Your Next Chapter Senior Living

When it’s time to discuss transitioning to a senior living community, you may encounter resistance from your loved one or other family members. You will learn insights and strategies to help your senior parent overcome resistance to relocating and navigate this transition with greater ease. All attendees will receive a complimentary private consultation meeting to discuss individual situations and...

Positive Approach to Care  The Heights at Avery Heights was honored to speak with Teepa Snow one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone living with dementia or other forms of brain change. Teepa along with Holly Taylor-Fry, our Memory Care Director gave information on the Positive Approach to Care program – the training available and how it can be applied in the senior living co...

In this episode, we interview CT Medicaid Specialists, Kristine Talarski, founder of Connecticut Medicaid Specialists on Medicaid eligibility, do’s and don’ts, and much more. Learn more  

This episode answers the hardest questions adult children and care givers have to face when they know a senior living community is a good choice. What to do If your loved one is reluctant to move into a senior living community. Expert Katie Krupka from Tucked In Elder Care gives valuable information and guidance. 

We all need inspiration. In this episode amazing author James Flaherty gives us wisdom through learning about his life and his words. Get the blueprint to live life to the fullest and learn from some Dear Old Friends. Learn More

At the moment, health care is often one-size-fits-all. But imagine a future where your health care is tailored to you. Learn from Katrina Yamazaki about this important research program that will change the future for healthcare.  https://www.joinallofus.org/

In this episode you will learn what an Aging Life Care Professional is and how they can help older adults and their caregivers.  Special Guest: Katie Krupka will guide through services provided and information on the process of working with an advocate and care manager. 

F50Woman is all about taking the risk and the steps to live “your next chapter”. Owner and founder of F50Woman, Julia Jack joins us to discuss her journey that lead her to create the company. We learn a new mindset that can empower us through the years as we begin our journey of Facing 50 and beyond… https://f50woman.com/ https://f50woman.com/30-days-of-discomfort-challenge  

In this episode, we interview pro-age advocate and the founder of Age-Friendly Vibes, Jan Golden. She talks about Ageism and how her company is creating age positivity. More Information  

In this episode we get to know The Heights Life Enrichment Director - Theresa Guerin.  The role that activities plays in the life of a residents at a Senior Living Community. More Information

Dr. Kevin Manning from UCONN Health Center talks about his research and information on driving safely for older adults. This episode you will learn when to take the keys, how to take the keys, and how to help your loved one keep the keys and drive safely. More information  

Patriot Angels The Aid and Attendance benefit is a monetary benefit that helps eligible veterans and their surviving spouses to pay for senior living.  Suzette Graham founder and CEO of Patriot Angels gives insight and important information on this benefit.  Website : www.patriotangels.com

Mom’s House helps families solve one of their biggest challenges in the journey to senior care by offering a way to sell the house without repairing it, cleaning it up, clearing it out, or paying realtor fees. In this episode we learn about Mom's House and how they can help from Co-Founder, Ben Raos. Learn More: momshouse.com

Alzheimer’s disease is considered to be younger-onset Alzheimer’s if it affects a person under 65. Younger-onset can also be referred to as early onset Alzheimer’s. In this episode Kristen Cusato, Director of Communications for the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association explains the symptoms, new research, and programs and resources for people with younger-onset Alzheimer’s.   More inf...

Family Solutions for Care Wendy Rinehart Family Solutions for Care ,Co-Owner/Co-Founder explains how to  obtain, use, and the do's and don'ts for long term care insurance policy.  Website : www.familysolutionsforcare.com  

Second Act Financial Services Karen Nelson, Executive Vice President of Customer Care explains how obtaining Bridge Loan can be used to pay a senior living community. Tips on how it works and resources.  Website : www.secondact.com

Celebrating "New Beginnings" Month!  There are many reasons older adults move into a senior living community, but is looking for love one of them? Listen to find out...

When you are exploring a retirement community for yourself or an older adult loved one, taking an in-person tour is the best way, without question, to decide if it is a good fit or not. This episode will give you helpful tips to make this time productive and successful. 

Ben Rao author of Paying for Long-Term Care and Co-Founder of Mom’s House gives important information and resources.     www.payingforlongtermcare.com www.momshouse.com

Roseanne Holland Resident Services Coordinator @ The Heights  gives helpful tips on transitioning to a Senior Living Community. 

It's time for a check in on your Healthy Resolutions. In this episode we give more healthy tips to keep you moving and grooving through the year. 

In this episode we explore the importance of being informed to prevent Elder Financial abuse. Identifying unique risk profiles and factors to enhance detection, and support proactive prevention. For more information please visit: https://health.uconn.edu/pepper-center/  

The APDA Connecticut Chapter supports  those in our community who are impacted by Parkinson’s disease. This episode we learn about this amazing organization as we speak with Holly Seymour, Program Director for the Connecticut Chapter.         

Listen as guest Michelle Puzzo from non-profit agency, UR Community, joins us to talk about their volunteer program for older adults. www.urcommunitycares.org

Decluttering and simplifying life is important for older adults. In this episode we learn why and how as we explore the important topic of decluttering.