Aging in Place Strategies and Answers
Gain practical knowledge to help you create your own "aging in place" road map plus answers and strategies for care partners trying to navigate a health crisis.
Professional Household organizers, packers and move managers are worth the money!
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Putting off the dreaded task of minimizing your things or decluttering? Professional organizers and move managers can help get you started one room or one closet at a time. They have resources for curating your treasures or places to donate items to a good home!
Call Carrie Craven at 314-712-4630
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Seniors, Can We Talk? Less can be Best!
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Seniors, Can We Talk? Youtube hosts Linda Priaulx and Polly Lemire discuss the positive benefits of decluttering. Getting started is easy when you create new habits and have resources that will help you get motivated to clear the clutter.
Polly.Lemire@gmail.com
thrive-after65.com
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linda.agingstrategies@gmail.com
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Living with Lewy Body Dementia
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Lewy Body Dementia is different from Alzheimer's dementia and affects 1.4 million people in the U.S. The Lewy Body Dementia Association helps those living with Lewy Body Dementia and their care partners with online support groups, free materials, symptom checklists and treatment options.
Got questions? Lewy line at: 1-800-539-9767
lbda.org
YouTube video: lbdatv
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Part 2: Seniors and Marijuana: Is it right for you?
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Talk to your doctor about your desire to try marijuana and learn what your state requires for a medical marijuana card. Experts recommend start small and go slow.
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Part 1: Seniors and Marijuana: Is it right for you?
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Statistics show that many seniors are experimenting with medical and recreational marijuana. There is a difference between CBD and THC and medical risk factors that are sending more seniors to the emergency room.
Let's get age-u-cated!
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Creative Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers
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Ann Marie Mohr, executive director of Project Present, provides caregivers a more creative approach to communicating and connecting when cognitive decline is present. Learning a new communication style and observing "non-verbal" communication can reduce stress and increase joyful moments.
projectpresentstl@gmail.com
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Loss of Insurance Coverage?
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2025 has dealt a blow to thousands of insureds when themedical insurance provider or the health system no longer accepts their insurance. Insureds will be notified before Open Enrollment if their insurance provider is leaving their state or county. Learn professional tips and best practices if this happens to you!
State Health Insurance Assistance Program: shiphelp.org
CMS.gov bfcc-QIO for questions, answers and concerns about Medicare services.
medicare.gov to learn how to appeal discharge from services, hospital or rehab
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Medicare GUIDE for those with Dementia
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Medicare's No Cost program for those with Dementia and their Care Partners is available nationwide. Do you qualify? Do you need a break for caregiving and help learning how to care for someone with dementia?
www.guidedementiaprogram.com for frequently asked questions and secure referral form
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Funding your trust, updating EMR and final "business" conversations
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Learn more about the "final" business transactions when someone passes. Are you prepared and have you funded your trust? Are your medical records updated and have you had a conversation with your decision makers? Let's get age-u-cated.
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Michelle Perry-Where are your documents?
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The digital age has changed the way we store and retrieve documents and financial information. Get ready! Michelle Perry, financial advisor, helps widows and widowers go it alone and dealing with the business side of loss.
michelle@triadfinancialgroup.net
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Adaptive Equipment and Independent Living
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Meet Cindy and Christina, speech and physical therapists, who turned their passion to help caregivers and clients stay independent and learn the right way to use adaptive equipment.
Check out aecorner.com and their you tube channel!
https://www.youtube.com/@AECorner
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Medicaid Planning: Is it the right strategy for you?
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Attorneys and Financial Planners may recommend Medicaid planning to preserve assets, reduce tax liability and prepare for increased health care needs. Is it the right strategy for you? Get Age-u-cated and Fact check!
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Finding resources and support services is easy!
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When health care needs start to change look for extra resources and support! Don't know where to look?
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Resources are valuable when health needs start to change.
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Need Resources and extra support when health care needs start to change? Listen to Part 1 of my radio interview to learn what resources might be needed and where to find them.
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Age Friendly Health Systems Part 2
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Listen to part 2 of my podcast with Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy and get prepared for your next doctor's visit! There are 4 M's related to senior health care: What Matters, Medication, your Mind and your Well-being, plus your Mobility
Get in touch with Dr. Levy at hblpharm.com
Download the guide at ihi.org so that you can work with your health care professionals to provide a quality care experience.
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Age Friendly Health Systems Initiative Part 1
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Join podcast host Linda Priaulx and Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, geriatric pharmacist and author of "Maybe it's your Medications"! Did you know that a new health care initiative for seniors is on the horizon that will benefit both patient and the health care team?
ihi.org to learn more and access the workbook
https://hblpharm.com to get in touch with Dr. Hedva Barenholtz Levy, Pharmd
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Is it Hot or Just Me?
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Meet Carin Luna-Ostaseski, founder of Hot or Just Me. Carin shares her journey into perimenopause, how to find a doctor certified in menopause and how her online store of curated and tested products can help women through their own journey.
Please visit hotorjustme.com and use our special code: aginginplace and get 10% off your order.
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Home Equity and Aging in Place
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Senior home owners view their home equity as a cash reserve to fund their Aging in Place strategy. What is the right strategy for you and your situation?
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Quick Sale, Quick Closing and Quick Cash for your home!
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Join Linda and Michael from Fasterhouse as we talk about this new and fast growing model of real estate transactions. The more you know the easier it is to find the model that works for your situation.
mike@fasterhouse.com
www.fasterhouse.com
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Part 2: Considering Buying or Selling your home?
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In the second part of the interview with Stephanie Parson, Certified Senior Housing Professional shares market trends for 2025 and addresses the concerns that seniors have when considering a move.
stephanieparson@kw.com. 314-614-9731
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Considering Buying or Selling a Home?
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Stephanie Parson, a Certified Senior Housing Professional, breaks down the new laws for seller's and buyer's commissions and what you need to know!
314/614-9731 or stephanieparson@kw.com
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Stuck in retirement? You need a new mindset!
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If you are stuck in your retirement consider developing a growth mindset. Research shows that a growth mindset will give you a purposeful retirement and improve your health!
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You can do it!
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Meet Polly Lemire, Tiny Habits Coach! Polly is a senior and uses these easy to implement tips every day to attain a more fulfilling life! Tiny Habits: The Small Changes that Change everything by B.J. Fogg. You can do it!
https: thrive-after65.com
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Holidays and Seniors
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Visiting or Inviting Seniors for the holidays or special events? Thinking ahead will help avoid the challenges that can come from these visits.
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Living Well with Parkinson's Disease Part 2
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Connecting with DavisPhinneyFoundation.org through podcasts, blogs, videos, and ambassadors with Parkinson's can help support those with Parkinson's Disease.
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Living Well with Parkinson's Disease Part 1
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Living Well with Parkinson's Disease is possible when you connect with organizations like the DavisPhinneyFoundation.org
Meet Karen Frank, a Davis Phinney Foundation ambassador with Parkinson's disease. Learn how this organization takes a unique approach to supporting those with Parkinson's disease.
Request your free, Every Victor Counts essential guide and complete caregiver guide at DavisPhinneyFoundation.org
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Driving: Not an easy conversation
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Is it time to discuss the privilege of driving with your loved one? Connect with an expert who can assess their ability to drive and offer an evaluation of their actual driving skills.
Erin@seniorcareauthority.com
314-451-2255
Beyond Driving with Dignity
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Your vote counts.
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Be an educated voter! Need additional help at the polls? Just ask!
vote.org, votesmart.org, league of women voters
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Medicare Changes 2025
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Mary Jane Harris, Independent Medicare Advisors, gives updates on changes to Medicare Part D plans for 2025 and new budget payment plan. Need an independent advisor who is not a broker?
maryjane@independentmedicareadvisors.com
636-485-2615
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Investing and longevity planning takes a team approach.
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Are you or your financial planner in the driver's seat? Are you actively planning for your future care needs? What kind of investments will you need to make to achieve your goals? Matthew Allgeyer, Fyra Capital Management, offers personal and professional experiences to help his clients understand their role as the decision maker and how education creates a successful client relationship.
www.fyracapital.com
636-573-1212
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Reverse Mortgage: Is it the right financial tool for you?
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Reverse Mortgages enable senior homeowners tap into their home equity. Dennis Cooper, Sr. Vice President with the Federal Savings Banks explains how a Reverse Mortgage could be useful in your retirement planning.
Dennis Cooper: 636-675-1267; dcooper@thefederalsavingsbank.com
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Living with Arthritis?
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Meet Trina Wilcox, chronic arthritis sufferer, writer, and health advocate but she is also a podcast host. Listen to Runradio.net and learn more about the Relentless, Resilient, and Innovative types as she supports the Arthritis Foundation.
Find Runradio.net wherever you listen to podcasts and youtube.
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50 Aging Tips and Tools you need!
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50 Aging Tips from Aging in Place Strategies and Answers plus more to come! Thank you to listeners, subscribers and advertisers.
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ALZ Advocacy efforts empower physicians to better diagnose dementia.
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Meet my guest ,Amy Wheeler, who traveled to Washington DC to educate legislators to vote for the (AADAPT) Act (H.R. 7688). This important legislation will empower primary care providers to better diagnose Alzheimer’s and other dementia and deliver high-quality, person-centered care in community-based settings. Hear Amy's "why" story and how she became an Alzheimer's Association advocate and fundraiser.
https://www.alz.org/news/2024/house-aadapt-act-project-echo-dementia-workforce
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Latest Dementia Research
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Hear the latest research reports from the International Alzheimer's conference and how lifestyle medicine might reduce the risk of developing or being diagnosed with dementia.
www.alz.org
https://aaic.alz.org/releases-2024/processed-red-meat-raises-risk-of-dementia.asp
https://www.alz.org/news/2023/snack-attack
"Undo It!: How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases by Dr. Dean and Anne Ornish.
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Looking for help navigating memory care? Meet Memory Care Home Solutions
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Meet Jill Cigliana, MSOT,OTR/L and Executive Director of Memory Care Home Solutions, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Since 2002, Memory Care Home solutions has been helping families navigate dementia care while supporting the care partner and offering practical tips to create a successful home environment.
www.memorycarehs.org 314-645-6247
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Learn how Proper testing and diagnosis helped family members plan for the future.
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Join Debbie Mahler and podcast host Linda Priaulx as they discuss the steps Debbie took to have her mother tested for dementia. The proper dementia diagnosis helped this family set her mother up for success!
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Part 2: What if it is dementia?
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When cognitive changes occur pursuing a diagnosis rules out other conditions and gives you time to prepare for the future.
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Part 1: Is it dementia or something else?
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Part 1: Talking to your physician is the first step in the process to learn if the cognitive decline is dementia or due to other medical conditions or medications.
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Dementia Friendly Outings can be successful!
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The Caregiver Club, a woman owned organization in St. Louis Missouri offers tips and organized outings to support the care partner of the person diagnosed with memory impairment.
Learn more at caregiverclub.org
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