Marilyn and co-host Britni answer listener questions on aging issues.

01:27 When to consider memory care for a parent

05:28 How to choose a memory care facility

17:13 Downsizing: When is the right time?

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Co-hosts Marilyn and Dana talk with Becky Rummage of Providence Home Care and Courtney Willis of Legend Senior Living to discuss what aging looks like and how they can help for 2 different scenarios.

Becky was drawn to the elderly from an early age. She has served the seniors around her in various capacities. She has cared for close elderly friends, acted as a resource for family caregivers and the aging in her community, and has served in faith-based nursing home ministries. She has a heart for seniors and a desire to grant their wish to age in place with independence and dignity. Her professional history includes working as a Care Manager for seniors on the Advantage Waiver Program, aging Veterans, and Private Pay clients. She has a heart for professional and family caregivers, desiring to see them healthy, thriving, and equipped with the resources available. Called to others, Becky has a passion for serving in various community projects and church ministries.

Marilyn and co-host Dana talk with Chris McCone and Ashley Davidson on how Physicians Housecalls is change the way people see the doctor.

Chris McKone joined Physicians Housecalls as the Vice President of Operations in 2021 and recently became the Chief Growth Officer. Prior to joining Physician Housecalls Chris served as the Manager of Commercial Services at Chesapeake Energy where he was responsible for negotiating and managing the organization's commercial contracts for product delivery and sale. Before that he served 10 years as a pilot in the United States Navy. Chris has 20+ years of experience in the areas of business and strategy development, process improvement, and operations and he holds an MBA.

Ashley Davidson graduated with a Masters degree in Gerontology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2005. She has worked with seniors and their families in various roles throughout the years, including Senior housing, long term care , home health , hospice and home based primary care. She has been with Physician Housecalls for over 5 years and is thrilled to be a resource for some many needing primary care in the home.

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