Answers For Elders Radio Network

In this segment, Dr. Shawn Weiss discusses the skilled side of home health. Since the pandemic, home health has moved to the forefront. Home health providers are licensed and Medicare-certified who come into your home and provide medical skilled services in cooperation with your physician. Providers includes nurses and physical and occupational therapists. There are also non-medical home care agencies that provides housekeeping, meal prep, dressing, transportation, and other a-la-carte services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With winter coming, prepare now to avoid falls in your home or your parents' home. Dr. Shawn Weiss advises checking the outside of the house for safety at entryways, lighting, clearing pathways to avoid tripping hazards. Winter safety also includes shoes and shovels stored nearby. If there are issues getting in and out of the house, add or check the sturdiness of handrails. Inside the home, make sure rugs can absorb moisture from shoes so they aren't slippery. Winter clothes are also important – make sure the clothing isn't so bulky that it'll catch on something, and that shoes have good tread. Spend extra money to get well-supported, cushioned shoes to minimize pain or negative effects to your stride.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This segment with Dr. Shawn Weiss focuses on how to prevent falls. Fall prevention can be broken down into intrinsic and extrinsic factors. Extrinsic, or environmental, factors involve furniture placement, bed height, seat heights, lighting, rugs, power cords, general clutter in pathways, and so forth. Also, the potential tripping hazards of footwear and clothing. Do you notice whether you or your loved ones have started holding furniture for support while walking? Before winter is a good time to check porches and steps, and consider whether handrails are needed. Intrinsic factors includes medical diagnoses and conditions like COPD, Parkinsons, arthritis, pneumonia, or COVID, which can affect a person's movements and fall risk. Also, some medications can affect movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks about Medicaid, specifically in the long-term-care process as we're aging. This segment focuses on more of the criteria that would allow someone to participate in Medicaid, in particular the ideas of resources and spend-down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler talks about Medicaid, specifically in the long-term-care process as we're aging. This segment focuses on more of the criteria that would allow someone to participate in Medicaid, in particular the ideas of resources and spend-down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and long-term-care planning attorney Jim Koewler talks about Medicaid, specifically in the long-term-care process as we're aging. Medicaid is the single biggest payer toward long-term care in the United States. Medicaid for long-term care is different than Medicaid under Obama-care, different than Medicaid for people with disabilities. In this segment, Jim talks about what it is, as well as some of the criteria that would allow someone to participate in Medicaid, covering some of the differences in different states.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler answers questions about the daunting world of Medicare. This segment focuses on Part D, the prescription drug coverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler answers questions about the daunting world of Medicare. Medicare pays 80% of covered costs, and this segment focuses on how you choose to pay for the remaining 20%, clarifying the differences between Medicare Advantage and the supplement program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler answers questions about the daunting world of Medicare. This segment focuses on the differences between the various parts - A, B, C, and D, the big four parts of Medicare. Part A is free if you paid into it while working, and covers 80% of hospitalization costs with a 0 premium. Part B covers non-admission-related hospital costs such as visits by doctors and specialists, paid for with a deduction from social security payments. Part C are advantage plans, which if you elect one would replace your Part A and B options and includes Part D features, covering a lot but not necessarily covering it well. Part D is prescription drug coverage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, Elder Law and special needs attorney Jim Koewler answers questions about the daunting world of Medicare. This segment provides an overview of Medicare, the Federally-funded health insurance for people 65 or over. If you're approaching your 65th birthday, start thinking about this: you can sign up three months prior to and up to three months after your birthday. Don't miss that magic window, at it results in getting an annual late-fee penalty, and you might not be able to get the health insurance that you want to go with your Medicare. Medicare covers 80% of covered health costs; vision and dental aren't covered unless they're considered medical treatments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour with Dementia expert Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching deals with how to communicate with loved ones facing Alzheimer's and dementia. This segment recaps the previous segments and focuses on how Faith Marshall can help families faced with this situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour with Dementia expert Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching deals with how to communicate with loved ones facing Alzheimer's and dementia. This segment focuses on tips for providing energy, important for creating a flow of positive communication.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour with Dementia expert Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching deals with how to communicate with loved ones facing Alzheimer's and dementia. This segment focuses on what loved ones pick up on inadvertently, sometimes a repetition of a diagnosis that in most cases isn't positive. Remembering to talk with them, not about them, is key.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Families fave noticed an escalation of Alzheimer's and dementia symptoms after having been separated from senior loved ones for so long during the pandemic. This hour with Dementia expert Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching deals with how to communicate with loved ones facing Alzheimer's and dementia. This segment provides a background into the mind of someone who has Alzheimer's, and how to maintain the respect of our loved ones in the face of frustration and a lack of understanding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the job description of a family caregiver? In this segment, Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements focuses on changes in financial management in senior care. The costs of senior care is skyrocketing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the job description of a family caregiver? In this segment, Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements focuses on the legal side of family caregiving and what Daphne sees when they're dealing with legal aspects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the job description of a family caregiver? Often a caregiver is overwhelmed by medical terminology. In this segment, Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements focuses on what go on in the hospital.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the arrival of fall, it’s businer at Pinnacle Senior Placements. People recharge their batteries during the summer, as we get back to the realities of life, recently Daphne Davis has seen an increase in younger sons and daughters having to help senior loved ones in their 70s: People in their 30s and 40s with full-time jobs and children are being faced with these challenges. Some families are dealing with cognition challenges from Parkinson's, and some very young people are having strokes. Young people are coming face-to-ace with terms like power of attorney, what does it mean that they can't see their loved one in a hospital, what services are available. Many have asked for guidance navigating the maze of our hospital system. In this segment, Daphne talks about these challenges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often have you felt alone in this process of caring for a senior loved one? In this hour, Daphne discusses how you're truly not alone. It's just a matter of reaching out for hope to build relationships with a team of people who have the best interests of your loved one at heart. In this segment, Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements talks about caregiver guilt after senior living choices have been made and your senior loved one has moved, and also talks about the repercussions of the decision with the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often have you felt alone in this process of caring for a senior loved one? In this hour, Daphne discusses how you're truly not alone. It's just a matter of reaching out for hope to build relationships with a team of people who have the best interests of your loved one at heart. In this segment, Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements talks about what goes on with families during this time when you're a caregiver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often have you felt alone in this process of caring for a senior loved one? In this hour, Daphne discusses how you're truly not alone. It's just a matter of reaching out for hope to build relationships with a team of people who have the best interests of your loved one at heart. In this segment, Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements talks about how it works when Daphne and Pinnacle is invited to have an opportunity to get to know you and your senior loved ones, who you are as people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How often have you felt alone in this process of caring for a senior loved one? In this hour, Daphne discusses how you're truly not alone. It's just a matter of reaching out for hope to build relationships with a team of people who have the best interests of your loved one at heart. You need to feel comfortable asking any question. Pinnacle can help with senior living decisions. While some choices are different during the pandemic, many are universal with families. In this segment, Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements shares some recent stories about helping seniors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, professional photographer Dana Chrysler from Bella Vita Creative talks about the importance of seniors being "present" in photos — how to be your authentic self in front of the camera, as hard as that can be for some. Dana talks about providing a legacy for your loved ones through family heirloom photography. Get a free consultation at at bellavitacreative.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, professional photographer Dana Chrysler from Bella Vita Creative talks about the importance of seniors being "present" in photos — how to be your authentic self in front of the camera, as hard as that can be for some. Dana talks about providing a legacy for your loved ones through family heirloom photography. Get a free consultation at at bellavitacreative.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, professional photographer Dana Chrysler from Bella Vita Creative talks about the importance of seniors being "present" in photos — how to be your authentic self in front of the camera, as hard as that can be for some. Dana talks about providing a legacy for your loved ones through family heirloom photography. Get a free consultation at at bellavitacreative.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this hour, professional photographer Dana Chrysler from Bella Vita Creative talks about the importance of seniors being "present" in photos — how to be your authentic self in front of the camera, as hard as that can be for some. Dana talks about providing a legacy for your loved ones through family heirloom photography. Get a free consultation at at bellavitacreative.net.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Weiss is an expert in the areas of geriatrics, fall prevention, cognitive decline, the benefits and regulations of medicare home health, dementia management, and medicare reimbursement and documentation compliance. In this segment, Shawn updates us on seniors during the pandemic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Weiss talks about fall prevention during the pandemic. Shawn is a member of the Ohio Falls Coalition and Ohio Injury Prevention Partnership, has been a physical therapist for 23 years, and is published in Fall Prevention for Residents with Cognitive Deficits residing in Assisted Living Facilities. She talks about why there has been a rising number of falls and fall-related injuries in the aging population during the COVID-19 pandemic, how we can help senior loved ones whose health may have declined during the pandemic, and provides some community resources to seek out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Weiss talks about why we're seeing an increase in caregiver burnout, what the symptoms are, and how we can prevent it. Shawn has been the owner of a Home Health Care agency for 18 years and a physical therapist for 23 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Weiss is an expert in the areas of geriatrics, fall prevention, cognitive decline, healthy living, home health, and caregiver training. In this segment, Shawn talks about why summer safety is so important for our senior loved ones, why older adults are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, and provides some ways our seniors can stay safe and healthy during the summer months.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour focuses on reducing family caregiver stress through hypnosis. In this segment, Alzheimer's and dementia expert Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching provides a four-minute sample hypnosis session. Please do not listen while operating machinery or driving. Wait until you're in a safe place where you can relax, sit, and close your eyes. (Image © Can Stock Photo / fizkes)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour focuses on reducing family caregiver stress through hypnosis. As you're taking care of a senior loved one, hypnosis can help you regain your sanity. In this segment, Alzheimer's and dementia expert Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching focuses on what happens when you first contact her. An initial conversation determines first steps, individualized to the person. A commonality with caregivers is exhaustion, burnout and fatigue. When people come to a session, people melt into the chair and enjoy it. Similar to meditation, a session starts with muscle relaxation and becoming comfortable with the hypnotist. A session lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Afterward, people feel refreshed and ready for the day, with a recording they can play at night. (Image © Can Stock Photo / fizkes)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour focuses on reducing family caregiver stress through hypnosis. A lot of caregivers put themselves last, with lots of negative self-talk, feeling like they can't keep up, aren't good enough, trying to be everything to everybody. In this segment, Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching talks about how she uses hypnosis to help reverse that negativity. She helps people stand in their own power, make their own choices on boundaries, and embrace them, helping caregivers get into a new mindset. Fatigue affects all caregivers, and we can be hypnotized such that a 20-minute session feels like a four-hour power nap. (Image © Can Stock Photo / fizkes)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's and dementia expert Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching talks about the benefits of hypnosis as an aid for families and family caregivers. Stress is always there, but not always self-care. What she loves about hypnosis is it is a short-cut to stress relief. Hypnosis helps our subconscious ignore negative thoughts and guides us through in a positive way. A lot of people don't understand what hypnosis is all about; they're familiar with the stage hypnosis where they heard of a friend who was barking like a dog on stage. We have our own subconscious routines, and we're critical of ourselves or our actions, and that's human nature. Hypnosis can help by creating a sense of calm, similar to meditation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that our parents have moved, how do we relax together and how do we stay connected? Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements explains that no conflict is worth coming apart at the seams with your family, and this discussion focuses on family healing, advocacy and communication.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before our parents have moved, the family still needs to come together to make decisions regarding the move. Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements talks about many considerations families don't think through. It can be overwhelming to go from a quiet family home to a community with 80 other residents. Generally if someone can advocate for themselves, and if they have good safety awareness and judgment, an assisted living solution can be successful. If either of those is missing, you'll run into isolation or falls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour is about healing discourse in families. In this segment, Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements focuses on the healing of siblings. A nearly universal theme is the perception of what a parent can and can't do, and where they need help. Another common one is cognition issues: is there short-term memory loss with your parents? Evaluating cognition challenges within a family can be challenging, as one day you could have a coherent conversation with your dad, but the next day he could be delusional, and that's completely normal. Sibling to sibling arguments about what a parent can do can lead to misunderstandings. Having a third party determine a baseline is the best route to go for their dignity and safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As families come together again, there's a lot of new strife, anxiety, mistrust of information, and trouble coping with change. Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements explains how each family has a unique story, dynamics and different perspectives. Sometimes there's discord when making decisions about senior loved ones and the transition to senior living. Even in a family with lots of information, families can be completely wrong about what's available. A need for healing comes from that discord or a sense of loss at seeing your parents in a different role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this vacation hour, Kelley Smith with CarePartners Senior Living talks about how to travel with your senior loved one to get them experiencing life once again. There's still a lot of pandemic fear and lots of questions about bringing joy during a family trip. In this segment, Kelley talks about sporting events and other excursions, staycations that families can do with their senior loved ones locally.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this vacation hour, Kelley Smith with CarePartners Senior Living talks about how to travel with your senior loved one to get them experiencing life once again. There's still a lot of pandemic fear and lots of questions about bringing joy during a family trip. In this segment, Kelley talks about senior bucket lists, and finding ways to help senior loved ones visit places they'd like to see but never had the opportunity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this vacation hour, Kelley Smith with CarePartners Senior Living talks about how to travel with your senior loved one to get them experiencing life once again. There's still a lot of pandemic fear and lots of questions about bringing joy during a family trip. In this segment, Kelley talks about preparing for a trip. Bring a fact sheet listing their doctor, primary care physician, everyone that might need to be contacted in case of an emergency. Make sure you have a care plan, all the medications. Does the destination have everything in place should there be an emergency? Consider the conditions that might cause trouble if they have hearing, eyesight or mobility issues, because you don't want to get there and have it be an unsafe, unpleasant time for all of you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this vacation hour, Kelley Smith with CarePartners Senior Living talks about how to travel with your senior loved one to get them experiencing life once again. There's still a lot of pandemic fear and lots of questions about bringing joy during a family trip. This segment provides an overview of concerns and considerations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Marci Lobel-Esrig introduces SilverBills, a Nationwide Concierge Bill Manager. Marci is its founder, CEO and General Counsel. In this segment, Marci talks about services for non-seniors, such as family caregivers. High net worth individuals have a family office that handles their finances, and that's what SilverBills provides for ordinary Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Marci Lobel-Esrig introduces SilverBills, a Nationwide Concierge Bill Manager. Marci is its founder, CEO and General Counsel. SilverBills helps families manage finances, pay bills, and keep good records. In this segment, Marci talks more about what SilverBills does for senior loved ones, describing several scenarios where she's been able to help families.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Marci Lobel-Esrig introduces SilverBills, a Nationwide Concierge Bill Manager.Marci is its founder, CEO and General Counsel. SilverBills helps families manage finances, pay bills, and keep good records. In this segment, Marci talks about the process of using SilverBills and what it can do for senior loved ones. Computers aren't needed to participate, and services can be provided offline, though you can learn more at https://silverbills.com/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour, Marci Lobel-Esrig introduces SilverBills, a Nationwide Concierge Bill Manager. Marci is its founder, CEO and General Counsel. One of the most challenging aspects of senior care is managing finances. Are the bills getting paid, where are the important documents, are they paying unnecessary bills? It also causes conflict and is a huge undertaking to step into the role of taking over paying bills for a senior loved one. In this segment, Marci talks about her background and various aspects of money management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family dynamics: how to be the most supportive and work well in the care of a senior loved one with Alzheimer's. It's more complex than it might seem. In this segment, Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching focuses on helping you find the best choices for your senior loved one and putting together a care plan for families to help them care for a senior loved one with Alzheimer's.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family dynamics: how to be the most supportive and work well in the care of a senior loved one with Alzheimer's. It's more complex than it might seem. In this segment, Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching focuses on the senior loved one who's being cared for, and how how the dynamics follow the lead of the loved one; how they are dealing with the diagnosis. Patient-centered care is critical, and their daily circumstances, going where they want to go that moment. Some siblings like to redirect them to the present, but eventually you realize that this isn't helpful, and move on and go with it. You never know what to expect.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family dynamics: how to be the most supportive and work well in the care of a senior loved one with Alzheimer's. It's more complex than it might seem. In this segment, Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching focuses on the first steps toward helping the whole family unit care for a loved one in need. The family needs to decide and respond the one who's going to be with the loved one most often, who is face-to-face with them. Sometimes the person who just has a ten minute phone call with mom at lunch can see nothing amiss. The family needs to learn to honor the person who's dedicated to taking care of mom day to day and respect their opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This hour focuses on family dynamics, and how to be the most supportive and work well in the care of a senior loved one. It's more complex than it might seem. Faith Marshall of Awakenings Hypnosis & Coaching talks about talks about changes that happen within families when a senior loved one is first diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Typically the family has previously noticed some symptoms but some might be in denial about what it means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.