Life Happens

Leslie Marchand, LCSW,  is a Social Worker and Bereavement Counselor for Silverado Hospice of North Houston. She has helped countless families and patients deal with grief. She talks about the 3 different types of grief and how they can affect families struggling to understand what is happening. The Pandemic our world has experienced for the last year has made grieving more challenging as fam...

Who doesn't want to get more out of their day, right? Especially family caregivers. It often seems as if there are just not enough hours in the day.  And some caregivers are also juggling a job, a spouse, and children at home AND caring for an aging parent. Today Kim Hegwood is joined by Marla Ragen of Organized Time to get some tips on how to manage what time you have more effectively. Marla...

Today's show about Dementia features a special guest. Christine Thelker is living with a dementia diagnosis. She is the author of " For this I Am Grateful, Living With Dementia". Christine will change the way you think about dementia and help you realize that a dementia diagnosis is not the end of life. Kim will be asking Christine: 1. How old were you when you received a dementia diagnosis? 2. Ho...

Staying independent and healthy as you age is the #1 goal for most seniors. Today Kim has brought in to the show a fitness expert that specializes in working with people over the age of 50. He says that the fitness industry has failed the public. Jake specializes in Functional fitness for his clients. Kim will be asking Jake  the following questions on the show: 1.How has the fitness industry...

If you are over 50 your body may be sending you signals that it's time to change a few habits. One in particular is how and what you eat. Shonah Jefferson is on a mission to help seniors eat healthier and live a quality life. Kim Hegwood dishes with Shonah to find out: The connection between nutrition and aging; How the lack of access to healthy foods prevents seniors from aging in place; How seni...

The last year has been challenging for all of us. And it has taken a toll on our mental health. Listen as Kim Hegwood and Lisa Milliken have a conversation about this important topic. Lisa will have solutions that you can easily implement into your daily routine. 1. What are some of the triggers during this pandemic that further presents challenges for our mental health and well-being? 2. Who is a...

At what age should you be talking to your children about dementia? Join Kim Hegwood as she visits with Kathryn Harrison a caregiver and an author. Kathryn has written 2 books for children to help explain the changes associated with dementia. She was led by her own experiences with her children and her mother who has dementia. Kim will ask Kathryn: 1. What drove you to create your debut book, Weeds...

 Hospice is the most underutilized service that Medicare pays for. However, during this pandemic people are now beginning to realize the value of having a Hospice team on board to help. The pandemic has created some challenges for hospice workers but as strong advocates, they have continued to serve.  Angela Cross Angela has worked in Healthcare for 16 years. She has worked in Hospice ca...

Kim Hegwood is joined today with Lizette Cloete to talk about a different way of approaching dementia care. Lizette graduated from the University of Pretoria, South Africa in 1992 as an Occupational Therapist. She is the owner of “Think Different” Dementia, a company she established to teach people to think differently about dementia, emphasizing education about dementia, how to care for loved one...

2020 has certainly been a challenging time for families caring for someone with Alzheimer's. Today Kim will be speaking with Ann Marie McDonald. Ms. McDonald is the Chief Program Director for the Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Kim and Ann Marie will discuss how the association is able to provide services during the COVID-19 crisis we are experiencing. Topics...

Most people say they really want to stay in their own homes. And most have not thought about what it may take to be able to do that. With age comes the likelihood of decreased mobility. Kim is here today with an accessibility and mobility expert Christian Fitsch-Mouras with 101 Mobility. Christian and Kim will discuss: 1. What's the difference between Mobility and Accessibility? 2. What is Aging i...

Today Kim visits with Eddie Orum about his caregiving journey. Eddie Orum is currently a caregiver for his aunt and a volunteer for AARP. Throughout his journey as a caregiver, he has relied upon community resources to increase his awareness to provide respectful care for his aunt who lives with him, and his mother who lives 3 miles away from him. Kim will ask Eddie: What influenced you to become...

Staying in Your Own Home is what most seniors want to do. But you will need to have a plan to make that happen. Our guest today Jon Karuschkat will be talking about how a reverse mortgage may be able to help you age in place. Kim has a few questions for Jon. Feel free to add yours below and we will make sure Jon answers them for you. 1. What is a Reverse Mortgage? 2. How Can Your Home Help You Age...

The holidays should be a time of joy and remembrance. But for families who care for loved ones with dementia, it could be anything but. Today Elder Law Attorney Kim Hegwood speaks with author Leah Stanley about her caregiver experience. Leah shares tips to help families navigate the holiday season. Leah and Kim will discuss: (1) How do we handle the caregiver role during the Holidays? (2) How do w...

Today Kim Hegwood will be speaking with Kristen Carlson from Right At Home Home Care.  Kristen opened Right at Home Greater Galveston in 2007 after seeing a need for customer-centered care in the home-care world for her elderly aunt. Prior to opening the Galveston RAH office, Kristen worked for over twelve years in medical management (8 years at the University of Texas Medical Branch and 5 ye...

Today Kim Hegwood will be speaking with Laura Wayman about the need to have our communities become more dementia aware.  Laura is an internationally known author and expert on Dementia. With over a decade of experience and a strong dedication to quality aging, Laura Wayman holds an Associate’s degree in Gerontology and is a Certified Social Services Designee. Her innovative approach to the ca...

Kim Hegwood will be speaking with Daryan Jones from  CarePartners, a non-profit organization in Houston Texas. CarePartners' focus is on the caregivers in our community. They have a number of programs and resources to help caregivers in the community. Daryan Jones is the Digital and Development Specialist at CarePartners. Having worked as a TV news reporter and web producer in Victoria, Texas...

Today Kim Hegwood and the Life Happens Show welcomes John Martin from the American Cancer Society. The talk today is centered around having a purpose in life and how powerful that can be. Kim and Joh will also discuss planned giving and what that means.  John came to the American Cancer Society seeking an opportunity to utilize his entrepreneurial and community building skills to work with Es...

Today Kim Hegwood will be talking to Greg Shelley. Greg is the Program Manager for the Harris County Long-term Care Ombudsman Program at Cizik School of Nursing at UTHealth, which is provided in collaboration with the Harris County Area Agency on Aging.  He has over ten years of service with the ombudsman program, contributing as a volunteer initially and serving six years as the volunteer co...

Kim Hegwood is joined today with Ariel Lee, a Family Nurse Practitioner serving seniors and families in the Greater Houston area. Today's discussion is focused on keeping people over 50 healthy.  Ariel Lee is the CEO of Optimize Health LLC. The company's mission is to promote health and wellness in the community through a holistic approach encompassing mental, physical, and spiritual wholenes...

Liz McNeel joins Kim Hegwood today to discuss downsizing for seniors. Liz is a Real Estate professional with a passion for helping seniors who are downsizing to move to a  senior living community or just a smaller, more manageable home. She has refreshing ideas and techniques to help seniors make that transition. Kim Hegwood and Liz McNeel will be discussing what to do when Life Happens and i...

If you are a caregiver looking for peace and calm pay attention to Melissa Smith.  Mellisa is the founder and ED of the nonprofit, Caregiver Wellness Retreat- and they have launched online for FREE. Melissa and her team hold an annual retreat in 4 cities- including Houston. I am a Yoga Alliance ERYT® 500 educator in Restorative and Sustainable Yoga, leads International yoga retreats, Alzheime...

Is Alzheimer’s Disease Just luck of the draw? What is your risk profile? And Why is it important? What can you do today to lower your risk? What is an Integrative approach?  We are joined today with Tamara Claunch, M.Ed. Tamara is an Integrative Wellness and Life Coach who specializes in dementia risk reduction. She is certified in Montessori-based Memory Care® by the Center for Applied Resea...

Life Happens Show Host- Kim Hegwood, Hegwood Law Group Show Guest- Laurie Cantrel- Amed Home Health Title: How Home Health Care can help keep seniors safe during the COVID 19 Pandemic 1. Understanding different types of care available (custodial vs skilled) 2. How has health care changed for seniors during the pandemic? 3. How home health care may be the best choice for care right now 4. How had M...

Welcome to "Life Happens" where Texans come to protect their legacy and prepare for the second half of life. Join your host attorney Kim Hegwood with Hegwood Law Group and our weekly guest. As we navigate the challenges that emerge as life happens. Life Happens Show Host- Kim Hegwood, Hegwood Law Group Show Guest- Regina Wagner- AllThings Senior Consulting Title- Funerals- The Cost of Not Planning...