Aging Today Podcast

Have You Heard? Marquis At Home is here to help you remain independent in your own home. They bring the Registered Nurse, Physical Therapist, and Occupational Therapist right to your doorstep. Join us in our discussion with Jennifer Eastlund, RN. Garn Loveland, PT, and Hillary Kibgis, OT, of Marquis At Home.

Are you tuning in? Don't miss part 1 of our 5-part series on HOUSE CALLS. Remember when milk was delivered to your home and doctors made house calls? Well, we have come full circle. The milkman has returned and so has home health. The future is here, and home health is knocking on our doors. In part 1 of our series, we will be discussing various home health services. Tune in and see how Marquis At...

Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions, discusses why everyone should have an Advance Directive. Whether you are 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes now means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.

What does it take to be a highly valued caregiver to People living with Dementia? All Caregivers and Caregiver skills are not equal. One cannot say that just because they have been a caregiver for 10 years assisting people with Personal Care Needs that they will be equally successful in caring for people with Dementia. Our guest, Matt Gannon, shares from his personal experiences of caregiving to p...

Dr. Bier of ComForCare Health Holdings discusses how movement disorders associated with Parkinson's disease are addressed by caregivers to help Create Better Days for their clients. Be on the alert for these four "movement signs" and to watch for eight "non-motor signs" when giving care. She also offers practical tips to help your loved ones with Parkinson's, Live Their Best Lives Possible.

Many people approach Parkinson's with a sense of fatalism. It has happened and there is nothing to be done. While it is true that there is no known cure, when a client connects with PRO, they connect with a community that will encourage, lead, and support efforts for understanding and care. Holly Chaimov shares how helping patients and their families achieve their best lives with Parkinson's disea...

While the normal activities of daily life will keep a person alive, meaningful activities create a life worth living. Our guest, Steve Toll, discusses the goal of meaningful activities, to bring passion, joy, and purpose into the lives of those for whom we care. Meaningful activities increase the quality of life for clients living with dementia.

While the normal activities of daily life will keep a person alive, meaningful activities create a life worth living. Our guest, Steve Toll, discusses the goal of meaningful activities, to bring passion, joy, and purpose into the lives of those for whom we care. Meaningful activities increase the quality of life for clients living with dementia.

We discuss the difference between providing care "to" and "with" clients. Another way of saying it is, caregivers are often tempted to do many care tasks to clients with dementia, rather than with them. Dr. Bier of ComForCare discusses care strategies that help your loved ones live with dementia and feel more independent by getting them more involved in their own care. At the end of the day, care...

You may have heard someone say: “Dementia? No, my mother has Alzheimer’s, not dementia.” However, the accurate way to explain it would be: “Dementia? Yes, my mother has Alzheimer’s disease.” Still confused? Dr. Debrah Bier clarifies this in our discussion on "Dementia: A Wise Approach to Creating Better Days."

This is Part 1 of a 7-part series on Cognitive Aging. Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director, and Jenny Herget, Program Coordinator, both of the Alzheimer's Association-Oregon Chapter, walk us through Alzheimer's disease, the early warning signs, prevalence, research, advocacy, and the various care and support resources available to Oregonians.

Retirement Connection is a comprehensive retirement resource for anyone who wants to know about their retirement options. You can find this resource guide in print, on our website, and via the network. This is your resource guide to connecting those who are 50 and over with the providers who serve them. The Retirement Connection serves Greater Portland/Vancouver Puget Sound, Mid-Willamette Valley,...

Georgena Eggleston, M.A., CRS, LSP and CEO of Beyond Your Grief is our guest. An author, speaker, and teacher, Georgena has walked the path of grief after losing her son to suicide. She talks to us about the tools of Mindful Grieving and Intentional Mourning for the bereaved. Her book, A New Mourning: Discovering the Gifts in Grief, is available now at Amazon.com and www.beyondyourgrief.com .

Hospice is not a place but rather a philosophy of care that focuses on fulfilling the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those with a life-limiting illness. When a patient, along with his or her physician, and family, decide to no longer pursue curative treatments, hospice care is an option. Dr Hagman and Ana Campean share how Comfort Hospice care specialists anticipate and address the com...

Joanne Kantor, Director of Recruiting and Retention, and Lauren Buster, Client Care Coordinator at ComForCare Home Care of West Linn, share their personal experiences and insights about highly valued caregivers. They bring two of their top caregivers with them to discuss what makes a great caregiver and why it matters. ComForCare caregivers are all about creating better days for their clients.

POLST: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. When and why should you complete this form? Dr. Susan Tolle answers these questions. She founded the Oregon Health & Science University Center for Ethics in Health Care and has directed it since 1989. Tolle has shepherded its growth into a now internationally recognized ethics center with programs such as the Physicians Orders for Life-Sustain...

Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions, discusses why everyone should have an Advance Directive. Whether you are 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes now means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.

Special Guests Malcolm and Sue Fylan, along with Lance Christian, Executive Director of ALS joined us this week on Aging in Portland. Malcolm shares his personal story about first learning of his ALS diagnosis. Faced with this heart-wrenching challenge, Malcolm opened up to his amazing wife, Sue, and their children. Together, they immersed him in their love and on-going support. Lance also talks...

Lance Christian with The ALS Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter shares what they are doing to lead the effort in Oregon and SW Washington to serve people with ALS, and to fund research for a cure.

Kathleen Beck from Rivercrest Shared Small Housing Senior Living at Its Best on Aging in Portland

What are the options for Aging In the Right Place? Talk to Jennifer Roney, RN! She has been walked alongside families for 30+ years to determine the best place for aging parents to live. The process starts with a conversation. By the end of our first conversation, you will have a good idea of resources and providers that could be a great match for you.

How to navigate the challenges of aging with our parents focusing on their health, happiness, and independence.

Judy Rough, Sr. Director of Strategic Alliances Discusses the Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) on Aging in Portland with Host Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland.