Life Happens
202 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingKim Hegwood has met and worked with people from all walks of life. As an Elder Law Attorney, she knows all too well that many families are not prepared when "life happens." This podcast will offer you insights into different subjects you may not have considered. With knowledge comes power. Tune in every Thursday as we discuss the information you will need when "Life Happens!"
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What Families Need to Know about Hospitals and Dementia Patients
July 11, 2024 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this enlightening episode of Life Happens with host Kim Hegwood, Dr. Brittany Lamb, an ER doctor and founder of a company dedicated to supporting dementia patients and their families, shares her unique perspective and expertise. Dr. Lamb begins by discussing what inspired her to start a company focused on dementia care, emphasizing the critical need for specialized support in emergency situations.The conversation shifts to the most important steps families can take to prepare for a crisi...
What is a Dementia Coach?
July 04, 2024 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this insightful episode of Life Happens with host Kim Hegwood, guest Lizette Cloete from "Think Different" Dementia joins the conversation to share her expertise and personal journey in dementia care. Lizette, an experienced Occupational Therapist, begins by explaining what inspired her to shift her focus from working directly with individuals with dementia to supporting their caregivers, highlighting the critical role caregivers play in the well-being of their loved ones.The episode del...
A Different Kind of Pharmacy
June 27, 2024 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBColton Hall from Kaduceus Pharmacy joins the conversation to discuss how their approach to pharmacy services stands out in the industry. The episode begins with Colton explaining how Kaduceus Pharmacy is different and what it means to be a full-service pharmacy, detailing the comprehensive care and support they provide to their customers. Kim and Colton delve into the three biggest challenges seniors face regarding their medications, including managing complex medication regimens, understand...
Navigating Mental Health Hospitalization for You and Your Loved Ones
June 20, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThis episode of Life Happens with host Kim Hegwood, Nicholas Porter from Medical Behavioral Hospital of Clear Lake joins the conversation to discuss critical aspects of psychiatric hospitalization. The episode begins by addressing when families should start considering hospitalization for their loved ones, offering guidance on recognizing the signs that professional care may be necessary.Nicholas provides a detailed look into what a typical day is like for a patient in a psychiatric hospita...
Who Cares for the Caregiver
June 13, 2024 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this heartfelt episode of Life Happens with host Kim Hegwood, Debora Nixon from Nixon Home Care joins the conversation to share her inspiring journey in eldercare. The episode begins with Debora recounting the personal story behind her motivation to start Nixon Home Care, detailing how her father's experience with dementia profoundly shaped her mission and vision for the organization.Kim and Debora discuss the inspiration behind adopting the adult day care model, emphasizing the benefits...
Senior Placement Services - When a Move is Necessary
June 06, 2024 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this enlightening episode of Life Happens with host Kim Hegwood, Vanda Crossly from EXP Realty joins the conversation to share her expertise on navigating the transition to senior living. The episode begins by addressing how families can determine the right time to move a loved one to senior living, offering insights into the key indicators and considerations. Kim and Vanda discuss the essential first steps families need to take when it's time for a move to assisted living or memory car...
Should I Move Mom to Memory Care?
May 30, 2024 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBThis episode of Life Happens with host Kim Hegwood and special guest Mike Houston from Proveer at Northgate Senior Living joins the conversation to discuss Memory Care and its impact on those with cognitive challenges. We begin with an exploration of what Memory Care entails and how it differs from Assisted Living, offering insights into the specialized support and care provided in a Memory Care setting. Kim and Mike discuss how to recognize when it's time to move a loved one to Memory Care...
Grief Support After a Long Dementia Journey
May 23, 2024 15:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this thoughtful episode of Life Happens with host Kim Hegwood, Becky Davis from Gentiva Hospice joins the conversation to discuss the often overlooked aspect of grief support for family caregivers. They begin by exploring how caregivers tend to prioritize their loved ones' needs over their own, even after the death of their loved one, and how this can impact their well-being. Becky highlights the importance of grief support for families, emphasizing how it can help them process their emo...
Resources to Help When You Are Providing Care at Home
May 16, 2024 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBInnovations in Accessibility: "Even the simplest ideas can be life-saving for people or game-changing for sure."— Cindy & Christina In today's episode of Life Happens, we will be discussing the importance of adaptive equipment and proper care tactics for those providing care at home. Our special guests, Cindy and Christina from AE Corner, will share their insights into a variety of adaptive equipment suitable for each room in the house and for specific conditions like arthritis, stroke, and...
Challenging Conversations with Seniors
May 09, 2024 15:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBNavigating Conversations Around Dementia: "We have a free tool for caregivers of somebody with dementia. If somebody's early in the progression of their disease, you likely can still talk to them about some of the questions that come up."— Kate Debartolo Tune into a thought-provoking episode with special guest, Kate DeBartolo from the Conversation Project on the "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood" podcast. It was a deep dive into the challenging but crucial conversations we need to have with se...
The Role of Coaching in Caregiving
May 02, 2024 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBUnderstanding Memory Loss in Aging Family Members: "One of the classic differentiators is if you've forgotten where your car keys are, that's normal. If you've forgotten what the keys are for, that's maybe a sign of something a little bit more serious."— Sarah Gorenstein Welcome to the latest episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! In this episode, our guest Sarah Gorenstein joins us to discuss the important topic of caregiving for individuals with memory loss and dementia. Sarah, a rep...
A Digital App to Help Seniors Stay at Home
April 25, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MBSmart Home Integration for Elder Care: "Bigger in the meaning that, it also can have some kind of smart devices, moving sensors, fall sensors, mode detectors, remote lockers, all these types of stuff. And all these devices, all these sensors will provide you with some kind of information, right, you need, to make sure that the person you're carrying on, it's okay."— Tomas Poska In this week's episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, we had the pleasure of hosting Tomas Poska, the creator o...
Caring For Dementia Until the End- Advice from A Physician
April 18, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBLiving with Dementia: "You live for many, many, many years often with dementia, and can live pretty well. But once you get to the point where you begin to either die from dementia or there are side effects from the medications, the medications for dementia at this time are just band-aids."— Anne Kenny MD In this episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," we are joined by Dr. Anne Kenny, a geriatrician and palliative care physician who shares her unique perspective on caring for a loved one ...
Dementia Friendly Cruises- Should You Take One?
April 11, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBDementia Care on Cruises: "We will create opportunities so that we can be with them so that the family can have a little bit of room to breathe. But their loved one who has a cognitive or physical or mobility challenge is going to have the support that they need." ~Kathy Shoaf In the latest episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, Kim talks to Kathy Shoaf, a registered nurse, and the mind behind dementia-friendly cruises at Elite Cruises and Vacation Travel. Kathy shares her passion for cre...
Tackling Dementia Challenges: Teepa Snow's Insights on Managing Personality Changes
April 05, 2024 03:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBNavigating Elderly Care When Mom Doesn’t Want to Go to the Doctor: "And he still needs to see you, so we're gonna have to set up another appointment. I mean, I hate it because he's all over it. Do you wanna.. why don't you go and tell him that you don't wanna see him again?" — Teepa Snow Title: Tackling Dementia Challenges: Teepa Snow's Insights on Managing Personality Changes In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, Kim sits down with Teepa Snow to discuss a topic that affects man...
Strategic Brain Maintenance with Denise Medved: Ageless Grace's 10-Minute Solution
March 28, 2024 19:21 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBCognitive Health Myths: "None of that is true, I discovered, after 7 or 8 years of research. At that time, they thought it was. But very shortly thereafter, Harvard did the first study that proved that cognitive function is not maintained by playing games. It's not even maintained by just exercising your brain." Hello, listeners! Welcome back to "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood." This is your go-to place for stories, insights, and a dash of humor as we navigate the multifaceted journey of life...
Should You Hire a Nurse to Navigate the Senior Care Industry?
March 21, 2024 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBThe Importance of Patient Advocacy: "If you could sit down and have a cup of coffee with dad 10 years ago, what would he have said to you? He would have said, I don't want all this. You know? Usually, they're gonna say, why are you putting me through all this stuff?" — Jo Alch Title: Should You Hire a Nurse to Navigate the Senior Care Industry? In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, our guest Jo Alch, a care manager from Joy Care Management, shares insightful information about na...
Coping with Caregiver Grief in Dementia: Insights with Elaine Messarra and Kim Hegwood
March 15, 2024 03:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MB"The caregiver experiences a loss of the relationship before they experience the loss of that life." Elaine Messara Title: Coping with Caregiver Grief in Dementia: Insights with Elaine Messarra and Kim Hegwood In this episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," Kim Hegwood explores the topic of caregivers experiencing grief while caring for someone with dementia. She is joined by guest Elaine Messarra, who provides valuable insight and expertise on the subject. They discuss the normalcy o...
Helping Aging Adults Cope with Life Changes
March 07, 2024 16:00 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBThe Impact of Aging on Mental Health: "So much change and transition going on... There's a lot of loss, whether it's a loved one or even just losing your independence, losing your home, the way you Lived in the past, even your car." — Rachael Golfeiz In this episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," Kim sits down with the insightful Rachael Golfeiz to discuss how aging adults cope with life changes. They delve into the common occurrences of depression among the elderly and the impact of l...
The Challenges and Gratification of Being a Male Caregiver: A Son’s Journey with His Mom
February 29, 2024 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBCaregiving and Family Dynamics: "Family is how you define it, and it can be neighbors. It could be coworkers. It could be your organization, etcetera." — Bill Cohen In this episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," host Kim Hegwood is joined by Bill Cohen, founder of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants. Bill shares his personal journey as a caregiver for his mother and offers insight into the challenges and responsibilities of being a caregiver. The conversation delves into the importance...
Expert Insights on Dementia Care: Brittany Bain Shares Strategies for Families
February 22, 2024 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBPerson-Centered Care and Reminiscing: "I always say, you know, we took a trip to the mountains, and we saw, you know, whatever you saw, you know, however, the adventure went, include them in it without using the words, remember when." ~Brittany Bain Welcome to Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. In this episode, we delved into the world of psychotherapy for dementia patients and their families with our guest Brittany Bain of Mesquite Psychotherapy and Consulting. We explored the importance of p...
Tools for the 9 Most Common Forms of Dementia
February 15, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Complexity of Dementia: "The hardest thing I think about dementia for families is that the person doesn't look physically ill until they lose about a pound of brain tissue and are in stage 6 of the disease." — Tam Cummings, PH.D. Welcome to "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," the podcast that guides you through life's unforeseen challenges. In this episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. Tam Cummings, who sheds light on the complexities of dementia and the critical need for early detectio...
Benefits to Rehab Therapy & Caregiver Support
February 08, 2024 16:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB"When we look at roles, routines, and the day-to-day tasks, we can generate that into being able to support a group and facilitate, so that they can not only get the mental health component but also get the component of how do I do this life now? When there are changes, how do I make adaptations?" - Ashley Ballou highlighting the holistic approach of occupational therapy in supporting caregivers and individuals with dementia. In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, Kim explores the...
Dementia Caregiving for Mom When She's Also Difficult and/or Abusive
February 01, 2024 16:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBGuilt vs Resentment: "If you have a choice between guilt and resentment, choose guilt." ~Karen Anderson Title: Dementia Caregiving for Mom When She's Also Difficult and/or Abusive 🔸 I had the honor of being a guest on the latest episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood" podcast, where I discussed dementia caregiving and the complexities of family relationships with host Kim Hegwood. 🔸 We delved into the challenges of being a caregiver for a family member with dementia, including dealing wi...
Learn More About the CMS GUIDE Model for Dementia Care
January 25, 2024 16:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBNew Dementia Care Services: "So what makes the guide program exciting is, First, of all, you have CMS saying dementia matters. Everybody pays attention to CMS." Title: Learn More About the CMS GUIDE Model for Dementia Care "Unlocking the Guide to Dementia Care” - In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, I had an enlightening conversation with Dirk Soenksen, the founder of Ceresti. We delved into the groundbreaking CMS Guide Model for Dementia Care and how it's shaping the landscape ...
Patient Advocates for Patient Safety
January 18, 2024 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBPatient Care: "So once we got him off the medication, he made a complete three-sixty, turnaround. He did not get a feeding tube, was able to go home independently and live with his wife again." ~Angie Galatas Title: Patient Advocates for Patient Safety In this episode of Life Happens, we delved into the world of patient advocacy with special guest Angie Galatas. As a board-certified patient advocate, Angie sheds light on the crucial role of patient safety, shares impactful case examples, an...
What is a Lifestyle Home Loan?
January 11, 2024 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB"Once you pass on, your heirs will have the same rights and responsibilities to repay the loan and keep the home or to sell the home and keep the difference." ~ Rodney McGraw Title: What is a Lifestyle Home Loan? Introducing the game-changing Lifestyle Home Loans with Rodney McGraw! Join us on Life Happens as we uncover this little-known strategy that's been helping baby boomers purchase their dream homes for as little as 55 to 60 cents on the dollar. Imagine being 62 or older and securing ...
The Loneliness Crisis Among Older Adults
January 04, 2024 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBLoneliness and Dementia: "There are parts of the brain that are involved in Emotion regulation and processing of emotions and interaction. So, if you're not putting yourself in a position to be flexing those cognitive muscles, they’re going to start to deteriorate after a while."— Shadi Gholizadeh Are you concerned about the loneliness crisis among older adults? In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, we dive into the impact of loneliness and isolation on the health of our seniors...
Who will care for me when I am old?
December 28, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MB"And about 10 years ago, people started to come up to me in my talks, and they'd say, you know, I'm doing this for my parents, but who's gonna take care of me when I'm old?"— Joy Loverde Welcome to a special episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. In this episode, Kim has a thought-provoking conversation with the renowned author, Joy Loverde, who wrote the book "Who Will Take Care of Me When I'm Old?" Joy provides valuable insights into the world of solo aging and how to navigate the ch...
Nonprofit Offers Transportation Help for Seniors
December 21, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB"Assistance for Seniors with Low Vision: A lot of our seniors being older in their seventy's, eighty's, even 90s vision is a problem, and that is one of the handicaps as we age that comes into play."— Debby Posso Welcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! In this episode, our special guest, Debby Posso from Senior Rides and More joins Kim Hegwood to discuss their nonprofit organization that offers free transportation assistance for seniors in need. Debby shares the i...
Smart-sizing, Let's start the conversation
December 14, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MB"Our goal is to always sort of remove the overwhelm factor of getting started... So you can start by simply going to the room that you least use in your home and kind of working in that direction."— Linda Jordan Welcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! In this episode, we have a special guest, Linda Jordan from Strategic Moves Realty, who will be sharing her expertise on the topic of smart sizing. Kim and Linda discussed when the best time to start downsizing, handy sug...
How Can the Digital World Help Someone with Dementia?
December 07, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MBThe Importance of Self-expression in Dementia Care: "Expressing sense of self, which is what we're focused on, is, to my mind, the single most important thing we can do for our loved ones and our clients. If imagine that we cannot say who we are, what we've done in our lives, what we think about the world, what we're experiencing now, imagine we can't do that. It is like being in a, you know, a sheath that you can't get out of."— Mandy Salomon Title: How Can the Digital World Help Someon...
Strokes- What you need to know if you are the caregiver.
November 30, 2023 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBTherapeutic Support for Stroke Patients: "You give them those opportunities to do those portions because what you're doing is allowing them to strengthen themselves, gain strength, gain endurance, and gain a new way of independence."— Consuela Marshall Title: Strokes- What you need to know if you are the caregiver. Welcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Consuela Marshall, an occupational therapist with extensive ex...
Long-Term Care: De-Myth-ified
November 23, 2023 16:00 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBMisunderstanding about Medicare coverage: "And what they're really referring to is, you know, my great aunt fell and busted her hip. And, she went into rehab, and she was in there for, you know, for a week or two, and then they sent her home, and now she's rehabbing at home. And Medicare is gonna pay that bill, but the delineation really is you gotta be getting better. And the point that you're not recovering, that is when Medicare is gonna cut it off."— Joe Roseman Title: Long-Term Car...
What are companion services for seniors?
November 16, 2023 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBThe Difference Between Caregiver and Companion Services: "A caregiver is hands-on care. That's for a senior who has progressed their aging journey to the point where they may need some hands-on care with Dressing, and toileting. Whereas companion services, we are oftentimes, the 1st step that a family may take, or a senior may take when they're understanding, okay, I wanna age independently and I need a little bit of help to do it, and so companion services are just that."— Mikey Newton ...
The Pace Paradigm: Tools and Tips for Family Caregivers on Life Happens
November 09, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBThe Challenges of Caregiving: "Yeah, there are several challenges. I would say the top three. One is definitely dealing with caregiver guilt. What happens for the family caregiver all of a sudden, all these choices, all these demands, all these responsibilities are on your shoulder."— Tami Anastasia Welcome back to another episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood." I'm your host, Kim Hegwood, and today we have a very special guest joining us, Tami Anastasia. Tami is a caregiver expert with...
Tapping into Home Equity: Unlocking Hidden Savings for Seniors to Stay in Their Homes
November 02, 2023 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.1 MBHome Equity Conversion: "So the real advantage of the home equity conversion is you now have your own piggy bank because it's your own money. You can use it any way you want to use it. And if it's to take care of the spouse, that's fine."— Allan Berger Welcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Allan Berger from Financial Flexibility Services, joining us to shed light on an important topic that affects many seniors: staying i...
Why is oral health important in the elderly?
October 26, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBThe Link Between Periodontal Disease and Diabetes: "If you have periodontal disease and, say diabetes, the periodontal disease makes the diabetes much worse. And they found, actual research has been done, and they find that if they clean their teeth every 3 months, it lowers the A1C."— Dr. June Sadowsky Welcome to another episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood." In today's episode, we have a very special guest, Dr. June Sadowsky, who will be shedding light on a topic that is often overl...
Challenges that LGBT Seniors Face
October 19, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBLGBTQ+ Discrimination in Senior Centers: "How can they acclimate themselves from identifying as being in an LGBT community and then having to just not disclose what they are once they go into, a senior center or a nursing home, whereas it's not recognized there."— Tracee Seals Welcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. Today, we have a special guest, Tracee Seals, who will be shedding light on an important topic: the challenges faced by LGBT seniors as they age. Tracee ...
Do you know the different care options available in Texas?
October 12, 2023 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB"Home Care: 'They can assist with things in the home that you can't do as well as you used to.' Companion Care: 'Sometimes we just need someone to talk to, someone, to help read a newspaper or a magazine, someone to discuss the news with just so they can have supervision, and someone just literally there with them.'"—Vernita Metoyer Seeking care options for yourself or a loved one? Look no further! In this episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Vernita, an expert in senior care. We disc...
Jumping into Caregiving Feet First
October 05, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB"Don't just take it. You know, I've seen people pushed out of the hospital way before they were honestly, you know, emotionally ready. I mean, everything is a process."— Jodi Kay Benusa In my podcast episode with Jodi Kay Benusa from USA Geriatric Services, we dive into the chaotic world of caregiving when unexpected events occur. From sudden falls to panicked situations, we explore the importance of being prepared. We discuss essential topics like disability, end-of-life care, and making m...
How Do You Find the Best Assisted Living in Houston?
September 28, 2023 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MB"Smaller in those situations is probably going to work out better because there's more opportunity for one-on-one care. The staffing ratios are typically a little bit smaller. The community is a little bit smaller, so we're not overwhelmed when we transition into you know, a new community, a new living, a new routine."— Ashley O'Sullivan Here is what Kim will ask Ashley. 1. What are the different types of assisted living in Houston? (Explain about A and B and also Large Facilities and Sm...
Mother and Daughter Face Alzheimer’s Together
September 21, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB"You never correct them. You never ask them questions that are gonna confuse them, and you just enter their world with them."— Susan Cushman 🎙️ Calling all caregivers and adult children navigating the challenges of aging parents! 🌸 In this insightful episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," we dive into the world of Alzheimer's and relationships with author Susan Cushman. 💔 Susan shares her personal journey of caring for her mother, who battled Alzheimer's disease. From Medicaid crisis ...
The Healing Power of Music: Unleashing Joy Through the Chemistry of Singing
September 14, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Power of Singing to Organize and Calm: "What it's actually doing is helping somebody be organized cognitively. It's helping someone be organized neurologically. And it's this organization that creates the calm, that creates a reduction of negative behaviors."— Andy Tubman On this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, we explore the therapeutic benefits of singing and music-making. Our guest speaker, Andy Tubman delves into the neuroscience behind music therapy, including the powe...
Marriage and Dementia
September 07, 2023 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB“Caring for a Spouse with Dementia: "When you've been married 20, 30, 40 years, that person is an extension of you. And so, it takes a great deal of effort to suddenly realize what part of you is the partner and what part of you now has to begin to step out and see yourself as the caregiver."— Robin Smith Andrews On this episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," we explore the topic of "Marriage and Dementia" with guest speaker Robin. Kim and Robin discuss the emotional toll that dementia...
Advocating for Your Elderly Parent or Spouse
August 31, 2023 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB"We put physicians on such a high pedestal sometimes, which isn't a bad thing unless it prevents us from doing our job of being an advocate. And so just realize, that one, they're human too. Two, remember your job is as an advocate. It is your right to ask questions and to speak up on behalf of the patient."— Erin Gaylean Welcome to "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood" where we discuss the challenges that arise in life. In this week's episode "Be Your Parent's Advocate," Kim is joined by gue...
Advocating for The Rights of Long-Term Care Residents
August 24, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBHow a grassroots Facebook group is advocating for nursing home residents: "We are just families that want to get stuff done. That's all we are."— Mary Nichols On this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, Kim is joined by guest Mary Nichols to discuss the advocacy work being done for long-term care residents in Texas. Mary and a group of family members banded together out of necessity during the pandemic and successfully campaigned for essential family caregivers to have access to ...
Your Retirement and Caregiving for Aging Parents
August 17, 2023 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MBRetirement Planning: "Either we learn from what our parents did right or maybe we learned from what they didn't do right."— Michelle Alleman In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, we explore the various benefits of life insurance in retirement planning. We cover different programs offered by Alman Group and how they can help one plan for retirement. The discussion includes how life insurance can play different roles in retirement planning, including long-term care money alo...
From Chaos To Calm- Parents Dementia Journey
August 10, 2023 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MBFinding Calm Amid Chaos: "The biggest piece to going from chaos to calm is understanding and accepting that your life has changed, accepting that you're going to do the best you can with the information you have at the time and that through that, you're learning."— Katherine Knight Title: From Chaos to Calm: ACaregiver's Guide to Dementia In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, the focus is on caregiving and the challenges that come with it. Kim is joined by Catherine Knight,...
Living Well With Dementia
August 04, 2023 03:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB"Dementia is not the end of your life. It's just the beginning of something different." — Peter Berry In this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, the speaker shares their personal experience of being diagnosed with dementia at the age of 50. The diagnosis triggered changes in their family and business, but they eventually realized that life wasn't over with the disease, just different. The podcast emphasizes the importance of simple actions to simplify the lives of people with dement...