Answers For Elders Radio Network

There’s a perception that senior living is a “nursing home,” but that’s not the case. Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements provides an overview of the different types. There’ independent living, such as over 55 communities, which is common. There’s assisted living that provides some support for activities of daily living, where maybe you have mobility issues and just need help dressing and b...

How do you have that initial conversation with a loved one when its time to make a change, and the loved one isn't necessarily open to the conversation? It's an awkward time, as it's a time of change, a time of role reversals. Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements says that it takes a lot of courage to begin the conversation this way: “Let’s look at the future.” See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Kirk Lau at Fairway Independent Mortgage talks about reverse mortgages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director Beth Deems of Brookdale at Admiral Heights discusses assisted living options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stan Esecson describes Voxx Socks . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan White at Evergreen Washelli talks about an aspect of Aging in Place, considerations a family should know about with their final wishes. Power of attorney is important. Also is defining an appointment of agent, something specific for the state of Washington, which appoints one family member who is the official legal agent, and they have the final say, to simplify legal actions when there are ma...

Shawn D’Amelio is the director of business development for With A Little Help , a locally-owned home care company. With A Little Help has 150 caregivers who provide in-home care, and their average age is 48, so they have some life experience. They not only know how to cook a meal but appreciate the value of sitting down and eating that meal with the senior. They help with fun outings, doctor's app...

Melanie Mosshart at Hospitality Home Care talks about Home Care Services. A home care organization is a huge support for caregivers. If you're a caregiver, then whether you need a home care organization or not, you need to find one, interview one, and have one ready to go at a moment’s notice. When there’s an unexpected emergency or crisis, people just don’t know what to do or which way to turn, t...

Veterans Interview with Colonel Ian Larson with the U.S. Army, at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington. He was born in the Philippines in January 1940. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Sundar from the YMCA of Greater Seattle provides an overview of their senior programs. She is the Program Executive, Health Integration & Transformation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Executive Director Beth Deems of Brookdale at Admiral Heights discusses steps to take that help your senior loved one stay at home longer, and mobility issues to look for, as part of this month's aging in place conversations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pam Stone describes the services provided by Family Resource Home Care . She is their Regional Manager, Business Development. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jaden and Valicia Zugel from Team Zugel Real Estate talk about seniors in transition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jerrica Pierson Seeger at Rehberg Law talks about legal planning, part of this month's focus on aging in place. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special four-part episode, Chuck Olmstead speaks with Suzanne Newman about the Top Ten Advocacy Principles as well as what Answers for Elders stands for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special four-part episode, Chuck Olmstead speaks with Suzanne Newman about the Top Ten Advocacy Principles as well as what Answers for Elders stands for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special four-part episode, Chuck Olmstead speaks with Suzanne Newman about the Top Ten Advocacy Principles as well as what Answers for Elders stands for. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special four-part episode, Chuck Olmstead speaks with Suzanne Newman about the Top Ten Advocacy Principles as well as what Answers for Elders stands for.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Interview with Stan Solmonson at Patriot’s Landing in DuPont, Washington. Stan joined the U.S. Navy in Sept. 1943 and served two years, then later was a tech sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Co-owner Brian Scalabrine talks about Adriana Senior Living , an independent living senior community in Des Moines, WA. He is a former Boston Celtics and Chicago Bulls basketball player. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rolland Wright is the author of The Widows Project: Serving The Widowed With The Father's Heart . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’ve talked about how Evergreen Washelli recognizes the sacrifices caregivers make. Dan White explains that it helps to find resources to aid the grieving process. One nice resource is a newsletter, Hope after Heartache . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Knight provides an overview of aging and disability services. Cathy is the Director of the Aging and Disability Services Division for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Knight provides an overview of aging and disability services. Cathy is the Director of the Aging and Disability Services Division for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Knight provides an overview of aging and disability services. Cathy is the Director of the Aging and Disability Services Division for the City of Seattle's Human Services Department. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.