SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast

Are you ready to unravel the labyrinth of Alzheimer's and dementia? Join us for a transformative conversation with Beth Sulkowski, an expert from the Alzheimer's Association South Carolina chapter. With an intricate understanding of Alzheimer’s, Beth shares the groundbreaking progress in research, including the FDA's approval of the first Alzheimer's treatments. We celebrate th...

Have you ever wondered how to navigate the winding road that is a Parkinson's disease diagnosis? We're here to help guide the way. Join us as we sit down with Naomi McLeod, esteemed Program Director for the Virginia chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association (APDA) . Naomi generously shares her wealth of knowledge about this progressive neurological condition, starting...

Are you ready to navigate your way through the world of Medicare with confidence as you approach your 65th birthday? Join me, Darleen Mahoney, and my guest Lora Felger, a Medicare Advisor and Community Outreach for First Carolina Care , as we simplify the enrollment process and uncover the best ways to maximize your coverage and exactly what those different types of coverages are.  You'll lea...

Are you ready to unlock the secrets to aging gracefully and maintaining a high quality of life? Join us as we welcome Dr. Karla Pena Rosa, a clinical psychologist, and Stephanie Witt, Clinical Operations Director from Huntingdon Behavioral Health , who will guide us through the various dimensions of wellness and how to incorporate them into our lives. From physical and intellectual wellness to emo...

What if you could boost your physical health, mental well-being, and social connections all through the power of dance? Our guest, Elizabeth Moakler, a licensed Zumba Gold instructor, shares her incredible journey from teaching live classes to connecting with over 100 participants from across the globe through Zoom. Elizabeth's story is proof that dance exercise benefits everyone, especially...

As a senior, do you want to "age in place" allowing your own family to take care of you as an option vs long term care? Or as a caretaker, are you looking for ways to be able to take a bigger role in your seniors life, but find that fiscally it would be a hardship on your family? We have a whole episode on just this topic and how to maneuver both of these issues with help from Medicaid....

As a society, we are becoming more and more mobile with family moving to different parts of the country. While many seniors and elderly family members age in place, they may find that they have declining health or cognitive issues which may make it difficult to travel to be closer to their extended families or receive out of the area care We really dig deep into these solutions. Darleen has never...

What is a CCRC which is the acronym for Continuing  Care Retirement Community? As CCRC's are gaining ground in senior living/housing across the country and the concept is somewhat unique, knowing your options as you age is extremely important. We are joined by Teri Brant with Buena Vida Estates , the only CCRC located in Brevard County, Florida. Teri sheds light on what seniors and their fami...

Our guest speaker, Sara Im ,  grew up in Cambodia where she overcame four years of captivity and mass genocide that claimed about two million lives. Her impactful message has been heard at corporate events, conferences, workshops, churches, schools, TV, podcasts, radio and more. She joins the SeniorLivingGuide.com podcast with 5 keys to finding peace and love through her life's journey. She s...

Did you know that every 6 minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease? We are joined by Naomi McLeod with the American Parkinson Disease Association Virginia Chapter as she shares what conversations to have your doctor if you think you may be having symptoms of Parkinson's. We also deep dive into what are the causes, treatments and support if you are diagnosed with Parkinson&ap...

Do you have guilt because you go home at night while your spouse is living in a long term care facility? Are you afraid to want to live your best life because someone you love is no longer on that journey with you? In this episode, we are joined by Adrianne Cordero, a care manager with Viera Health & Rehabilitation . She is able to share her patient experiences and resources that are so very i...

We are joined by Ron Culberson ...a  humorist, author and former hospice care social worker and the list goes on.  We chat about a book that he authored, "Is Your Glass Laugh Full", that he wrote years ago that caught the interest of host, Darleen Mahoney. We could not keep  this uplifting message on how to see the humor in life....even when life is throwing you those curve balls. We dis...

Grief....it can sneak up on you and effect you in many different ways. It may even start with a loved one aging before they pass away...Grief can be hard to talk about, but it's important to share to help with the healing process. We also discuss other hard conversations and decisions to be made. These are so important for both seniors and their families to have in advance of making decision...

Join us on this episode as we chat healthy eats with a few tips and tricks during the Holidays to truly enjoy the season without the guilt. We all can relate how hard it may be to eat healthy, not gain weight and keep up the energy during this time when there is so much food at our finger tips. Stacey Silver with Mom's Meals joins us on this festive episode, we hope that you will too. SeniorL...

Medicare can be very complicated with this Part and that Part. When can you qualify and who qualifies? So many questions....but no worries, we have Liz Odwani joining us from the US Social Security Administration to hammer out some of those details! We even touch on some new Social Security news for 2023 and it's good news to boot! SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast sponsored by Parrish Healthcare...

Hoarding has become an epidemic in the United States and is even more problematic with seniors. While those numbers continue to grow, we discuss how to recognize when hoarding begins and the why's of hoarding specifically to seniors. There are many reasons that a senior may begin to have a tendency to hoard. We will address the different types of hoarding and how to compassionately address th...

What you eat and drink each day has a profound impact on your health, especially for Seniors. Basic good nutrition is the foundation for a healthy life at any age. We are joined by Stacey Silver , a Registered Dietician and a passion for the field of nutrition for over 17 years. While she works for Mom's Meals, she has a genuine desire to help Seniors stay healthy. She shares so much informat...

In today's world, we must always be conscious that danger could be lurking near us and really pay attention to our "spidey" senses.  Unfortunately, seniors are often a target when it comes to crime or dangerous situations. It is vital to be aware of potential threats because it could be life-saving. We are joined by Jen Lee with the " I Need Blue Podcast ". Jen  shares her...

While most people may consider the first steps of Assisted Living or Memory Care for family members that are diagnosed with Dementia, we are joined by Janetta Clayton from Beyond the Bedside. Janetta shares different approaches allowing your loved one to "age in place" within their own home, navigate the health system and access funds in order to help pay for services. The solutions and...

Where do you start with your move when you have no map and it’s a long journey? The angst of trying to find the first steps in an uncleared path of having to relocate your home. It can be paralyzing. We are joined by the experts from Pathfinders Downsizing , who are part of the National Association of Senior Move Manager .  We discuss how the effects of  how a relocation project can be daunting bu...

Unlike past generations, retirement is no longer a relatively brief one at the end of our lives. Most of us are excited about what lies ahead, imagining endless days devoted to golf, grandchildren, and travel. But chances are retirement will be a bit  different than that and for some people,   that story is a difficult one to craft alone. Ashley Pritchett , a Edward Jones Financial Advisor, has a...

Did you know that many Veterans and their families qualify for VA benefits, but do not seek those benefits because they feel overwhelmed by the process? Sometimes they do not realize what or if they qualify. There is so much paperwork and the entire process can seem daunting. However, there is good news...our guest today is going to help you navigate this process and make it easier than you ever t...

Do you find Social Security confusing and even complicated?  We have all of the answers to questions that you didn't even know you had. We are joined by  Liz Odhwani from the Social Security Administration who does not skip a beat in providing all of the answers to social security, retirement benefits, Medicare, the future of social security. We even get into the nitty gritty details of when...

We are so excited to be joined by Megan Lilly, a Senior Community Relations Director with Cadence Mooresville in Mooresville North Carolina. Megan joins us from "the front lines" from the  community as she works one on one with families and seniors who are looking for their next home or stage of life. She is very forthcoming on what is important to look for, great questions to ask, how t...

You don't have to freak out when you get Doctors orders that next steps are a Rehab or Skilled Nursing Facility. Getting yourself prepared not only physically, but mentally to go into a skilled nursing or rehabilitation facility can be very scary for families and patients alike. Skilled Nursing has changed a lot over the years, Adrianne Cordero a care manager with Viera Health & Rehabilit...