Answers For Elders Radio Network

Keeping things in order is critical, so that in an emergency, or if you pass away, your loved ones or executors can find critical documents, particularly to know your wishes for what you want done. Lori Hutson joins Suzanne on behalf of  Vitality Revolution podcast series gold sponsor Humana , to talk about this aspect of emotional wellness. This causes so much stress for family if mom is in the h...

Having a positive attitude makes a difference to our own healing and physical health. Lori Hutson joins Suzanne on behalf of  Vitality Revolution podcast series gold sponsor Humana talking about physical and emotional wellness. Techniques include prayer, meditation, self-awareness, acceptance, self compassion, defining and setting clear goals and expectations, visualizing that you want health and...

How do we identify resentments and work toward releasing them? Lori Hutson joins Suzanne on behalf of  Vitality Revolution podcast series gold sponsor Humana to talk about physical and emotional wellness. This segment continues from Part 1, in which Suzanne and Lori described resentments they held onto for decades that influenced their lives. Today they talk about how they were able to let go of t...

These two segments focus on forgiveness, which doesn't right a wrong, but it does disconnect us from being a slave to the experience. The forgiveness is really for ourselves. Lori Hutson joins Suzanne on behalf of  Vitality Revolution podcast series gold sponsor Humana , talking about physical and emotional wellness. If you're wondering to stay active and vibrant in the second half of your life, w...

Alzheimer's Speaks podcast host Lori La Bey joins Suzanne to talk about her new book '' Betty the Bald Chicken: Lessons in How to Care ," which addresses the caregiver's journey, part of the Vitality Revolution podcast series sponsored by Humana focusing this month on Emotional Wellness . The book was written for kids as a children's book, as a way for parents and grandparents to teach kids how to...

Have you ever felt frustrated like the character Betty in " Betty the Bald Chicken: Lessons in How to Care ?" How do you care for others when you feel down? Alzheimer's Speaks podcast host Lori La Bey joins Suzanne this hour to address the caregiver's journey, as part of the  Vitality Revolution podcast series sponsored by Humana focusing this month on Emotional Wellness . Lori uses a breathing ex...

Alzheimer's Speaks podcast host Lori La Bey joins Suzanne to talk about how her book '' Betty the Bald Chicken: Lessons in How to Care " allows us to view the journey of a senior caregiver through the eyes of a struggling chicken. When we talk about emotional wellness, everyone could do better in validating caregivers. It really isn't taught, and we only learn the skill by example. Lori La Bey has...

If you're caring for a senior loved one, you might feel alone, with the weight of her care being on your shoulders. A lot of us caring for loved ones get burned out and overwhelmed, laying awake at night worrying if we made the right choices that day. Sometimes we just want instant answers. Alzheimer's Speaks podcast host Lori La Bey has partnered with Answers for Elders and joins Suzanne this hou...

Most doctors don't yet test for regular PET scans to measure tau or amyloid. If you have those biological markers, or are facing cognitive decline, the best way to get examined and treated right now is to take part in a clinical trial. Neurology specialist Dr. Michael Mega joins Suzanne courtesy of Athira Pharma to tell us more. Athira's compound hopes to improve patients in their clinical trial,...

This segment looks at Alzheimer's treatments. Twenty years before you develop symptoms, we're now able to detect biomarkers for the tau and amyloid plaques. Neurology specialist Dr. Michael Mega joins Suzanne courtesy of Athira Pharma to tell us more. Dr. Mega is the Director of the Center for Cognitive Health in Portland, OR. He has published multiple scientific papers, book chapters, and a textb...

Neurology specialist Dr. Michael Mega joins Suzanne courtesy of Athira Pharma to discuss the root causes of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Mega is the Director of the Center for Cognitive Health in Portland, OR. He has published multiple scientific papers, book chapters, and a textbook contributing to the field of cognitive neuroscience. "And so how do we say disease has changed its definition from prob...

Tracy Cromwell , author of Your Personal Journey with Food: A Roadmap for the Confused and Frustrated Dieter , joins Suzanne to talk about physical and emotional wellness. Food is a big part of both, a lot of us are emotional eaters, or don't eat right. Nobody likes to be "should" on. This segment talks about how to get started. If you were to pick one thing, the first that comes to me, what would...

Tracy Cromwell , author of Your Personal Journey with Food: A Roadmap for the Confused and Frustrated Dieter , joins Suzanne. She works with folks who struggle with maintain health and diet. As an integrative health coach, she looks at all aspects of their life, so it's not just food. Everyone's different, no one diet or strategy works for everyone. All wellness aspects affect our lives, so she cr...

Tracy Cromwell , author of Your Personal Journey with Food: A Roadmap for the Confused and Frustrated Dieter , joins Suzanne to talk more about the connection between emotional and physical wellness. This episode is part of Answers for Elders' Vitality Revolution podcast series sponsored by Humana . The biggest impact on your personal health is how you see the world: your self-worth and self-confi...

This hour, Suzanne is joined by Tracy Cromwell , a nutritionist and fitness expert who works with seniors, to talk about the connection between physical and emotional wellness, part of Answers for Elders' Vitality Revolution podcast series sponsored by Humana . Tracy is the author of Your Personal Journey with Food: A Roadmap for the Confused and Frustrated Dieter . Tracy shares her health journey...

Mallory Mixdorf, MA, LICSW, the Resident & Family Supportive Programs Director for Era Living , joins Suzanne at their Aljoya Mercer Island senior living community. Mallory is a licensed social worker. Mallory says, “We provide mental health and support services to all of our residents as well as their families, as much as needed. As residents transition into our communities, or even if they'v...

Mallory Mixdorf, MA, LICSW, the Resident & Family Supportive Programs Director for Era Living, joins Suzanne at their Aljoya Mercer Island community. Mallory oversees the mental health and wellness side of Era Living. She supports all of the counselors in their role of providing mental health support and resources for their residents. When seniors first realize they might need to make a move,...

Sarah Chimbanga, Regional Director of Health and Wellness at Era Living , joins Suzanne. She's based at their University House Wallingford community. The number one question a family faces during a transition is whether they can trust the senior living community with the care of their loved one. The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services conducts DSHS Surveys to make sure the fa...

Sarah Chimbanga, Regional Director of Health and Wellness at Era Living , joins Suzanne. This segment covers the service plans and flexible licensing offered at Era Living. She's based at their University House Wallingford community. Their assessment process begins as part of the move-in process, as they gather sensitive & personal information for their assessment. While building a relationshi...

On behalf of Humana , gold sponsor of the Vitality Revolution Podcast Series , Lori Hutson joins Suzanne. Lori is owner of LJ Hutson Insurance LLC in Washington state. This segment focuses on emotional wellness: how do we nurture and be nurtured? It' how we can feel a general positive sense of well-being. Lori says, "It's really managing our well-being, to take charge of that. We've been emotional...

On behalf of Humana , gold sponsor of the Vitality Revolution Podcast Series , Lori Hutson joins Suzanne. Lori is owner of LJ Hutson Insurance LLC in Washington state. Regarding physical wellness, this segment focuses on the evolution of primary care. The overall landscape has changed with the advancement of tele-heath, being able to do visits from home. Lori says, “If there's a silver lining in o...

On behalf of Humana , gold sponsor of the Vitality Revolution Podcast Series , Lori Hutson joins Suzanne. Lori is owner of LJ Hutson Insurance LLC in Washington state. This segment addresses dental health benefits available through Medicare Advantage programs. Dental health impacts our overall health and becomes more important as we age. Unaddressed oral infections can progress into your bloodstre...

On behalf of Humana , gold sponsor of the Vitality Revolution Podcast Series , Lori Hutson joins Suzanne. Lori is owner of LJ Hutson Insurance LLC in Washington state. Suzanne says, "I am so thrilled to be able to launch this brand new program: "The Vitality Revolution." It's how to think about your wellness — Vitality, the eight foundational principles of wellness. And each month here on Answers...

Parkinson’s expert Lianna Marie joins Suzanne to talk about how having a purpose affects your quality of life as a person with Parkinson’s. Also, she describes ways her mom found purpose and meaning on her Parkinson’s journey. Lianna says, "In Parkinson's, life slows down and — good or bad, it slows down physically, everything slows down. So over time things will take longer to do. But in the same...

Parkinson’s expert  Lianna Marie , CEO of AllAboutParkinsons.com , joins Suzanne to talk about using art and creative expression to help her and her mother cope with Parkinson’s. Lianna says, "There were times where she needed some outlets to deal with disappointments. One of the things is exercise, and how all of us can use that to work through things. But another is creativity, and I wanted to t...