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Aging in Place: How it Helps Older Adults Remain in Their Own Homes

This podcast focuses on the Aging in Place movement. Above all, we highlight the means for seniors to remain in their own homes for as long as they like. Our guests for this podcast are Tara Ballman, Executive Director of the National Aging in Place Council, Julia Uhll, a San Diego Realtor, and Ryan McEniff, owner of Minute Women Home Care in Lexington, MA. (Image shows Julia Uhll, Tara Ballman, and Ryan McEniff.)

Aging in Place: Bucket List, with Daphne Davis

Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements explains that as our bodies age naturally, we tend to focus more on survival-type thinking: “Who’s coming over today?” “Did I take my medicines?” “When can I get my gutters cleaned?” and other types of chores. Our brain becomes more occupied with those things rather than regular living. Our goal as we age is to continue living to our fullest, and having things to look forward to. The notion of the “bucket list” is to keep in mind that there are still things you want to do in life. Do you really want to focus your thoughts on cleaning out your refrigerator, or how about thinking instead about taking that watercolor class you always wanted, or challenging yourself to conquering some fear you’ve had.

Aging in Place: Words to Say, with Daphne Davis

Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements discusses how to talk about best supporting their loved ones, whether it’s additional care in the home or a move. How do you talk about these sensitive subjects. Don’t wait to ask questions – don’t wait to gather information. People are afraid: you do your loved ones a disservice if you don’t learn more.

Creating a Safe Home Environment for a Senior Loved One

How can an environment best support a senior loved one? Melanie Mosshart at Hospitality Home Care talks about how her organization helps with non-medical care in the home, the activities of daily living. Having a safe environment is taken for granted, but there are common-sense items that come to light when you’re looking at adapting a home for a senior, with seven key items to look at.

Walk-in Tubs with James Carey

RN Case ManagerJames Carey from On The House talks about walk-in tubs and other accommodations. Josephine Porokoso at Serengeti Care talks about long term care insurance.

Early Preparation and Planning for Aging in Place with Dan White

Dan White at Evergreen Washelli talks about an aspect of Aging in Place, considerations a family should know about with their final wishes. Power of attorney is important. Also is defining an appointment of agent, something specific for the state of Washington, which appoints one family member who is the official legal agent, and they have the final say, to simplify legal actions when there are many family members.

Time for Care with Beth Deems

Executive Director Beth Deems of Brookdale at Admiral Heights discusses steps to take that help your senior loved one stay at home longer, and mobility issues to look for, as part of this month’s aging in place conversations.

Aging in Place with MBK Senior Living

Tam Katzin and guests from MBK Senior Living talk about Aging in Place.

Handling the Holidays with Daphne Davis

Typically we get nervous and have lots on our plate, then add the complexity of being a caregiver during the holidays, trying to uphold family traditions, and you can get overwhelmed and stressed out. Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements talks about how to manage the stress by keeping things simple, and how to create memories wherever you’re at in a disease or transition with your loved ones.