Podcast

Aging in Place Strategies and Answers

Education, Health & Fitness, How To, Medicine

Gain practical knowledge to help you create your own "aging in place" road map plus answers and strategies for care partners trying to navigate a health crisis.

Episodes
107
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
2 weeks ago

Episodes

107 episodes, newest first

  1. Stay Strong and Steady with Senior Shape Fitness

    Season 4, Episode 16

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    Meet Lauren from Senior Shape Fitness. Her "youtube" workouts have helped many seniors get started with seated chair exercise or standing workouts. With extra certification in senior fitness Lauren has helped some of her workout fans improve their physical and mental health while losing weight and reducing the number of prescribed medications.

    Look for Lauren on youtube: seniorshapefitness; www.seniorshape.com

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    37 min
  2. Handyman Services are a homeowners best friend

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    Face the facts that if you own a property you are going to need help fixing things!

    Meet David True and Shield Pro Handyman Services. Trustworthy and Capable home maintenance or remodeling projects that the "big guys" won't do!

    david@shieldprohs.com. 314-566-6200

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    34 min
  3. Bone up on Fall Prevention and Osteoporosis

    Season 5, Episode 2

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    Fewer falls with fewer fractures are possible when you know your risks and how to's! This fall bone up on your bone health!

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    30 min
  4. Seniors and Gambling: When Entertainment becomes Risky

    Season 5, Episode 1

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    Gaming is everywhere and is great entertainment but too much of a good thing might lead to financial risk and addiction. Listen and learn how to be safe when your pension and medicare checks make you a target market.

    Find local and national resources:

    celebraterecovery.com; gam-anon.org, 1-800-betsoff; 1-800-myreset.

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    25 min
  5. Chronological Age vs. Real Age: Can Small Habits turn back the Clock?

    Season 4, Episode 212

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    Six small steps that could add years to your life! Florida State's Successful Aging Institute identifies the most important habits needed to turn back the "aging" clock.

    Need help starting Tiny Habits? Thrive-after65.com

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    35 min
  6. Choice Matters: Navigating Senior Living with Confidence

    Season 4, Episode 20

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    GUIDE4seniorliving.com is a premium resource for senior living options and will help you exercise the power of choice. Whether you want to find a senior center or affordable living near you or take a tour without leaving your home check out GUIDE4seniorliving.com and the Senior Living Show youtube.

    Looking for senior resources? Attend a senior vendor fair and learn what options you will have as you age.

    Let's get age-u-cated!

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    25 min
  7. The Power of Choice: Aligning Advisors with your Personal Life Plan

    Season 4, Episode 19

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    In this episode of Aging in Place Strategies and Answers, we dive into why creating a personal Life Plan must always come before you sit down with a financial planner or an attorney.

    Too often, people let the numbers or legal structures dictate how they live. Instead, your values, your vision for aging in place, and your personal goals should form the blueprint. Once you have absolute clarity on what you want your future to look like, you can bring in the professionals to build the financial and legal scaffolding that supports it.

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    39 min
  8. Estate Planning should include Asset Protection

    Season 4, Episode 18

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    Consulting an elder law attorney can help protect assets while still being able to access care from state programs. My guest Ray Chandler, an estate planning attorney, has one mission: to leave no family unprepared.

    polarisplans.com

    314-916-1378

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    38 min
  9. Living Well through a Difficult Diagnosis and Palliative Care

    Season 4, Episode 17

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    When someone receives a life altering diagnosis or is living with a chronic condition, patients need additional medical, spiritual and emotional support to live well through their diagnosis. Learn how each member of the palliative care team can support the patient while providing comfort to those providing care.

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    35 min
  10. Palliative Care supports Chronic Conditions or a Life Altering Diagnosis

    Season 4, Episode 16

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    Chronic conditions or a life altering diagnosis requires additional care beyond regular medical check ups. Learn what next steps could be part of your journey and the care support offered by a palliative care team.

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    37 min
  11. Love, Life and Legal Plans: Navigating Blended Families Part 2

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    Blended families, second marriages and partner relationships require unique legal planning. Prevent accidental exclusion or disinheritance by consulting an experienced attorney. Part 2 of my interview with attorney Rudy Beck.

    Beck, Lenox and Stoltzer Estate Planning and Elder law.

    beckelderlaw.com. 636-425-2926

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    34 min
  12. Love, Life and Legal Plans: Navigating Blended Families Part 1

    Season 4, Episode 17

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    Families formed through remarriage or partnerships and blended families require unique legal and estate planning. Learn valuable strategies to help protect those you care about from exclusion or accidental disinheritance from Rudy Beck, an experienced Elder Law Attorney.

    beckelderlaw.com 636-425-2926

    Beck, Lenox and Stolzer Estate Planning and Elder Law, LLC.

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    28 min
  13. Quality of Life Conversations: Health Goals and Palliative Care

    Season 4, Episode 16

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    What are your health goals? Is your current medication and treatment plan helping you to meet your goals and give you the quality of life you desire.

    Using the 4m's from Age Friendly Health systems will give you the framework you need for your next doctor visit. Patients have the right to ask honest questions about their health, medications, and treatment options. Learn how Palliative care offers another layer of support and can improve quality of life for those with serious illness or increased symptoms from chronic conditions.

    www.ihi.org

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    36 min
  14. Age Friendly Health Care Movement Part 2

    Season 4, Episode 15

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    The Institute for Healthcare improvement, www.ihi.org, has developed an evidence based approach to improve medical care for senior adults.

    Join Hedva Barenholtz-Levy,PharmD and host Linda Priaulx as we discuss how the the 4 M's will work to shift disease management to holistic care by including patient goals as part of the medical visit. https://www.barenholtzlevy.com/

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    29 min
  15. Age Friendly Health Care Movement Part 1

    Season 4, Episode 14

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    The Institute for Healthcare improvement, www.ihi.org, has developed an evidence based approach to improve medical care for senior adults.

    Join Hedva Barenholtz-Levy,PharmD and host Linda Priaulx as we discuss how the the 4 M's will work to shift disease management to holistic care by including patient goals as part of the medical visit. https://www.barenholtzlevy.com/

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    29 min
  16. Is Health Care about Medicine or the Patient? Part 2

    Season 4, Episode 13

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    Part 2 provides additional education on a medical model and a patient centered care model.

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    26 min
  17. Is Health Care about Medicine or the Patient? part 1

    Season 4, Episode 12

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    To answer this question we must understand the medical model of health care versus a patient centered health care model of care.

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    15 min
  18. Find the "Fountain of Youth" and become a Super Ager

    Season 4, Episode 11

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    There really is a fountain of youth. The latest research shows that people who stay connected with others and engage in their community become super agers. Daily habits and connections will set you on the path for success.

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    43 min
  19. Bitcoin Scams and Seniors

    Season 4, Episode 10

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    Does your local gas station have a Bitcoin ATM? Scammers are targeting seniors in record numbers! Scammers send seniors to gas stations to buy Bitcoin. In this podcast, learn what Get educated on what Bitcoin isn't and bitcoin scams stealing dollars from seniors.

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    26 min
  20. Overwhelmed with finances and paperwork? Find a daily money manager

    Season 4, Episode 9

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    Cynthia Hoffman and her team at Best Life Advisors help seniors and busy people stay on top of their finances so they can focus on life. Learn how a money manager could help you get on top of your accounts, bills, expenses and create an easy to follow plan.

    cynthia@bestlifedmm.com

    314-827-4466

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    52 min