S2: E10 Solving Life's Next Chapter - Jodi Sornsin - When purpose drives you to begin volunteering and the relationships keep you coming back. Description Lydia Wietsma and Sheryl Keeme Solving Life’s Next Chapter with Neighbors Who Care volunteer Jodi Sornsin Jodi has helped us as a dinner driver for a few years and recently, joined the board. She is an avid tennis and pickle ball player and also enjoys event planning and raising money. She grew more involved with NWC after assisting with a com...
Jun 17, 2025•16 min
Lydia Wietsma and Sheryl Keeme Season: 2 Episode: 9 S2: E9 Solving Life's Next Chapter - Charlotte Hughes, Neighbors Who Care volunteer Description Lydia Wietsma and Sheryl Keeme Solving Life’s Next Chapter with Neighbors Who Care volunteer Charlotte Hughes Charlotte spent a career in government with her husband. After retirement, they lived in Florida for 22 years and then moved here to the Phoenix area three years ago to be near their sons who lived here. Her Mom had Alzheimer's and lived in a...
Mar 06, 2025•1 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Lydia Wietsma and Sheryl Keeme Solving Life’s Next Chapter with Kim Kubsch Kim is a business woman and also is a volunteer for Neighbors Who Care. Her business, Joyful Downsizing, is celebrating four years. She has helped many Sun Lakes and East Valley folks live happier with less as well as coordinating moves, estate clearing, and everyday downsizing. Kim calls her business, Joyful Downsizing, because as much as possible, her goal is to make all of these services stress-free and JOYFUL! Many pe...
Dec 13, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Sante's Lori Gudino and Kerrie Commiskey discuss the processes and systems that they put in place for their residents after they are discharged. To Contact Lydia or Sheryl OR DONATE to Neighbors Who Care Follow US... On Facebook @VolunteerChandler; @lydiawietsma; @sherylzwolskikeeme On Instagram @solvinglifesnextchapter; @sherylkeeme On Youtube @solvinglifesnextchapter; @neighborswhocare; @luvgr8mnds On Email Lydia@arizonapoweragent.com AND sherylkeeme@gmail.com Thanks for listening... #ChooseVo...
Oct 31, 2024•22 min
Chandler, Arizona-based physician Dr. Hemant Pandey and Angela Rush, nurse practitioner discuss with hosts Sheryl Keeme and Lydia Wietsma about dementia. Dr. Pandey shares his experience in exciting research studies at his MD Research practice, as well as updates on diagnosis of dementia, treatments, and why there is hope in the dementia world now. To Contact Lydia or Sheryl OR DONATE to Neighbors Who Care Follow US... On Facebook @VolunteerChandler; @lydiawietsma; @sherylzwolskikeeme On Instagr...
Sep 19, 2024•29 min
Planning for transition from medical locations is best handled BEFORE it’s needed. Lori and Kerri explain how care management happens when a fall happens and they need help while they heal. Sante has 24-hour coverage and multiple layers of assistance to assure safety is maintained and care is consistent giving all patients the best circumstances to heal. Kerri explained to be eligible for the benefit of rehabbing there, people need a daily skilled nursing need to attend. Tours are available anyt...
Aug 08, 2024•24 min•Season 2Ep. 5
S1:E4 Episode With Hosts Lydia Wietsma, NextHome Elite Realty, and Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care One concern today: Isolation. It’s healthier to smoke 15 cigarettes a day and be an alcoholic than to isolate yourself. Tawnya said the things we did during COVID were not our best choices, so isolation has been brought more to the fore since then. Her learning of isolation came through mandates when she became a warden forcing people to stay in places they did not want to be. Socialization must h...
Jul 02, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 4
E 3 Lydia Wietsma, NextHome Elite Realty, and Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Executive Director Tawnya Williams-Christensen, Assisted Living Director, Fellowship Square will share her knowledge about how people planning their future as an older adult and about choosing and preparing: When is assisted living best? Independent living? When should one begin to get ready? Just as with many matters relative to aging, being prepared can help prevent negative experiences when age happens, or an event...
Jun 20, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 3
S2: E2 Lydia Wietsma, NextHome Elite Realty, and Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care interview Guest Brian Iverson, owner of MyCityLender and MyCityOffice co-working space and podcast studios . Brian explains about how they help save money for their clients and referral partners. He is careful and intentional about refinancing homes, and finding the right home structure for the clients’ situations. Brian explains a little about how he also is uniquely positioned to help those planning for their ret...
Apr 30, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Lydia Wietsma, NextHome Elite Realty, and Sheryl Keeme, Neighbors Who Care Tell Listeners What to Expect to Hear Solving Life’s Next Chapter podcasts Aging happens, ready or not. As humans, our next chapter will be lived differently than our previous chapter of life which could have been career-driven or child-driven, or both. Yet, as older age comes for us, we can be ready for it and prepared, or we can just let it happen and hope for the best. Lydia and Sheryl explain in this premier show of S...
Apr 30, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 1
To Contact Lydia or Sheryl OR DONATE to Neighbors Who Care Follow US... On Facebook @VolunteerChandler; @lydiawietsma; @sherylzwolskikeeme On Instagram @solvinglifesnextchapter; @sherylkeeme On Youtube @solvinglifesnextchapter; @neighborswhocare; @luvgr8mnds On Email Lydia@arizonapoweragent.com AND sherylkeeme@gmail.com Thanks for listening... #ChooseVolunteering...
Apr 22, 2020•18 min
In today's episode of "Solving Lifes Next Chapter", we speak with Andi Ravenscroft, LNHA, CDAL Director of Client Relations with NOD Specialists, and Bernie Wahl with Vikor Scientific biotechnology company; both have been on the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic and other infectious diseases. They bring us up-to-date information for the families of Arizona and their Senior loved ones. Bernie explains that this particular virus has changed and we have learned so much more than when we first were...
Apr 17, 2020•26 min
In today's, "Solving Life's Next Chapter" we speak with Sarah Perkins with Lawyers Title of Arizona. Sarah breaks down why Arizona is still one of the most affordable places to live and if we truly are in a "BUBBLE". In order to understand affordability, we have to look at what is happening across the country and locally. Affordability is measured nationally but felt local, here in Arizona: *AZ is a top destination *250-300 new residents a day moving to Phoenix metro area *The majority of people...
Feb 08, 2020•34 min
In today's podcast, “Solving Life’s Next Chapter” we speak to Dr.Vahan Setyan, the first Non-Native American in US history appointed tribal official within the Navajo Nation on Healthcare and economic development. Dr. Vahan Setyan works with state officials, congressmen, senators, and tribal leaders across the country on improving horrific conditions and critical issues within the Native American Communities. Dr. Vahan Setyan, MS, PhD brings to the podcast a friend and colleague, Cano Sanchez, a...
Jan 29, 2020•52 min
Today we speak to Francisco Siervent, Owner of Keystone Law Firm speaking on the 3 Thing missing from Most Living Trust. Let's dive into these 3 missing items. 1. Don't Avoid Living Probate - within a living trust, there is verbiage that informs your loved ones if something were to happen and you become incapacitated such as a Stroke, Dementia, Head Injury, or any other reason you could not make decisions for yourself. This is called a Guardianship. A Guardianship is when someone needs to step i...
Jan 22, 2020•42 min
In today's podcast, "Solving Life's Next Chapter," our guest is Dr. Mohamed Teleb MD, a practicing Neurologist and Educator in the Metro Phoenix area. Dr. Teleb explains what a stroke is and how to identify when someone is experiencing one. Dr. Teleb explains that the #1 cause of disabilities in the United States is the result of strokes. Dr. Teleb explains that there are two different types of strokes; one is a brain bleed, which accounts for only 10-15% of the strokes, whereas 90% of strokes a...
Dec 04, 2019•30 min
In this week's podcast, "Solving Life's Next Chapter, " we speak to Francisco Sirvent with Keystone Law Firm, Estate Planning Attorney. Francisco talks about what is Probate and what happens during probate, such as: What happens to our properties or bank accounts? Does a Will prevent a Probate? What is a "Letter of Testament"? And does everyone get a copy of your Will? Staying away from Probate is the BEST because as we hear from Francisco, once a Probate has been opened, it becomes a public rec...
Dec 03, 2019•42 min
In this week's podcast, "Solving Life's Next Chapter," we speak to Lisa Mac Naughton Business Director of Home Care Resources and Allison Scharr, Care Manager for Legacy Home Care. When do we bring in non-medical home healthcare into our homes? What is Non-Medical Home Health Care? We find out what types of services non-medical provides and what families can expect when hiring a home healthcare company. Allison will explain once a family member is considering moving into a community whether it's...
Nov 20, 2019•28 min
In today's podcast, Solving life's Next Chapter, we speak with Ann Ross owner of Mobile Dentistry of Arizona. Ann Ross talks to us about how dental hygiene a critical piece to our systemic health and how that relates to the Senior Population. Seniors are more susceptible to issues because as we age, we do not always take care of our oral health as well as we once did. Sometimes this is because of strokes, dementia, and other senior-related conditions. Having a caregiver that understands our dent...
Nov 18, 2019•31 min
In today's Podcast, "Solving Life's Next Chapter," we talk with Elaine Poker-Yount, director of Successful Aging Senior Conferences. Eliane has long been known as a valley expert contributor on aging and senior matters. Besides her sought-after classes and talks, Elaine's training, articles, and work as Visiting Angles of Mesa's Director of Care Management has positioned her as a resource beyond the greater Phoenix. In this podcast, Elaine estimates that fifty percent of the people who call for ...
Nov 17, 2019•28 min
In today's podcast, Solving Life's Next Chapter, we speak with Dr. David Keeley and Jamie Flesher of Electronic caregiver(ECG). What is Electronic Caregiver you might ask? This is the latest in technology for the 21 Century, helping families and doctors work together to keep Seniors Healthier and in their homes longer. Would you want documentation for your Mom or Dad with their health issues? Wouldn't it be amazing if our Doctors already had months of blood pressure or cardiac information before...
Nov 13, 2019•29 min
In today's podcast, Solving life's Next Chapter, we talk about title nightmares with Sarah Perkins of Lawyer's Title of Arizona. As a Certified Senior and Probate Real Estate Specialist, I have seen many title issues on homes. Usually, these title nightmares and issues do not get caught until the homeowner or their family has to sell. Today's podcast, we talk about why someone would want to make sure they have a clean and clear title. Why is using a quick claim deed not a good idea, and many mor...
Nov 06, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Today on our podcast, "Solving Life's Next Chapter, " we talk to Jesus Rivera Batallion Chief for the City of Surprise and Rebecca Rocho Dispatch health on freeing up our first responders; and when not to call 911. The City of Surprise has a unique program that is utilizing both Government agencies and private and public companies to help facilitate the care of community families and ensure that First Responders are available for more urgent situations, allowing all participants to connect with ...
Nov 06, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Did you know the HECM was put in place back in the Regan administration? At that time, they were called a Reverse Mortgage. Before you stop listening, these loans have some new rules in place to help 62+ years of age homeowners. Let's start by finding out what is a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage and when it is the best time to use them? This is a Mortgage that is insured. This loan is a nonrecourse loan, what does that mean? this means the insurance funds protects you from any debt against the ...
Nov 06, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 5
As kids, we are taught to prepare and plan ahead. This is why we do fire drills at school. But why don't we plan ahead for our Senior loved ones? In today's podcast, we speak to Dr. Babak M. Nayeri, Director of Healthy aging at the Arizona Department of Health Services, also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, College of Medicine. Along with Dr. Lianne Rogers, Physical Therapist at Balance by Li, At-Home Physical Therapy & Wellness. Both Dr. Rogers and Dr. Nayeri tal...
Nov 01, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Once a loved one has passed, what are the most important things needing to do with an Estate? Find out what Adam Buck, with Radix Law Firm feels are some of the most important right upfronts. Adam will also explain the difference between Probate versus a Trust Administrator. What are the Business items needed to be done once someone has passed? Find out these 10 important items needed to be completed once someone has passed. Listen to this podcast to find out what those 10 Top Items needed once ...
Oct 28, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In today Episode, "Solving Life's Next Chapter," we speak with our sponsors Rebecca Rocho with Dispatch Health and Kim Yeatts, Savoir Hospice and Palliative Care. Rebecca Rocho, explains that Dispatch Health is a Mobile Urgent Care. Dispatch Health comes to you and brings urgent care wherever you are in the valley. They can take care of something as small as the flu, to stitches and UTI's anything you would go to an Urgent Care, you can call Dispatch Health. Being Mobile helps our Senior loved o...
Sep 16, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode of, "Solving Life's Next Chapter," we meet Matt Maret, Mortgage Loan Originator with HomeBridge Financial Phoenix Branch. Matt has been a big supporter of Veterans and their families over the years. Matt has also been my biggest supporter for starting a Podcast, asking me to share my Senior and Veteran resources. As a Senior Real Estate Specialist, a certified Probate, and a VA specialist, I have lots of resources for Seniors and their Adult children. One issue that Veterans have...
Sep 16, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1
