Life After 50 Show

Join Karena Kink as we discuss what successful aging is. Karena has been working with and helping seniors age for over 12 years as a franchise owner of Always Best Senior Care in the Houston area.

we are joined today with Harsh Moolini, a neuroscientist who studies seniors. We will be talking about aging and how science and technology can make a difference for seniors. Circadian rhythms in aging Using science to make small behavioral changes every day Importance of meaningful social engagement The role technology can play in aging

Michele Buenger, RN, BSN, CSA is a Certified Senior Advisor® at the MatureWell Advocate, MatureWell Lifestyle Center with Chi St. Joseph. She is here to talk about the myths that surround aging. Chronic Disease is often part of the aging process but doesn't have to be. Michelle will be offering tips to help you get the most out of life even as you age.

Melissa Smith has been leading caregiver retreat in Houston, Canada and New Mexico. But now, with COVID-19 she and her team of volunteers had to get creative. Find out more about these online retreats. How they work and how to register. PS- They are free also. :-)

Jennifer Salazar with the Senior Medicare Patrol is back with important information about scams. Romance Scams are on the rise. And it may be due to the fact that so many people, especially seniors are feeling lonely right now. The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused may people to be quarantined. They are unable to connect in person with their friends and family. So when someone reaches out via the phone they are a prime target for these scams. Learn what you need to look for and who you need to contact if you think you have been a victim.

I am joined today by Dr. Patel, a pharmacist in Houston Texas. We will be talking about anxiety. This is something a lot of people are experiencing as we are moving through this Pandemic called COVID-19. Dr. Patel will talk about medications that work and ones you may want to avoid. he will also discuss some alternative methods to deal with your anxiety.

Tonja Moon spent years working with people who were dying. And she learned a lot about living! Now she is helping hundreds of people get their health back by returning to a healthier weight. And the time could not be better. The pandemic has created a plethora of couch potatoes who have been overeating to the tune of about 16 extra pounds. And that can really put your health at risk. Tonja gives tips on how to Stay Lean in Quaranteen.

Today we are joined by Diana Nickoletsea the owner of two Residential Care Homes In Northeast Houston ( Atascosita) Diana is a nurse who has a passion for caring for seniors in need. Her small Licensed Assisted Living Residential Care Homes offer a comfortable home environment with plenty of care. Residential Care Homes are 16 beds or less. This means you will usually have 1 caregiver taking care of 4 or 5 people. In larger facilities, the ratio is usually one caregiver for every 8 to 10 residents. There are times when a single caregiver in a nursing home may be charged with caring for as many as 16 people. During this pandemic, there are a lot of reasons you will want to choose a smaller care home for your loved one.

The Life After 50 Show is happy to bring you information about Medicare to help. Our expert, Regina Wagner will be talking about Medicare and how it can cost you money if you do not plan correctly. Regina works with seniors to help them choose the right Medicare plan for them. we will be talking about when you need to join Medicare if you are still working at age 65. Other topics covered will include the medicare drug plan and also what Medicare will NOT pay for. You do not want to miss this show. Sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care and the Senior Conference.

The Life After 50 Show brings a dementia expert to talk to you today. Right in the middle of this pandemic families are struggling with caring for someone with dementia. And they are doing it without the outside support they are used to having. We are proud to welcome Teepa Snow. Teepa is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and an expert in dementia. She has wisdom and understanding to help family caregivers who are struggling. Teepa gives practical tips you can use to help yourself and someone you love. Whether you are the day to day caregiver in your home or you are the care partner and advocate for someone in a facility you are feeling the effects of dementia and COVID-19 together. Listen to this program to get some helpful tips.

On the Life After 50 show today we will be talking about anxiety. This show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One Stop For All Things Senior Care and Senior Living in the Houston area. Senior CareSince we are in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic when this show was recorded anxiety is an experience that has become all too common. I will be speaking with Dr. Kunal Patel, a pharmacist with Apteek Pharmacy. We will discuss anxiety and how it is affecting many Americans today. Dr. Patel has information on both medications that can help and alternative solutions.

It is stressful enough for family caregivers when their senior loved one has to be moved to a long term care facility. But when you are no longer allowed to visit anxiety levels rise sharply. And with the COVID-19 Pandemic that is just what is happening. On top of that, the Ombudsman ( an advocate for the seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities) can no longer visit either. And while we all understand why, it doesn't make it any easier. Greg Shelley with the Ombudsman Program in Harris County is here to talk about how he and his team of volunteers are still serving the seniors they are there to protect. If you have never heard of an Ombudsman you really need to listen to this program. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

If you or someone you love is over 60 these words are more important than ever. Besides the threat of COVID-19, you do not want to end up in the hospital for anything right now. Hospitals are running short on staff and supplies. Plus if you go in for something else you will be exposed to COVID-19 also. So let’s all stay home-stay safe and stay fit. And we have some tools to help! Listen to my interview with Jake Tunney. Try out one of his exercise routines below and sign up on his website to get his entire program free while we are going through this crisis. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Daryan Jones with Carepartners in Houston Texas is our guest today. She has a lot of ideas, resources, and suggestions for families caring for a senior right now. Her organization CarePartners has a focus on seniors with dementia. They have provided in-person programs for years in the Houston area. Thousands of families have been helped with their programs like Common Ground, The Gathering, and more. Now more than ever these families need support. So Carepartners has developed resources that can help seniors and their family caregivers weather this coronavirus storm together. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

There are a lot of scams that target seniors. And now with coronavirus on the scene, there are some new ones. They target our most vulnerable population. And at a time when seniors are really frightened also. Jennifer Salazar from the BBB is our guest today to talk about what new scams are targeting seniors, what to watch for, and how to avoid being a victim. We are also spotlighting Mike Alexander, The Medicare Whisperer. Mike will talk to us about how to file for Medicare when the Social security offices are closed. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Home Care and Home Health Care are two different services. But they are often used together. One will be paid for by Medicare and one you will have to pay for yourself. This episode will help you to understand what services you can expect from each. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Suddenly your elderly Mom or Dad starts acting really strange. Their whole personality seems to have changed overnight. And you are just not sure what to do? Listen to this 2-minute podcast to get the answers you need. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Your aging mom (or Dad) had a fall or maybe an illness put them in the hospital. Now they are in a Rehab Facility. Here is what you need to know and what you need to do. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

How to continue living in your own home even when life brings challenges. A discussion with Rosemarie Rossetti about creating a home with Universal Design. After an accident left her paralyzed, Rosemarie made it her mission to create designs that work for everyone, regardless of their size or ability. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Life After 50 Show interviews Rita Losee, ScD, RN the author of Soaring Seniors- Stories, steps and strategies for living life full out in your 50's, 60's, 70's and beyond! At 76 years of age Rita says she has never felt better. Listen to this inspirational talk and find out how she stays so healthy, energized and full of life!

" I Visited Mom For The Holidays and Now I am Worried" Bring your questions and concerns. I will be interviewing Dr. Julie Kutac from The Alzheimer's Association Dr. Kutac will discuss what signs you may have noticed that you should pay closer attention too. We will also discuss the difference between dementia symptoms and normal aging.#lifeafter50show

How do you care for an aging parent when you live miles away?

An attorney discusses what you need to know about estate planning and blended families.

Kiity Boitnott is a Career Transition Coach. She helps clients navigate the challenges of changing careers later in life.

Join us for a candid discussion of seniors rights when living in a facility

Our guest is Sherry Rodriquez an attorney with McCulloch & Miller, PLLCIf you are trying to figure out how to pay for care for yourself or a loved one make sure you tune in. A Few Questions that are answered today include:What VA benefits do you help with? What is Aid & Attendance Pension Benefits?What are the basics of the new VA regulations?Who can qualify and what kind of amounts (ranges) are we talking about?How can an adult son or daughter start the conversation with their mom and dad about long-term care planning or legal documents?What resources do you have to help the education process?See Less

Should you bring Mom to the big family gathering?

Open enrollment-Learn what it is, who needs to pay attention to this time period and what you should do.

We discuss techniques that help you to communicate more effectively with someone with dementia

Brain Health is something most people over 50 have thought about.

Learn about Medicare Updates for 2019

If someone has dementia do you have to move them to a memory care facility? How do you know if they can stay in their own home?

What you need to know about funerals and pre-planning one.

How to Navigate Life Transitions in Mid Life

Learn the difference between Independent Living and Assisted Living.

Advice from a Medical Exercise Specialist about dealing with Arthritis.

What you need to know about senior citizens and the medications they take.

And doesn't everyone have a little dementia when they get older. These are common questions that Dr. Julie Kutak hears every day. There is a lot of confusion about dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. This 10 minute podcast will help you to understand the difference.

This is a common misconception about Hospice. Lueata Evenson,LMSW will talk about the common myths of Hospice Care. Learn what Hospice is and who can be helped by a Hospice team. Lueata is the Director of Family and Support Services For Silverado Hospice

Dr. Julie Kutac, PHD- with The Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Texas discusses why women are at the epicenter of this devastating disease and what we can do about it. Dr. Kutac currently works as an Education Specialist for the Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter.

Respite Care is what smart caregivers do to be the best caregiver they can be. We all need to take a break and caregivers need to learn that they are not invincible. Visit http:/./findhoustonseniorcare.com to get the help you need

This is a difficult decision for most families. We don't want to "give up" on the ones we love, but we also do not want to see them suffer. Lueata Evanson is a Hospice Social Worker with Silverado Hospice. In this podcast, she talks about how to know when the time is right. Hospice is a service that helps the whole family.

We always have to be ready in Houston for a Hurricane. We missed a bullet recently as tropical storm Bill kind of fizzled out. But next time we may not be so lucky. It is important to remember our seniors and help them be prepared in case of an emergency. What will you do? How will you prepare. David Hittler with At Your Side Home care has some suggestions.

This interview is with Lueata Evanson, a Hospice Social Worker with Silverado Hospice.Lueata Evenson, LMSW Lueata Evenson obtained both her Bachelors of Social Work in 2004 and Masters of Social Work in 2006 from Wichita State University, Wichita Kansas. She is currently working towards attaining her LCSW; completing her supervision this summer. Lueata has enjoyed working with many populations during her professional years as a social worker. However, the last seven years with Hospice have been extremely fulfilling and rewarding. Currently, she is the Director of Family and Support Services with Silverado Hospice-North Houston.

Q- Can the Alzheimer's Helpline help my family? How? A- Kelly McCann, a representative with the Alzheimer's Association talks about the 24/7 helpline they provide. Find out about this valuable resource and how it can help you. Ask Kelly or another professional a Question. The answer will be emailed directly to you and will also be posted on this podcast to help others. http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

Q- Can Music Therapy help someone with a brain injury? A- Pam Haynie, Music Therapist answers this question. Pam has be a music therapist for over 20 years and has seen the powerful effects music can have when treating patients with a traumatic brain injury. Ask Pam or another a professional your question. we will send the answer directly to you and we will also post it so others can benefit. http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

Q- Mom and Dad need some help. I heard that Dad may be able to get a special benefit from the VA to pay for a caregiver in their home or for assisted living. Is this true and if so what are the rules to apply? A- Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth Hilbun, Hilbun Law Firm, Cypress,Texas answers this question. Elizabeth devotes a large part of her practice to help veterans and their families.

Q- My husband has early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Should I enroll him in a clinical trial? A- Kelly McCann, a representative with the Alzheimer's Association answers this question. Do you have a question for Kelly or another expert? The answer will be sent to you and posted on this podcast so others may get the answers they need. Go to this page. http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

Q- Mom and Dad were married about 20 years and then divorced. They were married during the time he was at war. Dad has remarried but mom has not. Can Mom get his VA benefits? A- Elder Law Attorney, Elizabeth Hilbun, Hilbun Law Firm, Cypress,Texas answers this question. Elizabeth devotes a large part of her practice to working with veterans and their families.

Q There has been a lot of talk about music therapy lately and it's role in helping people with different types of dementia including Alzheimer's. What Exactly is Music therapy and how can it help someone with dementia? A- Ask a Professional asked Pam Haynie, owner of Medicine Music Production and a Music therapist for over 20 years, to answer this question. Pam regularly goes into nursing homes and memory care communities with her healing work. The results are often phenomenal!

Q- I have heard that sometimes dementia can be reversed. Is this possible? Can dementia be reversed? A- Kelly McCann, a representative of the Alzheimer's Association joins us today to answer this question. Learn what signs to look for and what tests your doctor may need to perform to determine if your loved one's dementia can be reversed.