Caring in America

Last Friday was National Donut Day, yummm! As you enjoy a donut or two--DOUGH NUT Wait! Have that Conversations with an Older Loved One!! Plan, so when an illness, fall or both happens, you are Ready! It Will Make it Easier!!! You will be able to sit back and enjoy more donuts!!! DOUGH NUT WAIT!!!! Our Website  www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn   www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/   https://www.linkedin....

Learn about Medicaid and using it for Care.    As we know, it is close to $40.00 an hour for Professional Care in the home and on average $5,000 a month, for an Assisted Living.  Learn about the very specific rules, it is Complex. Learn how Medicaid works and all the little details. Learn about asset and  income limitations. Learn about “Miller Trusts”.  Certified Medicaid Planners: helping you ap...

  Learn about Reverse Mortgage. Must be 62 or older. Learn how to use the Equity in your Home in a different manner. Learn about the reasons to get a Reverse Mortgage. Want to travel? Want to pay for a Grandchild’s College tuition? Want to buy your favorite car? Want to pay for Care in the Home? Want to pay for your spouses Care in a Community while you’re still in the Home? Learn about getting mo...

A Conversation about Home Modification,  to Age in Place. With Lake Bancroft of TruBlue Home Service Ally.   Most folks want to live at Home. What needs to be modified? Key areas of the Home that may need modifications, bathrooms, entry ways and staircases. Learn to plan for Home Modifications. Think about the Home—Before it causes small or Large Issues to health and safety. Mobility and daily act...

The National Conversation on the Complexities of Aging and Care--Is Coming Assisting the individual and the family in understanding; Aging  Care Who offers Care What Care Costs How to Pay for Care The Financial Plan The Estate Plan How to Connect to all the Resources The importance of Planning How to Plan And Much Much More Stay Tuned!!! Our Website  www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn   www.linkedin.com/i...

  What is a Senior Real Estate Specialist? SRES Learn about serving Seniors and their families when transacting Real Estate. Learn about providing the information as to the next steps for the Senior. Learn how living in a your home can be overwhelming as you age.. Learn about all the Resources that are needed, when you think about selling your home. Should a Senior move to Senior Living with the p...

Willowise Learn about Online Memorials, a trend that’s here to stay. Learn about the change that COVID created. When someone passes away and we want to memorialize that person. However, many folks have moved away. Kids, grandkids, old friends and colleagues. The average funeral has travel expenses, the funeral may only be a few days away. Some folks can't make that trip because of age, expens...

Learn about the Funeral Consumer's Alliance. They protect the consumer's right to choose alternatives for simplicity, dignity, and economy in funeral arrangements. A consumer information organization promoting education about funeral arrangements and providing oversight to the funeral industry. Idaho has more than 500 members. Membership is $50.00 per person for Life. Their unpaid board...

Early Onset Alzheimer's. Learn about a Family and Daughters Journey. Learn about coping, understanding and so much more. Learn about Dad before and after the diagnosis. Learn how daily life has changed. Learn about the emotional side. Learn about acceptance. Learn about Love! **Finding joy can be difficult when you are caring for someone - ask yourself what is important - be present, in the m...

Elder Care and Real Estate. Lin-Lin and Brett both understand the hard personal decisions, when you have aging parents. Learn about the Home, Equity, Aging and Finances Questions that lead to Decisions When did you buy your home? Do you have equity? Need to pay for Care? Should you improve the property?  Should you sell the property? Your Home is the largest asset you own! More questions that lead...

Learn about Annie Wagner Medical Social Worker Learn about Care on a Roller Coaster!! Her Best Advice!!! Have a Phone Number in your Phone, on Speed Dial!--The Area Agency on Aging!!! Learn how Planning gives you Choices! Build a stronger bond through conversation. Guess What---It is even tough for the Professional to take care of a loved one!! Her thoughts—Getting older can be daunting.  She has...

National Education about Aging and Care Peter Ross, Co-Founder and CEO at Senior Helpers and I are just starting this project. We need your Help! What should the messaging, sound like? What messaging will make you listen? How should the messaging be delivered? Do we need a national Figure delivering the message? Ok, whom? What is a great name for the Project? And more!! Listen and e-mail me at eld...

Our Special Guest is Peter Ross, CEO & Co-Founder of Senior Helpers.  Listen to his personal story and his motivation to get into senior care.  Learn why he co-founded Senior Helpers, they provide In-Home Senior Care. Learn about “LIFE Profile” their Comprehensive Assessment Tool, which will; improve overall quality of life, reduce hospitalization risk and support successful aging at home. In...

Learn about the issue of Aging Parents Learn about our excitement in beginning to create a National Educational Program about Aging and Care!!! We will be providing updated information as we move forward!! Our Website  www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn   www.linkedin.com/in/richardwexler/   https://www.linkedin.com/company/points-of-life/ INSTAGRAM   https://www.instagram.com/pointsoflifepodcast/ FACEBOO...

We are aging! You want to age in place? A Conversation about Home Modifications, with Vince Baiera. Embrace the changes as you age. Learn about aging in place. Thinking about what we need to do, to remain in our home. 90%+ of folks want to stay in the home. Learn to make simple changes, door handles, faucets, installing ramps, making rooms brighter. Learn about a willingness to adapt as you age. T...

  Learn about Elite Cruises and Vacations A Conversation with Kathryn Speer Shoaf RN BSN ATP Learn about traveling with Care Recipients who have Cognitive Challenges Learn about more activities for that individual Since 2016 Learn about the experience for the Caregivers, a break for them Who are the Clients? They have Cognitive Challenges and possibly mobility issues Learn about her full Staff who...

Learn all about Long Term Care Insurance, from Patrick "Pat" Johnson,  CLU®, AEP®, CLTC® What are Activities of Daily Living? How do you qualify? When should you apply? What is the best age to apply? Are there medical questions? What are Daily Rates? How long should the Policy last? Are there protections against inflation? What are the different plans? Can you apply online? Can you pay t...

Learn about Senior Helpers in the Treasure Valley and Idaho Falls, Idaho. Owned by Nicholas Magnusson who is a Nurse, bringing a Healthcare Professional to Home Care. When "Nick" had the idea to get into Home Care, it was the issue of readmissions, that set the spark. Learn about his strong desire to keep folks out the Hospital and provide Quality of Care. Learn about "Life Profile&...

A Conversation about End of Life Planning Learn about the need for this Conversation and to have it Earlier!! Learn about Advanced Care Planning Learn how to avoid Family Conflict Learn about—The Desire to Die the Way you Live!! Learn about Drake Living & Dying Design  Learn about a Beautiful Farm  A Natural Place for Processing a Tough Diagnosis, for Grief and much more **Real Life Footnote-A...

A Conversation about Care, the Family Conversation, the Cost of Care and an Action Plan What is Care? Who provides it? Where do you receive care? What does Care Cost? What is a Family Conversation? What is the best way to start the Conversation? The 2024 Family Action Plan Care, A Conversation, Listening, Accurate Information and an Action Plan!! Our Website  www.aplan2age.org LinkedIn   www.linke...

Mike learned from his personal experience with his Mother and Father This led him into the Elder Care Industry and specifically advising families about senior housing.  He covers Nassau and Suffolk Counties and has helped 1000 families on Long Island. He will match a senior to the best housing not just for now but for the future. He knows their health needs may change. In addition, Mike has Partne...

Idaho Health Care Association, a Conversation with Robert Vande Merwe, Executive Director. The Idaho Health Care Association (IHCA) is a statewide non-profit organization representing Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing facilities in Idaho and many Home Health, Hospice, Home Care, and ICF/DD agencies. They serve the Elderly and Disabled. They work within the Idaho Legislation and the US Congress....

Danielle and Kendra of St Luke's Health System. Home Health--- Home Health is Not Home Care. Home Health provides clinical or skilled needs. Home Health could be a Nurse or Therapy, such as Physical, Occupational etc. Patient  is recovering in the home from a broken hip or a stroke. Should you go to Skilled Nursing or Home Health? That is a decision for each Patient and their family.  Home He...

We recorded this Conversation a few weeks ago. Learn about Senior Helpers in San Mateo and East Palo Alto, California. Owned by Nicholas Magnusson who is a Nurse, brining a Healthcare Professional to Home Care Since 2018, using his Leadership skills in Healthcare and "Life Profiles" to reduce Hospital Readmissions They mitigate risks for the Client/Patient in their home He is focused on...

A Conversation about ---HomeWell Care Services. An In Home Care Company. We talked with Michelle Cone, SVP of Training and Brand Programs. Learn about Michelle's 25 + years of experience and how that assists the Home Care Client and Family. Their Brand is a more holistic approach to home care. To help improve the individuals well being.  Some of their goals- Keep clients out of the Hospital....