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Aging in the Willamette Valley
by Aging Today Podcast
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3/25/23: Jerry Norton with Mind & Body Wellness | Have you heard about the benefits and uses for Hemp and/or CBD? | Aging In The Willamette
This week, Jerry Norton talks about the benefits & uses of hemp & CBD. Jerry started his wellness business to spread the healing power of hemp & to celebrate all the cannabinoids found within this amazing plant. CBD reduces inflammation, and CBD oil used with massage therapy is even more…
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2/2523: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |
This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The...
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2/18/23: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |
This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The...
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02/04/2: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette
In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about medications used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. John talks about the traditional treatments used for treating symptoms of dementia and how they don’t change the progression of the disease. He also...
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1/28/23: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette
In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about medications used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. John talks about the traditional treatments used for treating symptoms of dementia and how they don’t change the progression of the disease. He also...
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1/21/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023
n this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about Five Things Learned About Dementia in 2023. Using a list created by the Alzheimer’s Association, they delve into each item and discuss each in detail and add their own information. Topics covered include better treatments for...
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1/14/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023
In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about Five Things Learned About Dementia in 2022. Using a list created by the Alzheimer’s Association, they delve into each item and discuss each in detail as well as adding their own information. Topics covered include better...
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01/07/23: Nicole Christina with Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week’s guest is a Psychotherapist and Podcaster from Zestful Aging Podcast. Nicole Christina joins us to talk about eating disorders in older women. Did you know that a consistent national trend shows that eating disorders in post-menopausal women are increasing? Nicole speaks with us about...
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12/31/22: Nicole Christina with Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week’s guest is a Psychotherapist and Podcaster from Zestful Aging Podcast. Nicole Christina joins us to talk about eating disorders in older women. Did you know that a consistent national trend shows that eating disorders in post-menopausal women are increasing? Nicole speaks with us about...
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12/24/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas and Crystal Lacey| Have You Heard About Our Area's Senior Behavioral Health Services?
This week, Dr. Gilbert Simas, Medical Director, and Crystal Lacey, Program Director from Willamette Valley Medical Center, discussed the Senior Behavioral Health Services. For many older adults, declining physical and mental capabilities and complicated medical problems coupled with loss and...
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12/17/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas and Crystal Lacey| Have You Heard About Our Area's Senior Behavioral Health Services?
This week, Dr. Gilbert Simas, Medical Director, and Crystal Lacey, Program Director from Willamette Valley Medical Center, discussed the Senior Behavioral Health Services. For many older adults, declining physical and mental capabilities and complicated medical problems coupled with loss and...
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12/03/22: Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia during the holidays. | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week, our guest is Lauren Heinatz, the Transitions Director of ComForCare Home Care. Lauren joins us to talk about dealing with loved ones’ dementia during holidays. Lauren gives us a lot of tips on how to handle holiday festivities while dealing with your loved one’s dementia. This year…
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11/26/22 Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia during the holidays. | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week, our guest is Lauren Heinatz, the Transitions Director of ComForCare Home Care. Lauren joins us to talk about dealing with loved ones’ dementia during holidays. Lauren gives us a lot of tips on how to handle holiday festivities while dealing with your loved one’s dementia. This year…
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11/19/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!
This week our guest is Alex Johnson, the principal broker at TrueLife Financial Solutions. Alex joins us to talk about the changes to Medicare and the upcoming enrollment dates for 2023. Alex shares his expertise to explain why you should consider adjusting your Medicare coverage to suit your...
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11/12/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!
This week our guest is Alex Johnson, the principal broker at TrueLife Financial Solutions. Alex joins us to talk about the changes to Medicare and the upcoming enrollment dates for 2023. Alex shares his expertise to explain why you should consider adjusting your Medicare coverage to suit your...
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11/5/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!
This week our guest is Alex Johnson, the principal broker at TrueLife Financial Solutions. Alex joins us to talk about the changes to Medicare and the upcoming enrollment dates for 2023. Alex shares his expertise to explain why you should consider adjusting your Medicare coverage to suit your...
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10/29/22: Jennifer McCammon from 50 Plus Magazine | Do You Know That 50 Plus Magazine Serves People 50+ In Many Different Ways?
This week our guest is Jennifer McCammon, Editor & Publisher of 50 Plus Magazine. Jennifer joins us to talk about 50 Plus Magazine which serves people 50 to 90, and beyond in Oregon and SW Washington. The magazine provides readers with inspiring stories, helpful resources, and expert insights and...
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10/15/22: Elizabeth Regalado | Are clutter and chaos draining your energy and slowing down your life?
This week’s guest is Elizabeth Regalado from ELIZABETH REGALADO PROFESSIONAL HOME ORGANIZER, LLC. She joins us to discuss decluttering and organizing things. Are you a packrat who saves everything because somebody might need it someday? Are you tired of being surrounded by so much stuff that you...
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10/01/22 Elijiah Friday with NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | Call For Volunteers at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services
This week our guest is Elijiah Friday, Community Programs Development Coordinator, at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS). He gave us an overview of their programs and talked about their special event where presenters will speak about their programs in detail and about volunteer...
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9/24/22: Elijiah Friday with NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | Call For Volunteers at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services
This week our guest is Elijiah Friday, Community Programs Development Coordinator, at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS). He gave us an overview of their programs and talked about their special event where presenters will speak about their programs in detail and about volunteer...
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9/17/22: Bryce 'Spider' Lisser with Stone Guardian Acupuncture | Do You Wonder What line Dance Those People In The Park Are Doing Slowly? |
This week we have Bryce "Spider" Lisser from Stone Guardian Acupuncture on the show to tell us about the slow-motion martial arts you see in the park and similar settings. Yes, it's really a form of martial arts, just done slowly and deliberately. Teaching QiGong and Tai Chi is part of Bryce's...
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9/10/22: Bill Sweeney with AARP | How does the Inflation Reduction Act impact Medicare? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes
This week our guest is Bill Sweeney, Senior VP of Government Affairs at AARP, who joined us to explain how the Inflation Reduction Act impacts Medicare. Congress has just passed historic legislation to lower the prices of prescription drugs and put money back in the pockets of seniors. The new…
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9/3/22: Bill Sweeney with AARP | How does the Inflation Reduction Act impact Medicare? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes
This week our guest is Bill Sweeney, Senior VP of Government Affairs at AARP, who joined us to explain how the Inflation Reduction Act impacts Medicare. Congress has just passed historic legislation to lower the prices of prescription drugs and put money back in the pockets of seniors. The new…
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8/27/22: Andrew Mullin with Redwood Heights Assisted Living | Did You Know That Assisted Living Can Use Montessori Approaches to Care?
Andrew Mullin, Marketing Director at Redwood Heights Assisted Living talks about a new approach to assisted living. The SPARK Program, inspired by Montessori, ultimately focuses on supporting residents’ ideas, choices, and independence. The staff empowers residents to create a community that…
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8/13/22: Shelby Murtha with CaptionCall | Did You Know You Can Get Transcriptions On Your Phone? | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week we talked with Shelby Murtha, Oregon, Account Manager from CaptionCall. She discussed CaptionCall phones that are optimized for individuals with hearing loss. They use voice-to-text technology, assisted by captioning agents and automated speech recognition, to transcribe your…
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8/6/22: Shelby Murtha with CaptionCall | Did You Know You Can Get Transcriptions On Your Phone? | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week we talked with Shelby Murtha, Oregon, Account Manager from CaptionCall. She discussed CaptionCall phones that are optimized for individuals with hearing loss. They use voice-to-text technology, assisted by captioning agents and automated speech recognition, to transcribe your…
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7/30/22: Mike Studer from Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Discussing The Effects of Exercise on Parkinson's Disease.
This week we talked with Mike Struder PT, and Former President of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates. He discussed the effects of exercise on Parkinson’s disease. Mike shared his knowledge of the impact of exercise on Parkinson's Disease and how it can be "disease-modifying". Physical therapists...
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7/23/22: Mike Studer from Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Discussing The Effects of Exercise on Parkinson's Disease.
This week we talked with Mike Struder PT, and Former President of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates. He discussed the effects of exercise on Parkinson’s disease. Mike shared his knowledge of the impact of exercise on Parkinson's Disease and how it can be "disease-modifying". Physical therapists...
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7/16/22: Bryce 'Spider' Lisser with Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary | The Prickly World of Acupuncture & Aging.
This week, our guest Bryce 'Spider' Lisser from Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary is our guest in this episode, and we'll be discussing aging with balance. Bryce is an acupuncturist and Qigong/Tai Chi Teacher. Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary is a Chinese medical practice that...
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7/9/22: Alisha Mack with Oasis Senior Advisors | Have You Heard About Free Senior Living Guidance & Placement Services?
This week, our guest Alisha Mack, Senior Living Advisor from Oasis Senior Advisors, joined us to discuss selecting the right senior living option for your loved one, as it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the process. With a lot of senior housing communities, & a wide range of different types of...
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6/25/22: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |
This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The...
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6/18/22: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS?
This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The...
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6/11/22: Karen Smith from Northwest Senior & Disability Services | Have You Heard About The Health & Wellness Programs Offered By NWSDS?
This week we talked with Karen Smith, Health Promotion & Care Transition Coordinator at Northwest Senior & Disability Service, about their health & wellness programs, why they are essential, and how to access them. Are you looking for a way to stay healthy, improve your health, or manage a health...
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6/4/22: Karen Smith from Northwest Senior & Disability Services | Have You Heard About The Health & Wellness Programs Offered By NWSDS?
This week we talked with Karen Smith, Health Promotion & Care Transition Coordinator at Northwest Senior & Disability Service, about their health & wellness programs, why they are essential, and how to access them. Are you looking for a way to stay healthy, improve your health, or manage a health...
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5/28/22: Maxine Tammany with None | Have You Heard About All of The Benefits of Hospice? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes
This week our guest Maxine “Max” Tammany, a Hospice Consultant, joined us to discuss the benefits of Hospice. In this episode, we talk with Maxine ‘‘Max“ Tammany, a long-time Hospice Consultant and Educator, in this episode. She explains what services are covered in a hospice setting and how…
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5/21/22: Ann Horinouchi from S3 Balance |The Importance of Exercise For Older Adults and Seniors | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week, Ann Horinouchi, COO and Community Developer from S3 Balance, joined us to discuss the importance of exercise for older adults, including seniors. Many think they’re too old to exercise, but the exact opposite is true. Exercise is more important when you’re 80 than when you’re 20.…
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5/14/22: Lori Tisdale from Aroma Concierge | Do You Know About Essential Oils and Aromatherapy? Are You Skeptical? | Aging In The Willamette
This week, our guest is the owner of Aroma Concierge, Lori Tisdale. We discussed some of the benefits of essential oils and aromatherapy. She explains why essential oils are used with dementia patients in local memory care communities. Lori shares the clinical side of aromatherapy and fantastic...
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05/08/22: Mac McCurry from New York Life Insurance | Exploring the building blocks of retirement planning. | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week our guest is Mac McMurry, Agent, CLTC from New York Life Insurance, who joined us to discuss exploring the building blocks of retirement planning. This week, we talked with Mac McCurry, Agent, CLTC, from New York Life Insurance. We discussed setting up your retirement to weather…
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4/30/22: Mac McCurry from New York Life Insurance | Exploring The Building Blocks of Retirement Planning. | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week our guest is Mac McMurry, Agent, CLTC from New York Life Insurance, who joined us to discuss exploring the building blocks of retirement planning. This week, we talked with Mac McCurry, Agent, CLTC, from New York Life Insurance. We discussed setting up your retirement to weather…
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4/16/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas & Crystal Lacey from Willamette Valley Medical Center| Senior Behavioral Health Services
This week, Dr. Gilbert Simas, Medical Director, and Crystal Lacey, Program Director from Willamette Valley Medical Center, discussed the Senior Behavioral Health Services. For many older adults, declining physical and mental capabilities and complicated medical problems coupled with loss and...
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4/16/22: Heidi Miller with Center 50+ | Aging In Place Using The "Village" Model In Salem, Oregon! | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week, our guest is Heidi Miller, Outreach Coordinator from Center 50+, who joined us to discuss aging in place using the “Village” model in Salem, Oregon. She talks about the village model, a community-based approach that assists older adults who want to continue living in their own homes as...
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4/9/22: Holly Hordichok & Laurie Pomeroy from Heartwood Place Memory Care| Memory Care Community And Its Services
This week, Holly Hordichok, Community Relations, and Laurie Pomeroy, Executive Director, from Heartwood Place Memory Care in Woodburn, discussed the Memory Care community and their services. In this exciting episode, we explore the details of memory care, what kind of services they offer, and the...
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4/2/22: Alexis Baker with Bridgetown Music Therapy | Have You Heard About The Benefits of Music Therapy? | Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week, the Founder, Owner, and Music Therapist from Bridgetown Music Therapy, Alexis Baker, joins us to discuss music therapy. Alexis is a licensed & board-certified music therapist with 8+ years of experience. Over the years, she has worked with various populations in multiple settings but...
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3/26/22: Lisa Haines from Holiday Retirement at Hidden Lakes| Learn About The Benefits of Independent Living| Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week, Lisa Haines, Community Relations Manager from Holiday Retirement, joins us to discuss the benefits of Independent Living. If you aren't familiar with this term, it is also called retirement living, over 55, senior living, and other names. Lisa tells us all about it and the benefits you...
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3/19/22: Alex Johnson with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Medicare Advantage Plan Open Enrollment Through March 31st! | Aging In The Willame
This week, Alex Johnson, the principal broker from TrueLife Financial Solutions, joins us to discuss the open enrollment for Medicare Advantage Plans. If you signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan in the fall and then realized you picked the wrong plan, the open enrollment period allows you to...
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3/12/22: Mark Wang with Visiting Angels of the Willamette Valley | Have You Thought About Hiring An In-home Care Agency?
This week, Mark Wang, Owner/Adminitrator of Visiting Angels of the Willamette Valley, joined us to discuss the in-home Care Agency. As the owner and administrator of Visiting Angels of Willamette Valley, Mark Wang is in a position to share a lot of information about home health care. For example,...
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3/5/22: Marilyn Daily-Blair with Center 50+ | Do You Know That There Are Fun Activities & Education For Older Adults in Salem |
This week, Marilyn Daily Blair, Manager of Center 50+, joined us to discuss the adventure of self-discovery and the challenge of staying connected in our older years. Center 50+ focuses on programs & services that recognize the second half of our lives, age 50 and over. We can do this through a...
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2/26/22: Alex Johnson with TrueLife Financial Solutions | It's Open Enrollment for Medicare Advantage Plans!| Aging In The Willamette Valley
This week, Alex Johnson, the principal broker from TrueLife Financial Solutions, joins us to discuss the open enrollment for Medicare Advantage Plans. If you signed up for a Medicare Advantage plan in the fall and then realized you picked the wrong plan, the open enrollment period allows you to...
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2/19/22: Bridget Buchholz with Waverly Place Assisted Living & Memory Care | Waverly Place Senior Living Is Not Your Old School Nursing Home
This week, Bridget Buchholz, Sales & Marketing Director from Waverly Place Assisted Living & Memory Care, joins us to discuss Waverly Place Senior Living. This community approaches assisted living memory care & transcends old-school concepts of nursing homes. Bridget explains whether residents…
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2/5/22: Tiffany Fallows with Platinum Mortgage Group | Did You Know That Reverse Mortgages Can Be Part Of Your Retirement Portfolio?
This week, our guest Tiffany Fallows, Mortgage Advisor from Platinum Mortgage Group joins us to discuss reverse mortgages. Tiffany Fallows joins us to discuss the basics of reverse mortgages - how to qualify, how they work, how long can you stay in your home, and more! She also covered how…
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