Your Life Your Way

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema chat with Scott Schill, who is the Director of Longevity Law and Planning with S.R. Schill and Associates. They do financial planning, advising, wealth management, and longevity law and planning. Website: www.SRSchill.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema chat with Services Manager Laura Cassidy of Recompose, who offers the exploration of human composting that transforms human remains into soil. This soil can then be used to regenerate the earth that supports us our whole lives. Website: www.Recompose.lifeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema have an extremely informative interview with Business Manager Ashlyn Sidhu with Your Senior Tech. Ashlyn with provide us tips on what to look for so you and your family members can stay one step ahead of those scammers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are back for PART 3 today to chat about navigating senior health care. Part 3 of the series which covers the CCRCs, homecare, wills and so much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are back for PART 2 today to chat about navigating senior health care. Part 2 of the series which covers the areas of independent living, assisted living and so much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema chat together today about navigating senior health care. Part 1 of the series which covers the areas of where to start, what's your target plan, amenities and so much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined today with Eric Rodriguez who is a social work supervisor at St. Francis, St. Anne, and St. Elizabeth Hospitals to chat about what it's like to experience a hospital stay and what it entails.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with Dr. Tam Bui, D.O., to chat about the Direct Primary Care (DPC) & Pain and Performance management models which help relieve pain and maximize performance to live your best life. Simply Health offers comprehensive primary care that is accessible, personalized, and very affordable. Website: http://www.simplyhealthdp3.com/ Phone: 206-659-1841See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema have an in-depth conversation about speech, yes speech and you, with Speech Pathologist Jessica McCormick, M.S. CF-SLP. Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) are healthcare professionals who diagnose and treat communication and swallowing disorders across all age groups.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema have a wonderful interview with Melissa Margureite Grubb, MBA with Seattle Insurance Group as they chat about Medicare and the various of coverages that could help you. (Licensed Insurance Broker | NPN 21444159 | Call 206.237.6860 | Email [email protected] Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema have a wonderful interview with Aaron Steele with Steel Capital Managment as they chat about VA pensions and benefits. Website(s): www.steelecap.net / www.va.govSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema have a wonderful interview with Leona Morton. She lives with her husband, Jim, in our community. The show will be about spouse caregivers taking care of their loved one living with dementia. They will interview her about the ups/downs, and she will give advice to other family caregivers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema chat about senior living in around the area of Merril Gardens as well as provide a 2024 show recap.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with Tina Baril who is the owner of Monarch Transitions. They specialize in down-sizing. In addition, workshops are also available at https://www.monarchtransitions.com/services/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with Jamie Johnson (LPN, CDP, CMDCP), Merrill Gardens Corporate Director of Memory Care. She will talk about dementia (for beginners) and about our Montessori memory care program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with one of Merrill Gardens resident Joe Tolliver, who is a retired 33-year Seattle Police detective and Major. Joe shares is story of adversity, pioneership, and triumph being born during the great depression, and navigating as a professional during segregation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with one of Merrill Gardens resident Dr. Arun Das, who is a retired 26-year Boeing engineer and former University of Washington professor. He stops by to share his philosophies on life and spreading the knowledge on leading an active life, all while explaining how modern technologies work just for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with Paula Nguyen, Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) and owner of Everlasting Smiles 4 U about her in-home dental hygiene services. Her mobile dental services are customized for homebound and bedbound patients who are unable to leave their homes. Website: www.EverlastingSmiles4U.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with Jenny Ling, Esq. to talk about estate planning and the many areas that surround that.At The Law Offices of Jenny Ling, PLLC, our focus is on making sure you and your family are taken care of, whether it be estate planning, small business advising, child protection planning, real property investing, or advising in times of financial distress. We call it planning for your legal life.The Law Offices of Jenny Ling, Esq. was voted GOLD for Best Law Firm and Best Estate Planning Law Firm for the 2023 Best in the PNW. As the Best in the PNW GOLD Estate Planning Law Firm, we are focused on providing clients with outstanding service and legal advice for all of the legal services we provide. We customize estate plans, tailored to each client’s specific needs, and our process is client focused. We offer free consultations to get to know our clients’ goals and concerns, and to develop the outline of each client’s particular estate plan during individualize planning sessions before our clients are ever obligated to pay for our services. All of our estate planning services are offered on a flat-fee basis so that our clients are encouraged to ask all of their questions during the planning process. We also provide a review of our clients’ estate plan every three years at no additional cost. We are committed to helping people create estate plans that are customized to their family's unique needs and will help them avoid conflict. We are also passionate about providing a welcoming, open, and affirming space for all families and individuals, regardless of background or identity, to seek legal services.Jenny Ling focuses her practice on estate planning, second parent adoptions, real estate and business needs of her clients. She excels in guiding her clients through the often confusing maze of financial and legal decisions to create plans to ensure the well-being of their families and the accomplishment of cherished goals. Her considerable legal expertise includes family protection, wealth preservation, and values-based planning, as well as planning strategies for unmarried couples and divorced individuals.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with Jennifer Sprague who is an Insurance Agent Specializing in Medicare. We will be talking about Medicare, What it is? How to get it? What does it cover? ... and so much more. Jennifer is with Sprague Insurance LLC, WA License: 975133See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way & Co-Host Erik Krema are joined with Suzanne Stapely, RN (Registered Nurse) to chat about nursing and nurse delegation in senior living settings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way, chats with Co-Host Erik Krema about what 4 major senior housing options and statistics for the next few years for continuum care at Holden.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way, chats with Joshua Magallanes, a Seattle therapist who provides balance, growth and inspiration for individuals, couples and seniors. Contact Info: www.JoshuaTherapy.com | 206-707-9710See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way, sits down with Broker/Realtor Lilia Anderson with Keller Williams who works a lot with seniors that are ready to move into senior housing. Lilia Anderson is a widely respected member of the Senior Living industry for over a decade. Email: [email protected] | Phone: 253-307-9730 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way, sits down with Program Manager and Physical Therapist Katie Hrehov of Select Rehab, who offer superior clinical care, innovative approaches, state-of-the-art and proprietary technology, training and education, custom reporting, compliance tracking and monitoring, PDPM expertise and more. Their responsive, hands-on local management is backed by our regional and national support and extensive corporate resources.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way, sits down with Nathan Yemane MSW, LICSW and the Executive Director of Heart'n Soul Hospice. Together they chat about hospice to provide compassionate end of life care, grief support, and education to our patients, their families, and our community. Website: https://heartnsoulhospice.com/ Phone: 206-659-9998See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way, sits down with Judy Kinney (she/they) the Executive Director of GenPride. Together they chat about Pride Month and an exciting year of expansion for GenPride and actualization of Pride Place! Website(s): www.GenPrideSeattle.org | www.PridePlaceSeattle.orgSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, Shane Fowler and Erik Krema have a chat with Business Development Specialist Diva Givens from Rippl Care, who at Rippl is a new kind of behavioral health company focused on seniors and obsessed with its clinicians. Rippl's new care model is to dramatically expand access to high quality, wraparound behavioral healthcare for seniors, their families and caregivers. Website: https://ripplcare.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler and Erik Krema sit down with Patsy Lafayette, a resident of Holden Southcenter, to get a first-hand look at the decision process of choosing an assisted living community. Find out what it has been like for Patsy and her husband...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition of Your Life, Your Way, Erik Krema & Shane Fowler, Executive Director of Holden Southcenter, have a conversation with Fahima Jahan who is the Lifestyle & Leisure Director at Holden Southcenter. With over 9 years of experience in retirement communities, she knows the most important part of her job is kindling a one-on-one relationship with each of her residents. Her goal is to learn about every individual’s amazing life journey and continue to provide a fulfilling lifestyle experience especially with their 'In The Moment' program.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition of Your Life, Your Way, Erik Krema & Shane Fowler, Executive Director of Holden Southcenter, have a conversation with Jason Dean, Meditation and Breathwork Teacher, about how your lung capacity can directly impact your lifespan. Building good breathing habits can significantly reduce your risks of lung-related health issues as well as improve your mental health.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition of Your Life, Your Way, Erik Krema & Shane Fowler, Executive Director of Holden Southcenter, have a chat about the importance of hearing and hearing aid technology with audiologist Dr. Jacob Barber of Puget Sound Hearing Aid & Audiology. Website: https://pshearing.alpacaaudiology.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler and Erik Krema sit down with Jerrica Pierson Seeger of Des Moines Elder Law to talk about the process of appointing a power of attorney and creating a living will. Discover the importance of establishing an advocate system with a power of attorney at the right time—even as young as 18 years old. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition of Your Life, Your Way, Erik Krema sits down with Shane Fowler, Executive Director of Holden Southcenter, to discuss what it’s like to retire to a modern, secure and lifestyle-driven assisted living and memory care community. Website: https://www.milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/wa/tukwila/holden-southcenter/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=organicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler and Erik Krema sit down with Elizabeth Peterson of Morgan Stanley to explore the Hidden costs of aging. Knowing what to expect, setting financial goals, and working with a financial advisor will help create a smoother retirement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler and Erik Krema sit down with Dr. Jaqueline Buckley of Roka Foot and Ankle to talk about the best ways to stay active and set goals as we age. Simple changes such as wearing the right sized shoes and having arch support can reduce pain and increase the ability to be active. Website: www.rokafootandankle.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler and Erik Krema sit down with Michael Parks of Bonney Watson Funeral Services to talk about the benefits of preparing for end of life. Studies show that being proactive with making arrangements early reduces stress by 20% and allows individuals to focus on enjoying the different stages of life. Website: https://bonneywatson.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler, host of Your Life Your Way, sits down with Ruben Rivera-Jackman, a DSHS certified trainer for LGBTQ Senior issues in skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. Together they kick off Pride Month with a discussion about the special challenges aging members of the LGBTQ face in today’s world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shane Fowler and Erik Krema sit down with Karen Marez, Alzheimer’s Association Community Educator, to discuss the disease. . . from its warning signs to its treatment. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this edition of Your Life, Your Way, Erik Krema sits down with Shane Fowler, Executive Director of Holden Southcenter, to discuss what it’s like to retire to a modern, secure and lifestyle-driven assisted living and memory care community. Website: https://www.milestoneretirement.com/senior-living/wa/tukwila/holden-southcenter/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=organicSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.