Benefits of a Senior Placement Advisor
Steve Villa started a niche company in the senior market, and the model is now growing nationwide. Steve talks about senior placement and why his service is benefiting so many families.
Oct 31, 2014•28 min
Boomers Today
Boomers Today is a talk show where experts are interviewed on many of the issues facing boomers and an aging population.
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De-stress - Talk to Your Body
Steve Sisgold is a stress management, peak performance expert and author of the book, "What's Your Body Telling You?" Steve discusses how best to manage your stress through body intelligence.
Oct 27, 2014•29 min
Difficult Conversations With Parents
Viki Kind is a clinical bioethicist, medical educator and hospice volunteer. She discusses with us about important issues with health care directives as well as best ways to approach family conversations regarding care and end-of-life.
Oct 24, 2014•28 min
Paying for In-home Care
Bob Nations is the CEO of Senior Helpers based in Napa, CA and discusses some of the challenges and solutions in receiving assistance to help pay for in-home care.
Oct 20, 2014•27 min
Forgetfulness or Signs of Dementia?
Ann Kositsky, a Nurse Practitioniner specializing in Geriatrics and dementia care, discusses types of dementia helping distinguishing the differences between normal forgetfulness or signs of dementia.
Oct 17, 2014•27 min
Preventing Falls-Easier Than You Think
Vanessa Kettler is an experienced educator in the field of fall prevention and balance improvement. She discusses the ways to help seniors improve their balance and prevent having falls.
Oct 10, 2014•28 min
Future of Senior Living Options
Award-winning journalist Beth Baker discusses the future of boomer retirement living and efforts of new ways of banding together to help each other through old age.
Oct 06, 2014•26 min
What is a Death Cafe?
Why are Death Cafes opening up all over the country? Karen Van Dyke talks about how these cafes help to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their lives.
Oct 02, 2014•27 min
Dementia Beyond Disease
G. Allen Power, M.D. is the author of the groundbreaking and award winning book "Dementia Beyond Disease." Dr. Power joins us on The Aging Boomers once again and discusses another eye-opening interview on how to improve the lives of people with dementia and those who care for them.
Sep 26, 2014•27 min
Proven Techniques For A Better Life
Jude Bijou is a resepected psychotherapist and professional educator. She discusses her award winning book, Attitude Reconstruction, a system for navigating around emotional roadblocks.
Sep 22, 2014•29 min
Hiring In-Home Care Help
Richard Forhez, CEO of OptionOne Care at Home, discusses the various in-home care options and provides his expertise to families who are looking to hire a private caregiver or an in-home care agency.
Sep 19, 2014•29 min
Lifestyle, not Age, is the Problem
Gerald Kiner is the author of "How to Eat, Live & Play After Age 40: Key Principles for Protecting the Most Precious Years of Your Life." He encourages people to live holistic lives which is the key trait most super centenarians possess.
Sep 15, 2014•26 min
Physical Therapy via WebCam
WebCam Physical Therapy is an innovative concept practiced by Nina Angela Downie. She provides consultation and modified therapy sessions without the client ever having to leave the comfort of their own home. A must listen to!
Sep 12, 2014•28 min
Helping to Finance Retirement
Marilyn Brown Ross is a reverse mortgage specialist and discusses the main reasons seniors would consider taking out a reverse mortgage including turning the equity in their home into tax free income without having to sell.
Sep 08, 2014•27 min
Senior Independent Living Options
Mark Nilsson is the Executive Director of Sonoma Hills Retirement Living and discusses options for seniors who want live independently in a location which offers amenities, activities, and other services.
Sep 05, 2014•28 min
Family Fights about Aging Parents
Carolyn Rosenblatt, attorney & registered nurse and Dr. Mikol Davis, clinical psychologist, are co-founders of AgingParents.com and have helped resolve family conflicts since 2006. They discuss causes of these conflicts and ways to prevent them.
Aug 25, 2014•29 min
Ensuring Best Outcomes in Long Term Care
Sanford Horowitz is an attorney who has concentrated almost all of his practice on Elder Abuse and Neglect Litigation. Mr. Horowitz discusses how family members should interact with ownership and staff in order to ensure best outcomes for their loved ones at assisted living communities, residential care homes and skilled nursing facilities.
Aug 22, 2014•28 min
Why You Should Have a Power of Attorney
Jamie Watson is an Elder Law Attorney with Gaw Van Male, specializing in Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Planning, Veteran's Benefits and Special Needs Trusts. He discusses the importance of having a well-drafted, Power of Attorney.
Aug 19, 2014•29 min
Qualify for Medicaid & Medi-Cal Benefits
Roy Litherland is an attorney and has practiced law for the past 38 years with emphasis on elder law, special needs,and estate planning. He discusses how to qualify for government medical benefits legally and ensure their estates are preserved for their families, instead of their nest egg being wiped out by high nursing home expenses.
Aug 15, 2014•29 min
Adult Day Programs Can Make A Difference
Adult Day Programs, a/k/a adult day care, can be beneficial for the senior and also provide the needed break for family caregivers. Amy Andonian, Vice President of Home Care & Support from the Institute on Aging (IOA), discusses about how family caregivers can successfully transition older loved ones into adult day programs.
Aug 11, 2014•28 min
What's the Purpose of Hospice?
Nancy Proctor has had more than 20 years experience in hospice and Geriatric care. She explains why someone would benefit from hospice, what the eligibility is and how these services are paid for.
Aug 08, 2014•27 min
Early Warning Signs of Dementia
Shelley Dombroski and Mindy Wright discuss the early warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer's, how to get support and how to get involved with the Alzheimer's Walk in your area.
Aug 08, 2014•28 min
Learning from Bedsides of the Dying
When Plato was asked to sum up his life’s work, he simply stated, “Practice dying.” Judith Redwing Keyssar, author of "Last Acts of Kindness," talks about her extensive experience in the field of palliative care--providing nursing experience along with emotional and spiritual guidance. A must listen to!
Aug 01, 2014•30 min
Why use a Certified Senior Advisor?
A Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) is a specialist in their respective field but have supplemented their knowledge by understanding the multiple processes of aging. Curtis Petersen joins us from the Society of Certified Senior Advisors to tell us more.
Jul 25, 2014•28 min
Reduce Costs of Alzheimer's Care
Dr. Ethelle Lord, a pioneer in Alzheimer’s coaching, discusses the newly formed International Caregivers Association (ICA), creating a revolutionary dementia-care program that will reduce the cost of caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while simultaneously improving their quality of life.
Jul 22, 2014•28 min
Medicare-Understanding the Ins and Outs
Christopher Westfall is an expert on Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement insurance and trains agents nationwide. He provides an excellent explanation of these options and talks about the effect the Affordable Health Care Act will have on Medicare.
Jul 21, 2014•29 min
Safety Tips For Our Seniors
Albert DeSilver, owner of Visiting Angels homecare in the Bay Area, discusses important safety tips in keeping seniors safe, especially during hot summer days when seniors are more prone to heat stroke and heat-related stress.
Jul 18, 2014•28 min
When a Reverse Mortgage is Right
Janice Fincher and Andy Block with Opes Advisors have together 48 years experience in the real estate and mortgage industries. They present a clear understanding of reverse mortgages and how this may be a good option for you to have access to money in your later years.
Jul 14, 2014•28 min
Never Too Late to Reinvent Yourself
Fred Weinberg reinvented himself in his 50's, 60's, 70's and now is still very active in his 80's. A remarkable story about someone who never gave up and has made a great contribution to society.
Jul 14, 2014•29 min
Alzheimer's--What Are We Doing About It?
William H. Fisher, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association's largest chapter located in Northern California and Northern Nevada, discusses what effect Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are having on our country and the steps being taken to help in preventing this disease.
Jul 07, 2014•29 min
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