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Parkinson’s Path: After the Diagnosis with Lianna Marie

Lianna Marie describes her family experiences with Parkinson’s following the diagnosis of the disease. Her mother’s diagnosis was confirmed at 49 years old, when Lianna Marie was in her teens. Her mother had an arresting tremor, and the doctors assessed it as “the better kind” of Parkinson’s, and she was able to work another 10-15 years. Diagnosis for everyone is different.

Financing at The Smile Store

Stephen DePiro is vice president and clinical director of The Smile Store, which helps seniors with dental care. They provide dentures, partials, implant alternatives, and manufacture their own products and have clinics to support them. They provide a very needed service in Puget Sound. Many times, financing is more competitive than anywhere else. In many cases, for about a cup of coffee you can afford good oral care to minimize out of pocket expenses. Insurance will usually cover 50-80% of the therapy.

Dental Care at The Smile Store

Stephen DePiro is vice president and clinical director of The Smile Store, which helps seniors with dental care. They provide dentures, partials, implant alternatives, and manufacture their own products and have clinics to support them. Dentures and implants have come a long way and are more affordable. Lots of patients worry about prices, but their prices are posted online. They also have specials for veterans. Offer finances, take all insurance plans, it’s worth coming in for a consult.

Everything You Need To Know About Parkinson’s Disease

Lianna Marie is the author of Everything You Need To Know About Parkinson’s Disease and Everything You Need to Know About Caregiving for Parkinson’s Disease. Her mother was diagnosed 30 years ago, back when books on the topic were written for doctors, rather than patients and caregivers. There are different types of Parkinson’s, every case is different, and there are other neuro-degenerative diseases similar to Parkinson’s.

Support Groups with Allison Fine

Allison Fine, Executive Director and Founder of the Center for Chronic Illness, talks about support groups.

Don’t Wait Until It’s Too Late, with Daphne Davis

Statistics show that families stay in the land of denial until it’s too late. The financial factor is a huge part, but families are in an uproar at this time. Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements says that we can’t emphasize enough that we have the kind of conversations with mom and our siblings of what could happen down the road. It’s a conversation that gets overlooked a lot.

Getting a Home Health Assessment

Terry Wilson and Sheena Paylor, area VP for Assured HomeHealth, talk about signs that might indicate a need of home health for a loved one. Assured HomeHealth is the largest home health agency by county in the state of Washington. Home health is a huge part of senior care, a benefit that can be requested at any time, without first having a hospital stay. It is paid for by Medicare and can include preventative care, including fall prevention. If mom gets up and walks by holding onto walls and chairs, she might be afraid of falling. Is house-keeping failing? Does she sleep in a recliner, afraid to walk to bed? Keeping seniors more physically active and mobile, but safe, is key. Our therapist or nurse prepares an in-depth assessment and puts together a care plan, working with their physician, and then visits her two or three times a week. As part of a tailored program, additional help might be given with bathing or dispensing medications.