Episodes

  • Resources to Help Your Loved Ones Stay in Their Homes

    Resources to Help Your Loved Ones Stay in Their Homes
    Dec 22 2015
    Life has many challenges and as we age many of us have a goal for our loved ones and ourselves to age carefully in our own homes. Paul and Lori Hogan founded Home Instead, Inc. in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska. Paul's own family experience caring for his grandmother led him to realize many families could use the help of an in-home caregiver. He and Lori set about creating a company to help seniors to live independently at home. The very caring mission that started Home Instead twenty-one years ago still drives the company and its franchise network today. My guest, Nicole Pearch, community liaison for Home Instead Senior Care in Oakwood Village, OH will provide insight on all of their services including how to pay for non-medial home care and will also give an overview of the more than 1,000 franchises around the world plus how to connect with them for senior home care on a very personal level.
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    57 mins
  • Life's Challenges and the Resources to Cope with Grief

    Life's Challenges and the Resources to Cope with Grief
    Dec 15 2015
    Throughout our lives, the journey takes us on many different paths of joy, happiness, drama, loss and grief. The times in our lives where we celebrate the good give us strength to also cope with the heartache and the heartbreaking feelings of loss and isolation. My guest this week is Charles Ty Morgan, a counselor and spiritual director for Cornerstone of Hope. This wonderful organization is dedicated to providing support, education, and hope for the grieving. Guided by Christian values of compassion and service, they welcome and serve all seeking support. Ty will share with us insight on the stages of grief and how often times, the human touch and compassion with understanding can help in a time when individuals feel totally helpless and lost. He will also share his knowledge on how we can help others when life seems overwhelming. Plus, grief during the holidays is more evident than at any other time of the year for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one.
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    58 mins
  • Change is Inevitable ... Helping those not recognizing life's changes

    Change is Inevitable ... Helping those not recognizing life's changes
    Dec 8 2015
    Life is a journey and everyday brings new challenges as we learn to re-assess what our bodies and our psyche can handle. For those of us who are also monitoring the changes of our parents, it is sometimes difficult to know when to have the talk that mom and dad might do better walking with a cane or let’s think about adding that bedroom on the first floor so they don’t have to navigate the stairs. My guest Shalom Plotkin from Cleveland Right at Home will give us insight on signs that your loved ones needs are changing and they might need assistance at home. He will also provide wonderful tips on winter safety, staying warm and avoiding falls in the home and when traveling out and about. With the holidays approaching, we will also cover safety with indoor and outdoor lights plus making the right choices for our nutrition. With so many tempting treats this time of year, good choices are critical for good health, which incudes being active and exercising even if the weather is cold.
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    56 mins
  • THE GOAL OF BEING ACTIVE BOOMERS AND SENIORS PLUS TIPS ON CHOOSING A MEDICARE PLAN BEFORE DECEMBER 7

    THE GOAL OF BEING ACTIVE BOOMERS AND SENIORS PLUS TIPS ON CHOOSING A MEDICARE PLAN BEFORE DECEMBER 7
    Dec 1 2015
    As we travel life’s journey, there are always a multitude of concerns and decisions in planning for our well being and looking to continue to be active as boomers and seniors. On the December 1 show, my guest Susan Kosman, DNP, MS, RN is the Chief Nursing Officer for Aetna. will give us insights from a survey Aetna completed with Grandparents.com to analyze the habits and perceptions of over 5,500 members and gauge their feelings on healthy living topics, health habits, using tech tools and offering sage advice for their families on a variety of subjects. Susan will also provide evaluation tips on making a decision for the Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans, as we approach the end of the annual enrollent period on December 7. If you are getting ready to turn 65 or want to switch your current Medicare coverage, this will be an important interview to tune in to help give you insight to choose a Medicare plan to suit your needs the best.
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    58 mins
  • AGING DOESN'T MEAN RELOCATING FROM YOUR HOMES

    AGING DOESN'T MEAN RELOCATING FROM YOUR HOMES
    Nov 24 2015
    As we look to uncover resources to support the decision to say in our homes, there are individuals who have a wealth of information to share. My guest, Joseph Tomsick, the CEO of Lake County Council on Aging and a board member for ASA (Association of Specialists in Aging) is one of those special people. The mission of the ASA is to strengthen the professionalism among those who have chosen to promote the well being of older persons in Lake County in Northeast Ohio by increasing the awareness of aging as a specialized field and by facilitating change for the improvement of life of older persons. brbr As CEO of Lake County Council on Aging, his organization offers resources that allow seniors to live independently and safely in their own homes. They also offer support to their families and caregivers. Joseph will discuss resources available to everyone in any location and the passion he shares with my vision of staying in our homes for as long as we want to during our journey in life.
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    55 mins
  • Exploring the Options for Your Well Being and Choosing to Stay in Your Home

    Exploring the Options for Your Well Being and Choosing to Stay in Your Home
    Nov 17 2015
    As we age in the places we love, we will modify our homes to support our new needs and help us maintain our independence so that we can continue to live in our homes. There are many ways to embrace the reality and joy of our homes while making necessary changes to enhance our comfort and add value to our investment. We may have seen the nursing home environment up close, having cared for an aging family member or friend. We know it’s not what we want and might be wondering if it’s really possible to avoid it. Though it may not seem like it, the answer is a resounding yes. My guest, Lynne Giacobbe, executive director of Kendal at Home will be sharing information on what we need to know in order to stay in our homes. Their mission, which is my mission with Environmental Well Being of Aging, is to help you remain part of your vibrant, diverse, caring community while providing options to promote independence, continuous learning, social relationships and excellence in healthcare.
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    56 mins
  • Understanding the Central Nervous System for Our Well Being Overview

    Understanding the Central Nervous System for Our Well Being Overview
    Nov 10 2015
    As we go through life’s journey, the value of good health becomes more important and challenging. Many don’t realize that for the first time in history, our children are not forecasted to live past the age of their parents. According to the American Medical Association, the third most likely thing we will die from is now a medication that was properly prescribed. Unfortunately, these facts are only the tip of the iceberg and the reasons why my guests Dr. Nathan Sikora and Dr. Michael James offer people all natural, noninvasive and completely customized healthcare solutions that focus on an inside-to-outside philosophy. The Central Nervous System is the master controller of our entire body and when there is interference, the body will not perform at its full potential. This interference is called a subluxation. As chiropractors, they have been trained to find and remove this nerve interference, which will help you achieve optimal health. Tune in for more insights from these experts.
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    56 mins
  • Understanding the Value of Medicare Advantage

    Understanding the Value of Medicare Advantage
    Nov 3 2015
    The Better Medicare Alliance (BMA) is a non-profit, 501(c)(4) advocacy coalition that brings together Medicare Advantage beneficiaries; health plans, hospital systems, providers, businesses, and advocacy organization, which support Medicare Advantage. The goal is to promote and sustain the federal policy that enables the option of Medicare Advantage within Medicare. BMA is a source of information on the experience in Medicare Advantage plans and the payment and delivery of care. Medicare Advantage is the part of Medicare that provides comprehensive, high quality, affordable health care coverage to seniors and people with disabilities. Medicare Advantage plans focus on prevention, coordinated care, chronic care management, and innovations in provider payment models that reward value over volume. My guest next week is Allyson Schwartz, BMA’s President & CEO. She will discuss her work to protect and sustain Medicare for seniors today and into the future plus offer insights on policymaker.
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    58 mins