Team Senior Referral Services

In this episode, Jamie sits down with Bernadette Anderson, owner of Wholesome Warrior and a personal trainer and functional medicine practitioner with over 20 years of experience. Bernadette brings a refreshingly holistic approach to senior health — combining nutrition, fitness, and mindset — and today she's sharing why chair yoga might be one of the most powerful tools available to seniors w...

Did you know that dancing could be one of the best things you can do for your health as you age? In this episode, Jamie sits down with Steve Porter, President of the Grants Pass Dance Club, to talk about how dancing offers seniors a powerful combination of physical activity, mental stimulation, and social connection — all in one afternoon. Steve shares how the club got started, what to expect when...

Episode 51: Understanding Independent Living — A Conversation with Tamara Fielding of Northridge Senior Living When most people think about senior living options, they picture assisted living or memory care. But independent living is a category all its own — and for the right person, it might be the most practical, affordable, and fulfilling move they can make. In this episode, Jamie Callahan sits...

Episode 50: Behind the Scenes at Team Senior with Paula Johnson and Veronica Noble Most people know Team Senior as a senior housing referral agency — but that's only a fraction of the story. In this episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with two team members who know both sides of the equation: Paula Johnson, a former adult foster home owner, and Veronica Noble, who spent years in senior living a...

Episode 49 – Grief, Resilience, and Moving Forward: A Conversation with Amy Schmidt Grief changes us, but it rarely follows a straight path. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Amy Schmidt to talk about loss, caregiving, resilience, and what it means to keep moving forward after losing a spouse. Amy shares her deeply personal story of supporting her husband through cancer, navigating anticipator...

Elder abuse is more common than most people realize, and it often starts closer to home than you'd expect. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Scott Bucy, a specialist elder law attorney serving Southern Oregon, to break down what elder abuse actually looks like, how to spot it, and what you can do about it. Scott and Jamie dive into the many forms elder abuse can take, why seniors are part...

Episode 47 – Veterans Breakfast: Connection, Camaraderie, and Community For many veterans, the hardest battles don’t end when they come home. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Ron Khol, a longtime veteran, law enforcement officer, and community leader, to talk about the powerful impact of the Veterans Breakfast in Southern Oregon. What started as a simple gathering has become something much de...

Episode 46 – Helping Veterans Access In-Home Care Through the VA Navigating the VA system can be confusing for veterans and their families, especially when additional help at home becomes necessary. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Joe Sanchez from Home Instead to discuss how veterans can receive in-home caregiving support through the VA’s Homemaker and Home Health Aide program. Joe explains...

Social isolation is one of the most overlooked — and most damaging — challenges facing seniors today. In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast , host Jamie Callahan is joined by Heather Childers, RN , Territory Operations Director at AccentCare Home Health, and Shirley , a medical social worker with AccentCare, to discuss how social isolation impacts physical and mental health, and what can be d...

Episode 44 –   Care from the Heart: What Makes Sunshine In-Home Care Different In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast , Jamie Callahan talks with Kimberly Cardenas of Sunshine In-Home Care about helping seniors age safely and comfortably at home. Kimberly shares how Sunshine was built from real caregiving experience and a genuine commitment to treating clients and caregivers like family. They...

Guardianship & Conservatorship: When Power of Attorney Isn’t Enough When a loved one can no longer safely make decisions for themselves, families are often faced with difficult, emotional choices — and a lot of confusion about what to do next. In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast , Jamie Callahan sits down with Scott Bucy , Southern Oregon attorney specializing in elder law, estate plann...

Episode 42 – Helping Folks with Home Repairs:Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley Many seniors and people with disabilities want one simple thing: to stay safe and independent in their own homes. In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast , Jamie Callahan sits down with Kendyl Kaplan , Executive Director of Rebuilding Together Rogue Valley , to talk about the vital work being done across Southern Oreg...

Episode 41 – Palliative Care: The Bridge Between Home Health and Hospice Many people hear the term palliative care and immediately assume it means hospice—or end of life. In reality, palliative care is often the missing link between home health and hospice, designed to improve quality of life while patients continue active treatment and symptom management. In this episode of the Team Senior Podcas...

Episode 40: Making the Most of Your Rehab Stay & Being Your Own Advocate In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast , Jamie Callahan is joined by Breann Drake , a seasoned healthcare professional with over 15 years of experience in skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Together, they discuss how seniors and families can make the most of a rehab stay after hospitalization—and why advocacy, commun...

Episode 39: Pain Management in Cancer Patients – New Technology! When pain becomes part of a cancer diagnosis, quality of life can change dramatically. In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast , Jamie Callahan sits down once again with Dr. Sean Sills of Touchstone Interventional Pain Center to discuss modern, minimally invasive pain-management options that many patients and families don’t realiz...

In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast , Jamie Callahan sits down with Kathie Sauders of JOCO Vita , a trusted nonprofit providing IRS-certified, completely free tax preparation services to residents of Southern Oregon . JOCO Vita has served Josephine County for decades, helping seniors, families, students, and low-income individuals file accurate tax returns while uncovering credits and refun...

Episode 37  House Bill 3320: How Oregon Can Help Eliminate Medical Bills Medical debt is one of the biggest financial stressors facing seniors and families—but a new Oregon law is quietly changing that. In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast , Jamie Callahan sits down with Tesa Park of Park Health Insurance to break down House Bill 3320 , a financial assistance program that went into effect in...

Episode 36 – Mobile Primary Care: The Only Home Health in Southern Oregon Offering This Service In this episode of the Team Senior Podcast, Jamie Callahan sits down with Shermane Cura , Director of Provider Services at Riverside Home Health , to discuss a service that is transforming care for seniors in Southern Oregon: mobile primary care . Riverside is currently the only home health organization...

Downsizing, Transitions & Senior Home Sales with Launie Myers of Century 21 – The Dream Team** In this episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with Launie Myers , a long-time real estate professional and former senior living director who has spent decades helping older adults navigate one of the most emotional and challenging transitions of aging: selling the family home and downsizing safely . Laun...

Episode 34 – Mobility Equipment: What Exists & Why Professional Support Matters In this episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with Jarrad and Tommy of Rogue Valley Mobility , a local company dedicated to helping people stay independent through safe, customized mobility equipment. What began as a passion for improving quality of life has grown into a full-service mobility provider serving homes, re...

EPISODE 33 — Medicare Ratings: Why You Cannot Trust What’s Published (They’re TWO YEARS Old!) Most families don’t know this—but the Medicare star ratings handed to you in the hospital are two years out of date . And those outdated numbers can dramatically impact the choices you make for skilled nursing, rehab, and home health care. In this episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with Breann Drake , Regi...

EPISODE 32 — Sharing Home Spaces: How to Make a Profile & Get Started Today! For many seniors, the cost of housing has become the biggest barrier to aging safely and independently. Too often, people fall into the gap of earning too much for Medicaid but not enough to afford living alone. In this episode, Jamie sits down with Toni Wallick , Program Coordinator for Home Share Oregon , to discuss...

Episode 31 — Diabetic Neuropathy & Spinal Cord Stimulation: Covered by Insurance! Guest: Dr. Sean Sills, Touchstone Interventional Pain Center Diabetic neuropathy affects nearly 40% of people living with diabetes — often resulting in burning pain, numbness, sleep disruption, difficulty walking, infections, and even amputations. But new advancements in spinal cord stimulation are changing every...

In this informative episode, we sit down with Melissa Mlasco , a Medicare Representative and Certified Financial Fiduciary with over 25 years of experience helping seniors navigate retirement and healthcare decisions. Melissa breaks down the complex world of Medicare Advantage (Part C) —how it works, how it’s changing in 2026, and what every senior should know before choosing or changing plans. Yo...

🎙️ Episode 29 – Team Senior Podcast Honor Flight of Oregon: A Journey of Gratitude In this heartfelt episode, Jamie Callahan sits down with Pete Pringle , President of Honor Flight of Oregon , to explore how this incredible nonprofit honors our veterans by flying them—free of charge—to Washington, D.C. to visit their memorials. You’ll hear:  🇺🇸 The story behind Honor Flight and how it began  ✈️ Wh...