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Informed Aging

119 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings

A podcast about health, help, and hard decisions for older adults.

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Episodes

Episode 8 Hospice

December 15, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Death and dying. Take a deep breath -- you can handle this episode. Really! Learn how hospice care helps the patient, the family, and even the wallet. Thanks to Sarah Garcia of AdventHealth Hospice for all the great information. http://www.planforhospice.com

Episode 8: Hospice

December 15, 2021 05:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Death and dying. Take a deep breath -- you can handle this episode. Really! Learn how hospice care helps the patient, the family, and even the wallet. Thanks to Sarah Garcia of AdventHealth Hospice for all the great information. http://www.planforhospice.com Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center www.ADRCcares.org/donate

Episode 7: Senior Living Options

December 01, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

So it's time to move to a new home. Ignacio Quinones of North Star Senior Advisors guides us through the options, the pricing, and how to find the best fit for you or your loved one. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing are all covered so tune in to learn more. Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center www.ADRCcares.org/donate

Senior Living Options

December 01, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

So it's time to move to a new home. Ignacio Quinones of North Star Senior Advisors guides us through the options, the pricing, and how to find the best fit for you or your loved one. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing are all covered so tune in to learn more.

Episode 7 Senior Living Options

December 01, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

So it's time to move to a new home. Ignacio Quinones of North Star Senior Advisors guides us through the options, the pricing, and how to find the best fit for you or your loved one. Independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing are all covered so tune in to learn more.

Help in the Home

November 15, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

In-home care, home care, private care. It goes by a lot of names, but Robin explains the services and how to shop for and pay for them.

Episode 6: Help in the Home

November 15, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

In-home care, home care, private care. It goes by a lot of names, but Robin explains the services and how to shop for and pay for them. Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center www.ADRCcares.org/donate

Episode 6 Help in the Home

November 15, 2021 05:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

In-home care, home care, private care. It goes by a lot of names, but Robin explains the services and how to shop for and pay for them.

Episode 5 The Holidays

October 31, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode, we go cover what warning signs adult children should look for when visiting their far-away families during visits.  We also talk about making the holidays more dementia-friendly. 

The Holidays

October 31, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this episode, we go cover what warning signs adult children should look for when visiting their far-away families during visits.  We also talk about making the holidays more dementia-friendly. 

Episode 5: The Holidays

October 31, 2021 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode, we go cover what warning signs adult children should look for when visiting their far-away families during visits.  We also talk about making the holidays more dementia-friendly.  Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center www.ADRCcares.org/donate

Health insurance for older adults, legal advice for everyone

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Kathleen Flammia of Flammia Law breaks down the legal documents EVERYONE needs in place and also guides us through Medicare and Medicaid. This is a DON'T MISS episode!

Episode 4: Health insurance for older adults, legal advice for everyone

October 15, 2021 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MB

Kathleen Flammia of Flammia Law breaks down the legal documents EVERYONE needs in place and also guides us through Medicare and Medicaid. This is a DON'T MISS episode! Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center www.ADRCcares.org/donate

Government Assistance for Seniors

October 01, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Alexandra Garnier-Mercier is the Brain Bank Program Manager and resident government funding expert for the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center. She explains the government assistance that is available to older adults, and why you start seeking out those programs as soon as possible (did someone say waitlist?). Below are some of the organizations and programs that are discussed (click the name for the link) Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center The Brain Bank Program The United States ...

Episode 3: Government Assistance for Seniors

October 01, 2021 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Alexandra Garnier-Mercier is the Brain Bank Program Manager and resident government funding expert for the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center. She explains the government assistance that is available to older adults, and why you start seeking out those programs as soon as possible (did someone say waitlist?). Below are some of the organizations and programs that are discussed (click the name for the link) Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center The Brain Bank Program The United States ...

Episode 2: Alzheimer's Disease: what it is, how to prevent it, a new medication and a new screening tool

September 15, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Jessica Branning, CEO of ClinCloud Research helps us delve into Alzheimer's disease. What is it, how can we prevent it, how it is diagnosed, and a new medication on the market. There is also a new way to diagnose Alzheimer's and we explore a quicker route to getting a diagnosis than the traditional doctors visits. www.clincloud.com www.adrccares.com www.seniorhelpers.com/Orlando Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center www.ADRCcares.org/donate

Alzheimer's Disease: what it is, how to prevent it, a new medication and a new screening tool

September 15, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

Jessica Branning, CEO of ClinCloud Research helps us delve into Alzheimer's disease. What is it, how can we prevent it, how it is diagnosed, and a new medication on the market. There is also a new way to diagnose Alzheimer's and we explore a quicker route to getting a diagnosis than the traditional doctors visits. www.clincloud.com www.adrccares.com www.seniorhelpers.com/Orlando

Episode 1: A new study shows....

August 31, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

You hear a news story about a new study with some fantastic or terrifying results. Before you change your mediation, your diet or your supplements, investigate a bit further. Listen to find out what goes into a study, how to evaluate the results and why you may want to be a part of a clinical study. www.seniorhelpers.com/FL/Orlando www. adrccares.org www.clincloud.com www.pubmed.com www.clinicaltrials.gov Support the Alzheimer's & Dementia Resource Center www.ADRCcares.org/donate

A new study shows....

August 31, 2021 00:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

You hear a news story about a new study with some fantastic or terrifying results. Before you change your mediation, your diet or your supplements, investigate a bit further. Listen to find out what goes into a study, how to evaluate the results and why you may want to be a part of a clinical study. www.seniorhelpers.com/FL/Orlando www. adrccares.org www.clincloud.com www.pubmed.com www.clinicaltrials.gov