day sits down with special guest Melissa Vavrica to pull back the curtain on the nursing home admissions process.

Navigating the transition into a care facility can be one of the most stressful experiences for families. Melissa shares her expert insights on what families need to know, the common hurdles in the admissions office, and how the industry has shifted over the last 30 years. Whether you're a healthcare professional or a family member seeking guidance, this conversation offers a transparent look at the "front door" of senior care.

]]> In this episode of ON THE ROAD 2026, Charles Day sits down with special guest Melissa Vavrica to pull back the curtain on the nursing home admissions process.

Navigating the transition into a care facility can be one of the most stressful experiences for families. Melissa shares her expert insights on what families need to know, the common hurdles in the admissions office, and how the industry has shifted over the last 30 years. Whether you're a healthcare professional or a family member seeking guidance, this conversation offers a transparent look at the "front door" of senior care.

]]> Charles Day Buzzsprout-18767080 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500 1716 full false Episode 2: Working in Senior Care & LTC Facilities During Snow Storms Episode 2: Working in Senior Care & LTC Facilities During Snow Storms In this episode of ON THE ROAD 2026, Charles Day catches up with a former peer to discuss the high-stakes reality of managing Senior Care and LTC facilities when the snow starts falling. From staffing logistics and emergency preparedness to the emotional weight of ensuring resident safety during a blizzard, we explore what it really takes to keep these essential "cities within a city" running when the world outside stops.

]]> In this episode of ON THE ROAD 2026, Charles Day catches up with a former peer to discuss the high-stakes reality of managing Senior Care and LTC facilities when the snow starts falling. From staffing logistics and emergency preparedness to the emotional weight of ensuring resident safety during a blizzard, we explore what it really takes to keep these essential "cities within a city" running when the world outside stops.

]]> Charles Day Buzzsprout-18766983 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 20:00:00 -0500 1625 full false Ep. 1: 45 Years of Senior Care Experience in One Room Ep. 1: 45 Years of Senior Care Experience in One Room Show Description: What happens when you combine 30 years of "Old School" grit with 15 years of modern leadership? You get the truth about Senior Care.

In the premiere episode of the "On The Road 2026" series, I traveled to The Atria of East Northport to surprise industry veterans Peter Taylor, and Diego Velasco. With nearly 15 years in the trenches, these two great former peers of mine survived the most turbulent decade in healthcare history...and lived to tell the tale.

]]> Show Description: What happens when you combine 30 years of "Old School" grit with 15 years of modern leadership? You get the truth about Senior Care.

In the premiere episode of the "On The Road 2026" series, I traveled to The Atria of East Northport to surprise industry veterans Peter Taylor, and Diego Velasco. With nearly 15 years in the trenches, these two great former peers of mine survived the most turbulent decade in healthcare history...and lived to tell the tale.

]]> Charles Day Buzzsprout-18669296 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500 432 1 full false