Podcasts by Aging Life Network

Managing Family Conflict during the Holidays from 2021-12-12T08:00

Many of us are gathering during the holidays for the first time in two years. The stress of the season and such gatherings may be exacerbated when the changing needs and challenges of elder care i...

Red Flags to Look for During Holiday Visits from 2021-12-04T08:00

Many families are enjoying holiday visits after a long separation due to the pandemic. You may have visited recently or have plans to do so soon. Whether you live near or far, when you have not see...

Encore Special Needs Trusts – Benefits&Planning Tool from 2021-08-25T07:00

In the confusing world of trusts, there is one trust that you will want to know about for your aging loved one and that is the Special Needs Trust. This trust allows your loved one to remain on, o...

Learning, Memory&Brain Health from 2021-08-18T07:00

Learning and Memory are connected to how we engage our senses in the world around us because our brain is beautifully wired to learn through our eyes, our ears, our hands, our taste, and our heart....

Encore Aging in Place – Should you Consider a Reverse Mortgage? from 2021-08-11T07:00

Reverse mortgages can offer seniors and those caring for a loved one the opportunity to remain in a home and age in place. Many dismiss the use of a reverse mortgage without a full understanding o...

Encore Keep the Family Home and Create an Income Producing Asset from 2021-08-04T07:00

Seniors considering a move to a retirement community or families managing the care and finances for a loved one so often do not look beyond the option of selling the home that has been occupied for...

Encore Probate: When It’s Necessary&Ways to Avoid It from 2021-07-28T07:00

The death of a loved one requires the distribution of that person’s property, cash, retirement/investment accounts and real estate. In many instances having a personal representative, or executor,...

Straight Talk about Guardianship&Conservatorship from 2021-07-14T07:00

Are you a Guardian or Conservator for an incapacitated adult? Does what you are reading and hearing in the Britney Spears case concern you? I, your host Nancy Oriola, was introduced to the profes...

Encore The 5 Biggest Medicare Mistakes Even Smart People Make from 2021-07-07T07:00

Join me as I talk with one of my most lively guests! TracyB makes talking about Medicare a more enjoyable experience. When it comes to understanding all things Medicare, she is the person I turn ...

Evaluating&Monitoring the Care of a Loved One from 2021-06-30T07:00

How do you evaluate the unique care needs of your loved one, and what systems do you have in place to assist with the management of their care? Managing care includes medications, appointments, ca...

Encore Aging Life Care Professionals® - The Experts in Aging Well® from 2021-06-23T07:00

Aging Life Care Professionals®, called Geriatric Care Managers for 30+ years, is a professional group that has seen exponential growth as our aging population has mushroomed. Most families in high...

Neuroplastic is Fantastic! – Brain Growth as We Age from 2021-06-16T07:00

Wouldn’t it be fantastic if our brain function could improve as we age! We hear so much about our risk of developing dementia, let’s spend some time to understand more about the science of the bra...

Transformation&Change as You Age; Create the Life you Desire from 2021-06-09T07:00

As we complete our Boomer series, I would like to end on a hopeful and uplifting topic and that is creating the life you want. Baby Boomers have been given the gift of a longer life expectancy tha...

Baby Boomer Investing in the Perilous Decades of the 2020s from 2021-06-02T07:00

Baby boomers are the first generation to be responsible for the investment of their savings. Previous generations were mostly covered by defined benefit pension plans where employers made all the i...

You’re Too Old To Die Young; A Message for Male Baby Boomers from 2021-05-26T07:00

Are you part of the Baby Boom generation? Or are you caring for or have a loved one who is a Boomer? As part of my series focused on Boomers I will be joined today by Daniel Zeman, an author, spe...

Aging as a Boomer in the 21st Century from 2021-05-19T07:00

Are you part of the Baby Boom generation? Or are you caring for or have a loved one who is a Boomer? My guest, Rick Bava, is one of America’s prominent thought leaders on the Boomer generation. ...

Seniors&Youth Giving Back to Each Other at Seniors4Seniors from 2021-05-12T07:00

Many studies, conducted around the world, have identified the significant value and importance of connecting youth with seniors. When they serve each other, the lives of the seniors and the youth ...

Driving; Is it Time I/they Stop? from 2021-05-05T07:00

Driving is probably one of the biggest challenges faced by seniors and those concerned about a loved one as they age. Driving represents independence and freedom in a way few other activities of d...

Something’s Wrong but (S)He “Presents So Well”: Vascular Dementia from 2021-04-28T07:00

Alzheimer’s disease represents 50% of all types of dementia. The next two types most often diagnosed are Vascular dementia and Frontal-Temporal dementia. Vascular dementia can be overlooked becau...

Encore: Is It Normal Aging or Dementia? from 2021-04-21T07:00

Forgetfullness… Trouble finding the right word… Why did I come into this room?,,, “Is this normal?” – a common question asked by seniors and often by those who love them. As we age, there are ch...

Aging Life Network - April 14th, 2021 from 2021-04-14T07:00

Managing Paid Caregivers – Agency or Private from 2021-04-07T07:00

Family members are often the ones that oversee the care being provided to a loved one in their home. When an agency caregiver is brought in there is generally a care coordinator or supervisor that...

Aging in Place – Should you Consider a Reverse Mortgage? from 2021-03-31T07:00

Reverse mortgages can offer seniors and those caring for a loved one the opportunity to remain in a home and age in place. Many dismiss the use of a reverse mortgage without a full understanding o...

Managing Finances under a POA/Trust/Conservatorship from 2021-03-24T07:00

Many family members and friends are named in the role of financial fiduciary under a Durable Power of Attorney, or as a Trustee or Conservator. While there are variations based on State specific l...

Continuum of Care Options from 2021-03-17T07:00

For the last eleven years we have had 10,000 Americans each day turning age 65. This trend will continue for another 9 years. At the same time, the fastest growing segment of the population is ov...

A Cancer Healing Story During the Year of COVID from 2021-03-10T08:00

One year ago this week, in March 2020, Americans began to fully understand that a deadly virus was among us. For my guest, it was the beginning of a year of being confronted with a Stage 3 Endometr...

Get off the Rehab Merry-go-Round: Consider Palliative Care from 2021-03-03T08:00

When older adults go into the hospital, their hospital stay is most often followed by a stay in a “rehab” facility – either a skilled nursing facility or an acute care facility – with the hope of r...

Planning For Loved Ones With A Disability Using The New ABLE Act from 2021-02-24T08:00

Nationally recognized Special Needs Trust expert, financial planner, and disability rights advocate Peter Wall from True Link Financial will provide an overview of Achieving a Better Life Experienc...

The 5 Biggest Medicare Mistakes Even Smart People Make from 2021-02-17T08:00

Join me as I talk with one of my most lively guests! TracyB makes talking about Medicare a more enjoyable experience. When it comes to understanding all things Medicare, she is the person I turn ...

LGBT Seniors Face Unique Challenges from 2021-02-10T08:00

LGBT adults face many unique challenges as they age. They are generally an underserved and understudied aging population. Fear of discrimination contributes to poor health – with more than 20% re...

Solo Aging? Plan as Though Your Life Depends on It! from 2021-02-03T08:00

Our guest believes Solo Agers have unique needs in later life that warrant greater foresight and a more robust approach to planning. Older adults without children, particularly those single with no...

Probate: When It’s Necessary&Ways to Avoid It from 2021-01-27T08:00

The death of a loved one requires the distribution of that person’s property, cash, retirement/investment accounts and real estate. In many instances having a personal representative, or executor,...

Aging Well: Keep Moving, Keep Doing, Keep Living from 2021-01-20T08:00

Award winning author Heidi Herman’s latest book “On with the Butter: Spread More Living onto Everyday Life” provides a practical how-to guide for readers to follow to add vitality to their own live...

Encore: Health Care Wishes - What Do You Want? from 2021-01-13T08:00

Sharing your medical treatment and end of life wishes and with those you love, about what you want, or what your loved one wants, can be a difficult conversation to have. Most often we believe th...

Aging Life Network - January 6th, 2021 from 2021-01-06T08:00

Life Care Planning&Family Meetings from 2020-12-30T08:00

The New Year is a time of goal setting, reflection and planning. We take great care to meet with our financial planner. We make sure our estate planning documents are in order. Life care plannin...

Keep the Family Home and Create an Income Producing Asset from 2020-12-23T08:00

Seniors considering a move to a retirement community or families managing the care and finances for a loved one so often do not look beyond the option of selling the home that has been occupied for...

The Covid Vaccine; Why Some Health Care Worker's are Concerned from 2020-12-16T08:00

At a time when many, including the media, are speaking of the Covid-19 vaccine as offering Americans hope in ending the pandemic, I will interview a physician who is very concerned about the safety...

Caregiving, Advocacy&Resources from 2020-12-09T08:00

First as a long-distance caregiver and later caring for her mother in her home, Sue learned quickly that being an advocate was an important part of her role as caregiver. After spending more than ...

Hospice: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions from 2020-12-02T08:00

Hospice is a Medicare benefit that is generally misunderstood. Many families wait to call hospice until the final days and weeks of their loved one’s life. If eligible, specialized care can be pr...

The Things You Need to Know… from 2020-11-25T08:00

Join me as I highlight the guide authored by me titled, “The Top 10 Things You Need to Know to Care for an Aging Loved One”. I will share information most important to know if you are assisting a ...

Is It Normal Aging or Dementia? from 2020-11-18T08:00

Forgetfullness… Trouble finding the right word… Why did I come into this room?,,, “Is this normal?” – a common question asked by seniors and often by those who love them. As we age, there are ch...

Alzheimer's Disease; Bringing Art to Life from 2020-11-11T08:00

The story of Lester Potts, sawmill worker turned painter following his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, is a story of inspiration and hope for those with loved one’s living with this terrible disease. The s...

Aging Life Care Professionals® - The Experts in Aging Well® from 2020-11-04T08:00

Aging Life Care Professionals®, called Geriatric Care Managers for 30+ years, is a professional group that has seen exponential growth as our aging population has mushroomed. Most families in high...

Reducing Social Isolation for Seniors with Thoughtful Engagement® from 2020-10-28T07:00

Social connection has long been associated with good quality of life, as well as positive physical and mental health outcomes for seniors. With the COVID-19 pandemic, most seniors are struggling t...

Difficult Dementia Related Behaviors: Using Communication to Manage Behaviors from 2020-10-21T07:00

Dementia too often brings with it periods of behaviors that are mind boggling to family and caregivers. Such behaviors might include yelling, hitting or paranoia coupled with accusations. It is ...

Health Care Wishes - What Do You Want? from 2020-10-14T07:00

Sharing your medical treatment and end of life wishes and with those you love, about what you want, or what your loved one wants, can be a difficult conversation to have. Most often we believe th...

Special Needs Trusts – Benefits&Planning Tool from 2020-10-07T07:00

In the confusing world of trusts, there is one trust that you will want to know about for your aging loved one and that is the Special Needs Trust. This trust allows your loved one to remain on, o...

Health, Dementia and Caring for Yourself from 2020-09-30T07:00

Caregivers often hear, “You have to take care of yourself! “ What if you knew that a few small changes could mean less stress and exhaustion? And that while improving your own quality of life, you ...

A 911 Medical Emergency for Mom; Will They Know What She Wants? from 2020-09-23T07:00

A medical emergency is never expected and is always disruptive. COVID has families more aware of the possibility. Whether your loved one lives near or far, is in their home or assisted living, tak...

“I Don’t Need Help”; Intervention When a Loved One Declines Needed Help from 2020-09-16T07:00

When a loved one says those words, “I Don’t Need Help” or “I am Fine”, there is often something else going on. They may lack insight due to a real medical or cognitive problem or they may be in de...

Bringing Mom Home: Things to Consider from 2020-09-09T07:00

The choice of whether to move your loved one into your home, or to move into their home is a significant one. In many instances a decision must be made quickly. Or what you believe will be tempor...

Keeping Older Loved Ones Safe During COVID-19 from 2020-09-02T07:00

The COVID-19 pandemic has many Americans concerned about the safety of those they love including children, friends and especially older family members. The CDC notes that among adults, the risk fo...