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 is Recreational Therapy? How Does It Help Seniors?
August 04, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB“There's a wide variety of activities. But focusing just on a senior activity as you mentioned, the dancing, the Tai Chi, those kinds of activities are very beneficial, especially for older adults living in assisted living facilities or things like that. So that's a form of physical exercise. But you know, in recreation therapy, we want the individuals to have fun and not think of it as therapy, but it really is, so I always tell my clients or patients, you focus on having fun.” Harriet Wils...
Knowing When It’s Time to Consider Moving to a Care Community
July 28, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB“I believe that a person who has early-stage dementia should move into assisted living, depending on their behaviors and what they're struggling with, so that they can adapt to the environment and really start getting that stimulation to get the highest level of care and stimulation and nutrition so that they stay where they're at. They don't decline as fast. And we can't guarantee that, but we're giving them the best environment possible. It's just like when you water a flower and you give ...
No One Is Perfect; aka Perfection is Highly Overrated
July 21, 2022 15:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB“Dad, I'm going to be visiting you on March 15th and my flight arrives at. And so that means, you'll see me at approximately this time." That created all kinds of stress for him. "When is it when Irene getting here? Is it March 15th yet?" You know, he'd be bugging the staff. And they said you don't need to tell him ahead of time that you're coming, just come. So, I did, I just arrived. He would go, "Oh, Irene's here. What a surprise." Irene Olsen- Author Caring for someone long-distance can...
Siblings Caring for a Parent with Dementia
July 14, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB“She asked him to come so she can have a vacation. That's the best way for that sibling to find out really how mom can live safely in her own home. When she puts the coffee pot in the refrigerator, when she opens the door to strangers, when she wants to write a check to the person that calls on the telephone, he's going to know, yeah, this isn't safe for mom.” Linda Johnson Today Kim Hegwood has a great conversation with Linda Johnson. Linda is a Licensed Family Therapist and a Certified Ge...
A Budget Friendly Option For Great Senior Care
July 07, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB“And just for the folks out there, even a window can be an escape artist. Which you don't know of until it happens, and I've seen it happen. So, if somebody has dementia, we'll look at the home, there are some homes that are licensed with dementia as well. So, we could take care of them there at a small community that's certified with dementia. We look into them to make sure that they are a good fit for their home.” Ralph Hurst- Care Patrol Today Kim Hegwood will be speaking with Ralph Hurs...
Navigating the Emergency Department With A Senior
June 30, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB“I think one of the most important things about navigating the emergency department, preparing for a trip to the emergency department, is making sure that you have a list of all medications, an up-to-date list. Make sure you have a list of all allergies that a patient may have. It's helpful to have a list of their physicians, with or without phone numbers. And it's important to bring patience because you never know what to expect.” Dr. Hazel Cebrun Kim Hegwood brings Dr. Hazel Cebrun to the...
How to Build Your Caregiving Team
June 23, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB“I'm a physician and I know how to take care of things all by myself and yes, I had a hard time asking for help because I didn't think I needed help. I thought I could do it all by myself because I'm a strong person, but I did learn eventually to accept help. Right?” Today, Kim Hegwood and Dr. Renee Harmon will discuss why it is so important to have a caregiving team. Dr. Harmon will talk from her own experiences caring for her husband with early-onset dementia. 1. Why is it important to h...
It’s Okay to Laugh – finding connection and joy facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias
June 16, 2022 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MB“I remember a moment, when a friend of mine came to visit my mother and which was very rare because a lot of people don't visit. So, I was very grateful that she even visited. But she immediately went to work on her phone and my mother turned to me and said she doesn't wanna be here. It’s important to really to be present.” Dani Klein Modisett Kim Hegwood will be asking comedian Dani Klein Modisett: 1. What made you think to Hire a comedian to make your mother laugh? 2. Have you always w...
Adult Day Care as an Option for Dementia Care
June 02, 2022 15:00 - 10 minutes - 9.3 MB“They're able to really participate in enrichment activities. Things like the arts music, the Houston Symphony is one of, of our partners. We have art classes that are taught by local painters. We do a lot of movement through exercise and discovering our, how our bodies can move differently through Tai Chi and sit and be fit and very fun exercise activities.” Andrea Williams- CarePartners Today Kim Hegwood and Andrea Williams with CarePartners will discuss how a Day Care Center may be th...
Moving Caregivers from “I give up” to “I got this”!
May 26, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16 MB“And then in the car, on that day in 2006, when she was diagnosed, we were driving home and she was, I mean, dead silent. And I kept asking, you know, how do you feel? Cause she, of course, was near tears. And I said, how do you feel? What are you thinking? She's not saying a word. So, at a traffic light, I reach over into my console, and I get my bag of legos.” Loretta Veney Today Kim Hegwood speaks with Loretta Veney about 1. What's the greatest lesson learned from caregiving for someo...
Practicing Mindfulness When Caring for Someone with Dementia
May 19, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBYou may have heard the term mindfulness, but have you practiced it before? By boosting mindfulness in day-to-day living, a caregiver can do practices that boost resilience and enhance overall comfort, ease, peace, and tranquility, no matter how chaotic and intense the caregiving duties are. Larissa Carlson Kim Hegwood and Larissa Carlson will talk about how you can practice mindfulness even when caring for someone with dementia. And furthermore, why you should add this to your daily routin...
Dementia and Scammers – How to Protect Someone You Love
May 12, 2022 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIt is heartbreaking when you hear about a senior becoming a victim of a scammer. Unfortunately, this happens more than we like to think. “A lot of us get Robocalls. We pick up the phone, it says, press one for more information, we press one. Do you know what that scammer does? They take that phone number because they're trying to see if your phone number works. If your phone number does not work, then they know that nobody lives there. So, they take your phone number, they go to the interne...
Help! I wasn’t prepared to care for aging parents!
May 05, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBThe truth is most people are not prepared. A crisis happens and you jump in. Andrea Zaite is a Geriatric or Life Care Professional. Today she will help you understand what you need to do if this happens to you. Kim Hegwood will ask her the following questions. 1. When a crisis happens, adult children are often called to help. What are the first steps they need to take? 2. How can you find the resources you need in your community? 3. How can an adult child be a good advocate for their pare...
Medicare, Dementia and My Mom – What Do I Need to Know?
April 28, 2022 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIf you suddenly find yourself taking care of an elderly parent, you will need to know how Medicare works. “You would want to get a durable power of attorney, perhaps medical power of attorney. And those are the typical things that people are aware of. And there's one form that most people don't know about.” Blanche Hayden Kim will talk to Blanche Hayden an experienced Medicare Agent and a senior herself. She will discuss: 1. What is the first thing I need to do to help and legally represe...
Mom has Dementia; Should I Just Let Her Eat Whatever She Wants?
April 21, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBMom wants to each chocolate all day. She has dementia. Should I make her eat a healthy diet and just let her enjoy this simple pleasure? “Because if you think about someone with dementia, the more options or the more choices or the busier, someone is going to be more confused. It's going to get harder for them to make a decision. So, then they just won't eat at all because there's just too much going on. So, keep it simple. If all they need is a spoon, just put a spoon there next to the bow...
I talk fine! Demystifying Speech Therapy for Adults
April 14, 2022 15:00 - 11 minutes - 11 MBYou may think that speech therapy is just for kids. But the truth is there are many times when speech therapy is also beneficial for adults. Today Kim Hegwood and Kolby Jackson sit down to discuss the benefits of speech therapy for adults. A few of the questions Kim will ask Kolby include: 1. What is speech therapy? 2. How can speech therapy help adults? 3. Signs speech therapy may be beneficial. 4. Benefits of in-home outpatient speech therapy. 5. How did I become interested in working...
Strategies to Manage Heart and Brain Health Risks
April 07, 2022 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBYou may have heard that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain. The great news is there is a lot you can do to protect both your heart and your brain. Our guest today, Lisa Milliken will discuss: Strategies to Manage Heart and Brain Health Risks 1. Why does managing heart risks matter to someone worried about the risk of dementia? 2. Are there some risk factors you cannot change? 3. What risk factors can someone modify? 4. What are actions you can take to lower the risk o...
Choosing the Best End Of Life Possible
March 31, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBThe truth is all of us will die one day. Do you want a smooth transition? Do you want to make your transition easier for both you and your loved ones? This may not be a topic you are comfortable with but take a few minutes to listen to what Kim Hegwood and Dan Morhaim, M.D. have to say about Choosing the Best End Of Life Possible Kim will ask Dr. Morhain: 1. As a former emergency room physician what did you learn about death in the US today? 2. Tell us about your book, Preparing For A Be...
Diabetes and Dementia
March 24, 2022 15:00 - 19 minutes - 18 MBChances are you probably know someone with diabetes. Did you know there is a connection between diabetes and dementia? Today Kim Hegwood will be visiting with Sue Minello an RN at UTMB about this subject. Some of the things they will be discussing are: 1. Is there a connection between Diabetes and Dementia? 2. How can you get diabetes under control? What treatments are available? 3. What is Lifestyle management? 4. What is the difference between Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia? 5. Why is...
When Caregiving Calls
March 17, 2022 15:00 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBMany of us are unprepared when caregiving calls. “When Caregiving Calls” is the title of the book today’s guest has authored. In his book, Dr. Aaron Blight offers “Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative” Kim and Dr. Blight will discuss how you can fulfill your role as a family caregiver Additionally, Kim will ask Dr. Blight: 1. Why did you write your book, When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative? 2. How does your book assis...
What is Music Therapy for Seniors?
March 10, 2022 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBIf you care for someone with dementia you may have heard about music therapy. Today Kim Hegwood with be speaking with Katelyn Blankenburg, owner of Texas Music Therapy. Here is what we will be talking about. 1. What is music therapy and how does it help dementia patients? 2. What kind of music is used in music therapy? 3. What makes music therapy different from listening to our favorite music? 4. Is music therapy the same as what they did in “Alive Inside”? 5. What qualifications does ...
Hospitalized, Now What?
March 03, 2022 16:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBKnowing how to properly advocate for someone in the hospital is important, especially if they have dementia. Andrea Zaite, Geriatric Care Manager joins Kim Hegwood today to talk about what happens when you or a loved one is hospitalized. Hospitalized, Now What? Let's learn: 1. What can you do prior to ever being hospitalized? 2. Why is it important to have a list of people who can help you? 3. How can a Care manager help someone manage all of the different doctors? 4. How can you advoc...
Eat Until Your Heart’s Content – How to Enjoy a Heart-Healthy Diet
February 24, 2022 16:00 - 22 minutes - 21.1 MBShonah Jefferson, the owner of Chefs For Seniors, joins Kim Hegwood once again. Celebrating Heart Month this show is focused on eating right for your heart. Shonah wants listeners to know that eating healthy doesn't mean compromising taste. 1. What is a heart-healthy diet and why is it important? 2. What are some heart-healthy foods? 3. What are some foods that should be limited on a heart-healthy diet? 4. How can I find healthy foods at the grocery store? 5. I'm too busy to cook "healt...
Preventing Pneumonia at Home
February 17, 2022 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14.7 MBKim Hegwood sits down with Rick Casey, owner of Caring Senior Services to talk about pneumonia and the impact on seniors. Join us as we talk about Preventing Pneumonia at Home 1. What is pneumonia? 2. Why are seniors at risk for pneumonia? 3. How can you prevent a senior from getting pneumonia? 4. How can a home care helper help seniors stay healthy? 5. Why is activity so important to help avoid pneumonia? 6. How can a home care worker keep seniors active? Links to Add to Show Email...
Differences between home care, home health, and provider services
February 10, 2022 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBGetting the right kind of care and understanding the differences can be confusing for many families. Kim talks to Kimberly Pittard today about different types of care. Learn about the differences between home care, home health, and provider services 1. What services does home health care provide? 2. Does Medicare pay for home health care? 3. Do I have to have a prescription for home health care? 4. How long will the prescription cover? And how often will services be provided? 5. Can I ...
Preparing a Family for End of Life
February 03, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 13.9 MBJoin Kim Hegwood as she speaks with Laura Labry, RN about end-of-life wishes and resources that can help. Get the facts as Kim asks Laura important questions to get the answers every family needs to know. 1. Do you have to be home-bound to receive benefits? 2. Do you have to have a DNR? 3. Can you continue to live in your own home? 4. Do you have to be imminently dying? 5. Can some people graduate from hospice? 6. What kind of extra resources are available to patients and their famili...
The Benefits of Music Therapy for Special Needs Children and How to Access Services
January 27, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBJoin Kim Hegwood and Hannah Masanotti as they discuss: The Benefits of Music Therapy for Special Needs Children and How to Access Services Here is what they will be discussing. 1. What is music therapy, and what makes someone qualified to provide it? 2. What benefits can music therapy offer for children with special needs? 3. Where do special needs children usually participate in music therapy? 4. How can someone find out if music therapy would be beneficial for their child, patient, or...
What is a Residential Care Home, and Should I Choose One?
January 20, 2022 16:00 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWhen it comes to senior living a lot of people are confused about the different options available. Inecia Stewart, Co-Owner of Cozy Living Community is here today to talk to Kim about Residential Care Homes. Title: What is a Residential Care Home, and Should I Choose One? Kim and Inecia will discuss the following: 1. What is a residential care home and how does it differ from other care facilities? 2. What is the difference between a Type A and a Type B facility? 3. What services do res...
Is It Time for A Move? Overwhelmed by Downsizing?
January 13, 2022 16:00 - 13 minutes - 11.9 MBMoving is a challenge no matter what your age. But moving in your older years with a lifetime of accumulated memories is really hard. Especially when you are downsizing. Senior Move manager Elizabeth Strauss with All Organized is here to help you get started. Title: Is It Time for A Move? Overwhelmed by Downsizing? Kim and Elizabeth will be discussing the following: 1. What is a senior move manager? 2. Where do I even start downsizing? 3. What services do you offer in the downsizing pro...
Understanding Benefits and Risks of Medications
January 06, 2022 16:00 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBMedications and their interactions are a hot topic for seniors and their families. Today Lisa Milliken joins Kim to discuss this important subject. Title: Understanding Benefits and Risks of Medications A few of the questions Kim will be asking include: 1. What is an example of a drug-to-drug interaction? 2. What types of symptoms should be reported to your physician when you start taking a new medication? 3. What are the risks with some herbal medicines? 4. What are the risks of antip...
Why do Caregivers Need Support?
December 30, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBKim’s guest today is Dr. Eboni Green. The conversation is one that is near and dear to Kim’s heart Title: Why do Caregivers Need Support? Dr. Green and Kim will talk about her new tool for caregivers called “Ask Emma” Additionally they will discuss the following: 1. WHAT MAKES CAREGIVING Different and vital in 2022? 2. What might caregivers do to proactively care for themselves? 3. How might family members (including siblings and parents) work together to meet the needs of their parents...
Making it Through The “HOLI-DAZE”
December 23, 2021 16:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBOnce again, Kim Hegwood and Laura Wayman, the Dementia Whisperer get together. This time the discussion is one to help caregivers. Title: Making it Through The “HOLI-DAZE” A few of the questions that Kim will be discussing with Laura include: 1. Why is it Important to Keep Routines? 2. Is it Important to play and sing CHRISTMAS CAROLS OR TRADITIONAL MUSIC? 3. Why Keep Traditions? 4. Why practice Dementia Aware Communication and A Loving care Approach? 5. Why It Is So Important to Ask...
Alzheimer’s Resources for The Holidays
December 16, 2021 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBKim has a conversation today to help better prepare you for the holiday season. Her conversation with Sabrina Strawn is one you do not want to miss. Title: Alzheimer’s Resources for The Holidays A few things Kim and Sabrina will discuss include: 1. What to do if you have concerns about a loved one's cognitive decline? 2. How can you make the holidays easier for caregivers and those with dementia? 3. What services does the Alzheimer's Association offer? 4. What volunteer opportunities a...
Lost and Found in the Alzheimer’s Forest
December 09, 2021 16:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBDementia can be so confusing to families. Ruth Dennis is an Alzheimer’s educator and author helping families to navigate this new world they find themselves in. Kim and Ruth will discuss some of the myths about dementia. Lost and Found in the Alzheimer’s Forest 1. What are Alzheimer’s and dementia? How are they connected? 2. How do I tell if someone is showing signs of dementia? (Warning signs, person, place, and thing). 3. “In your book, you talk about the myths of dementia. You say Myt...
Caregivers: Encouraged, Educated, Empowered
December 02, 2021 16:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB* I want caregivers to be encouraged, educated, and empowered, but how can they be all of these considering everything caregivers have on their plates? ~Leah Stanley This show will be all about supporting caregivers. Kim will have a conversation with author and speaker Leah Stanley about what it will take to keep caregivers empowered. Caregivers: Encouraged, Educated, Empowered 1) How can a family caregiver find encouragement during their difficult journey? 2) From a caregiver’s perspect...
Hospital to Home – Tips for a stress-free transition
November 25, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBWhen you bring a senior home from the hospital or a rehabilitation center the goal is always to keep them home. Nobody wants the boomerang effect of going right back to the hospital. Kim speaks with Qiana James today to give you tips for a stress-free transition that will keep your loved one home. Hospital to Home – Tips for a stress-free transition 1. Why and how do you need to make transportation arrangements? 2. What is a good care plan and how do you create one? 3. Why your senior ma...
I'm Still Here! Come Find Me.
November 18, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of Life Happens Kim will speak with Diana Waugh, a memory care consultant, about problems that caregivers often face when someone has dementia. Title: I’m Still Here, Come Find Me! 1. What does "Live in their reality” mean? 2. Why can't someone remember what I just told them when they can talk about their kindergarten friend? 3. If you had one overreaching tip, what would it be? 4. Why do people with dementia often get angry? Links to Add to Show Telephone: (419) 351-7...
Preventing Financial Elder Abuse
November 11, 2021 16:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, Kim has a conversation with a geriatrician about preventing financial abuse in the elderly. Dr. Liz is our guest to talk about this issue she has seen far too often. Title: Preventing Financial Elder Abuse Very First and Most Important: Get the Elder Evaluated for Mental Function! What If the Test Shows All Is Fine, But I Know It Isn’t? What Tests will a Neuropsychologist perform that is different from my MD? How do I find a Neuropsychologist? What Is UndueInfluence? ...
What is Skills2Care? And How Can It Help Someone With Dementia?
November 04, 2021 15:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBAn occupational therapist with the right skills can help families caring for someone with dementia. Kim will speak to Lizette Cloete, an occupational therapist about a program called Skills2Care. A few questions Kim will be asking are: 1. How can an occupational therapist help someone with dementia? 2. What is Skills2Care and who will benefit from this program? 3. Where can I find an occupational therapist trained in Skills2Care? 4. How is this different from other treatments/strategies...
A Stroke Survivor’s Journey and Life Lessons
October 28, 2021 15:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBA stroke can happen when you least expect it. And it can happen to someone in their 40’s and 50’s. The effects can be devastating for you and for those you love. But there is survival after a stroke. Today Kim will be visiting with Angie Burke the author of “Just Pick UP the Peg: A Nurse’s Journey Back From Stroke” They will discuss: 1. As a registered nurse, wife, and mother of two young adults, what was your life like prior to your stroke at age 46? 2. At one point you fell into negative...
Male Caregiving … Caring As a Man
October 21, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBWhen talking of caregivers we often think of women. While many times the caregiving duties fall on the shoulders of a woman there are also many men who have stepped up to the plate. They care for spouses, parents, and others they love. Today Kim Hegwood has a conversation with a male caregiver, Eddie Orum about this topic. Male Caregiving … Caring Like a Man Talking Points: 1. How many males are currently caregivers in the US? 2. When did you become a caregiver? 3. What do you find that...
There is nothing wrong with me! Dealing with Dementia and Anosognosia.
October 14, 2021 15:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn the beginning stages, dementia can be especially challenging for the family. Often the person with dementia is in denial about their disease. Today Kim will have a conversation with Laura Wayman, The Dementia Whisperer about this challenge which is referred to as anosognosia. 1. Why do so many individuals with dementia symptoms refuse assistance or acknowledge that they need help? 2. What is Anosognosia? 3. Why do some individuals react so negatively when confronted with their impairme...
Your Medicare Questions Answered
October 07, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MBMedicare is complicated for most people. If you are caring for someone on Medicare, you need to know what type of Medicare plan they have and how it works. Today Kim will be speaking with professional Medicare expert Leeane Terrizzi to get: Your Medicare Questions Answered 1. Can you explain what is Medicare and why it's important? 2. Who is eligible for Medicare? 3. What are the Different Parts of Medicare? 4. What is the difference between Original Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Me...
The Most Underutilized Service Paid for By Medicare
September 30, 2021 15:00 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBWhen Medicare will pay for a service that will send a team in to help you care for someone would you say no? Today Kim will be joined by Kash Mahmood to discuss: The Most Underutilized Service Paid for By Medicare 1. What is hospice? 2. When should someone be placed on hospice? 3. If you think it may be time for hospice what should you do? 4. Can you choose which hospice company you want to use? 5. What should families look for when evaluating hospice? 6. Don’t all hospice companies p...
Caring For Our Caregivers
September 23, 2021 15:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBOne of our favorite caregiver resources is CarePartners a local non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of family caregivers. Kim Hegwood is joined by the new director of CarePartners, Katie Scott. The topic is: Caring for Our Caregivers Kim and Katie will discuss 1. Impact on COVID-19 on Houston Caregivers 2. Support Services Available to Caregivers 3. Overview of CarePartners Programs 4. How Houston can better support our caregivers. Connect with CarePartners https...
Senior Housing Roadmap
September 16, 2021 15:00 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBTo stay in your own home or move? This is the million-dollar question that many seniors and their families struggle with. Kim will sit down with Realtor David Wood today to discuss the senior housing roadmap. Kim and David will talk about: 1. Selling Your Home- How to decide and what to do next 2. Staying in Your Home- What you should consider 3. Senior Housing Choices 4. Cost of Senior Housing 5. Special Challenges for Family Members Bio: David Wood is a Senior and USAF Veteran who ...
Post Pandemic Senior Care
September 09, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBThe past year has been challenging for families and seniors. Today Kim will be discussing Post- Pandemic Senior Care. She will be joined by Ryan McEniff host of the Podcasts “The Caregiver's Toolbox” and the NAIPC's podcast “Conversations with Tara and Ryan”. What does it look like now? How has it changed? A few of the topics Kim and Ryan will be discussing are: 1. The cost of senior care increasing causing a gap in those who need care and those who can or cannot afford it. 2. How tech m...
Elderly Parent Calling Multiple Times a Day? 5 Expert Tips
September 02, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBWhat do you do when your aging parents calls you multiple times a day even when you are at work? Today, we will be addressing common issues that families of aging adults often encounter. Kim will ask Dr. Koepp the following questions. 1. What are the signs that an aging parent may need more help than they realize (or that they are asking for?) 2. What Tips do you have for the adult caring for an aging parent who is calling multiple times a day. 3. How to have difficult conversations with...
Life Happens. Death Happens. A Conversation with an End of Life Doula
August 26, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBJoin Kim Hegwood today for a fascinating conversation about life, death, and the role of a doula in the process. Kim will be joined today by Darren Nelson, a transition expert helping families with a loved one on that final journey. Title: Life Happens. Death Happens. A Conversation with an End of Life Doula Kim and Darren Will Discuss: How does an end-of-life doula differ from hospice and how they help patients and their families? What are some examples of how a doula can help the dying...
Learn To Be Heart Smart
August 19, 2021 15:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBHeart Disease is one of the leading causes of death in seniors. It can also have other debilitation effects causing a lower quality of life. Kim Hegwood is joined by a Cardiologist and author of Be Heart Smart, Dr. Waqar Khan, MD, MPH, FACC. Today they will be discussing heart smart ideas every senior should know. Title: Learn to be Heart Smart Kim will be asking Dr. Khan: 1. An acronym that is often used is CHD. What is CHD? 2. How do I know if I am at risk for CHD? 3. What are the dif...