Answers For Elders
Answers for Elders is the North Star in Navigating Senior Care. Our content is designed to Empower Seniors and their Families through the Daunting Journey of Aging. Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist seniors, caregivers and their families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health & Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money & Law.
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Episodes
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Unlocking Hope: Guide to Alzheimer's Volunteering
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Learn about various ways people can volunteer for the Alzheimer's Association. Alexis Bonoff, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association in Washington state, joins Suzanne to talk about volunteering and also the organization's clinical trial match tool. Check out the Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch, which connects individuals living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's research. It's free and allows you to see which studies are a good fit for you or your loved ones. Visit https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research...
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Support for Families With Alzheimer's
Saturday, September 28, 2024
How do you find resources and information to help care for families dealing with a senior loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia? Alexis Bonoff, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association in Washington state, joins Suzanne to talk about how to find information, their 24/7 hotline, and more. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out ou...
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Decoding Alzheimer's: How to Get Answers
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Take advantage of the resources of the Alzheimer's Association to help care for families dealing with a senior loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. Alexis Bonoff, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association in Washington state, joins Suzanne to talk about the resources and programs. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affi...
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Embracing Change: Help to Adapt Family Life to Alzheimer's
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Alexis Bonoff, Program Director of the Alzheimer's Association in Washington state, joins Suzanne to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's and various programs and resources of the Alzheimer's Association. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.comSee omnystudio.com/lis...
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Alzheimer's Fundraising: How to Ask for Money
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. In this segment, Cory provides advice for people who feel uncomfortable asking people to donate. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speak...
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Alzheimer's: Importance of Fundraising
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alzheimer's: Employers and Caregivers
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's. This segment focuses on employers beginning to adapt to the needs of family members caregiving for a senior loved one with Alzheimer's or dementia. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our ...
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Grandpa Forgot My Name
Saturday, September 21, 2024
Cory Townsend, Director of Development for the Alzheimers Association, Washington branch, joins Suzanne to talk about the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks: https://answersforelders.com/tag/alzheimers-walks/ * Check out our affiliate podcast Alzheimer’s Speaks: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Alzheimer's Pet Stories to Cry For
Saturday, September 14, 2024
Therapy animals make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the science and successes of therapy dogs. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's. She mentions the article "Pet Power" on the Alzheimer's Association's website https://www.alz.org/news/2023/pet-power. The article says, "Animal therapy is an accessible and inexpensive practice that has been shown to provide a wide variety of behavioral and emotional benefits for people living with dementia. The Alzheimer'...
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Training Pets for Alzheimer's Dog Therapy
Saturday, September 14, 2024
More than 100 therapy dogs and their handlers have joined Answers for Elder's Washington Therapy Dogs group to visit senior living communities and bring joy to those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the process of going about training your pet to become a therapy dog. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's. The group started during the pandemic. Marlina says, "There are no required prerequisites to go in for an evaluation with any organizations listed on the American Kennel Club's website, but many recommend basic obe...
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Alzheimer's and Pet Owners
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's, this episode is about animal-assisted intervention for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, specifically therapy animals. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about a therapy dog team formed as an extension of Answers for Elders. In this segment, Marlina talks about seniors with Alzheimer's who have their own pets. To collaborate or learn more about dog training in the U.S., visit watherapydogs.com. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org ...
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Therapy Dogs and Alzheimer's
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
What are pet therapies, and why are they important in the world of Alzheimer's? Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne for September's conversations about the Walk to End Alzheimer's. Marlina says, "I saw some photos of Suzanne and her dog Whidbey going to a senior community on a Facebook group, and I was so touched by that. I started to volunteer in Seattle at a local community. It all came together, I got a dog, she's a puppy. I saw those photos, and saw the positive impact they had on the residents, and bam, I'm doing that!" When she visits a memory care fa...
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Alzheimers Walks: Senior Communities
Saturday, September 7, 2024
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Scott Houghton, regional director of operations at Fieldstone Communities, a major sponsor of the Alzheimer’s Walks in Washington. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check ...
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Alzheimers Walks: Research Sponsors
Saturday, September 7, 2024
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Josh Pan, a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Walk. He is also director of business development for Althira Pharma, a local Seattle-based business. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or d...
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Alzheimers Walks: Supporting Fundraising
Saturday, September 7, 2024
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Annie Jacobsen, host of the Snohomish County's Alzheimer's Walk. The walk is along Boxcar Park in Everett, Washington. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org ...
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Alzheimers Walks: Raising Awareness
Saturday, September 7, 2024
The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Sign up as a Team Captain, join a team or walk as an individual. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. This episode, we feature an interview conducted in September 2019 with Carrie McBride, director of marketing and communications for the Alzheimer's Association, Washington Chapter. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn ...
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Optimism for Alzheimer's
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about optimism on the horizon for treating and curing Alzheimer's. Check out the Alzheimer’s Association TrialMatch, which connects individuals living with Alzheimer's, caregivers, and healthy volunteers to clinical trials that may advance Alzheimer's research. It's free and allows you to see which studies are a good fit for you or your loved ones. Visit https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/research progress/clinical-trials/trialmatch to find clinical trials. Visit alz.org...
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All About the Alzheimer's Association
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Deaths from Alzheimer's have increased 141% since 2020, with the global pandemic adversely affecting those with Alzheimer's and their families. Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about all that the Alzheimer's Association does to help those with the disease. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks Check out our affilia...
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Walk to End Alzheimer's: What Goes On
Saturday, August 31, 2024
This year, 350,000 people will join 600 Walk to End Alzheimer's events across America. Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about what goes on at the Alzheimer's Walks. Suzanne encourages everyone to sign up to make a difference, or donate to the cause or one of the walking teams. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find the Walk nearest you to register or donate. Check out alz.org to learn more. Reach master level clinicians at their 24/7 help line at 800-272-3900. Hear more podcasts about the Walks ...
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Walk to End Alzheimer's: Introduction
Saturday, August 31, 2024
The Walk to End Alzheimer's in September and October is the largest non-profit fundraising event in the U.S. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. One out of nine Americans over 65 has Alzheimer's. As Alzheimer's touches families deeply, we'll cover everything from the Walks themselves to clinical research advancements. Today, Suzanne Newman introduces listeners to Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, which kicks off the Walks. Visit alz.org/walk and enter your zip code to find t...
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Financial Wellness: Family Meeting
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Communication is key. Are we communicating our wishes properly to family members when preparing estate documents, to ensure our wishes are carried out in case something happens? Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about this aspect of financial and legal wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. Legacy Estate Planning at Answers for Elders Legacy Estate Planning website or call 425-455-6788 More podcasts with Steve Waltar Find an attorney near you at the American ...
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Financial Wellness: Who Do You Trust?
Saturday, August 24, 2024
What are the criteria to use when choosing people to represent you financially? Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about this aspect of financial and legal wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. Legacy Estate Planning at Answers for Elders Legacy Estate Planning website or call 425-455-6788 More podcasts with Steve Waltar Find an attorney near you at the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys website Vitality Revolution podcast series More podcasts on F...
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Financial Wellness: Investing Rules
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Are you preparing for the future financially? Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about investing rules, part of financial wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. Steve cites four simple rules: 1) be invested, in stocks and bonds; 2) be diversified; 3) rebalance at least quarterly – and most people don't rebalance often enough; and 4) review your fees – not the only thing that matters, but some are paying a lot more than needed. Legacy Estate Planning at Answers...
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Financial Wellness: Wills and Trusts
Saturday, August 24, 2024
Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about financial and legal wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. Are you preparing for the future? Topics include investing in long term care as well as critical documents to have in place as you age. Legacy Estate Planning at Answers for Elders Legacy Estate Planning website or call 425-455-6788 More podcasts with Steve Waltar Find an attorney near you at the American Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys website Vitality Rev...
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Home Safety: Top 5 Tips
Saturday, August 17, 2024
What are the most important things to keep in mind in order to make sure your home supports your well-being? Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about environmental wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. In this segment, Dr. Shawn shares five critical areas to concentrate on: Lighting throughout the home Declutter pathways throughout the home from cords, lamps, charger cords Address safety areas at entrances to the home Keep emergency preparedness ite...
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Home Safety: Air Quality
Saturday, August 17, 2024
When considering home safety, we tend to think about physical areas like bathrooms. How old is your house, when was the last time you had your air ducts cleaned? Poor air quality contributes to illness. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about healthy indoor air quality, toxins, and allergens — environmental wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Th...
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Home Safety: Bathroom Dangers
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Ninety percent of senior falls happen in the bathroom. So many debilitating falls can be avoided with some forethought and planning. Fall prevention specialist Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about environmental wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. This segment focuses on the most dangerous part of the home: the bathroom. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. ...
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Home Safety: Plan Ahead
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Does your home support you as you age? Don't wait till you get into an urgent situation to start thinking about the adaptability of your surroundings. Does your home support you? Is it hard to climb stairs, or have you slipped and fallen on a throw rug? To live in safer surroundings, fall prevention specialist Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about environmental wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series. The conversation touches on various aspects of y...
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How to Start Exercising Your Brain
Saturday, August 10, 2024
If you find yourself stuck in a rut, and are interested in starting to exercise your mind, or have a parent in a stagnant phase, Dr. Shawn Weiss shares some ways to get started and how to set realistic expectations. Dr. Shawn joins Suzanne on the Answers for Elders Radio Show this hour to talk about Intellectual Wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with Dr. Shawn Thrive over Sixty: Dr. Shawn's 60 days to optima...
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Fresher Foods Make Fresher Minds
Saturday, August 10, 2024
The pillars of health are all connected. Nutrition, stress, sleep and other factors affect our ability to maintain mental capacity. Our nutritional needs change as we age. Consider whether you are eating a balanced diet and getting the right nutrients such as calcium and iron. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about Intellectual Wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured in this summer's Vitality Revolution podcast series. More about Dr. Shawn Weiss Book a free consultation with Dr. Shawn Book an appointment with ...