Answers For Elders Radio Network

Rebecca Bomann, the CEO of SASH Services, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about eight things every senior homeowner deserves during a home sale.This segment focuses on the fifth and sixth things: 5: Home mementos. Let them take some home mementos with them. They don't have to be big. Often instinct is thinking of what "needs" to go in their senior living apartment, because there's limited space. Allow those extra items from home that bring familiarity, comfort, and happiness. 6: Caring advocates. They can be anyone who walks through this step with them, looking out for them, whether a neighbor, friend, or relative. They protect the senior from being taken advantage of. SASH stands for Sell A Senior's Home. Learn more at the SASH Services website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Bomann, the CEO of SASH Services, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about eight things every senior homeowner deserves during a home sale.This segment focuses on the third and fourth things: 3: Decision-making: Every senior deserves the ability to make their own decisions, give them choices to make. Many times family members are in a hurry and want to get the process done. But this often makes mom or dad feel like the home sale is happening to them, instead of being in charge of that journey. Sometimes, even making small decisions feels empowering. 4: Knowledge and information: Seniors should have knowledge and information – give them the respect of being well informed. Often they hear what's going to be done, but not the reasons why. The sharing of that information with a senior gives them satisfaction rather than leaving mysteries. SASH stands for Sell A Senior's Home. Learn more at the SASH Services website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rebecca Bomann, the CEO of SASH Services, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about eight things every senior homeowner deserves during a home sale. Most realtors might treat the sale with the same frame of reference as any other sale; they might provide a to-do list to get it ready, and that's it. But if you've lived in a house for 50 years, they need someone who understands that it can be a paralyzing burden. There are eight things they deserve, and doesn't matter what type of house they're selling or how much it's worth. It feels scary because they're leaving the familiar, the memories, and moving into the unknown, whether it's moving cross-country or perhaps into a new senior living environment. This segment focuses on the first two items that every senior should experience: 1. Kindness. Give them kindness in the journey. Family members sometimes forget about how scary it can be, and validating them. Whether grumpy or angry, or sad, empathy and understanding are needed. 2. Patience. This is hard for caregivers. Well-meaning caregivers have a deadline to complete the move, but their loved one isn't ready. Give the senior the respect to move on their timeline, not when it's convenient for others. The fear factor, the highly-charged emotions, need to be respected. Often caregivers and family look at the sale of a senior loved one's house as a financial transaction. For the senior, it's not — it's an emotional, impactful situation. SASH stands for Sell A Senior's Home. Learn more at the SASH Services website.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks with Suzanne Newman about how to appoint people to represent you in situations where you're unable to act for yourself – a who's who of people who should be involved in your estate plan. This segment focuses on trusts. Revocable Trust Initial Trustee: Grantors (the people setting up the trust in the first place) Successor Trustee (After initial trustees both deceased or physically/mentally unable to continue as trustee): Person who gets stuff done, meets deadlines, and doesn't buckle under pressure from other heirs. Irrevocable Third-Party trust for disabled person Grantors are initial trustees Successor Trustee First Approach - Trustee: Person who will look out for disabled beneficiary but will not cave in to unreasonable demands for money from trust and will not resent having to deal with beneficiary Second strategy:Trustee: Bank or trust company or trusted family memberDistribution Committee (to make decisions on when to pay out for benefit of beneficiary, taking pressure off the trustee):- Special needs attorney- Social worker- Family member(s) (maybe) HIPAA Release (Gives access to health information. Doesn't grant decision-making authority. Include everyone who is named in Health Care Power of Attorney Include any other family members or friends who are likely to help look after you if you need care (long-term or otherwise) Include elder law attorney and, if attorney has one, attorney's care coordinator You can listen to the podcast or watch it on YouTube. Learn more at protectingseniors.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks with Suzanne Newman about how to appoint people to represent you in situations where you're unable to act for yourself – a who's who of people who should be involved in your estate plan. We've been talking about powers of attorney and living wills. This segment focuses on after you pass away. You can choose between a will-based estate plan or a trust-based estate plan. Even if you do a trust, make a will, which will catch anything forgotten in the trust. In the will, you name an executor, who is in charge of handling the will (or lack of a will) in probate court. The executor would be the most business-focused person we talk about in this hour. The job of the will is to handle your affairs and close up shop, and your stuff goes where you want it to go, strictly a business transaction. But the executor has to take it through the probate court process. Will Executor: Spouse first Backup Executor (if spouse not able): Person who gets stuff done, meets deadlines, and doesn't buckle under pressure from other heirs You can listen to the podcast or watch it on YouTube. Learn more at protectingseniors.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks with Suzanne Newman about how to appoint people to represent you in situations where you're unable to act for yourself – a who's who of people who should be involved in your estate plan. This segment focuses on living wills. One person does the job – pick one person. A power of attorney document should be written as though it's needed when you need long-term care, because it's mostly used for that. Name your agent with long-term care in mind. Pick them for that reason – don't name your son as general power of attorney because he handles money better and name your daughter as your health care agent; if the daughter reaches the end of her rope, the son might not agree to pay for help, and he would control the checkbook. Living Wills may be different in every state; this covers when you've suffered a brain death and you can tell the family whether to keep the respirator running. Keep your chosen people the same order for both the powers of attorney and the living will. That way you don't have the person listed first on the health care power of attorney having to fight with the person listed first on the living will. Keep them all the same to avoid conflict at a time when conflict slows down your medical care. Living Wills Person to receive phone call (that Principal seems to have suffered traumatic brain damage): Probably spouse First alternate person to receive phone call: person most likely to take in Principal (person signing the Living Will) if Principal needs long-term care Second successor agent: Person second-most likely to take inPrincipal if Principal needs long-term care Others: The person listed on Living Will to receive the phone call doesn't have any "power," but many families don't know that. So, to avoid "power struggles" among family members, it is prudent to list the same people in the Living Will as are named in the Powers of Attorney You can listen to the podcast or watch it on YouTube. Learn more at protectingseniors.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks with Suzanne Newman about how to appoint people to represent you in situations where you're unable to act for yourself – a who's who of people who should be involved in your estate plan. In this segment, Jim focuses on the people you select to have power of attorney and those involved with your living will – and to guide your selections, the personality traits they should have. Powers of Attorney (General and Health Care) Agent: Probably spouse (unless spouse cracks under pressure of making decisions for others) First successor agent: Person most likely to take in Principal (person signing the POA) if Principal needs long-term care Second successor agent: Person second-most likely to take in Principal if Principal needs long-term care Others: We suggest naming the same agents and successor agents in both the General and Health Care Powers of Attorney so that, should you ever need long-term care, the person providing care also has the ability to hire help and to pay for it. You can listen to the podcast or watch it on YouTube. Learn more at protectingseniors.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether regarding skilled care, skilled nursing, or memory care, especially during the pandemic myths have persisted about senior living. This hour, Kelley Smith at CarePartners Senior Living talked about the myths and realities of senior living. This segment focuses on family members who care for a senior loved one. It's important to understand your role to make sure they have the best quality of life possible. Learn more about CarePartners Senior Living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether regarding skilled care, skilled nursing, or memory care, especially during the pandemic myths have persisted about senior living. In this segment Kelley Smith at CarePartners Senior Living focuses on quality of life: what to expect in a senior living or assisted living community. It's not what you might think, and there are a lot of preconceived ideas about skilled care. Nothing's perfect, but if you're a caregiver and it's affecting you to where you can't do it any more, or you're in a situation where their needs are over your head, you're not serving them by keeping them at home. They see people get better in assisted living, because they're getting three home-cooked meals a day, getting their medications on time, there are people around – just having human contact adds to quality of life, rather than being isolated and just seeing your kids now and then. Getting them involved with a community their own age, where there are things happening and things to look forward to, improves their quality of life. Learn more about CarePartners Senior Living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether regarding skilled care, skilled nursing, or memory care, especially during the pandemic myths have persisted about senior living. In this segment Kelley Smith at CarePartners Senior Living explains that the general public's impression of senior living is based on folklore. People think their mom will move in and be isolated, as when you changed schools as a kid. But that's not giving the communities enough credit. A lot of communities have ambassadors that introduce your mom to new people. That's why you fill out a social assessment – for instance if she's from Norway they might sit her with someone from Norway. A lot of communities put their residents first, with activities, and have a way of making sure the residents are entertained throughout the day. There's something for everyone. Learn more about CarePartners Senior Living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether regarding skilled care, skilled nursing, or memory care, especially during the pandemic myths have persisted about senior living. In this hour, Suzanne Newman talks with Kelley Smith at CarePartners Senior Living about myths heard all the time about senior care. We remember great-grandma or great-grandpa being in nursing homes, which weren't pleasant places. They don't exist any more — skilled nursing has taken over, and it doesn't look the same as it did even five or ten years ago. If you don't know anybody in assisted living, if you've never been to an assisted living facility, you don't know what actually happens. Skilled nursing now is more like a rehab center that need 24-hour care not appropriate for a hospital setting. People don't realize that things like therapy dog visits and music therapy are available, providing a quality of life — they don't even know that it exists. Learn more about CarePartners Senior Living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are 150 million caregivers in the United States. In this segment, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler recommends some nationwide resources for senior caregivers: Hiring Geriatric care managers Elder law care attorneys: National Academy of Elder Law Care Attorneys Elder law attorneys who work with care coordinators: Life Care Planning Law Firms Association Nationwide web resources Elder Care decision guides at Answers For Elders Genworth care scout Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging: 216. 273.1797 Alzheimer's Association Pro Seniors Learn more at The Koewler Law Firm website: protectingseniors.com. Search for a comparable elder law attorney in your state at naela.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Suzanne Newman talks about hearing loss with Dr. Hope Lanter, lead audiologist and director of partner success at Hear.com. Some health issues can be exacerbated by hearing loss. This segment focuses on the effects of hearing related to health issues, such diabetes, Alzheimer's and dementia. Diabetes creates blood flow issues and can impact the hearing nerve. Regarding Alzheimer's, the brain is a use-it-or-lose-it place. When we stop stimulating the brain with sounds for too long, it can forget how to process them. We see a dramatically faster progression of that when we don't use hearing aids when they're needed. If you're experiencing some hearing loss, or even wondering if you are, Hear.com has a 45-day no-risk trial offer. Take a free assessment questionnaire at Hear.com or (786) 520-2456 and see if it's worth investigating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Suzanne Newman talks about hearing loss with Dr. Hope Lanter, lead audiologist and director of partner success at Hear.com. This segment focuses on advancements in hearing technology. Hear.com's hearing aids are bluetooth devices with an app to change modes for extra clarification in a setting like a restaurant, an omni-directional mode when walking outdoors, and other options. It directionally amplifies who you're looking at, particularly noticeable in restaurants. Volume also can be adjusted from a cell phone. Call audio and even TV audio can be piped through the hearing aid. If you're experiencing some hearing loss, or even wondering if you are, Hear.com has a 45-day no-risk trial offer. Take a free assessment questionnaire at hear.com or (786) 520-2456 and see if it's worth investigating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why miss out on life because you're not hearing well? Some health issues can be exacerbated by hearing loss. This hour, Suzanne Newman talks about hearing loss with Dr. Hope Lanter, lead audiologist and director of partner success at Hear.com. Hear.com has a resource center and a host of informative articles. Hope talks more about what happens after taking an assessment, a consultation, a recommendation (based on individual life style and budget), and finding a local vetted provider. If you're experiencing some hearing loss, or even wondering if you are, Hear.com has a 45-day no-risk trial offer. Take a free assessment questionnaire at Hear.com or (786) 520-2456 and see if it's worth investigating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Statistics show that about 47 million adults have some level of hearing loss, many who are under 70 years old. This hour, Suzanne Newman talks about hearing loss with Dr. Hope Lanter, lead audiologist and director of partner success at Hear.com. Suzanne talks about being fitted with hearing aids thanks to Hear.com. Hope talks about the experiences of those who reach out to Hear.com, talking about symptoms of hearing loss, particularly when our loved ones notice it. Now that Suzanne has hearing aids, she's noticing sounds she hasn't heard in years, finds her new spectrum of sounds amazing, and improved the quality of her life. If you're experiencing some hearing loss, or even wondering if you are, Hear.com has a 45-day no-risk trial offer. Take a free assessment questionnaire at Hear.com or (786) 520-2456 and see if it's worth investigating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, elder law attorney Jim Koewler at the Koewler Law Firm provides us with a guide to help people who are worried about long term care costs in the future. There are three basic strategies: do nothing, buy insurance, or give away assets. In this segment, Jim goes in further detail about buying insurance. There are two approaches: the "traditional" long term care insurance, and having long term care insurance tied to an asset investment. A PowerPoint presentation accompanies this segment — watch this segment on YouTube’s Answers For Elders channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, elder law attorney Jim Koewler at the Koewler Law Firm provides us with a guide to help people who are worried about long term care costs in the future. There are three basic strategies: do nothing, buy insurance, or give away assets. When giving away assets, there are two approaches: direct gifts, and an irrevocable trust. This segment focuses on direct gifts. A PowerPoint presentation accompanies this segment — watch this segment on YouTube’s Answers For Elders channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, elder law attorney Jim Koewler at the Koewler Law Firm looks at the criteria used to compare planning strategies. There are three basic strategies: do nothing, buy insurance, or give away assets. The criteria Jim uses compare those methods are: the cost to implement the strategy, the risk to your money, how convenient is it to carry out the strategy, how much control does it give you over money, and the likelihood that it will protect your assets. A PowerPoint presentation accompanies this segment — watch this segment on YouTube’s Answers For Elders channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, elder law attorney Jim Koewler at the Koewler Law Firm provides us with a guide to help those who are worried about long term care costs in the future. He talks about how older senior loved ones can protect their life savings and plan for the costs of long term care. Goals are to avoid becoming a burden to our children, leaving a financial legacy, military benefits, earning a feeling of accomplishment and preserving your identity. A PowerPoint presentation accompanies this segment — watch this segment on YouTube’s Answers For Elders channel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Koelsch, the CEO and founder of Koelsch Communities, joins Suzanne this hour. In this segment, Mr. Koelsch talks about how a loved one, caregiver, or family member begins their journey to learn more about Koelsch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Koelsch, the CEO and founder of Koelsch Communities, joins Suzanne this hour. In this segment, Mr. Koelsch talks about Koelsch's niche, what makes it unique.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Koelsch, the CEO and founder of Koelsch Communities, joins Suzanne this hour. In this segment, Mr. Koelsch talks about the company's values, which are interwoven into everything they do. He talks about how that started and what made this framework so prevalent. Suzanne points out that the number one question caregivers and senior loved ones have about a community isn't money, but whether they can be trusted. The trust factor is vital, and Koelsch goes above and beyond to ensure residents retain their self-actualization, their dignity and self-respect, their sense of purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Koelsch, the CEO and founder of Koelsch Communities, joins Suzanne this hour. In this segment, Mr. Koelsch talks about his background and the origins of Koelsch Communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayson Sargent at Hear.com joins the show to talk about hearing loss. In this segment, Jayson talks about his experiences helping people with their hearing, what to expect from the process, and how the technology works. Suzanne was just fitted with hearing aids, and shares her journey. Many listeners may have seen a TV ad for Hear.com, but perhaps weren't sure what to expect, or are hesitant to get checked. With technology today, you can't tell when someone's wearing them, as Suzanne is during this recording.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jayson Sargent at Hear.com joins the show to talk about hearing loss, and Suzanne shares her own personal journey about signs of hearing loss. People will sound like they're mumbling, your ears may feel stuffy, but the best way to be sure is to get a hearing test. Suzanne wears hearing aids during these segments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Alzheimer's disease and dementia expert Dr. Danielle Goldfarb talks about clinical trials. Dr. Goldfarb is a neurologist and psychiatrist, as well as a physician researcher at Banner Sun Health Research Center in Sun Sun City, Arizona. Clinical trials are the cutting edge of new treatments and breakthroughs. In this segment Dr. Goldfarb talks about some of the promising latest news in clinical trials. Visit lift-ad.com for more about the LIFT-AD Phase 2 Study of an Investigational Drug for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. Sponsored by Athira Pharma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this segment, Alzheimer's disease and dementia expert Dr. Danielle Goldfarb talks about clinical trials. Dr. Goldfarb is a neurologist and psychiatrist, as well as a physician researcher at Banner Sun Health Research Center in Sun Sun City, Arizona. Clinical trials in an option for some patients, and it’s beneficial to participate. Dr. Goldfarb talks about what happens when you're considering taking part to help determine whether a newly-developed drug is safe, well-tolerated and effective. Visit lift-ad.com for more about the LIFT-AD Phase 2 Study of an Investigational Drug for the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alzheimer’s Disease. Sponsored by Athira Pharma.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelley Smith with CarePartners Senior Living talks about capturing special moments — how we can memorialize these moments to make them last. Take a picture, but frame it and put it up in her room or on her wall, because even if she's in memory care, it helps. Some other ideas are making recordings, scrap books, or a gallery wall.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelley Smith with CarePartners Senior Living talks about lightening up a senior loved one's day. One thing Kelley's done often is dressing up in costumes, such as pirates, food, and baseball players. It got to be fun, and it created events that were about them, and helped them look forward to your visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelley Smith with CarePartners Senior Living talks about how to lighten up and have fun, getting creative, not taking everything your senior loved one says personally. Putting yourself in their shoes, trying to understand and listen as a peer if you can, how would you feel if you were in their situation, helps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelley Smith with CarePartners Senior Living talks about winning the Nesby Glasgow Essence Award. Many reasons for that were for her outside-the-box ideas, such as how to be creative with seniors. In this segment, Kelley talks about how to step into the mindset of being creative in the moment, ways to entertain, be fluid, with seniors. See the award presentation on YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 9,000 COVID deaths, many of us have lost loved ones recently. Suzanne talks with Cassidy Bastien, an end-of-life doula, about a difficult topic to talk about, the end of life: How to be there for someone when they're dying, and what to say. This segment talks about the family's role, to make sure you know you're loved one's wishes and advocate for them. Visit her Caregivers Hub Support Group at Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 9,000 COVID deaths, many of us have lost loved ones recently. Suzanne talks with Cassidy Bastien, an end-of-life doula, about a difficult topic to talk about, the end of life. There comes a time when you're caregiving a loved one when the time is near, we have an option for hospice care. Hospice is the umbrella of care that surrounds end of life. Eligibility comes down to a significant decline, not eating or walking, or a significant weight loss, with a diagnosis of six months or less to live, and a doctor's referral. If you feel that they qualify, you can ask for an evaluation. It focuses on quality of comfort at end of life. Visit her Caregivers Hub Support Group at Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 9,000 COVID deaths, many of us have lost loved ones recently. Suzanne talks with Cassidy Bastien, an end-of-life doula, about a difficult topic to talk about, the end of life. Our medical communities often forgets to educate families on the goals of treatment when our senior loved one's health is declining, or has gotten a terminal diagnosis. The goal is no longer to make them better, but to make them comfortable. This segment is about palliative care, which isn't discussed very often. We are so goal-oriented on fixing things, and we end up needing to focus on our quality of life. Palliative care allows for medications and treatment overseen by a palliative care team that works with your primary care physician and experts, and monitors your comfort and how you're doing with your treatments. Visit her Caregivers Hub Support Group at Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 9,000 COVID deaths, many of us have lost loved ones recently. Suzanne talks with Cassidy Bastien about a difficult topic to talk about, the end of life. As a family member, how do you support them as they make that transition to the afterlife? Cassidy talks about how to be there for someone when they're dying, and what to say. Cassidy is an end-of-life doula. Visit her Caregivers Hub Support Group at Facebook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks about long term care insurance. Insurance takes the burden from you. You want to look at a stable company and stick with it for life. These are companies you don't see in the news, don't take risks, and have a history. One that underwrites on a long-term care model is best, rather than a disability model.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks about planning ahead — what do people need to plan for? When you can't take care of yourself, and you have trouble with activities of daily living — being able to get out of bed or a chair, bathing, eating, toileting, or dressing on your own — you're either injured (temporary) or facing a permanent change. How do you plan ahead for that financially? You can 1) do nothing, 2) buy insurance, or 3) give money away now while you're healthy, and rely on Medicaid later on. If you pick 3, work with a long-term care attorney to find a balance of what you need to care for yourself vs. what you're able to live without. Jim addresses all three choices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks about options if a senior doesn't have enough income to afford Medicare supplemental insurance. If you want to have more than bare Medicare, look for a Medicare Advantage program that does the most for you. Specifically ask for plans that are generous on rehab, because rehab is expensive. Good rehab means a better life after rehab is done. Companies that give you money back, or charge less, means they have less money to cover you with.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Suzanne Newman talks with the late Seahawks Legend Nesby Glasgow's adult children Brandon, Nesby, and Nicole. Learn more about the Nesby Glasgow Essence Award, which will be awarded on Wednesday December 22 to someone who has made tireless sacrifices in the care of a senior. Nominate a deserving caregiver here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Suzanne Newman talks with the late Seahawks Legend Nesby Glasgow's adult children Brandon, Nesby, and Nicole. Learn more about the Nesby Glasgow Essence Award, which will be awarded on Wednesday December 22 to someone who has made tireless sacrifices in the care of a senior. Nominate a deserving caregiver here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Suzanne Newman talks with the late Seahawks Legend Nesby Glasgow's adult children Brandon, Nesby, and Nicole. Learn more about the Nesby Glasgow Essence Award, which will be awarded on Wednesday December 22 to someone who has made tireless sacrifices in the care of a senior. Nominate a deserving caregiver here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Suzanne Newman talks with the late Seahawks Legend Nesby Glasgow's adult children Brandon, Nesby, and Nicole. Learn more about the Nesby Glasgow Essence Award, which will be awarded on Wednesday December 22 to someone who has made tireless sacrifices in the care of a senior. Nominate a deserving caregiver here!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanne Newman joins Yolanda Morgan, President of the Sea Hawkers, the official booster club of the Seattle Seahawks, to talk about this year's events for the Twelve Days of Goodness. Answers for Elders gears up each December to touch the hearts of seniors with Seahawks Legends in Puget Sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanne Newman joins Yolanda Morgan, President of the Sea Hawkers, the official booster club of the Seattle Seahawks, to talk about this year's events for the Twelve Days of Goodness. Answers for Elders gears up each December to touch the hearts of seniors with Seahawks Legends in Puget Sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanne Newman joins Yolanda Morgan, President of the Sea Hawkers, the official booster club of the Seattle Seahawks, to talk about this year's events for the Twelve Days of Goodness. Answers for Elders gears up each December to touch the hearts of seniors with Seahawks Legends in Puget Sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Suzanne Newman joins Yolanda Morgan, President of the Sea Hawkers, the official booster club of the Seattle Seahawks, to talk about this year's events for the Twelve Days of Goodness. Answers for Elders gears up each December to touch the hearts of seniors with Seahawks Legends in Puget Sound.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Arif Khan at the Northwest Clinical Research Center talks about Parkinson’s disease and an exciting clinical study by Athira Pharma for the treatment of Parkinson's Disease Dementia (PDD) and Dementia with Lewy Bodies. The medicine is designed to boost a repair and regenerative pathway for brain cells, promoting brain health and function. It's a new approach, potentially targeting the root cause of memory decline by repairing brain cells and rebuilding brain networks. For more information, or to enroll, visit http://shapetrial.com. Dr. Khan is a Board Certified Psychiatrist, an Adjunct Professor of Psychiatry at Duke University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Medicine at the Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. Dr. Khan has been conducting clinical trials in the greater Seattle area since 1984 and founded the NorthWest Clinical research Center (NWCRC) in 1995. He has been the Principal Investigator in over 600 clinical trials. In addition, he has published more than 175 scientific papers in leading medical journals. His work on clinical trial design, safety and efficacy is widely recognized and presented at both national and international scientific meetings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conversation with Heinz Gehner and Eric Wollan of MorningStar Senior Living has focused on retirement living. In this segment, Suzanne Newman asks Heinz and Eric questions that a consumer should ask about moving into a senior living community. Heinz Gehner is Executive Director, and Eric Wollan is Director of Community Relations, for MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake in Everett, Washington. Reach them via their website or by calling 425-438-9080.

This conversation with Heinz Gehner and Eric Wollan of MorningStar Senior Living has focused on retirement living, and the questions to ask to find the right fit for your senior loved one and what questions to ask. This segment helps you weigh the best type of community to move into, and the types of questions you should ask. Gehner is Executive Director, and Wollan is Director of Community Relations, for MorningStar Senior Living at Silver Lake in Everett, Washington. Reach them via their website or by calling 425-438-9080.