Aging in Place Strategies and Answers

Send us a textMeet Cindy and Christina, speech and physical therapists, who turned their passion to help caregivers and clients stay independent and learn the right way to use adaptive equipment. Check out aecorner.com and their you tube channel!  https://www.youtube.com/@AECornerSupport the show

Send us a textAttorneys and Financial Planners may recommend Medicaid planning to preserve assets, reduce tax liability and prepare for increased health care needs. Is it the right strategy for you? Get Age-u-cated and Fact check!seniorsupportstrategies.comSupport the show

Send us a textWhen health care needs start to change look for extra resources and support! Don't know where to look?seniorsupportstrategies.comSupport the show

Send us a textNeed Resources and extra support when health care needs start to change? Listen to Part 1 of my radio interview to learn what resources might be needed and where to find them. seniorsupportstrategies.comSupport the show

Send us a textListen to part 2 of my podcast with Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy and get prepared for your next doctor's visit! There are 4 M's related to senior health care: What Matters,  Medication, your Mind and your Well-being, plus your MobilityGet in touch with Dr. Levy at hblpharm.comDownload the guide at ihi.org so that you can work with your health care professionals to provide a quality care experience. Support the show

Send us a textJoin podcast host Linda Priaulx and Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, geriatric pharmacist and author of "Maybe it's your Medications"! Did you know that a new health care initiative for seniors is on the horizon that will benefit both patient and the health care team? ihi.org to learn more and access the workbookhttps://hblpharm.com to get in touch with Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, PharmdSupport the show

Send us a textMeet Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Hot or Just Me. Carin shares her journey into perimenopause, how to find a doctor certified in menopause and how her online store of curated and tested products can help women through their own journey.   Please visit hotorjustme.com and use our special code: aginginplace and get 10% off your order.Support the show

Send us a textSenior home owners view their home equity as a cash reserve to fund their Aging in Place strategy. What is the right strategy for you and your situation?Support the show

Send us a textJoin Linda and Michael from Fasterhouse as we talk about this new and fast growing model of real estate transactions. The more you know the easier it is to find the model that works for your situation. mike@fasterhouse.com www.fasterhouse.comSupport the show

Send us a textIn the second part of the interview with Stephanie Parson, Certified Senior Housing Professional shares market trends for 2025 and addresses the concerns that seniors have when considering a move. stephanieparson@kw.com.  314-614-9731Support the show

Send us a textStephanie Parson, a Certified Senior Housing Professional, breaks down the new laws for seller's and buyer's commissions and what you need to know! 314/614-9731 or stephanieparson@kw.comSupport the show

Send us a textIf you are stuck in your retirement consider developing a growth mindset. Research shows that a growth mindset will give you a purposeful retirement and improve your health! Support the show

Send us a textMeet Polly Lemire, Tiny Habits Coach! Polly is a senior and uses these easy to implement tips every day to attain a more fulfilling life! Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change everything by B.J. Fogg. You can do it! https: thrive-after65.compolly.lemire@gmail.comSupport the show

Send us a textMedicare's No Cost program for those with Dementia and their Care Partners is available nationwide. Do you qualify? Do you need a break for caregiving and help learning how to care for someone with dementia?www.guidedementiaprogram.com for frequently asked questions and secure referral formSupport the show

Send us a textVisiting or Inviting Seniors for the holidays or special events? Thinking ahead will help avoid the challenges that can come from these visits. Support the show

Send us a textConnecting with DavisPhinneyFoundation.org through podcasts, blogs, videos, and ambassadors with Parkinson's can help support those with Parkinson's Disease. Support the show

Send us a textLiving Well with Parkinson's Disease is possible when you connect with organizations like the DavisPhinneyFoundation.org Meet Karen Frank, a Davis Phinney Foundation ambassador with Parkinson's disease. Learn how this organization takes a unique approach to supporting those with Parkinson's disease.Request your free, Every Victor Counts essential guide and complete caregiver guide at DavisPhinneyFoundation.orgSupport the show

Send us a textIs it time to discuss the privilege of driving with your loved one? Connect with an expert who can assess their ability to drive and offer an evaluation of their actual driving skills. Erin@seniorcareauthority.com314-451-2255Beyond Driving with Dignity Support the show

Send us a textBe an educated voter! Need additional help at the polls? Just ask! vote.org, votesmart.org, league of women voters Support the show

Send us a textMary Jane Harris, Independent Medicare Advisors, gives updates on changes to Medicare Part D plans for 2025 and new budget payment plan. Need an independent advisor who is not a broker?  maryjane@independentmedicareadvisors.com636-485-2615Support the show

Send us a textAre you or your financial planner in the driver's seat? Are you actively planning for your future care needs? What kind of investments will you need to make to achieve your goals? Matthew Allgeyer, Fyra Capital Management, offers personal and professional experiences to help his clients understand their role as the decision maker and how education creates a successful client relationship. www.fyracapital.com 636-573-1212Support the show

Send us a textReverse Mortgages enable senior homeowners tap into their home equity. Dennis Cooper, Sr. Vice President with the Federal Savings Banks explains how a Reverse Mortgage could be useful in your retirement planning.Dennis Cooper: 636-675-1267; dcooper@thefederalsavingsbank.comSupport the show

Send us a textMeet Trina Wilcox, chronic arthritis sufferer, writer, and health advocate but she is also a podcast host. Listen to Runradio.net and learn more about the Relentless, Resilient, and Innovative types as she supports the Arthritis Foundation. Find Runradio.net wherever you listen to podcasts and youtube.Support the show

Send us a Text Message.50 Aging Tips from Aging in Place Strategies and Answers plus more to come!  Thank you to listeners, subscribers and advertisers.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Meet my guest ,Amy Wheeler, who traveled to Washington DC to educate legislators to vote for the (AADAPT) Act (H.R. 7688). This important legislation will empower primary care providers to better diagnose Alzheimer's and other dementia and deliver high-quality, person-centered care in community-based settings. Hear Amy's "why" story and how she became an Alzheimer's Association advocate and fundraiser. https://www.alz.org/news/2024/house-aadapt-act-project-echo-dementia-workforceSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Hear the latest research reports from the International Alzheimer's conference and how lifestyle medicine might reduce the risk of developing or being diagnosed with dementa. www.alz.orghttps://aaic.alz.org/releases-2024/processed-red-meat-raises-risk-of-dementia.asphttps://www.alz.org/news/2023/snack-attack"Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases by Dr. Dean and Anne Ornish. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Meet Jill Cigliana, MSOT,OTR/L and Executive Director of Memory Care Home Solutions, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2002, Memory Care Home solutions has been helping families navigate dementia care while supporting the care partner and offering practical tips to create a successful home environment.  www.memorycarehs.org 314-645-6247Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Join Debbie Mahler and podcast host Linda Priaulx as they discuss the steps Debbie took to have her mother tested for dementia. The proper dementia diagnosis helped this family set her mother up for success! Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.When cognitive changes occur pursuing a diagnosis rules out other conditions and gives you time to prepare for the future. Support the Show.

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.Part 1: Talking to your physician is the first step in the process to learn if the cognitive decline is dementia or due to other medical conditions or medications. 

Send us a Text Message. The Caregiver Club, a woman owned organization in St. Louis Missouri offers tips and organized outings to support the care partner of the person diagnosed with memory impairment. Learn more at caregiverclub.org Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Learn the risk factors for dementia and how lifestyle changes and disease management can reduce your dementia risks.  Be proactive , seek answers, support and resources that will make a difference in the disease.  Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Jonna Parker, a music and memory certified instructor, explains the benefits of music for someone with memory loss and how Family Partners Home incorporates music into care plans. familypartnershome.comSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Meet Matthew Allgeyer of Fyra Capital as we discuss best practices when helping your parents as they age. www.fyracapital.comSupport the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Mary Schmidt, Sr. Vice President from TI-Trust joins me to help us learn how a trust company can help you develop and execute an aging life plan while representing your interests and serving your beneficiaries. Support the Show.

Subscriber-only episodeSend us a Text Message.This premium content podcast educates listeners on the benefits of using a Trust Company to fund, administer, execute, and inform benefeciaries how they have been provided for. Not everyone has reliable, trustworthy relationships or family members nor the expertise required to administer a trust. 

Send us a Text Message.June is National Elder Abuse Awareness Month. Learn the forms and signs of elder abuse plus the best way to report or ask for a wellness check. While some people are mandated reporters it takes a village to help spot an stop Elder Abuse. Support the Show.

Meet Gina Baldwin, certified Speech Language Pathologist, endorsed by American Speech Language Hearing Association and creator of APP2Speak.  APP2speak is a great tool for those suffering from profound hearing loss, anyone having difficulty with word finding or have a speech deficit due to stroke or illness. Learn how this intervention can improve communication and care delivery.  app2speak.com for more information and questionsSupport the Show.

Learn what options are available when your physician orders additional therapies after a hospitalization and how to qualify.  Inpatient Acute Rehab, Outpatient Day Programs, Outpatient Therapy Clinics and Medical Home Health. Support the Show.

Creating an assisted living at home is possible! Adult Day Programming and Memory Care Homes are perfect for those with dementia. Meet Barth Holohan, president of Continuum, Continuum Care Management, Family Partners Adult Day and Family Partners Home. www.continuumcare.comwww.familypartners.comwww.familypartnershome.comSupport the show

Does a life plan community sound like a good solution now and when your care needs change?   Assisted living memory care or skilled memory care communities can be a solution when there is a dementia diagnosis. Listen and learn as we consider the pros and cons.  Support the show

Community Living and Levels of Care are not confusing when you learn what to look for and what questions to ask. Support the show

Meet Cheryl J. Wilson, gerontologist and author, " I am the resident: Becoming the Advocate your Loved One Needs" and "A Complete Guide to Moving a Loved One in a Longterm Care Facility". Join us as we discuss her two books. Knowledge is power! Advocacy4seniors.comSupport the show

Senior Living Communities are popping up on every corner but what kind of community is it and what kind of care is provided. This week we learn about long term care communities, costs, residents rights and the importance of planning.Support the show

At home services and terminology that will help you age in place successfully and independently.Support the show

Happy 6 month anniversary! Where we have been, where we are going and subscriber benefits. Support the show

Join Matthew Allgeyer from Fyra Capital  and the host of Aging in Place Strategies and Answers. Learn why a Life plan is as important as your financial plan. You can reach out to Matt at: www.fyracapital.comSupport the show

Dan Flynn, Managing Funeral Director for the Neptune Society, helps us learn how to say not to extra funeral charges and why preplanning a funeral is best!Support the show

Using the Conversation Starter Guide from theconversationproject.org will help us think through end of life decisions and share those wishes with our health care advocate. Have these conversations before you need them!Support the show

Fill your days with intentional living with iRetire4Him as your guide. www.iWork4Him.comSupport the show

50% of Seniors will live to Age 85!Learn how Aging Mastery Classes can help seniors create a "longevity" plan instead of a "retirement" plan. Support the show