Life Happens

The truth is most people are not prepared. A crisis happens and you jump in. Andrea Zaite is a Geriatric or Life Care Professional. Today she will help you understand what you need to do if this happens to you. Kim Hegwood will ask her the following questions. 1. When a crisis happens, adult children are often called to help. What are the first steps they need to take? 2. How can you find the reso...

If you suddenly find yourself taking care of an elderly parent, you will need to know how Medicare works. “You would want to get a durable power of attorney, perhaps medical power of attorney. And those are the typical things that people are aware of. And there's one form that most people don't know about.” Blanche Hayden Kim will talk to Blanche Hayden an experienced Medicare Agent and a senior h...

Mom wants to each chocolate all day. She has dementia. Should I make her eat a healthy diet and just let her enjoy this simple pleasure? “Because if you think about someone with dementia, the more options or the more choices or the busier, someone is going to be more confused. It's going to get harder for them to make a decision. So, then they just won't eat at all because there's just too much go...

You may think that speech therapy is just for kids. But the truth is there are many times when speech therapy is also beneficial for adults. Today Kim Hegwood and Kolby Jackson sit down to discuss the benefits of speech therapy for adults. A few of the questions Kim will ask Kolby include: 1. What is speech therapy? 2. How can speech therapy help adults? 3. Signs speech therapy may be beneficial....

You may have heard that what is good for the heart is also good for the brain. The great news is there is a lot you can do to protect both your heart and your brain. Our guest today, Lisa Milliken will discuss: Strategies to Manage Heart and Brain Health Risks 1. Why does managing heart risks matter to someone worried about the risk of dementia? 2. Are there some risk factors you cannot change? 3....

The truth is all of us will die one day. Do you want a smooth transition? Do you want to make your transition easier for both you and your loved ones? This may not be a topic you are comfortable with but take a few minutes to listen to what Kim Hegwood and Dan Morhaim, M.D. have to say about Choosing the Best End Of Life Possible Kim will ask Dr. Morhain: 1. As a former emergency room physician wh...

Chances are you probably know someone with diabetes. Did you know there is a connection between diabetes and dementia? Today Kim Hegwood will be visiting with Sue Minello an RN at UTMB about this subject. Some of the things they will be discussing are: 1. Is there a connection between Diabetes and Dementia? 2. How can you get diabetes under control? What treatments are available? 3. What is Lifest...

Many of us are unprepared when caregiving calls. “ When Caregiving Calls ” is the title of the book today’s guest has authored. In his book, Dr. Aaron Blight offers “ Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative” Kim and Dr. Blight will discuss how you can fulfill your role as a family caregiver Additionally, Kim will ask Dr. Blight: 1. Why did you write your book, When Caregiving...

If you care for someone with dementia you may have heard about music therapy. Today Kim Hegwood with be speaking with Katelyn Blankenburg, owner of Texas Music Therapy. Here is what we will be talking about. 1. What is music therapy and how does it help dementia patients? 2. What kind of music is used in music therapy? 3. What makes music therapy different from listening to our favorite music? 4....

Knowing how to properly advocate for someone in the hospital is important, especially if they have dementia. Andrea Zaite, Geriatric Care Manager joins Kim Hegwood today to talk about what happens when you or a loved one is hospitalized. Hospitalized, Now What? Let's learn: 1. What can you do prior to ever being hospitalized? 2. Why is it important to have a list of people who can help you? 3. How...

Shonah Jefferson, the owner of Chefs For Seniors, joins Kim Hegwood once again. Celebrating Heart Month this show is focused on eating right for your heart. Shonah wants listeners to know that eating healthy doesn't mean compromising taste. 1. What is a heart-healthy diet and why is it important? 2. What are some heart-healthy foods? 3. What are some foods that should be limited on a heart-healthy...

Kim Hegwood sits down with Rick Casey, owner of Caring Senior Services to talk about pneumonia and the impact on seniors. Join us as we talk about Preventing Pneumonia at Home 1. What is pneumonia? 2. Why are seniors at risk for pneumonia? 3. How can you prevent a senior from getting pneumonia? 4. How can a home care helper help seniors stay healthy? 5. Why is activity so important to help avoid p...

Getting the right kind of care and understanding the differences can be confusing for many families. Kim talks to Kimberly Pittard today about different types of care. Learn about the differences between home care, home health, and provider services 1. What services does home health care provide? 2. Does Medicare pay for home health care? 3. Do I have to have a prescription for home health care? 4...

Join Kim Hegwood as she speaks with Laura Labry, RN about end-of-life wishes and resources that can help. Get the facts as Kim asks Laura important questions to get the answers every family needs to know. 1. Do you have to be home-bound to receive benefits? 2. Do you have to have a DNR? 3. Can you continue to live in your own home? 4. Do you have to be imminently dying? 5. Can some people graduate...

Join Kim Hegwood and Hannah Masanotti as they discuss: The Benefits of Music Therapy for Special Needs Children and How to Access Services Here is what they will be discussing. 1. What is music therapy, and what makes someone qualified to provide it? 2. What benefits can music therapy offer for children with special needs? 3. Where do special needs children usually participate in music therapy? 4....

When it comes to senior living a lot of people are confused about the different options available. Inecia Stewart, Co-Owner of Cozy Living Community is here today to talk to Kim about Residential Care Homes. Title: What is a Residential Care Home, and Should I Choose One? Kim and Inecia will discuss the following: 1. What is a residential care home and how does it differ from other care facilities...

Moving is a challenge no matter what your age. But moving in your older years with a lifetime of accumulated memories is really hard. Especially when you are downsizing. Senior Move manager Elizabeth Strauss with All Organized is here to help you get started. Title: Is It Time for A Move? Overwhelmed by Downsizing? Kim and Elizabeth will be discussing the following: 1. What is a senior move manage...

Medications and their interactions are a hot topic for seniors and their families. Today Lisa Milliken joins Kim to discuss this important subject. Title: Understanding Benefits and Risks of Medications A few of the questions Kim will be asking include: 1. What is an example of a drug-to-drug interaction? 2. What types of symptoms should be reported to your physician when you start taking a new me...

Kim’s guest today is Dr. Eboni Green. The conversation is one that is near and dear to Kim’s heart Title: Why do Caregivers Need Support? Dr. Green and Kim will talk about her new tool for caregivers called “Ask Emma” Additionally they will discuss the following: 1. WHAT MAKES CAREGIVING Different and vital in 2022? 2. What might caregivers do to proactively care for themselves? 3. How might famil...

Once again, Kim Hegwood and Laura Wayman, the Dementia Whisperer get together. This time the discussion is one to help caregivers. Title: Making it Through The “HOLI-DAZE” A few of the questions that Kim will be discussing with Laura include: 1. Why is it Important to Keep Routines? 2. Is it Important to play and sing CHRISTMAS CAROLS OR TRADITIONAL MUSIC? 3. Why Keep Traditions? 4. Why practice D...

Kim has a conversation today to help better prepare you for the holiday season. Her conversation with Sabrina Strawn is one you do not want to miss. Title: Alzheimer’s Resources for The Holidays A few things Kim and Sabrina will discuss include: 1. What to do if you have concerns about a loved one's cognitive decline? 2. How can you make the holidays easier for caregivers and those with dementia?...

Dementia can be so confusing to families. Ruth Dennis is an Alzheimer’s educator and author helping families to navigate this new world they find themselves in. Kim and Ruth will discuss some of the myths about dementia. Lost and Found in the Alzheimer’s Forest 1. What are Alzheimer’s and dementia? How are they connected? 2. How do I tell if someone is showing signs of dementia? (Warning signs, pe...

* I want caregivers to be encouraged, educated, and empowered, but how can they be all of these considering everything caregivers have on their plates? ~Leah Stanley This show will be all about supporting caregivers. Kim will have a conversation with author and speaker Leah Stanley about what it will take to keep caregivers empowered. Caregivers: Encouraged, Educated, Empowered 1) How can a family...

When you bring a senior home from the hospital or a rehabilitation center the goal is always to keep them home. Nobody wants the boomerang effect of going right back to the hospital. Kim speaks with Qiana James today to give you tips for a stress-free transition that will keep your loved one home. Hospital to Home – Tips for a stress-free transition 1. Why and how do you need to make transportatio...

In this episode of Life Happens Kim will speak with Diana Waugh, a memory care consultant, about problems that caregivers often face when someone has dementia. Title: I’m Still Here, Come Find Me! 1. What does "Live in their reality” mean? 2. Why can't someone remember what I just told them when they can talk about their kindergarten friend? 3. If you had one overreaching tip, what would it be? 4....