Autumn Is Here

There has been an increase of elderly fraud. Preying on older adults is more common than you think. There are so many scams towards older adults, yet very few get their money or items back. We need to be aware of these scams to prevent our loved ones from getting caught out there and losing all their valuables along with their dignity. Tune in today and learn about some of these frauds and how peo...

The better we understand each other, the better we can care for each other. This episode is about us getting a glimpse into some concerns of men and aging. Sometimes we take things for granted, for example, it's the same for men and women. Sometimes we accept things because we feel helpless to do anything about it. Maybe if we had a better understanding of what men go through when they age we...

In Christian churches we say "No man knows the day, nor the hour" . That's usually related to death. But in this case, No man knows the day nor the hour when their parent may get sick and they have to care for them. Monica Gray did not know that 6 months ago her life would change and she would have to be her mom's caregiver. Her busy life would have to add 1 more major thing to i...

When your parents get older, it may get more difficult to communicate with them. Especially when they get sick. Sometimes communication may change. How do you deal with it? It's especially harder when you parent has dementia. There are some key things that may help you better communicate with them. Though they are diagnosed with this disease it affects you. You have to use good listening skill...

It is important to start thinking about and discussing our finances. The time is now. Do you know if all your assets are sufficient for 25 more years of life after retirement? How do we get started assessing what we have? Listen to this show to get ideas on what you can do to help you feel more financially comfortable about aging. Autumn is Here.. Make plans now, cut back now, save more now. There...

As our love ones age, eventually they have issues with their feet. Today Dr. Meghan Kelly shares information on how to care for our aging parents feet along with things to look for to help prevent soars. Your feet are so important. It is a part of your body that gets continuous wear and tear. As you get older, you want to be able to move and get around as smoothly as possible but sometimes they&#3...

Today we're sharing some experiences and pain points that caregivers may go through. It's true that everyone has a different experience but some experiences are similar. Sharing experiences may help someone that is going through or it may help someone to prepare better for going through the caregiver experience. Listen as I share some of my pain points. The things that became hard to bear....

One of the hardest parts of being a caregiver is finding out what help is available from your City or State. There are programs in place to help but you must be eligible. There are qualifications that one must meet. Today we speak to Lisette Armstrong Smith about some of the ways you can get assistance in helping your love one. The programs are out there but no one is going to tell you all the Pro...

Are you ready to speak up for someone else? Protect their well being? That's one of the many responsibilities that caregivers have. They step in when their loved one is unable to. Many times, it's an immediate crisis and you have to act fast. Ask yourself "Do I have all the necessary information?" Do you know their insurance coverage, their medical condition, their medical histor...

How important is it to age and be able to stay at home for as long as you can? Well my experience is that if you are able to stay in the comforts of your home and if it is safe then do so for as long as you can. But how do you know you have all you need? Well a way to know is to prepare somethings now. Understand your health situation, your living possibilities and your desires. Start now and put...

During the course of our lives our body will age. Many of us will have conditions that may make a doctor prescribe Physical Therapy. Physical therapy is physical methods such as massage, heat treatment, exercise to treat conditions that limit the ability to move or do physical activity. Rosemarie Ho is a Physical Therapist at MJHS. She shares information on how physical therapy can help aging adul...

Today we hear from Stacey J who is a new to the caregiver role. She like some of us, has experienced the increasing challenges of suddenly caring for a parent. In this short time, she has faced many issues that has lead her to different agencies, organizations and programs that can help but this can also be demanding and overwhelming. I'm glad that she stepped up to the plate despite any past...

Nurse Alisa Applewhite was inspired to build a business after her experience during the pandemic. As a nurse for over 14 years she used her expertise to build a business that would help patients, healthcare professionals and Medical institutions. Now a CEO 3 times over, She is helping people in many aspect of healthcare. She is a wealth of knowledge and loves to help people. Alisa's experience...

If you had the opportunity to raise children you know it's not easy. Sometimes in life the tables turn and those same children end up raising their parents. Some look at it as a hardship and some look at it as a blessing. Either way it's hard. It's hard if you have the best relationship with your parents and you enjoyed every minute of life with them. It's hard if you were just lea...

No regrets. We are going over some situations that may cause you regret. When being caregiver you can't be 100% all the time. We try to do our best and truthfully our best is limited. It's limited by what we know at the time. No matter how much we try there are going to be things that will slip through the cracks, things that were not clearly understood, and things that you never even thou...

Looking for some ideas to engage your aging relative. How about ways to help them get fit or stay limber. Incorporate some exercise that they can do at home; Gospel Aerobics and Chair Aerobics. These are activities they can do at home. With Gospel Aerobics they do movement and it incorporates music that can be very uplifting to them. Chair Aerobic gets them to have a full work out even if they suf...

Today we speak with Marion Kaiser from MJHS who is a Creative Arts Therapist. She works with people who have memory challenges. She uses music to connect to dementia patients. Music can be a tool that takes them to a familiar and pleasant place. It can be used to calm them when they get frustrated or overwhelmed. If can spark their language sensors and allow them to express themselves through song...

Happy Anniversary Autumn. Today is my one year Anniversary. One year on giving information to help our aging community. One full year of interviews with insightful information. One full year of sharing the experiences of Caregivers. One full year of consistent work to give family members ways to effectively care for their relatives. A year of connecting people with resources, a year of professiona...

Sometimes being a caregiver is a rough and unpredictable winding road. Today we have a caregiver that is currently going through a journey of uncertainty. Mary Tinsley - Thomas shares her story of her 93 year old mom who was fine until an accident occurred and she broke her foot. Everything changed. Now Mary is faced with dealing with the hospital, nursing homes , insurance company, medicare and m...

Reverend Dr. Lula Mae Phillips works with Community Engagement & Research Component (CERC) for Weill Cornell Medicine Clinical & Translational Science Center. Cornell offers many programs to help the community through research. This is not just for seniors but for wellness in the community. Their outreach program uses current medical students to go out and teach different communnities abou...

Alzheimer's is such a devastating disease; But there is help. The Alzheimers Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care. They have been in the fight to find a cure for Alzheimer's and Dementia since 1980. They have endless resources, beginning with support for anyone with any memory loss challenges , to support for caregivers, family members, to clinic...

In 2016 ,Taral Hicks Dawson's mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Taral's Autumn has come.  As an actor, Taral plays many roles but no role is as impacting and devastating and important as her being a caregiver to her mom. This real life role is challenging and on going and it ways heavy on her heart. Her dad has excepted his role as husband and caregiver, which is not easy to do. &nb...

Nurse Kundan Patel joins us today. She is the Nurse Team Manager for MJHS Hospice. She defines the difference between Palliative care and Hospice care. She explains how important and useful Hospice care can be.   We tend not to want to think about the end of life in a positive way. It is an important time  for family to share in this moment but it also helps to have a medical team t...

Today we have the pleasure of speaking with Nationally Syndicated Radio Host Liz Black. She openly and honestly shares her struggles with caregiving.  Liz is the caregiver for both her parents.  Juggling caregiving with her demanding schedule is a challenge but she keeps a jovial spirit and a smile on her face.   In this episode, Liz shares the truth about her experience ; the...

Know your Patients Rights.  There is a document that is given to you when you or your loved one are admitted into a hospital. In this moment, we have a lot of forms to read and sign and we also have a lot of information to sought through and supply to the hospital.  So sometimes we do not read the Patients Bill of Rights. Ok, Most times. You're not alone.   But in this document...