Successful Aging Conference: The Roadmap Edition

In today's Podcast, "Solving Life's Next Chapter,"   we talk with Elaine Poker-Yount, director of Successful Aging Senior Conferences.  Eliane has long been known as a valley expert contributor on aging and senior matters.  Besides her sought-after classes and talks, Elaine's training, articles, and work as Visiting Angles of Mesa's Director of Care Management has positioned her as a resource beyond the greater Phoenix.  In this podcast, Elaine estimates that fifty percent of the people who call for care of an aging person is adult children. What’s more is, in the last two years, most calls are crisis-driven. This means that an event—likely a health event or fall—drives the search for more services. Sadly, Elaine explains that this is a shame because often if additional care is introduced sooner than later, crises such as these can be averted.Most people do not consider themselves caregivers, they see themselves as loved ones. And, the questions asked are not always the correct ones. When Visiting Angels meet with family members, questions are asked that allow a good look at the person’s health, wellness, finances, and circle of influence. All these factors play into what services are needed most and when.Elaine also explains that making decisions for loved ones when they have no idea what is wanted, it can be tricky. She urges families to have these conversations before they are crucial.  Having conversations about care: How do you do this?How do you want things to happen? Children are urged to approach their parents and explain that as children, the parents taught them good planning skills. When they can approach the parent with an empowering tone, the parents’ desires and boundaries are now out in the open. Elaine explains some of the strategies for starting these often-dicey conversations with finesse and respect.Elaine Poker Yount announced the next Successful Aging Conference: Roadmap Edition is coming up on Saturday, September 28, beginning with vendor visits at 8:45 am. Five professional speakers, including Elaine Poker Yount, will deliver education throughout the day until 3 pm. Lunch is offered, free of charge, and registration is free and is required by visiting Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/successful-aging-conference-a-step-by-step-roadmap-to-aging-successfully-tickets-69029821053?aff=ebdssbeacTo Contact Lydia or SherylOR DONATE to Neighbors Who Care Follow US...On Facebook @VolunteerChandler; @lydiawietsma; @sherylzwolskikeemeOn Instagram @solvinglifesnextchapter; @sherylkeemeOn Youtube @solvinglifesnextchapter; @neighborswhocare; @luvgr8mndsOn Email [email protected]  AND [email protected] for listening...#ChooseVolunteering