Episode 9: Snarky Sheila's Senior Status Report

This is the first time that we actually interviewed a senior, our family friend Sheila Stone. She shares her experiences with the challenges of aging, especially in light of her family history, where she witnessed her mother and sister live with dementia. She discusses her past career, relationships with her children and the importance of maintaining independence as she ages. Sheila offers unfiltered insights into how families can manage tough conversations with their aging loved ones and stresses the value of community and social connections. Chapters (00:00:03) - Is Your Love Ready For The Countdown(00:00:19) - Caring for My Mother With Alzheimer's(00:01:11) - A Chat With a Senior with dementia(00:04:48) - An Interview with My Mother(00:07:59) - In the Elevator With Hillary Clinton(00:08:41) - We've come up with an easy test to find out whether you have dementia(00:10:41) - A Senior Citizen's Conversation About Dementia(00:11:48) - So Your Mother Had Alzheimer's...(00:15:25) - In the Elevator With Ron Daly(00:18:56) - What led to you leaving Huntington Woods(00:20:12) - When Did You Stop Driving?(00:22:44) - Seniors talk about the independence(00:24:17) - Seniors on the Walker(00:27:05) - A Parent's Advice for Kids(00:28:02) - In the Elevator With Bridge(00:30:25) - A Bridge Guest's Last Words(00:31:38) - Sheila on Her Mother's Retirement(00:36:46) - How to Deal with a Dementia Mom's Outings(00:42:35) - Pretty Things For Your Mother