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Phyllis Goolsby And Drs. Mabry And Lee Discuss The Impact Of Grandview Post Acute Care

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In this episode, Drs. Lee and Mabry sit down with Phillys Goolsby, Director of Social Services at Grandview Post Acute Care, to discuss her journey into elder care and the evolving role of social work. With a background in education and sociology, Phillys shares how her passion for working with seniors was sparked by the rich, personal histories they've shared with her over the years. She touches on the advancement of mental health and physical therapy services at Grandview, as well as the importance of activities like bingo and kickball in maintaining quality of life. Phillys also highlights their inclusive spiritual services and gives a preview of the cutting-edge AI technology soon to be implemented—offering around-the-clock, privacy-conscious monitoring to enhance patient care.

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14 Aug 2025 9AM English United States Society & Culture · Education

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