Aging Matters

What do we need to know about home care and aging in place? Coreen Lawoyin, a Social Worker in Care Navigation with Transitions LifeCare, joins us to answer these questions.

Jason Kong and Mary Lucas of Transitions LifeCare are joined this episode by Dr. John Lewis of Dr. Lewis Nutrition to talk about polysaccharides.

How can we stay independent as long as possible? What steps should we take when we can no longer be independent? We cover those questions and more in this episode that is dedicated to answering frequently asked caregiver questions. Allison Lohf, Care Navigation Specialist at Transitions LifeCare helps us answer popular questions

Transitions LifeCare Grief Counselors Hannah Tosch and Anna Hicken join us for a conversation on dealing with grief and supporting loved ones who are grieving. Transitions LifeCare Marketing Specialist Carson Sellers provides her insight as well.

Haleh Shoa, founder and CEO of Picturli, discusses preserving your family legacy through photos, memories and stories.

Edie Hartley, Owner of Guiding Seniors and a Senior Living Placement Specialist, is our guest as we discuss the differences between independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

Transitions LifeCare Senior Provider Relations Representative Lani Tillar-Smith joins us to discuss common questions related to hospice and palliative care.

Dr. John Neustadt, Founder and President of Nutritional Biochemistry, Inc. (NBI) discuss what you need to know about osteoporosis: what it is, causes and how to prevent it.

Dr. Karen Sullivan, Board Certified Neuropsychologist, discusses brain health and what you need to know about caring for your brain.

We explore communication equity with our guest Jan Withers, Director of the Divison of Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing under the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

We discuss the concept of aging in place with Christian, Owner and Founder of Vital Watch 24 Hour Health Management. We also have a chat with Heather Hooper, Executive Director of Dementia Alliance of North Carolina, about the Walk to De-Feet Dementia and the Music and Memory Program.

Jason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Dr. Mitch Clionsky, clinical neuropsychologist and author of Dementia Prevention: Using Your Head to Save Your Brain , discuss dementia and the steps necessary for prevention.

Jason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Debbie Weiss, retired lawyer and author of Available As Is: A Midlife Widow’s Search for Love , discuss the struggles that come with dealing with life as a widow.

We discuss the health benefits of tai chi and yoga with Susan Lee, Owner and Head Instructor of Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

We talk volunteering with Leah Rosen, Volunteer Services Team Leader at Transitions LifeCare and Allison Antkowiak, Musical Presence Volunteer at Transitions LifeCare.

Allie Crawford , Active Adult Program Director with Raleigh Parks, details the programs, clubs, trips and facilities available to us in our community.

Jason Kong, Mary Lucas, and special guest Kelly Smith join us to discuss the proper way to care for aging skin.

Brittany McKinney, Physician Assistant with Shae Medical, joins us to talk about preventing falls, the right way to fall and equipment to help us.

We discuss the benefits of socialization for seniors with Laura Kay House, Owner of Silver Connections. We also get into a discussion on The Golden Bachelor and dating apps.

We welcome Dr. Joshua Dowd, Medical Director of Community Based Palliative Care at Transitions LifeCare, for a conversation on what palliative care is and who is best suited to receive it.

We welcome back Andy Ross, Staff Chaplain at WakeMed Hospital, discusses what a chaplain does and dealing with grief over the holidays.

We welcome Orah Raia, Co-founder and Board President of HOPE NC, to discuss how HOPE NC is reimagining communities through the concept of inclusive communities.

Mary's sister Kate Sherron is our special guest this episode as she shares her experience with genetic testing.

Rebecca Feinglos, Grieving Educator and founder of Grieve Leave provides strategies on handling grief.

Natasha Trenev, Founder and President of Natren Inc. and ‘The Mother of Probiotics’, shares information on the benefits of probiotics.