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.
Dementia Diagnosis: It's time to change the conversation
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It is time to rethink the tragedy narrative when someone is diagnosed with cognitive changes, decline or Alzheimer's disease. Advocacy groups are helping us to move beyond fear, outdated beliefs and labels to better understand the whole person, preserve dignity and discover new ways to support those living with dementia.
Edenalt.org
missourimc5.org
daanow.org
alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline
empowerme.com/guide-program/
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Stay Strong and Steady with Senior Shape Fitness
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Meet Lauren from Senior Shape Fitness. Her "youtube" workouts have helped many seniors get started with seated chair exercise or standing workouts. With extra certification in senior fitness Lauren has helped some of her workout fans improve their physical and mental health while losing weight and reducing the number of prescribed medications.
Look for Lauren on youtube: seniorshapefitness; www.seniorshape.com
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Handyman Services are a homeowners best friend
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Face the facts that if you own a property you are going to need help fixing things!
Meet David True and Shield Pro Handyman Services. Trustworthy and Capable home maintenance or remodeling projects that the "big guys" won't do!
[email protected]. 314-566-6200
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Bone up on Fall Prevention and Osteoporosis
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Fewer falls with fewer fractures are possible when you know your risks and how to's! This fall bone up on your bone health!
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Seniors and Gambling: When Entertainment becomes Risky
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Gaming is everywhere and is great entertainment but too much of a good thing might lead to financial risk and addiction. Listen and learn how to be safe when your pension and medicare checks make you a target market.
Find local and national resources:
celebraterecovery.com; gam-anon.org, 1-800-betsoff; 1-800-myreset.
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Chronological Age vs. Real Age: Can Small Habits turn back the Clock?
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Six small steps that could add years to your life! Florida State's Successful Aging Institute identifies the most important habits needed to turn back the "aging" clock.
Need help starting Tiny Habits? Thrive-after65.com
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Choice Matters: Navigating Senior Living with Confidence
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GUIDE4seniorliving.com is a premium resource for senior living options and will help you exercise the power of choice. Whether you want to find a senior center or affordable living near you or take a tour without leaving your home check out GUIDE4seniorliving.com and the Senior Living Show youtube.
Looking for senior resources? Attend a senior vendor fair and learn what options you will have as you age.
Let's get age-u-cated!
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The Power of Choice: Aligning Advisors with your Personal Life Plan
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In this episode of Aging in Place Strategies and Answers, we dive into why creating a personal Life Plan must always come before you sit down with a financial planner or an attorney.
Too often, people let the numbers or legal structures dictate how they live. Instead, your values, your vision for aging in place, and your personal goals should form the blueprint. Once you have absolute clarity on what you want your future to look like, you can bring in the professionals to build the financial and legal...
Estate Planning should include Asset Protection
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Consulting an elder law attorney can help protect assets while still being able to access care from state programs. My guest Ray Chandler, an estate planning attorney, has one mission: to leave no family unprepared.
polarisplans.com
314-916-1378
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Living Well through a Difficult Diagnosis and Palliative Care
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When someone receives a life altering diagnosis or is living with a chronic condition, patients need additional medical, spiritual and emotional support to live well through their diagnosis. Learn how each member of the palliative care team can support the patient while providing comfort to those providing care.
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Palliative Care supports Chronic Conditions or a Life Altering Diagnosis
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Chronic conditions or a life altering diagnosis requires additional care beyond regular medical check ups. Learn what next steps could be part of your journey and the care support offered by a palliative care team.
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Love, Life and Legal Plans: Navigating Blended Families Part 2
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Blended families, second marriages and partner relationships require unique legal planning. Prevent accidental exclusion or disinheritance by consulting an experienced attorney. Part 2 of my interview with attorney Rudy Beck.
Beck, Lenox and Stoltzer Estate Planning and Elder law.
beckelderlaw.com. 636-425-2926
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Love, Life and Legal Plans: Navigating Blended Families Part 1
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Families formed through remarriage or partnerships and blended families require unique legal and estate planning. Learn valuable strategies to help protect those you care about from exclusion or accidental disinheritance from Rudy Beck, an experienced Elder Law Attorney.
beckelderlaw.com 636-425-2926
Beck, Lenox and Stolzer Estate Planning and Elder Law, LLC.
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Quality of Life Conversations: Health Goals and Palliative Care
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What are your health goals? Is your current medication and treatment plan helping you to meet your goals and give you the quality of life you desire.
Using the 4m's from Age Friendly Health systems will give you the framework you need for your next doctor visit. Patients have the right to ask honest questions about their health, medications, and treatment options. Learn how Palliative care offers another layer of support and can improve quality of life for those with serious illness or increased symptoms from chronic conditions.
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Age Friendly Health Care Movement Part 2
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The Institute for Healthcare improvement, www.ihi.org, has developed an evidence based approach to improve medical care for senior adults.
Join Hedva Barenholtz-Levy,PharmD and host Linda Priaulx as we discuss how the the 4 M's will work to shift disease management to holistic care by including patient goals as part of the medical visit. https://www.barenholtzlevy.com/
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Age Friendly Health Care Movement Part 1
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The Institute for Healthcare improvement, www.ihi.org, has developed an evidence based approach to improve medical care for senior adults.
Join Hedva Barenholtz-Levy,PharmD and host Linda Priaulx as we discuss how the the 4 M's will work to shift disease management to holistic care by including patient goals as part of the medical visit. https://www.barenholtzlevy.com/
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Is Health Care about Medicine or the Patient? Part 2
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Part 2 provides additional education on a medical model and a patient centered care model.
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Is Health Care about Medicine or the Patient? part 1
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To answer this question we must understand the medical model of health care versus a patient centered health care model of care.
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Find the "Fountain of Youth" and become a Super Ager
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There really is a fountain of youth. The latest research shows that people who stay connected with others and engage in their community become super agers. Daily habits and connections will set you on the path for success.
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Bitcoin Scams and Seniors
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Does your local gas station have a Bitcoin ATM? Scammers are targeting seniors in record numbers! Scammers send seniors to gas stations to buy Bitcoin. In this podcast, learn what Get educated on what Bitcoin isn't and bitcoin scams stealing dollars from seniors.
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Overwhelmed with finances and paperwork? Find a daily money manager
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Cynthia Hoffman and her team at Best Life Advisors help seniors and busy people stay on top of their finances so they can focus on life. Learn how a money manager could help you get on top of your accounts, bills, expenses and create an easy to follow plan.
314-827-4466
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Straight Talk about Male Incontinence
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Find resources and learn the facts about male incontinence. Lifestyle changes, non-surgical solutions and reviewing your medication list could be the first step in regaining your quality of life.
nafc.org, mensliberty.com, fixcontinencecare.com, ezpants.com
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Pelvic Physical Therapy for Urinary Incontinence Works
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Brooke Kalisiak, a pelvic physical therapist, helps her patients get back into a life without urinary incontinence.
Connect with Brooke and her team: call 636-225-3649 or go to legacytherapystl.com
Looking for a pelvic physical therapist near you?
https://pelvicrehab.com/
https://pelvicglobal.com/
https://www.aptapelvichealth.org/ptlocator/
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EZ Pants for Dignity and Independence with UI
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Angela Davis, developed EZ pants for those with incontinence and for their caregivers. Hear Angela's story and how these adaptive pants preserve dignity and independence.
Angela Davis: 314-482-0434
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UI is highly treatable in Women
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25-50% of women suffer from some form of Urinary Incontinence but fail to report their symptoms to their health care team. UI is highly treatable without surgery in many cases and is not a normal part of aging.
nafc.org
simonfoundcation.org
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Incontinence, You are not alone!
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Over 200 million people worldwide suffer from incontinence but few seek treatment or education. Urinary incontinence is not age related and is manageable and treatable without surgery.
Want more education and resources: nafc.org
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Create a Living Legacy with AI technology!
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Reflekata AI is transforming memories into a living legacy! Families can have a conversational and visual experience with a loved one past or present with their "Soul Tech" platform.
Interested in learning more about "Soul Tech" and creating your own living elder? Connect with Reflekta.ai
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Medicare Recipients: What's new in 2026?
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Hear what is new in 2026 for Medicare recipients. Open enrollment is October 15-December 7. Do your homework, be aware of scams and seek trusted advice.
Call 1-800 Medicare 24 hours a day or visit medicare.gov
Need help with private insurance? Go to healthcare.gov
Unbiased help is available on your State Health Insurance Helpline
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Health Care Needs Changing? In Crisis or Confused about next steps?
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Senior Support Strategies offers a 15 minute initial consult with additional time billed in 15 minute increments. Experienced, Compassionate guidance can turn a time of chaos into a step by step plan when health care needs start to change!
314-325-6236
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Part 2: Seniors need TLC when minimizing and prepping for a move
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You need extra patience and understanding when helping a senior pare down a lifetime of collecting, memories and "stuff". Professional move managers, organizers and packers make sure items go to good homes or are curated for sale.
Call Carrie Craven, Household Helpline STL 314-712-4630
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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.
thrive-after65.com
seniorsupportstrategies.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.
seniorsupportstrategies.com
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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.
projectpresent.org
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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.
triadfinancialgroup.net
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