Answers For Elders Radio Network

How do you have that initial conversation with a loved one when its time to make a change, and the loved one isn't necessarily open to the conversation? It's an awkward time, as it's a time of change, a time of role reversals. Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements says that it takes a lot of courage to begin the conversation this way: “Let’s look at the future.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kirk Lau at Fairway Independent Mortgage talks about reverse mortgages.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director Beth Deems of Brookdale at Admiral Heights discusses assisted living options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan Esecson describes Voxx Socks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan White at Evergreen Washelli talks about an aspect of Aging in Place, considerations a family should know about with their final wishes. Power of attorney is important. Also is defining an appointment of agent, something specific for the state of Washington, which appoints one family member who is the official legal agent, and they have the final say, to simplify legal actions when there are many family members.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn D’Amelio is the director of business development for With A Little Help, a locally-owned home care company. With A Little Help has 150 caregivers who provide in-home care, and their average age is 48, so they have some life experience. They not only know how to cook a meal but appreciate the value of sitting down and eating that meal with the senior. They help with fun outings, doctor's appointments, shopping, help cleaning the house, changing the bed, and they build a friendship with the senior. They help with the challenges and light housekeeping so the senior loved one has energy for the fun things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie Mosshart at Hospitality Home Care talks about Home Care Services. A home care organization is a huge support for caregivers. If you're a caregiver, then whether you need a home care organization or not, you need to find one, interview one, and have one ready to go at a moment’s notice. When there’s an unexpected emergency or crisis, people just don’t know what to do or which way to turn, they don’t always have the time or knowledge necessary to take care of somebody.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Interview with Colonel Ian Larson with the U.S. Army, at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington. He was born in the Philippines in January 1940.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Sundar from the YMCA of Greater Seattle provides an overview of their senior programs. She is the Program Executive, Health Integration & Transformation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director Beth Deems of Brookdale at Admiral Heights discusses steps to take that help your senior loved one stay at home longer, and mobility issues to look for, as part of this month's aging in place conversations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Stone describes the services provided by Family Resource Home Care. She is their Regional Manager, Business Development.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaden and Valicia Zugel from Team Zugel Real Estate talk about seniors in transition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerrica Pierson Seeger at Rehberg Law talks about legal planning, part of this month's focus on aging in place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special four-part episode, Chuck Olmstead speaks with Suzanne Newman about the Top Ten Advocacy Principles as well as what Answers for Elders stands for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special four-part episode, Chuck Olmstead speaks with Suzanne Newman about the Top Ten Advocacy Principles as well as what Answers for Elders stands for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special four-part episode, Chuck Olmstead speaks with Suzanne Newman about the Top Ten Advocacy Principles as well as what Answers for Elders stands for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special four-part episode, Chuck Olmstead speaks with Suzanne Newman about the Top Ten Advocacy Principles as well as what Answers for Elders stands for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Interview with Stan Solmonson at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington. Stan joined the U.S. Navy in Sept. 1943 and served two years, then later was a tech sergeant in the U.S. Air Force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-owner Brian Scalabrine talks about Adriana Senior Living , an independent living senior community in Des Moines, WA. He is a former Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls basketball player.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rolland Wright is the author of The Widows Project: Serving The Widowed With The Father's Heart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve talked about how Evergreen Washelli recognizes the sacrifices caregivers make. Dan White explains that it helps to find resources to aid the grieving process. One nice resource is a newsletter, Hope after Heartache.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Knight provides an overview of aging and disability services. Cathy is the Director of the Aging and Disability Services Division for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Knight provides an overview of aging and disability services. Cathy is the Director of the Aging and Disability Services Division for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Knight provides an overview of aging and disability services. Cathy is the Director of the Aging and Disability Services Division for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Interview with Jeanne Yoder celebrating the Veteran of the Month Award at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington. Jeanne is a retired Storekeeper Third Class, U.S. Coast Guard, who joined in 1943.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tam Katzin and guests from MBK Senior Living talk about Aging in Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan White at Evergreen Washelli says that all senior caregivers must go through the last stage, which is the grief and loss of our loved one. What happens when a loved one passes, for you? How do you adjust?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Strand at Careage takes us through the qualification to get Home Health services. Home Health is an insurance and Medicare benefit, not just for our parents but for ourselves. It’s important to understand the vast amount of resources home care offers families. In most cases, it’s paid for by insurance and Medicare. People have to be home-bound to get home health, where it’s difficult and taxing to leave the home. There has to be a skilled need as well as a doctor’s orders. Chris talks about the qualifications for needing home health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Carey from On The House talks about elder design and decuttering.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Interview with Cassandra Pietz, retired Private 1st class, U.S. Army, at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington. Cassandra joined the Army in New Hampshire when she was 17 years old.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan White at Evergreen Washelli explains that there is no better time for funeral pre-planning than when you’re diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, while you’re fully cognizant of your wishes. Get things down on paper for someone who would be coming on your behalf, so they can honor your wishes and not have to guess or make assumptions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim, Katie and Tam Katzin from MBK Senior Living explore senior living options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements explains how siblings, the aunt or uncle of a loved one have a different role than the caregiver. They get the surprises, the cold water splashed in your face a lot, or are confronted with feelings of being inept, not knowing what to do. Even for the non-caregiving family member, it’s helpful to look and see what’s not getting done, such as weeding the garden. We talk about things you can do to be a supportive family member.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria Smith at Visiting Hooves talks about therapy animals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks Legend Jordan Babineaux joins Answers for Elders to talk about his non-medical transport company, Assure Ride, which provides transportation to and from medical appointments. In Puget Sound, transportation barriers include age, mobility, disability, education, economics and employment. It enables seniors to remain self-reliant once they give up driving. To learn more and book a ride, go to https://www.assureride.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Clemons talks about Long Term Care Funding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Interview: Dennis Boyd talks with Master Sergeant Kenneth Ellis, a 27-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan White at Evergreen Washelli talks about consumer rights when it comes to funeral planning, governed by the FCC. When shopping and pre-planning for either a casketed funeral or cremation is that the company is required to be able to present a general price list covering services as well as a casket price list.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Leith from Wall Group Law in Edmonds, WA talks about senior legal matters that affect the family. The firm handles estate planning, elder law and probate. Oftentimes you're not dealing just with the client, but also the client's family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Leith from Wall Group Law in Edmonds talks about senior legal matters that affect the family. The firm handles estate planning, elder law and probate. Oftentimes you're not dealing just with the client, but also the client's family.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Interview: Dennis Boyd talks with Lt. Colonel Frans Doelman, a 31-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force, at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington. He also interviewed his two daughters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Home health is medical or rehabilitative care in the home, so it varies dramatically from what we call home care. Chris Strand at Careage provides an overview of Home health, explaining how it encompasses physical therapy, nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, social work, and a bathing assistant. Those services are available just by asking.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephanie Haslam is an elder law and estate planning attorney with Compassionate Legal Care. January is a time for new starts, and it's a good time to review your estate planning documents to make sure they're all in order. If you don't have them, then to learn about the types of documents that could become important, such as power of attorney, to have someone who can help you make decisions if you're not able to do that by yourself. If you've made a will or trust, is it up to date? Are your assets properly titled in the trust? Are your healthcare directives up to date, based on the current condition of your health? It's time to take stock of these items.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Davis and Pam Nagel at Careage talk about the qualifications for veterans benefits. Families might not know that mom or dad served during wartime and would likely qualify for veterans benefits relating to activities of daily living, an amazing resource. Wendy talks about the activities a senior would need help with in order to qualify for these benefits.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wendy Davis and Pam Nagel at Careage describe the aid and attendance benefits pension benefit, which began in 1951, but isn’t always understood. It is for veterans who have served during a time of war. They didn’t need to be wounded or have served overseas. It is for veterans, spouses or widows of veterans who are receiving assisted living benefits, either skilled nursing or in an assisted living situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kim Spencer at Serengeti Care discusses Nutrition and Meal Planning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Business Development Manager Kim Spencer at Serengeti Care discusses business connecting. Those with senior loved ones should establish relationships ahead of time, up front, with certain businesses, in preparation for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan White at Evergreen Washelli talks about religious preferences and memorial services. Churches have different protocols or traditions that they follow. All have their intricacies and special requests. We are there to help serve the pastor, minister, priest — whoever is in charge of the service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Interview: Dennis Boyd talks with Major General John Hemphill at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington. After graduating from West Point, he served 34 years in the U.S. Army, and was awarded two Purple Hearts during the Korean War.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seahawks Legend and former safety & punt returner Nesby Glasgow joins Answers for Elders for the 12 Days of Goodness. “It’s uplifting to a lot of the seniors we visit....See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.