SeniorLivingGuide.com Podcast

We are learning through real-time research how to help dementia and Alzheimer's patients naturally remember finding joy in daily living and family life. Josh Freitas , an award-winning memory care program developer, researcher, and author with CERTUS joins us to share some of the innovative studies that have shown progress helping caregivers to better connect, relate and enjoy this phase of l...

We are joined by Rosie Mankes , an author, life coach and motivational speaker who had to transition her mother who had dementia into an assisted-living facility while undergoing her second battle with cancer. Rosie shares great insight into what it's like for a family member to manage this transition, especially when it comes to overcoming guilt, and the importance of self-care. We would lik...

What is important to you in senior living? Darleen is joined in this Parrish Healthcare sponsored podcast episode by Tuscan Gardens CEO, Larry Pino. Larry shares his own life experience which created his determination to re-invent senior living. What kind of experience are you looking for in a senior community? Larry has some incredible ideas that he has brought to her Tuscan Gardens properties wh...

Safety has many aspects to senior life. We always think of keeping safe at the Homefront, but keeping safe when heading out to the grocery store or taking a walk around the neighborhood are just as important and safety may be taken for granted. Dr. Tronetti and Janet Rooks hit all of these topics and many more with Darleen as they open even her eyes on everyday issues facing seniors. The upside is...

How many times have you walked into a room and forgotten why you walked into a room? We all do this, but I think that we all also question our own cognitive abilities at some time or another in our lives. MCI which is an acronym for Mild Cognitive Impairment is between normal age related memory loss and dementia. Join us as we deep dive into what this means, what are the symptoms and so much more!...

Just the mention of the possibility of a cancer diagnosis will rock the world of any family and patient. Cancer at some point or another touches every family and is a very scary and progressive disease in some cases. Darleen along with Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks begin to chip at the tip of the iceberg of what types or cancers there are, screening processes, keeping healthy and how to process...

Are you always struggling to get that ever evasive good night's sleep? What are the effects of poor sleep and what causes it? Dr. Pam Tronetti & Janet Rooks with the Senior Consultation Center at Parrish Healthcare answer this question and share those solutions to help you get a really good night's sleep! This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Tronetti and her guests. The conten...

Caring for a loved one as they travel through the medical system can be challenging. Caregivers find themselves at the bedside trying to direct care or find out what is going on. How do we do this? Dr. Pam Tronetti & Janet Rooks with the Senior Consulation Center at Parrish Healthcare discuss the conversations that you need to be having with primary care physicians along this journey. We also...

Janet shares a tongue in cheek story to help you stay motivated to keep moving! In this episode, we talk exercise and the benefits that it provides seniors while sharing some great tips on finding the best exercise to fit your lifestyle and abilities! Do not cheat yourself of the quality of life that you are destined to have. Take a listen  and we will motivate you to keep moving! This podcast rep...

When you think of caregiving for a senior, do you think of that sweet little old lady or sweet little old man who sacrificed everything their family and is appreciate of every gesture? The fact is that there is truth to the "grumpy old man" which can be very difficult to provide loving caregiving environments, not to mention complicated relationships over the years with family that are n...

When you turn on the TV, half of the commercials are for weight loss, the other half are for restaurants. We live in a time and a country where we are obsessed with food and weight. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks from the Parrish Senior Consultation Center where we will take a quick journey through food history. Just to put in perspective, did the pioneers look...

In our previous episode, "Nutrition Nuggets:  Did the Pioneers Look More Like Twiggy or Mama Cass?", we chatted about the science of food and broke it down to calories, fats, proteins and carbs. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Pam Tronetti & Janet Rooks from the Parrish Senior Consultation Center who will help pin point the many pain points many Americans face while trying to l...

While many internet website ads will use a title like this as "click bait", our studio guests Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks will not disappoint on the level of information shared in this episode as we countdown 10 things you probably did not know, but should about Alzheimer's.  "Your not arguing with the person, you are arguing with the disease and the disease always wins&qu...

Boost your immune system, burn calories, lower your blood pressure and cholesterol, relax, relieve pain, keep your mind sharp and live longer....owning a pet can do all of these things for seniors. However, we explore the pros and cons in detail on whether this is a good idea for you or your loved one and how it can affect the whole family. We are joined by Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks with th...

One fall can completely alter a Seniors life...The potential for painful and long term recovery  to the way that a seniors freedoms and ability to age in place can change on a dime can with a "simple" fall. Why are seniors more prone to falling and injury that can have such catastrophic effects on their overall life? Are there proactive steps and measures that can be taken that even the...

We are joined today by Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks from Parrish Healthcare Senior Consultation Center as we deep dive into sexuality and seniors. While this may be a taboo topic to some, it cannot be dismissed as a conversation to be had and understood. First of all, sex is good for you. It boosts your immune system, burns calories, lowers your blood pressure, helps you relax, relieves pain,...

Some nests are never empty. We discuss how more and more seniors are becoming caretakers of their children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren. We are seeing a trend in seniors taking care of children with disabilities, or have addictions or even lack financial stability. We also are seeing a trend in grandparents becoming caretakers of their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dr. Tron...

We get it! And we are here to help you as a caregiver, when you get to the point where you say to yourself...."I can't do this anymore." We are joined by Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks from the Parrish Healthcare senior consultation center to address the difficult decision to talk to a loved one about considering a assisted living community or memory care. We're going to talk...

While we focus on healthy aging, this also has to include a healthy psyche. As Seniors lives begin to slow down, they often begin to dwell on the past leaving them with a variety of different emotions which can lead to depression and other unpleasant effects. Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks from the Parrish Senior Consultation Center bring their vast experience with seniors to focus on how senior...

Has your "get up and go" got up and went? We are joined in the studio by Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks from the Parrish Senior Consultation Center where we discuss the different types of tired, causes and potential fix to increase your energy and a much better quality of life. This podcast represents the opinions of Dr. Tronetti and her guests. The content here is for informational, e...

Today we are joined by Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks with Parrish Healthcare. We are going to talk about what medications are out there to treat Alzheimer's disease and dementia. We've talked about this in the past, but there are about 50 different types of dementia. Dementia is that umbrella term that describes progressive memory loss and the loss of the ability to live independently...

Darleen, the host of SeniorLivingGuide.com podcasts, shares her family's dementia journey with Dr. Tronetti and Janet Rooks from Parrish Healthcare . She shares the intimiate details describing the realization when her own Dad started showing signs of memory less. Darleen talks about what she experienced from the very first sign that she knew  something was wrong. As she thought she had a gra...

We hear about how important it is to keep your brain active and healthy,  but why is this so important? We tell you why and how to achieve these goals in this podcast episode. We are joined by Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks who work together at the Parrish Senior Consultation Center, where they focus on the care of patients with dementia. They share their expertise with us on knowing the differe...

The signs of dementia may not be what you think. Understanding what the signs are, the different types of dementia and diagnosing dementia are important to early diagnosis and treatment. Unfortunately, many signs of dementia go unnoticed or untreated. In this episode we dig deep into this topic with Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks who work together at the Parrish Senior Consultation Center, where...

Join us on this episode as we take a deep dive into all of the different ways that you may be targeted in a scam. It can happen to anyone, but unfortunately the bad guys will specifically target seniors in a variety of different ways. Dr. Pam Tronetti and Janet Rooks with the Parrish Consultation Center share their own experiences and eye opening scams that will help you to know what to look for t...