Compass & Clock Info-Tainment Podcast

Dr. Brian Kovara is the owner of Living Well Bainbridge and he and I discuss our bodies aches and pains and how to relieve them without going down the surgical route.206.842.4929https://www.livingwellbainbridge.com/

Evan Grolley, Au.D, CCC-A talks about the difference between an audiologist and a hearing aid specialist; when and why you should get your hearing tested; questions to ask when shopping for hearing aids; and much more.

Angela Andrieux is a fine art photographer with a passion for sharing her expertise with others as it pertains to all things photography, especially how to best backup, store and organize your precious so you have access to them for years to come.Angela uses the Mylio application for her organizational needs for her photography.

Ted Butler, Home Equity Retirement Specialist with Mutual of Omaha speaks with me today about the Modern Reverse Mortgage, with a focus on the Purchase of a home with a Reverse Mortgage.

My guest Darah Bowens is the V.P. at Northwest Care Senior Living. Our conversation is this podcast is designed to help you and your loved ones as you navigate the different stages of dementia as it pertains to communication skiils, short daily or weekly outings, de-escalation, and more.

David and I do a Part II on aging gracefully physically and in this Podcast he educates us on the Musculoskeletal System (MSK System) and he demonstrates some exercises that help with flexibility, balance, and strength.

In this episode Aaron Murphy & I are going to cover how to plan for a successful Forever Home for life’s later chapter.

Colleen spends time today catching me up on their latest projects in Clallam County, which include the Veterans Build, their new 4-plex townhomes build, and their Aging In Place project.Colleen Robinson has been the Executive Director at Habitat for Humanity of Clallam County since 2017. She is actively involved in local community events and civic organizations, in addition to being on the board for the Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber of Commerce, Clallam County Economic Development Council, and the Olympic Angels. Colleen will tell you she's a mover and a shaker, community supporter, social connector, rainmaker, and fun instigator.

David and I speak about what aging gracefully is and what aging gracefully physically means. The 3 core components are flexibility, balance and strength.David Neuman is a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon, clinical director of NY Sportscare, TEDx speaker, Executive director of a non-profit called Joint Education Outreach, internationally published author and international speaker. David founded and created a digital therapeutic company, Pop-doc. Pop-Doc creates and designs Corrective Exercise Therapy programs for populations wanting to ‘Exercise Again’ and age gracefully.

Today we are going to talk about Rent Stabilization for Low Income Housing in the state of WA. This applies to all manufactured home parks, not just 55+ older residents, and also low income housing rental communities.Ricky Sites, has learned as she's aged, and by the way, she is now 80+ yrs young, has found that the manufactured home park is an ideal housing situation for her physical limits as well as being a terrific affordable community for socialization and support.

Deanne and I have a conversation about what actually is Aging in Place. How do you plan for this, where can you find the resources, what age should you start planning and much more.Deanne O’Rear-Cameron is a Professional Mindset and Human Development Specialist, Aging in Place Advocate, Speaker, Author, and Chair of the Board of Directors of the NAIPC. She is passionate about helping others thrive, live their best life, no matter where they are in life, but her heart is with Older Adults and resources to Age in Place a little more gracefully.

Bryana and I talk about the new UGA (uniformed guardian act). What it is, the changes that were made to legal guardianships, and how it all works.Bryana Cross-Bean, is an Attorney at Law, based in Pierce County WA. Her primary practice areas are estate planning, long-term care planning, elder law, and probate. She is also the Chair of the Public Policy Committee for the Washington Academy of Elder Law Attorneys where she tracks state legislation relevant to guardianship, elder law, and estate planning.

Nicci and I are discussing the founding of the Alzheimer's Association, all the services and support it provides, and what is The Walk and its purpose.Nicci Noteboom is the Marketing and Communications Director for the Alzheimer's Association, Washington State Chapter since 2022. She has a seasoned background in healthcare and social service marketing and communications, including working with seniors and underserved populations.

Carrie & I discuss the different types of memory loss, signs to recognize if someone might have memory loss, the different care & community options, and so much more.Carrie Chavez graduated with her degree in Recreation Therapy from Western Washington University and has worked with seniors for 13 years. She loves working in this industry because she gets to meet so many interesting people and learn about their amazing stories.

Today Denise & I talk about her quirky obsession with the curiously creative mailboxes around Bainbridge Island and her bi-postal tour.Denise Stoughton is an interior designer and writer living on Bainbridge Island with her two chihuahuas, Tula and Milo. Passionate about writing she studied at The Writers Studio in Greenwich Village, founded by Pulitzer-Prize winning poet, Philip Schultz. She has published articles in The Bainbridge Review, Tideland Magazine, South Brunswick Magazine, and the Pacific NW Magazine (Seattle Times).

Today Rena and I are going to discuss her new book "Because I Care: An Estate Planning Journal" and the reason why she wrote this. This book is not about estate planning documents it's how to let your loved ones know where your important documents area, what's important to you, where to find information should you become incapacitated, and more.Rena McDonald is the managing partners of the Eclipse Law Group. Rena and her firm have been recognized for many awards, including The Best of Las Vegas, Top 100 Women in Nevada, and she’s recently been named “A Person to Know.” Rena is an international best selling author, entrepreneur, and mother & wife.

In this episode, John & I talk about the common Estate Planning Documents and when they are effective, and their importance.John Platt is the founder of Profiducia Services Inc. Profidcuia is a firm that provides fiduciary services with discretion, trust, and integrity, this could include the role of a personal representative. John resides in Western WA for the last 30 yrs with his wife and children. He enjoys pickleball, golf, and the great outdoors.

Today we are going to talk about Legacy. How you want to be remembered. Johanna Munson is a highly practical yet deeply spiritual entrepreneur whose soul-centered leadership brings you peace of mind through End of Life planning. She supports adults to face the often-challenging conversations and decisions around End of Life planning. Johanna is a life-long educator and coach, and brings her deep appreciation for the human capacity for continued growth to her work with clients.

Today Jessica and I are going to discuss her new book "Seeking Clarity in the Labyrinth; A daughter's journey through Alzheimer’s"Jessica Stokes is an entrepreneur by nature, and is the owner of a small business in the Denver area. She’s a trained veriditas labyrinth facilitator, caregiver, mom, wife, and now a published author.

It's only appropriate that I speak with Jim & Renita about transitions in someone’s life due to healthcare, financial, or physical constraints, and how to recognize these and provide folks with support and resources for a sustainable improved quality of life. I’m approaching this podcast a little bit differently and we'll illustrate senior transitions through several real life stories that Jim & Renita will share with us. Jim Freeman & Renita Olsen are the dynamic duo behind Silver Bridge Senior Transitions. Their mission is to help seniors & their families plan for an efficient, stress free move to a new life. Jim is a Certified Senior Transition Specialist with Moms House & a Senior Real Estate Specialist. Renita has served individual seniors and care communities as a volunteer. And both of them have had hands on experience with their own loved ones transitions