The Senior Caregiver Podcast

In this episode of The Senior Caregiver, we are once again joined by Andrea Owensby, Vice President of Design. We will provide listeners with tips on tailoring your senior living space based on your personal needs. This includes how to personalize your bedroom and living areas with pictures and memories of loved ones, and how to use a variety of textures and materials, particularly for seniors who are experiencing limited vision or memory loss. We will also discuss innovations in senior friendly design and technology.

In this episode of The Senior Caregiver, we are joined by Andrea Owensby, Vice President of Design at Sunrise Senior Living, who will outline simple changes and updates you can make to your home to make it more senior-friendly. We'll discuss the importance of making these updates sooner rather than later, and will highlight less obvious considerations when remodeling, including the height of items like counter tops and toilets, and furniture and décor choices that align with strength and mobility in old age.

Understanding the different types of senior care available can be confusing. And, we know that selecting the right senior living community can be an emotional process if you don't know what to expect. On this episode of The Senior Caregiver, hear from Sunrise expert Kelly Myers, SVP of Sales, on frequently asked questions and important tips to keep in mind when beginning your search. Kelly has helped thousands of families over the last 25 years navigate the assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing process, and is passionate about educating people on the choices available in post-acute care.

With more than five million Americans living with Alzheimer's, chances are you know someone who has been affected by memory loss. Rita Altman joins us again in this episode to discuss a variety of topics: younger-onset, which affects people under the age of 65; distinguishing between normal forgetfulness and Alzheimer's symptoms; more tips for communicating; and most important of all, a reminder to see your loved one as a person and not just the disease. Tune in for useful information, no matter where you are on your memory loss journey.

Good nutrition is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, especially as we age. In this episode, we're joined by senior nutrition experts Tim Whelan, VP of Dining, and Caitlin Rogers, national director of Dining and Nutrition services. They explain how nutrition and dietary needs change as we age, why it's necessary to have variety as part of a healthy diet, and the importance of hydration. We're also re-joined by Rita Altman, SVP of Memory Care & Program Services at Sunrise Senior Living, who shares her take on brain-healthy foods. Head over to SunriseBlog.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you've heard today.

We've covered a lot of ground in our third episode with memory care expert, Rita Altman. This time, we touch on music's role in caring for someone with memory loss, ways for explaining Alzheimer's to children and just how close we are to finding a cure. “It's about our shared humanity.” Head over to SunriseBlog.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you've heard today.

We are joined again by memory care expert Rita Altman, as we delve into the world of the adult primary caregiver, someone who is often part of the “sandwich generation.” About 34.2 million Americans cared for another adult or senior in the last 12 months, according to AARP/National Alliance for Caregiving. You aren't alone. Hear tips for how to take care of yourself, navigate family dynamics and learn whether other assistance, like long-term senior living, might be an option for your loved one. Above all, don't forget to live in the moment. Head over to SunriseBlog.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you've heard today.

In this inaugural episode of The Senior Caregiver, we are joined by Rita Altman, senior vice president of Memory Care & Program Services at Sunrise Senior Living. As a caregiver to someone with memory loss, you might be curious about the different stages of Alzheimer's and what to expect. We'll cover that, including tips for how you can remain meaningfully engaged with your loved one by using verbal and non-verbal communication techniques, based on the Validation Method. The theme for this episode? Don't give up. Head over to SunriseBlog.com to see show notes, including direct links to resources you've heard today.