Senior Living Podcast CT/MA

ABOUT THE EPISODE: Top 2 leading factors to how we will age are (1) our mindset and (2) our social influences. Our guest Michele Magner talk about outdated information based on historical statistics, language we use with ourselves and others, marketing is relentless. She says that your mind is the most powerful tool in your body - you can shift your thoughts on aging, old dog new tricks (you are n...

In this episode, we learn about the power of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and how it helped a senior recover from a mugging while innocently walking down the street. To learn more about the CCFSA, go to http://CTFSA.org. The Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies, Inc. is a statewide network of thirteen independent, non-profit, family service agencies that deliver ser...

In this episode, we learn about the power of the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies and how it helped a senior recover from the trauma of being abused by a home care worker hired by the senior. To learn more about the CCFSA, go to http://CTFSA.org. The Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies, Inc. is a statewide network of thirteen independent, non-profit, family service agencie...

We sold Dad's home and moved him into AL. We were scared of his safety living alone in such a large home. But sine the dementia has set in, he thinks he's going home and asks just about every day. What can do or say when he asks? Our guest has some great ideas on how to handle this situation with success. GUEST:  Sandra Cook, CSA, CDP, CMDCP Manager of Care Coordination and Business Deve...

The discussion starts with the fall and then looks at whether she required hospitalization or Rehab? Getting discharged and going home must be examined and in most cases, the senior will show a qualifying need and have an order from her physician.  Then we need to know how long will it be covered? If additional help is needed, then this is when private pay comes into place, referred to as non-medi...

Navigating the health care system can be challenging for just about anyone. When your primary care physician provides a diagnosis that is going to require treatment, it can be stressful and frightening as to what has to happen next. That's where an independent patient advocate may come into play. So what does it take to be or find a patient advocate? That's what we tackle in this episode...

If you discover that you've received a misdiagnosis from your doctor, your patient advocate may the be the first person to turn to for help. Hear a story in which a patient discovered that the treatment for her problem was the wrong advice, how she almost lost her life and what she did to save herself! Introducing our guest Ria Pattison, a Licensed Practical Nurse, Mompreneur, and owner of CT...

Mom wants to stay in her multi-level home but there are stairs and she might fall. This episode offers solutions for making it happen and minimizing slips and falls on the stairs. ABOUT THE GUEST: Amy Finke, VP of Business Development for Lifeway Mobility, has been helping clients with home safety and accessibility solutions for more than 15 years. Before joining Lifeway, she owned Sugar Hill Buil...

When you're out for an extended hospital stay, it could become difficult to return to a normal sense of daily life, especially when living alone. But there are solutions to this problem and they are offered in this episode. ABOUT THE GUEST Amy Finke, VP of Business Development for Lifeway Mobility, has been helping clients with home safety and accessibility solutions for more than 15 years. B...

Did you know that one of Connecticut's best kept secrets can help seniors get help with prescription drugs? Life & Health Insurance expert Jessalyn Pito offers tips for getting help with patient assistance programs. Jessalyn Pito is a licensed independent Life & Health Insurance Broker with a focus on Medicare solutions.  She refers to herself as The Medicare Maven, offering solutions...

Odds are, you've seen those Medicare Advantage TV commercials featuring the likes of William Shatner, George Foreman, Jimmie Walker and Joe Namath touting the "FREE" health plans offer enticing benefits not available from so-called "Original Medicare". But are they for real? Jessalyn Pito is a licensed independent Life & Health Insurance Broker with a focus on Medicare...

Its normal for many seniors to want to stay in their home as long as they can, before having to go to a place for a higher level of care. This can be accomplished if a certain level of planning is put in place early. Joshua Greene is the Director of Rehabilitation at Whitney Rehab and has been in the healthcare industry for over 20 years. An adjunct faculty member at Quinnipiac University with a d...

Most leaving the hospital after a stay want to get back into their routine and return home right away. And skipping rehab happens more often than it should. Whether you're dealing with a loved one who doesn't want to go to rehab, or you just want to learn more about what happens in rehab, you'll learn in this episode why it shouldn't be skipped.   Joshua Greene is the Director...

We spend so many years collecting and amassing stuff until our senior years. Then, when we've realized that we need to move and reduce what we have, one of the first places we turn to is our kids. But what if they say "No Thanks Mom." Where do we turn next without having to resort to throwing good valuable stuff away? In this episode a transitional expert will offer ideas for gettin...

Seniors lives have changed but sometimes they have difficulty seeing that. In this episode, Andrew Jambor of Amston Real Estate offers 5 easy-to-see changes in a senior's life that we may need to help them see why it may be time to sell their home. Andrew Jambor is an experienced real estate professional who buys and sells property across the state with the primary intent of creating positive...

An interview with Liz Cornish, owner of New Season In Life, LLC. Today, approximately 5.8 million people in the U.S. have dementia. It’s no wonder so many caregivers are looking for tips on boosting seniors’ quality of life and finding activities for dementia patients. But when is it really dementia and when is it just confusion. In this interview with Liz, we'll discuss this issue to help li...

An interview with Liz Cornish, owner of New Season In Life, LLC.  Assisted living is a great option for people who want to remain as independent as possible but need assistance in some aspects of their activities of daily living (ADLs). They offer services such as medication management and light personal care within a supervised setting. Housekeeping, prepared meals and assistance with daily perso...

AN INTERVIEW WITH DONNA FINOCCHIARO OWNER OF LOTUS TRANSITIONS - (860) 467-4880 - info@LotusTransitions.us If you're struggling make the decision to move to a smaller space, then you may need to consider downsizing first. But just exactly how to do start the process of getting rid of things you've held on to for years and don't want to part with. That's where Donna Finocchiaro...

AN INTERVIEW WITH DONNA FINOCCHIARO OWNER OF LOTUS TRANSITIONS - (860) 467-4880 - info@LotusTransitions.us If you're struggling make the decision to move to a smaller space, then you may need to consider downsizing first. But just exactly how to do start the process of getting rid of things you've held on to for years and don't want to part with. That's where Donna Finocchiaro...

AN INTERVIEW WITH JULIE NUZZOLILLO, RN Stately Transitions - (203) 349-3319 - jnuzzolillo@stately@stately-transitions.org Older adults are at higher risk than other age groups for many injuries that can cause death or disability. Registered Nurse and local CT business owner, Julie Nuzzolillo, discusses the fact that all unintentional injuries in older adults, including more than 95 percent of hip...

AN INTERVIEW WITH JULIE NUZZOLILLO, RN Stately Transitions Covid-19 has had a devastating impact on our senior population because of increased risks of illness and isolation. Registered Nurse and local CT business owner, Julie Nuzzolillo, offers solid techniques for families to help their seniors recover from the pandemic. MORE ABOUT JULIE Stately Transitions is owned and operated by a registered...