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People sometimes put their estate documents in a file and forget about it. Elder law attorney Steve Waltar joins Suzanne to talk how to keep your estate plan documents current.Steve explains, “If you buy a car, would it be wise to never, ever maintain it? Of course not. Would it be okay to never fuel it? So that's my analogy, a good car. You would take a look at it, you'd keep it maintained, you keep it fueled. It's going to run most efficiently. "So as a rule, we say people ought to come in every five years, or if there's a change, they come to us. But I've had enough clients say, Steve, I want to make sure it's current. And I thought about the idea of life insurance. And I thought, 'Hey, we insure things to make sure they're going to work.' And so we developed something called a VIP plan. And for $600 a year, they get one hour with an attorney, that's already worth over $600. And they get updates, like if you have changed the name of your agent and your powers of attorney, your health care, your will, you get those all routinely updated... Also for the trust clients, they get to update their assets. It's a way to like make sure you're meeting with an attorney routinely. Family get a discount then, because you're a part of this membership. I'm an estate planner, so my kids, when they turned 18, they got powers of attorney, they got health care, they got HIPPA, all that stuff. But I think a lot of my clients, their kids go off to college, something happens, and the parents can't even be notified about the medical status of their daughter or their son, because they don't have a HIPPA authorization. So our VIP means you get free free healthcare powers and HIPPA authorizations and all that for your kids up to age 25. It's totally a huge benefit."Steve adds, "I had a client. We did a living trust. They had a good size estate, the assets from growing. The wife had cancer, things got bad. We did some reviewing of, you know, what was needed for health care powers and stuff like that, and figured everything was ... Anyway, the wife died, and we learned later that the financial advisor moved $3 million out of the trust and made it joint with a survivor, probably thinking they were doing a favor. But what that did is, it gutted the estate tax planning and ultimately it's costing the family about $240,000 because of the assets that were moved out of the trust. "The annual review with the attorney is priceless, really. You catch those sort of things when you look at who is the owner, who are the beneficiaries... It's good to review that stuff."Visit the Legacy Estate Planning website at waltar.com for beneficial articles, resources, and webinars.* Steve Waltar: https://www.waltar.com/our-firm/about-our-firm/* Books: https://www.waltar.com/resources/books-published-by/* Webinars and seminars: https://www.waltar.com/seminars/* Find an attorney in your state at https://www.aaepa.com/Hear more podcasts with Steve Waltar at Answers for Elders: https://answersforelders.com/tag/stephen-waltar/Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/

How do you make updates to your estate plan? Elder law attorney Steve Waltar joins Suzanne to talk about dos and don'ts.Steve says, "Let me first start by saying what you should not do. You should not take out your original will and start crossing off, oh, this person's dead now, this is the new name. You start scratching things up — and there's been cases on this, fights on this, because sometimes you make changes to who gets what, and they will sometimes throw out the will and say, Oh, you obviously intended to throw it out. So, a much better strategy, of course, it's meet with an attorney. But I would say, review your documents, but make copies of the things you want to change. Then on the copy, you say what happened, or mark this out, something that helps process this with your attorney. "But ideally, you will not only send the attorney a copy of that, but you'll actually meet with an attorney. And what I want to make sure is that I have an update of their assets and people. Because if someone comes in and says, Steve, I want you to change this paragraph, that's tunnel vision. That's not that helpful. Of course I can change that paragraph... But the whole point is, people don't know what they don't know. So what they should do is make sure, without messing up documents, to write down their worries, their concerns. Do a review questionnaire so that when they come in and meet with an attorney, we see the whole picture. Because I may tell them, Oh, you want to change this, but a will is not the way to do that, or Oh, you had everything on one document, but you need them separate... They don't know what they don't know."People can be penny wise and pound foolish. "Even this week, I had a 99-year-old gentleman come in. He served in World War II. He had all these great stories. And I asked a lot of questions about the son... Like I said before, I want to know [about] the beneficiary... And after I did some analysis, I finally said, okay, I think we can just do a simple will and we could do a transfer on death deed. We don't need a trust. We don't need to get fancy... But then the the child was shocked that it was going to cost a little north of two grand to do a will and probate avoidance... Many of my clients, there's a little sticker shock, right? I mean, I did $800 trust plans, you know, 30 years ago. This was a will plan. It avoids court. You could do a will form, but it's not going to avoid court. I think someone was looking at like a dollar amount and he wasn't realizing the value. People sometimes get what they pay for."I like Costco, and I like the value I get. But if you buy a Michelin tire with an 80,000 mile guarantee, you could go to a discount store, go to Costco, whatever. That's the tire, right? That's a commodity. A power of attorney is not a commodity. They're all radically different. Is it immediate? Is it springing, is it a hybrid? Is it a health care one? Is it finances? Is it durable? Is it not durable? It's not like a tire. What about a will? And a will might not be the most important document. You might want it to avoid court with a transfer on death. Let alone a trust. So it's really hard to shop prices. What you should do is just do your homework when you want to do your plan, get to know some of that, ask good questions, and see if they treat you well, and hire someone you're comfortable with. Wills and estate planning is not a commodity. Thinking 'I got the lowest [price],' that's not always best. That's pretty foolish."Visit the Legacy Estate Planning website at waltar.com for beneficial articles, resources, and webinars.* Steve Waltar: https://www.waltar.com/our-firm/about-our-firm/* Books: https://www.waltar.com/resources/books-published-by/* Webinars and seminars: https://www.waltar.com/seminars/* Find an attorney in your state at https://www.aaepa.com/Hear more podcasts with Steve Waltar at Answers for Elders:...

With a new year arriving, it's time to consider reviewing and updating legal documents. Elder law attorney Steve Waltar joins Suzanne to talk about when to update estate plans.Steve says, "The $64,000 question: Hey, when should I update my estate plan, or how do I know? It always depends, right? That's what an attorney says, it depends. I think it's wonderful to to to check in with the attorney annually. As a rule, we tell clients every five years, you should come in to kick the tires. Because by then your goals may have changed. Your assets have certainly changed. It might even be your wishes and goals have changed for your beneficiaries. On an annual basis, laws tend to change. "People usually come to us because there's changes in people, right? ... Obviously, divorce is huge, right? Who do you want to get your assets? Who do you want to be in charge? That's a big deal. But it can be the children as well, right? If the daughter got married and her last name changed, that's not going to mean we couldn't find her in the event of a death to be a beneficiary. But if one of the kids went through a divorce, or got married, and you wanted to treat the step-grandchild as if it was a grandchild, that takes planning, it doesn't happen automatically.""There's nothing more unequal than the unequal treatment of unequals. I have two daughters. They're wonderful, They're different. My clients have multiple kids. They're not all the same. They don't all know they're not. And so, if you're able to communicate what's going on. You maybe have a makeup provision, maybe someone did get kind of an advancement, someone's living in the house and you want them to be able to get the house. But it probably shouldn't be in addition to their share. Maybe it should be part of their share. When people are getting health care, do you honor that? Do you not? If you don't communicate at all, the likelihood for disharmony or family fighting goes up dramatically."Visit the Legacy Estate Planning website at waltar.com for beneficial articles, resources, and webinars.* Steve Waltar: https://www.waltar.com/our-firm/about-our-firm/* Books: https://www.waltar.com/resources/books-published-by/* Webinars and seminars: https://www.waltar.com/seminars/* Find an attorney in your state at https://www.aaepa.com/Hear more podcasts with Steve Waltar at Answers for Elders: https://answersforelders.com/tag/stephen-waltar/Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/

Elder law attorney Steve Waltar joins Suzanne to talk about the Corporate Transparency Act, a new federal law made to thwart money laundering, but has overreaching implications for owners of new and existing small businesses and their legal agents across America.Steve explains, "This law is for anyone that created a business in 2024, and there are some exclusions. Nonprofits, the really large corporations are out of it, but it's LLC, it's corporations, things like that. And basically you have to report the entity. So if you're the agent — like a law firm, we help people incorporate — within the first 90 days, you have to report your Social Security number, your driver's license, a bunch of stuff. And then for everyone in the business, you have to say who owns more than 25%. So it's really hard now for anyone that is creating an entity to hide behind their lawyer. It affects most small businesses. You've got to report the full legal name, the trade names, the addresses, the taxpayer identification number."Civil penalties are up to 500 a day, criminal penalties are two years of imprisonment and $110,000. But if it's knowing, then civil penalties are 500 day and criminal penalties are five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Unauthorized use or disclosure, under federal law, is ten years of imprisonment and a half-million dollar fine. "I wanted to make sure that any entity that we are the registered agent of, I said I want out. I don't care. It's not worth it. Because, you know, if you're late and you're filing these things, [fines are] just going to start to accrue."The law has been challenged already. On December 3, a federal judge in Texas filed a preliminary injunction. "So all of the reporting requirements are halted. If you formed an entity, talk with the attorney or the accountant that did that talk with your registered agent. But for the short term, we're off the hook. There's no reporting required right now."Visit the Legacy Estate Planning website at waltar.com for beneficial articles, resources, and webinars.* Steve Waltar: https://www.waltar.com/our-firm/about-our-firm/* Books: https://www.waltar.com/resources/books-published-by/* Webinars and seminars: https://www.waltar.com/seminars/* Find an attorney in your state at https://www.aaepa.com/Hear more podcasts with Steve Waltar at Answers for Elders: https://answersforelders.com/tag/stephen-waltar/Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/

Kitty Norton, director of the film Wine, Women, & Dementia, joins Suzanne to talk about reactions to her documentary.Wine, Women, and Dementia premieres November 2 on PBS. Watch at PBS Online or download the PBS App to stream from your favorite devices. Check your local PBS Member Station for air dates and times in your area. See a list of upcoming local broadcasts here.* Hear more podcasts with Kitty Norton* Hear more podcasts about caregiving and caregivers* Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks

Kitty Norton, director of the documentary Wine, Women, & Dementia, joins Suzanne to offer her best advice for caregivers.Wine, Women, and Dementia premieres November 2 on PBS. Watch at PBS Online or download the PBS App to stream from your favorite devices. Check your local PBS Member Station for air dates and times in your area. See a list of upcoming local broadcasts here.* Hear more podcasts with Kitty Norton* Hear more podcasts about caregiving and caregivers* Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks

Kitty Norton, director of the documentary Wine, Women, & Dementia, joins Suzanne to talk about her movie's premiere on many PBS markets at various times beginning November 2. New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles PBS stations will air it this month. Check local listings to see if it will air on your local PBS station.Wine, Women, and Dementia premieres November 2 on PBS. Watch at PBS Online or download the PBS App to stream from your favorite devices. Check your local PBS Member Station for air dates and times in your area. See a list of upcoming local broadcasts here.* Hear more podcasts with Kitty Norton* Hear more podcasts about caregiving and caregivers* Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks

Kitty Norton, director of the documentary Wine, Women, & Dementia, joins Suzanne to talk about her movie's premiere on PBS. Kitty talks about caregiving for her mom, blogging about everything that she and her sister were going through, using humor to cope and surrender to the moment. She became friends with people across the world who enjoyed the blog.Wine, Women, and Dementia premieres November 2 on PBS. Watch at PBS Online or download the PBS App to stream from your favorite devices. Check your local PBS Member Station for air dates and times in your area. See a list of upcoming local broadcasts here.* Hear more podcasts with Kitty Norton* Hear more podcasts about caregiving and caregivers* Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks

Learn about various ways people can volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association. Alexis Bonoff, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association in Washington state, joins Suzanne to talk about volunteering and also the organization's clinical trial match tool.Check out the Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch, which connects individuals living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's research. It's free and allows you to see which studies are a good fit for you or your loved ones. Visit https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch to find clinical trials.Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900.Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/* Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you find resources and information to help care for families dealing with a senior loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia? Alexis Bonoff, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association in Washington state, joins Suzanne to talk about how to find information, their 24/7 hotline, and more.Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900.Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/* Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Take advantage of the resources of the Alzheimer's Association to help care for families dealing with a senior loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. Alexis Bonoff, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association in Washington state, joins Suzanne to talk about the resources and programs. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexis Bonoff, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association in Washington state, joins Suzanne to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's and various programs and resources of the Alzheimer's Association. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. In this segment, Cory provides advice for people who feel uncomfortable asking people to donate. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's. This segment focuses on employers beginning to adapt to the needs of family members caregiving for a senior loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Therapy animals make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the science and successes of therapy dogs. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's. She mentions the article "Pet Power" on the Alzheimer's Association's website https://www.alz.org/news/2023/pet-power. The article says, "Animal therapy is an accessible and inexpensive practice that has been shown to provide a wide variety of behavioral and emotional benefits for people living with dementia. The Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations — guidelines that set the standard for person-centered quality care — cite several studies that assess the effects of regular engagement with both living and robotic animals. The therapy has been shown to improve mood and facilitate social interaction. It can also have a calming effect that helps with dementia-related behavioral problems, and increase physical activity in people living with dementia." To collaborate or learn more about dog training in the U.S., visit watherapydogs.com. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 100 therapy dogs and their handlers have joined Answers for Elder's Washington Therapy Dogs group to visit senior living communities and bring joy to those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the process of going about training your pet to become a therapy dog. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's. The group started during the pandemic. Marlina says, "There are no required prerequisites to go in for an evaluation with any organizations listed on the American Kennel Club's website, but many recommend basic obedience. They have a program called CGC, or Canine Good Citizen. There are extensions to that, one called Urban and the other is Community, and that gives more skills to learn, an essential foundation." To collaborate or learn more about dog training in the U.S., visit watherapydogs.com. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's, this episode is about animal-assisted intervention for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, specifically therapy animals. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about a therapy dog team formed as an extension of Answers for Elders. In this segment, Marlina talks about seniors with Alzheimer's who have their own pets. To collaborate or learn more about dog training in the U.S., visit watherapydogs.com. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are pet therapies, and why are they important in the world of Alzheimer's? Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne for September's conversations about the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Marlina says, "I saw some photos of Suzanne and her dog Whidbey going to a senior community on a Facebook group, and I was so touched by that. I started to volunteer in Seattle at a local community. It all came together, I got a dog, she's a puppy. I saw those photos, and saw the positive impact they had on the residents, and bam, I'm doing that!" When she visits a memory care facility, they do one-on-ones with her dog, but mostly does groups. Marlina says, "We go in and bring our cadre, other volunteers, another two or three and their dogs, and there are maybe 30 residents, all in one room, maybe an atrium. So we approach them. And the looks on their faces! I cry a lot, tears of joy. Their transformation, facial expressions, their energy level – and they're talking!" To collaborate or learn more about dog training in the U.S., visit watherapydogs.com. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Scott Houghton, regional director of operations at Fieldstone Communities, a major sponsor of the Alzheimer’s Walks in Washington. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at the 24/7 Alzheimer's help line at 800-272-3900. Visit Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch at https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch to connect those living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Josh Pan, a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Walk. He is also director of business development for Althira Pharma, a local Seattle-based business. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at the 24/7 Alzheimer's help line at 800-272-3900. Visit Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch at https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch to connect those living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Annie Jacobsen, host of the Snohomish County's Alzheimer's Walk. The walk is along Boxcar Park in Everett, Washington. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at the 24/7 Alzheimer's help line at 800-272-3900. Visit Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch at https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch to connect those living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Carrie McBride, director of marketing and communications for the Alzheimer's Association, Washington Chapter. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at the 24/7 Alzheimer's help line at 800-272-3900. Visit Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch at https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch to connect those living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about optimism on the horizon for treating and curing Alzheimer's. Check out the Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch, which connects individuals living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's research. It's free and allows you to see which studies are a good fit for you or your loved ones. Visit https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch to find clinical trials. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deaths from Alzheimer's have increased 141% since 2020, with the global pandemic adversely affecting those with Alzheimer's and their families. Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about all that the Alzheimer's Association does to help those with the disease. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year, 350,000 people will join 600 Walk to End Alzheimer's events across America. Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about what goes on at the Alzheimer's Walks. Suzanne encourages everyone to sign up to make a difference, or donate to the cause or one of the walking teams. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Walk to End Alzheimer's in September and October is the largest non-profit fundraising event in the U.S. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. One out of nine Americans over 65 has Alzheimer's. As Alzheimer's touches families deeply, we'll cover everything from the Walks themselves to clinical research advancements. Today, Suzanne Newman introduces listeners to Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, which kicks off the Walks. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Communication is key. Are we communicating our wishes properly to family members when preparing estate documents, to ensure our wishes are carried out in case something happens? Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about this aspect of financial and legal wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. Legacy Estate Planning at Answers for Elders Legacy Estate Planning website or call 425-455-6788 More podcasts with Steve Waltar Find an attorney near you at the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys website Vitality Revolution podcast series More podcasts on Financial Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the criteria to use when choosing people to represent you financially? Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about this aspect of financial and legal wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. Legacy Estate Planning at Answers for Elders Legacy Estate Planning website or call 425-455-6788 More podcasts with Steve Waltar Find an attorney near you at the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys website Vitality Revolution podcast series More podcasts on Financial Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you preparing for the future financially? Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about investing rules, part of financial wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. Steve cites four simple rules: 1) be invested, in stocks and bonds; 2) be diversified; 3) rebalance at least quarterly – and most people don't rebalance often enough; and 4) review your fees – not the only thing that matters, but some are paying a lot more than needed. Legacy Estate Planning at Answers for Elders Legacy Estate Planning website or call 425-455-6788 More podcasts with Steve Waltar Find an attorney near you at the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys website Vitality Revolution podcast series More podcasts on Financial Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about financial and legal wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. Are you preparing for the future? Topics include investing in long term care as well as critical documents to have in place as you age. Legacy Estate Planning at Answers for Elders Legacy Estate Planning website or call 425-455-6788 More podcasts with Steve Waltar Find an attorney near you at the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys website Vitality Revolution podcast series More podcasts on Financial Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the most important things to keep in mind in order to make sure your home supports your well-being? Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about environmental wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. In this segment, Dr. Shawn shares five critical areas to concentrate on: Lighting throughout the home Declutter pathways throughout the home from cords, lamps, charger cords Address safety areas at entrances to the home Keep emergency preparedness items, like first aid kits and items needed if you lose power such as portable phone chargers, purified water in an accessible location, some non-perishable food items, have life alert system in place, place emergency contacts list on the fridge in case you or others need them Declutter to remove general hazards throughout the rest of the house More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Rockstar Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hear more podcasts with Dr. Shawn Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Environmental Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When considering home safety, we tend to think about physical areas like bathrooms. How old is your house, when was the last time you had your air ducts cleaned? Poor air quality contributes to illness. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about healthy indoor air quality, toxins, and allergens — environmental wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Rockstar Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hear more podcasts with Dr. Shawn Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Environmental Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ninety percent of senior falls happen in the bathroom. So many debilitating falls can be avoided with some forethought and planning. Fall prevention specialist Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about environmental wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. This segment focuses on the most dangerous part of the home: the bathroom. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Rockstar Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hear more podcasts with Dr. Shawn Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Environmental Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does your home support you as you age? Don't wait till you get into an urgent situation to start thinking about the adaptability of your surroundings. Does your home support you? Is it hard to climb stairs, or have you slipped and fallen on a throw rug? To live in safer surroundings, fall prevention specialist Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about environmental wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. The conversation touches on various aspects of your home now and in the future, to consider what could happen. The better prepared you are now, the safer you'll be and more productive you can be in your home. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Rockstar Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hear more podcasts with Dr. Shawn Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Environmental Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you find yourself stuck in a rut, and are interested in starting to exercise your mind, or have a parent in a stagnant phase, Dr. Shawn Weiss shares some ways to get started and how to set realistic expectations. Dr. Shawn joins Suzanne on the Answers for Elders Radio Show this hour to talk about Intellectual Wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Rockstar Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hear more podcasts with Dr. Shawn Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Intellectual Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pillars of health are all connected. Nutrition, stress, sleep and other factors affect our ability to maintain mental capacity. Our nutritional needs change as we age. Consider whether you are eating a balanced diet and getting the right nutrients such as calcium and iron. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about Intellectual Wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Rockstar Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hear more podcasts with Dr. Shawn Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Intellectual Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One should always be learning to keep our minds intellectually stimulated. Older people with mobility challenges might not think about making intellectual wellness a priority, but even those living in a senior living community have all sorts of ways to keep the healthy mind. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about Intellectual Wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Rockstar Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hear more podcasts with Dr. Shawn Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Intellectual Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about Intellectual Wellness, one of the eight fundamental principles of senior wellness featured in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. We want to stimulate our brains and be life-long learners. You can make small changes, but having a sharp mind takes more than just exercising our brains. As defined by the University of Colorado, intellectual wellness is "feeling stimulated and engaged with learning and staying open to new ideas and perspectives. It suggests: being a life-long learner, sharing knowledge and experiences, mastering new skills, expanding knowledge, and being curious." More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Rockstar Wellness with Dr. Shawn Hear more podcasts with Dr. Shawn Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Intellectual Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hospice chaplain John Wenderlein joins Dr. Shawn Weiss to talk about love and spiritual health, part of the Vitality Revolution summer podcast series on Answers for Elders. It is such an uplifting message to learn how to live a glorious life, to make it as fulfilling and joyous as possible. * More podcasts with John Wenderlein* Visit remembermejw.com or Amazon to find John's books * Dr. Shawn Weiss* Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Weiss* Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn Weiss' 60 days to optimal health program* Senior Health and Wellness website* Hear more podcasts with Shawn Weiss * Vitality Revolution* More Spiritual Wellness episodes * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s SpeaksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Sikes, Director of Resident Engagement at Cogir Senior Living, joins Suzanne to talk about social wellness. She recommends some tips to help people connect with community. Social wellness is a focus in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. For professional caregivers, Paula says, "Get to know your clientele. You're gonna know them better than anybody honestly, especially if you're the caregiver and you're taking care of them. So think back of what their likes and their dislikes are, they're gonna be more apt to participate in any type of social wellness if it's something that they enjoy and that they like." For seniors, Paula adds, "We always do encourage our communities to have one social outing per day. That could be a happy hour. That could be a coffee, sometimes we have men's groups where the men come down, they have coffee and donuts, and they just kind of share each other's thoughts throughout the day. That's social wellness, that's getting them out of their isolated environment and bringing them out with others. Going to spiritual activities, maybe a church outing, or having lunch with your girlfriends. Those different things just make a world of difference. It brings them into that social environment where they're having to participate, or they feel like they want to participate in conversation." Cogir's website More Cogir podcasts More Cadence podcasts Vitality Revolution podcast series More Social Wellness podcasts Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a family help facilitate senior wellness? Why is it important for caregivers not to isolate themselves with their loved one, but to engage with their friends and peers? Paula Sikes, Director of Resident Engagement at Cogir Senior Living, joins Suzanne to talk about social wellness, a focus in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. Paula says, "We encourage our lifestyle directors to add an activity for family members one time per month. And I think the reason is because life does happen, and we are so busy. We get so involved in our daily lives. We're still working as family members, we have our kids, and we're involved with our children. And then next thing you know, 3 or 4 months have gone by and you never visited your relative that lives in a community. So when we have those specific family nights, or family activities, we find that family members actually are intentional and they block that time out of their calendar." Cogir's website More Cogir podcasts More Cadence podcasts Vitality Revolution podcast series More Social Wellness podcasts Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why is social engagement good for our health? Paula Sikes at Cogir Senior Living joins Suzanne to talk about the benefits of community for seniors. Social wellness is a focus in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. Paula says, "We find that social engagement is so important and makes a difference in the residents' life, not just in their social aspect, but even in their health. I've heard statistics, they've done studies that residents who isolate themselves in their rooms or maybe you're living in your own home and you're not having that social outlet with other people, it's like smoking two packs of cigarettes a day. That's how much it affects your health." Cogir's website More Cogir podcasts More Cadence podcasts Vitality Revolution podcast series More Social Wellness podcasts Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paula Sikes, Director of Resident Engagement at Cogir Senior Living, joins Suzanne to talk about the benefits of community to our health. Social wellness is a focus in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. Cogir's senior living program is called Cadence senior living, the acronym CADENCE standing for C (cognitive) A (active) D (dementia) E (expressive) N (nourishing) C (community) E (environmental). Paula is the Director of Resident Engagement for Cogir Senior Living. Social wellness is more than just sitting down with friends, dating someone, or having a relationship. It's having fulfillment that you're an active participant in the world. Paula says, "We call our communities, communities, not facilities. And there's a reason for that, because we have the idea of community inside of the larger community. And inside of our communities, we call our neighborhood. So our independent living is a neighborhood. Our assisted living is a neighborhood, and our memory care is a neighborhood. It's all encompassing. We'd like to see our communities — we have 65 across the nation right now — have autonomy and do their own thing, because all of our residents are different, our staffs are different. But yet we have one goal, and that goal is to make sure that our residents are living a whole life wellness, with a whole life mentality." Cogir's website More Cogir podcasts More Cadence podcasts Vitality Revolution podcast series More Social Wellness podcasts Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retirement coach Larry Jacobson joins Dr. Shawn Weiss to talk about how to find and experience your ideal retirement. Larry's new book, Your Ideal Retirement Workbook, walks you through the process to build a fulfilling retirement plan, one that provides both pleasure and purpose. Listeners who buy Larry's new book can enroll for free in his online video course Sail Into Retirement, which you’ll find here. There's a place to enter your name, email address, and Amazon order number for your book that takes you to a place to enroll. Larry's new book Your Ideal Retirement Workbook Larry's website Larry's Passion Quiz Larry's Retirement Wheel Hear more Larry Jacobson podcasts on Answers for Elders Dr. Shawn Weiss Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Weiss Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn Weiss' 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Hear more podcasts with Shawn Weiss Vitality Revolution podcast series More Occupational Wellness episodes Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Denise Medved, creator of Ageless Grace brain-health program, joins Dr. Shawn Weiss to talk about how neuroplasticity works with your mind and body. It has numerous benefits, including physical, emotional, and social, all of which are part of this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. This year is the 13th annual Ageless Grace retreat. It's Sunday, July 21, from 12-5 p.m. EDT, with a host of online presenters. You can network with them from 11-12 and 5-6. The whole day is just $80 and it's recorded, so if you can't make it, you can register and get the presentations sent to you. If you can come part of the time, you can watch recordings for the others. Denise says, "Anyone can come, nobody is put on the spot, you don't have to show yourself if you don't want to, it's totally up to you how you participate." Visit https://agelessgrace.com/ to register. Sign up to receive their newsletter and you will receive a free online 45 minute class. https://agelessgrace.com/ is packed with easily-understandable, downloadable resources and information about brain health. Dr. Shawn Weiss Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Weiss Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn Weiss' 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Hear more podcasts with Shawn Weiss Hear more podcasts with Diane Medved Vitality Revolution home page More podcasts on Social Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often don't think about our gut health, but there's a gut-brain connection that affects our physical health. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about improving gut health. Dr. Shawn says, "There's such a gut-brain connection, it all affects your physical health. Your gut has its own ecosystem, called the gut microbiome. Think about this: there's 100 trillion types of bacteria, viruses, fungi, all living in your gut, in this microbiome. And what's funny, there are types of bacteria and organisms that are found nowhere else in the world, only in the human gut. It's getting a lot of attention, I'm so glad now that people are paying attention to it. When I practice my root-cause health, I'm digging deeper into the gut and the root causes of the illnesses and the symptoms we're having. We want to know what is affecting your gut... Poor nutrition, processed food, is going to certainly cause a lot of inflammation in your gut lining. Your junctions in your gut line are supposed to be nice and tight. They're not supposed to be permeable. And so when you're eating a lot of processed food, or things with a lot of toxic things, the junctions will separate and it's called "leaky gut" Well, what happens with that? That stuff gets out into your bloodstream." Dr. Shawn adds, "I do a 60 days to optimal health program. You're going to have a form to fill out. I'm doing sleep questionnaire, stress questionnaire, and we do gut testing. That's how we start the whole thing. We want to lead you to optimal health by making small changes in all of those areas of optimal wellness. And I consider those stress, sleep, nutrition, gut health, emotional health, and exercise." Dr. Shawn Weiss Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Weiss Dr. Shawn Weiss' 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Hear more podcasts with Shawn Weiss Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Physical Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the more important parts of nutrition and physical wellness is hydration. How many of us don't drink enough water? Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about proper hydration. Dr. Shawn says, "Winter is just as important as summer. We think summer of being outside and getting dehydrated. But winter is also a very bad time for hydration. It's one of the quickest things that will put you in the hospital when you get older is dehydration. What is proper hydration? If I'm working with clients that are over 65, I'm asking them about their intake of water and drinks, and I hear a lot of coffee, sodas, and teas, and they are dehydrating even though they have water in them. Yes, herbal tea is going to be better for you than a can of Coke. I try to make it easy, especially as you get older, 64 ounces, eight cups of water at a minimum. I'm not one of the proponents of necessarily drinking your body weight because there is such a thing as too much water. If you have any type of kidney problems, you could go into significant kidney issues and kidney failure if you're drinking too much water because your body can't keep up. So if you do have known kidney issues, even some cancer patients who have kidney functions affected, you do have to be careful with that. I would consult your physician. But generally, if you're staying with 64 ounces at a minimum, you're going to do wonderfully, unless you've been medically told not to drink that much. I fill my 32-ounce jug up in the morning with water, and then I want that gone by lunchtime. I'm going to fill it up again and I want it done by dinner time. That's an easy 64 ounces of water. That's an easy way to do it. Keep it right beside you where you are sitting, and that way you can track it." What if you don't like drinking water? Dr. Shawn adds, "You have some very popular little packets that have the flavorings. Again, I'm going to have you carefully look at those labels. I like to flavor my water too. I'm not a big plain water drinker. I like to put fresh lemons, and limes, and oranges into my water. It's a wonderful way to flavor your water safely, without any excess crap in it... I do have a couple of brands, the flavor sticks, because I'm getting more bang for my buck. They have B12 vitamins, electrolytes, no caffeine, no sugar. It is going to help with your energy levels safely, without the caffeine and without any of the extras." Dr. Shawn Weiss Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Weiss Dr. Shawn Weiss' 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Hear more podcasts with Shawn Weiss Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Physical Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nutrition and vitality go hand in hand. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne to talk about nutrition, part of physical wellness, which is a pillar of the eight foundational principles of wellness, part of the summer Vitality Revolution podcast series. Dr. Shawn says, "We get set in our ways as we get older. 'Nobody's gonna tell me what to eat.' But there's such a connection with nutrition and vitality, and it starts with food choices. I'm an advocate for making small changes that are realistic. Nobody's going to be perfect. I follow an 80/20 rule, not only with myself, but with my clients and patients of really trying to eat more clean 80% of the time. That's going to pretty much get you where you're going, because you know what? Life happens. Maybe you have a nice cheeseburger like I did over the weekend. Guess what? It doesn't derail your life, and you can't be so strict because then nobody wants to do it, and you've got to find something that works for you. So an 80/20 rule is generally a good way to start. "But nutrition in this country is the SAD, the Standard American Diet. I say stop eating C-R-A-P, and when I say stop eating C-R-A-P, you want to avoid Carbonated drinks, Refined sugars, and Artificial and Processed foods. The sugar content in soda is crazy. It causes a lot of health problems, and puts you at a lot of risk for chronic disease. "I say shop the perimeter of the store: your produce, your vegetables, your meats. If you get into the health food aisle, and you're trying to get healthier with protein bars, or things like that, you really need to pay attention to the labels. "Many, many people I've met who literally have been able to go off of their medications by simply making dietary changes. And I don't believe in diet. I don't say, 'oh, you got to go on a diet.' I've never dieted in my life. It's a lifestyle change." Dr. Shawn Weiss Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Weiss Dr. Shawn Weiss' 60 days to optimal health program Senior Health and Wellness website Hear more podcasts with Shawn Weiss Vitality Revolution More podcasts on Physical Wellness Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.