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]]> episodic no Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers seniors@seniorscast.com no full 37: Finance for Seniors 37: Finance for Seniors 37 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers In this episode of Seniors and the People Who Love Them, Cookie, Wendy, and Pinky sit down with Kimberly Manning of Horizon Legacy, an expert in senior financial planning. Together, they explore the most important financial considerations for aging adults and the loved ones who support them. Kimberly brings practical, compassionate guidance on preparing for the future, protecting assets, and making confident financial decisions during the later stages of life. Whether you’re a senior, a caregiver, or a family member trying to navigate complex financial questions, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and the tools you need to plan ahead. In this episode of Seniors and the People Who Love Them, Cookie, Wendy, and Pinky sit down with Kimberly Manning of Horizon Legacy, an expert in senior financial planning. Together, they explore the most important financial considerations for aging adults and the loved ones who support them.

Kimberly brings practical, compassionate guidance on preparing for the future, protecting assets, and making confident financial decisions during the later stages of life.

Whether you’re a senior, a caregiver, or a family member trying to navigate complex financial questions, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and the tools you need to plan ahead.

]]> <p>In this episode of <em>Seniors and the People Who Love Them</em>, Cookie, Wendy, and Pinky sit down with <strong>Kimberly Manning of Horizon Legacy</strong>, an expert in senior financial planning. Together, they explore the most important financial considerations for aging adults and the loved ones who support them.</p><p>Kimberly brings practical, compassionate guidance on preparing for the future, protecting assets, and making confident financial decisions during the later stages of life.</p><p>Whether you’re a senior, a caregiver, or a family member trying to navigate complex financial questions, this episode offers clarity, reassurance, and the tools you need to plan ahead.</p> cb397cbd-5426-4039-b5d3-82580cf513a4 https://seniorscast.com/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:50 +0000 3669 no full 36. Seniors and LGBTQIA+: Embracing Identity Across Generations 36. Seniors and LGBTQIA+: Embracing Identity Across Generations 36 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers In this heartfelt episode of Seniors and the People Who Love Them, hosts Cookie and Wendy are joined by special guest Brad Brown to explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ seniors. Together, they discuss the unique challenges faced by older adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, from overcoming isolation and discrimination to ensuring access to affirming care and support. Brad shares his expertise and personal insights on how to create inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ seniors, and how those who love and care for them can make a difference in their lives. Throughout the episode, the hosts and Brad highlight the importance of fostering understanding, compassion, and advocacy in order to ensure that seniors of all identities are seen, heard, and valued. Listeners will also learn about valuable resources for LGBTQIA+ seniors, including: The L.E.I. (LGBTQ+ Elder Initiative): https://thelei.org/ The Goldsen Institute's National Health and Aging Study: https://goldseninstitute.org/health/nhas/ The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging: https://lgbtagingcenter.org/ Tune in for an inspiring and enlightening conversation on how we can all work together to create a more inclusive and supportive world for seniors of every identity. In this heartfelt episode of Seniors and the People Who Love Them, hosts Cookie and Wendy are joined by special guest Brad Brown to explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ seniors. Together, they discuss the unique challenges faced by older adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, from overcoming isolation and discrimination to ensuring access to affirming care and support. Brad shares his expertise and personal insights on how to create inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ seniors, and how those who love and care for them can make a difference in their lives.

Throughout the episode, the hosts and Brad highlight the importance of fostering understanding, compassion, and advocacy in order to ensure that seniors of all identities are seen, heard, and valued. Listeners will also learn about valuable resources for LGBTQIA+ seniors, including:

Tune in for an inspiring and enlightening conversation on how we can all work together to create a more inclusive and supportive world for seniors of every identity.

]]> <p>In this heartfelt episode of <em>Seniors and the People Who Love Them</em>, hosts Cookie and Wendy are joined by special guest Brad Brown to explore the experiences of LGBTQIA+ seniors. Together, they discuss the unique challenges faced by older adults in the LGBTQIA+ community, from overcoming isolation and discrimination to ensuring access to affirming care and support. Brad shares his expertise and personal insights on how to create inclusive environments for LGBTQIA+ seniors, and how those who love and care for them can make a difference in their lives.</p><p>Throughout the episode, the hosts and Brad highlight the importance of fostering understanding, compassion, and advocacy in order to ensure that seniors of all identities are seen, heard, and valued. Listeners will also learn about valuable resources for LGBTQIA+ seniors, including:</p><ul><li><strong>The L.E.I. (LGBTQ+ Elder Initiative)</strong>: <a href="https://thelei.org/" rel="nofollow">https://thelei.org/</a></li><li><strong>The Goldsen Institute&#39;s National Health and Aging Study</strong>: <a href="https://goldseninstitute.org/health/nhas/" rel="nofollow">https://goldseninstitute.org/health/nhas/</a></li><li><strong>The National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging</strong>: <a href="https://lgbtagingcenter.org/" rel="nofollow">https://lgbtagingcenter.org/</a></li></ul><p>Tune in for an inspiring and enlightening conversation on how we can all work together to create a more inclusive and supportive world for seniors of every identity.</p> 7622cb7a-77f2-4131-8cb1-f74a7590b296 https://seniorscast.com Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3325 no full 35: Power of the Senior Vote 35: Power of the Senior Vote 35 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Welcome to Seniors and the People Who Love Them, the podcast where we dive into the issues that matter most to seniors and those who care for them. In today’s episode, we’re exploring a powerful force in American politics—the senior vote. With millions of seniors across the country heading to the polls, their voices have the potential to shape elections, influence policies, and advocate for the issues that directly impact their lives. Join the ladies today as we discuss the importance of the senior vote, how to get reliable information in this age of AI and social media and what to do to ensure your vote counts. Don't let November 5th go bye without having your vote counted! Here are some additional resources about voting: AARP: https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/ How to Vote in Maryland’s 2024 Elections: https://states.aarp.org/maryland/election-voting-guide American Bar Association: Making it Easier for Seniors to Register and Vote: https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/resources/voice-of-experience/2024-february/making-it-easier-for-seniors-to-register-and-vote/ Administration for Community Living puts out a great resource called Voting Resources for Older Adults and People with Disabilities. This resource covers all of the very important bills both Federal and by State that pertain to Seniors and people with Disabilities. https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/voting-resources-older-americans-and-people-disabilities Welcome to Seniors and the People Who Love Them, the podcast where we dive into the issues that matter most to seniors and those who care for them. In today’s episode, we’re exploring a powerful force in American politics—the senior vote. With millions of seniors across the country heading to the polls, their voices have the potential to shape elections, influence policies, and advocate for the issues that directly impact their lives. Join the ladies today as we discuss the importance of the senior vote, how to get reliable information in this age of AI and social media and what to do to ensure your vote counts.

Don't let November 5th go bye without having your vote counted!

Here are some additional resources about voting:

AARP:

https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/

How to Vote in Maryland’s 2024 Elections:

https://states.aarp.org/maryland/election-voting-guide

American Bar Association: Making it Easier for Seniors to Register and Vote:

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/resources/voice-of-experience/2024-february/making-it-easier-for-seniors-to-register-and-vote/

Administration for Community Living puts out a great resource called Voting Resources for Older Adults and People with Disabilities. This resource covers all of the very important bills both Federal and by State that pertain to Seniors and people with Disabilities. 

https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/voting-resources-older-americans-and-people-disabilities


]]> <p>Welcome to <em>Seniors and the People Who Love Them</em>, the podcast where we dive into the issues that matter most to seniors and those who care for them. In today’s episode, we’re exploring a powerful force in American politics—the senior vote. With millions of seniors across the country heading to the polls, their voices have the potential to shape elections, influence policies, and advocate for the issues that directly impact their lives. Join the ladies today as we discuss the importance of the senior vote, how to get reliable information in this age of AI and social media and what to do to ensure your vote counts. </p><p>Don&#39;t let November 5th go bye without having your vote counted!</p><p>Here are some additional resources about voting:</p><p>AARP:</p><p><a href="https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/" rel="nofollow">https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/government-elections/</a></p><p>How to Vote in Maryland’s 2024 Elections: </p><p><a href="https://states.aarp.org/maryland/election-voting-guide" rel="nofollow">https://states.aarp.org/maryland/election-voting-guide</a></p><p>American Bar Association: Making it Easier for Seniors to Register and Vote: </p><p><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/resources/voice-of-experience/2024-february/making-it-easier-for-seniors-to-register-and-vote/" rel="nofollow">https://www.americanbar.org/groups/senior_lawyers/resources/voice-of-experience/2024-february/making-it-easier-for-seniors-to-register-and-vote/</a></p><p>Administration for Community Living puts out a great resource called Voting Resources for Older Adults and People with Disabilities. This resource covers all of the very important bills both Federal and by State that pertain to Seniors and people with Disabilities. </p><p><a href="https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/voting-resources-older-americans-and-people-disabilities" rel="nofollow">https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/voting-resources-older-americans-and-people-disabilities</a></p><p><br></p> c9ee4b61-5bea-4158-a27b-a07e90dd5a65 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 01 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1578 no full 34. Figuring Out Medicare Advantage 34. Figuring Out Medicare Advantage 33 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today, we're excited to welcome Fred Trenkle as our guest host. Fred is a dedicated volunteer with the Baltimore County Department of Aging's State Health Insurance Program, also known as SHIP. He's here to help us navigate the often confusing world of Medicare Advantage and break down its complexities. If you or a loved one is approaching Medicare age or has questions about Medicare and Medicare Advantage, reach out to your local SHIP agency. SHIP agencies are available nationwide to provide support. For those in Maryland, here’s a list of where you can find assistance in your area. https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-health-insurance-program.aspx Counselors Throughout Maryland Call for FREE and Confidential Assistance ​ Allegany County: 301-783-1710 Anne Arundel County: 410-222-4077 Baltimore City: 410-396-2273 Baltimore County: 410-887-2059 Calvert County: 410-535-4606 Caroline County: 410-479-2535 Carroll County: 410-386-3800 Cecil County: 410-996-8174 Charles County: 301-934-9305 Dorchester County: 410-376-3662 Frederick County: 301-600-1234 Garrett County: 301-334-9431 Harford County: 410-638-3025 Howard County: 410-313-7392 Kent County: 410-778-2564 Montgomery County: 301-255-4250 Prince George's County: 301-265-8471 Queen Anne's County: 410-758-0848 Option 3 Somerset County: 410-742-0505 St. Mary's County: 301-475-4200 ext. 1064 Talbot County: 410-822-2869 ext. 231 Washington County: 301-790-0275 Wicomico County: 410-742-0505 Worcester County: 410-742-0505 Today, we're excited to welcome Fred Trenkle as our guest host. Fred is a dedicated volunteer with the Baltimore County Department of Aging's State Health Insurance Program, also known as SHIP. He's here to help us navigate the often confusing world of Medicare Advantage and break down its complexities.

If you or a loved one is approaching Medicare age or has questions about Medicare and Medicare Advantage, reach out to your local SHIP agency. SHIP agencies are available nationwide to provide support. For those in Maryland, here’s a list of where you can find assistance in your area.

https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-health-insurance-program.aspx

Counselors Throughout Maryland

Call for FREE and Confidential Assistance

​

  • Allegany County:
  • 301-783-1710
  • Anne Arundel County:
  • 410-222-4077
  • Baltimore City:
  • 410-396-2273
  • Baltimore County:
  • 410-887-2059
  • Calvert County:
  • 410-535-4606
  • Caroline County:
  • 410-479-2535
  • Carroll County:
  • 410-386-3800
  • Cecil County:
  • 410-996-8174
  • Charles County:
  • 301-934-9305
  • Dorchester County:
  • 410-376-3662
  • Frederick County:
  • 301-600-1234
  • Garrett County:
  • 301-334-9431
  • Harford County:
  • 410-638-3025
  • Howard County:
  • 410-313-7392
  • Kent County:
  • 410-778-2564
  • Montgomery County:
  • 301-255-4250
  • Prince George's County: 301-265-8471
  • Queen Anne's County:
  • 410-758-0848 Option 3
  • Somerset County:
  • 410-742-0505
  • St. Mary's County:
  • 301-475-4200 ext. 1064
  • Talbot County:
  • 410-822-2869 ext. 231
  • Washington County:
  • 301-790-0275
  • Wicomico County:
  • 410-742-0505
  • Worcester County:
  • 410-742-0505








]]> <p>Today, we&#39;re excited to welcome Fred Trenkle as our guest host. Fred is a dedicated volunteer with the Baltimore County Department of Aging&#39;s State Health Insurance Program, also known as SHIP. He&#39;s here to help us navigate the often confusing world of Medicare Advantage and break down its complexities.</p><p>If you or a loved one is approaching Medicare age or has questions about Medicare and Medicare Advantage, reach out to your local SHIP agency. SHIP agencies are available nationwide to provide support. For those in Maryland, here’s a list of where you can find assistance in your area.</p><p>https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-health-insurance-program.aspx</p><p>Counselors Throughout Maryland</p><p><em>Call for FREE and Confidential Assistance</em></p><p><span>​</span></p><ul><li>Allegany County:</li><li>301-783-1710</li><li>Anne Arundel County:</li><li>410-222-4077</li><li>Baltimore City:</li><li>410-396-2273</li><li>Baltimore County:</li><li>410-887-2059</li><li>Calvert County:</li><li>410-535-4606</li><li>Caroline County:</li><li>410-479-2535</li><li>Carroll County:</li><li>410-386-3800</li><li>Cecil County:</li><li>410-996-8174</li><li>Charles County:</li><li>301-934-9305</li><li>Dorchester County:</li><li>410-376-3662</li><li>Frederick County:</li><li>301-600-1234</li><li>Garrett County:</li><li>301-334-9431</li><li>Harford County:</li><li>410-638-3025</li><li>Howard County:</li><li>410-313-7392</li><li>Kent County:</li><li>410-778-2564</li><li>Montgomery County:</li><li>301-255-4250</li><li>Prince George&#39;s County: 301-265-8471</li><li>Queen Anne&#39;s County:</li><li>410-758-0848 Option 3</li><li>Somerset County:</li><li>410-742-0505</li><li>St. Mary&#39;s County:</li><li>301-475-4200 ext. 1064</li><li>Talbot County:</li><li>410-822-2869 ext. 231</li><li>Washington County:</li><li>301-790-0275</li><li>Wicomico County:</li><li>410-742-0505</li><li>Worcester County:</li><li>410-742-0505</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong> </strong></p> 94abf5f2-a19d-45bc-8b5a-bfa6f32c8f4b https://seniorscast.com Tue, 20 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2883 no full 33: Virtual Reality for Seniors 33: Virtual Reality for Seniors 33 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers In this episode of "Seniors and the People Who Love Them," the ladies explore the fascinating world of virtual reality (VR) and its transformative impact on the lives of older adults. Join us as we dive into the innovative work of Thrive Pavilion, a pioneering community that leverages VR to create immersive social experiences for seniors. Discover how VR is breaking down barriers of isolation, fostering connections, and enhancing the well-being of seniors in surprising ways. Listen in as we are joined by Robert Signore from Thrive Pavilion. Thrive is a community for older adults located in the Metaverse that provides group-based activities and events designed to improve all aspects of wellness and overcome social isolation. Thrive is located in Horizon Worlds. You can find Thrive on your Oculus Quest using this link https://oculus.com/vr/4747479848684024/, or by searching for "Thrive" in Horizon Worlds Please join this group and be part of their active community of older adults, and the people that care about them. Thrive has many activities every week that focuses on physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional wellness. In this episode of "Seniors and the People Who Love Them," the ladies explore the fascinating world of virtual reality (VR) and its transformative impact on the lives of older adults. Join us as we dive into the innovative work of Thrive Pavilion, a pioneering community that leverages VR to create immersive social experiences for seniors. Discover how VR is breaking down barriers of isolation, fostering connections, and enhancing the well-being of seniors in surprising ways. Listen in as we are joined by Robert Signore from Thrive Pavilion.

Thrive is a community for older adults located in the Metaverse that provides group-based activities and events designed to improve all aspects of wellness and overcome social isolation.

Thrive is located in Horizon Worlds. You can find Thrive on your Oculus Quest using this link https://oculus.com/vr/4747479848684024/, or by searching for "Thrive" in Horizon Worlds

Please join this group and be part of their active community of older adults, and the people that care about them.

Thrive has many activities every week that focuses on physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional wellness.

]]> <p>In this episode of &#34;Seniors and the People Who Love Them,&#34; the ladies explore the fascinating world of virtual reality (VR) and its transformative impact on the lives of older adults. Join us as we dive into the innovative work of Thrive Pavilion, a pioneering community that leverages VR to create immersive social experiences for seniors. Discover how VR is breaking down barriers of isolation, fostering connections, and enhancing the well-being of seniors in surprising ways. Listen in as we are joined by Robert Signore from Thrive Pavilion. </p><p>Thrive is a community for older adults located in the Metaverse that provides group-based activities and events designed to improve all aspects of wellness and overcome social isolation.</p><p>Thrive is located in Horizon Worlds. You can find Thrive on your Oculus Quest using this link <a href="https://oculus.com/vr/4747479848684024/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2WApnOPWMtreBD06Uh12LjdSsUaQUEgfjqId7-yXM0xQDsvAuI9IjKVt8_aem_uvDpM5vIbdJap3HD_PtIsw" rel="nofollow">https://oculus.com/vr/4747479848684024/</a>, or by searching for &#34;Thrive&#34; in Horizon Worlds</p><p>Please join this group and be part of their active community of older adults, and the people that care about them.</p><p>Thrive has many activities every week that focuses on physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, and emotional wellness.</p> 22d30b14-c259-4bb1-8945-727805d958de https://seniorscast.com Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2485 no full 32: Brain Health for Seniors 32: Brain Health for Seniors 32 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today, the ladies are discussing brain health for seniors. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of cognitive well-being as we age. Get tips and stories aimed at helping seniors optimize their mental fitness and live their best lives. A couple of the resources we discuss: National Institute on aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/cognitive-health-and-older-adults Maintaining a Healthy Mind as You Age https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/maintaining-a-healthy-mind-as-you-age Today, the ladies are discussing brain health for seniors. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of cognitive well-being as we age. Get tips and stories aimed at helping seniors optimize their mental fitness and live their best lives.


A couple of the resources we discuss:

National Institute on aging

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/cognitive-health-and-older-adults

Maintaining a Healthy Mind as You Age

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/maintaining-a-healthy-mind-as-you-age

]]> <p>Today, the ladies are discussing brain health for seniors. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of cognitive well-being as we age. Get tips and stories aimed at helping seniors optimize their mental fitness and live their best lives. </p><p><br></p><p>A couple of the resources we discuss: </p><p>National Institute on aging</p><p>https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/cognitive-health-and-older-adults</p><p><span>Maintaining a Healthy Mind as You Age</span></p><p><span>https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/maintaining-a-healthy-mind-as-you-age</span></p> e33cc76a-40ee-4f77-aed8-64fb7079cf20 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1849 no full 31: Lifelong Learning 31: Lifelong Learning 31 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This week, the ladies welcome very special guest Tracy Jacobs, Director of the Osher Institute at Towson University in Maryland. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University provides learning opportunities to expand knowledge, gain insights into current events, and access social and cultural activities in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. There are no entrance requirements, just bring your curiosity and love of learning. If you or a Senior you love are interested in this program please see additional information here: https://www.towson.edu/campus/partnerships-research/osher/ This week, the ladies welcome very special guest Tracy Jacobs, Director of the Osher Institute at Towson University in Maryland. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University provides learning opportunities to expand knowledge, gain insights into current events, and access social and cultural activities in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. There are no entrance requirements, just bring your curiosity and love of learning.

If you or a Senior you love are interested in this program please see additional information here:

https://www.towson.edu/campus/partnerships-research/osher/

]]> <p>This week, the ladies welcome very special guest Tracy Jacobs, Director of the Osher Institute at Towson University in Maryland. <span>The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Towson University provides learning opportunities to expand knowledge, gain insights into current events, and access social and cultural activities in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. There are no entrance requirements, just bring your curiosity and love of learning.</span></p><p>If you or a Senior you love are interested in this program please see additional information here: </p><p>https://www.towson.edu/campus/partnerships-research/osher/</p> e705264f-0113-43ba-a289-811336bd06b8 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3059 no full 30: Hearing Loss in Seniors 30: Hearing Loss in Seniors 30 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today, Cookie, Pinky and Wendy talk about hearing loss. About 1/3 of older adults will face hearing loss, a staggering number that is under discussed. For follow up please see these resources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20373072 https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hearing-and-hearing-loss/hearing-loss-common-problem-older-adults#:~:text=About%20one%2Dthird%20of%20older,and%20hearing%20doorbells%20and%20alarms. https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/hearing-aids/hearing-loss-america/ Today, Cookie, Pinky and Wendy talk about hearing loss. About 1/3 of older adults will face hearing loss, a staggering number that is under discussed. For follow up please see these resources:


https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20373072

https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hearing-and-hearing-loss/hearing-loss-common-problem-older-adults#:~:text=About%20one%2Dthird%20of%20older,and%20hearing%20doorbells%20and%20alarms.

https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/hearing-aids/hearing-loss-america/


]]> <p>Today, Cookie, Pinky and Wendy talk about hearing loss. About 1/3 of older adults will face hearing loss, a staggering number that is under discussed. For follow up please see these resources: </p><p><br></p><p>https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hearing-loss/symptoms-causes/syc-20373072</p><p>https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/hearing-and-hearing-loss/hearing-loss-common-problem-older-adults#:~:text=About%20one%2Dthird%20of%20older,and%20hearing%20doorbells%20and%20alarms.</p><p>https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/hearing-aids/hearing-loss-america/</p><p><br></p> cd31f0a0-7628-4263-9ad5-2c3cb30843bb https://seniorscast.com Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 1823 no full 29: Volunteerism 29: Volunteerism 29 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Wendy, Pinky & Cookie have a repeat guest on this week. Alison Vogrin returns with guest Michael Grafton both with the Baltimore County Department of Aging in Maryland. They are here to discuss volunteerism within and for the Senior community. Please let us know what you think, For more information, please contact: https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/volunteers/ 410-887-2715 volunteers@baltimorecountymd.gov Wendy, Pinky & Cookie have a repeat guest on this week. Alison Vogrin returns with guest Michael Grafton both with the Baltimore County Department of Aging in Maryland. They are here to discuss volunteerism within and for the Senior community. Please let us know what you think,

For more information, please contact:

https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/volunteers/

410-887-2715

volunteers@baltimorecountymd.gov

]]> <p>Wendy, Pinky &amp; Cookie have a repeat guest on this week. Alison Vogrin returns with guest Michael Grafton both with the Baltimore County Department of Aging in Maryland. They are here to discuss volunteerism within and for the Senior community. Please let us know what you think, </p><p>For more information, please contact: </p><p><a href="https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/volunteers/" rel="nofollow">https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/volunteers/</a></p><p>410-887-2715</p><p><a href="mailto:volunteers@baltimorecountymd.gov" rel="nofollow">volunteers@baltimorecountymd.gov</a></p> 5fb727df-c771-4234-9e0e-2257f1040334 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:00 +0000 2361 no full 28: Physical Therapy for Seniors 28: Physical Therapy for Seniors 28 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today, the ladies are joined by Erin Logan, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Regional Operations Director for a company based in Dallas, Texas and runs her own company as a mobile physical therapist. Dr. Logan gives us invaluable information about physical therapy, this is one you don't want to miss. Some additional resources about this important topic: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/physical-therapy-benefits-for-seniors The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Older Adults https://ncoa.org/article/the-role-of-a-physical-therapist-in-healthy-aging National council on aging You can contact Dr. Logan for your mobile physical therapy needs in Maryland here: On Track Rehabilliation LLC Dr. Erin Logan 443-415-0004 Elogan702@icloud.com Today, the ladies are joined by Erin Logan, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Regional Operations Director for a company based in Dallas, Texas and runs her own company as a mobile physical therapist. Dr. Logan gives us invaluable information about physical therapy, this is one you don't want to miss.

Some additional resources about this important topic:

https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/physical-therapy-benefits-for-seniors

The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Older Adults

https://ncoa.org/article/the-role-of-a-physical-therapist-in-healthy-aging

National council on aging


You can contact Dr. Logan for your mobile physical therapy needs in Maryland here:

On Track Rehabilliation LLC

Dr. Erin Logan

443-415-0004

Elogan702@icloud.com


]]> <p>Today, the ladies are joined by Erin Logan, Doctor of Physical Therapy and Regional Operations Director for a company based in Dallas, Texas and runs her own company as a mobile physical therapist. Dr. Logan gives us invaluable information about physical therapy, this is one you don&#39;t want to miss. </p><p>Some additional resources about this important topic: </p><p>https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/physical-therapy-benefits-for-seniors</p><p><strong>The Benefits of Physical Therapy for Older Adults</strong></p><p><a href="https://ncoa.org/article/the-role-of-a-physical-therapist-in-healthy-aging" rel="nofollow"><strong>https://ncoa.org/article/the-role-of-a-physical-therapist-in-healthy-aging</strong></a></p><p><strong>National council on aging</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>You can contact Dr. Logan for your mobile physical therapy needs in Maryland here: </strong></p><p><strong>On Track Rehabilliation LLC</strong></p><p><strong>Dr. Erin Logan</strong></p><p><strong>443-415-0004</strong></p><p><strong>Elogan702@icloud.com</strong></p><p><br></p> 11687313-763f-4b66-86c9-c394489a2c51 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3127 no full 27: Infection Control and Prevention in Seniors 27: Infection Control and Prevention in Seniors 27 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today the ladies are joined by Jill Brooks, staff development and infectious disease coordinator preventionist. You can contact Jill at jem_brooks@yahoo.com You can continue your research on this important topic here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3061471/ Infection Control Issues in Older Adults Lona Mody, MD, MSc https://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/prevention/index.html Infection Prevention Tools Top of Form Bottom of Form Nursing Homes and Assisted Living (Long-term Care Facilities [LTCFs]) Today the ladies are joined by Jill Brooks, staff development and infectious disease coordinator preventionist. You can contact Jill at jem_brooks@yahoo.com


You can continue your research on this important topic here:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3061471/

Infection Control Issues in Older Adults

Lona Mody, MD, MSc

https://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/prevention/index.html

Infection Prevention Tools

Top of Form

Bottom of Form

Nursing Homes and Assisted Living (Long-term Care Facilities [LTCFs])

]]> <p>Today the ladies are joined by Jill Brooks, staff development and infectious disease coordinator preventionist. You can contact Jill at jem_brooks@yahoo.com</p><p><br></p><p>You can continue your research on this important topic here: </p><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3061471/" rel="nofollow">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3061471/</a></p><p>Infection Control Issues in Older Adults</p><p><a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Mody+L%5BAuthor%5D" rel="nofollow">Lona Mody</a>, MD, MSc</p><p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/prevention/index.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/prevention/index.html</a></p><p>Infection Prevention Tools</p><p>Top of Form</p><p>Bottom of Form</p><p><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/longtermcare/index.html" rel="nofollow">Nursing Homes and Assisted Living (Long-term Care Facilities [LTCFs])</a></p> 84258f4d-298c-4650-b3c5-48db674226a3 https://seniorscast.com Wed, 31 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3133 no full 26: Medical Equipment for Seniors 26: Medical Equipment for Seniors 26 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Hope your Holidays and New Year were fantastic! The ladies are back with guest Jason Thomas from American Medical Equipment. If you are in need of equipment in the Maryland area please find all of thier contact information below: 733 Frederick Road Catonsville, MD 21228 Phone: 410-719-1222 Fax: 410-719-6676 https://amedeq.com/ Here is a trusted source for further information on available equipment: http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title18/1861.htmn Hope your Holidays and New Year were fantastic! The ladies are back with guest Jason Thomas from American Medical Equipment.

If you are in need of equipment in the Maryland area please find all of thier contact information below:

733 Frederick Road

Catonsville, MD 21228

Phone: 410-719-1222

Fax: 410-719-6676

https://amedeq.com/


Here is a trusted source for further information on available equipment:

http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title18/1861.htmn




]]> <p>Hope your Holidays and New Year were fantastic! The ladies are back with guest Jason Thomas from American Medical Equipment. </p><p>If you are in need of equipment in the Maryland area please find all of thier contact information below: </p><p>733 Frederick Road</p><p>Catonsville, MD 21228</p><p>Phone: 410-719-1222</p><p>Fax: 410-719-6676</p><p>https://amedeq.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Here is a trusted source for further information on available equipment: </p><p><a href="http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title18/1861.htmn" rel="nofollow">http://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/ssact/title18/1861.htmn</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> 67838bc6-fbce-437a-b56f-e7fd6be91091 https://seniorscast.com Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000 2637 no full 25: Relocating Challenges for Seniors: Moyer Move Management 25: Relocating Challenges for Seniors: Moyer Move Management 25 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Happy Halloween! Today, the ladies have special guests from the company Moyer Move Management, Charna Kinneberg, Executive Vice President Business Development and Lisa Mark, RN, BSN, Sales and Account Coordinator. Charna and Lisa give invaluable information regarding a Senior relocation, space planning and design, downsizing and organizing, and professional moving and storage. If you are interested in utilizing their services, please contact them at the phone #s and website below: Baltimore 410-515-1199 National 301-869-3896 DC 703-740-9912 Maryland 301-685-7900 www.moyermovemanagement.com Happy Halloween! Today, the ladies have special guests from the company Moyer Move Management, Charna Kinneberg, Executive Vice President Business Development and Lisa Mark, RN, BSN, Sales and Account Coordinator. Charna and Lisa give invaluable information regarding a Senior relocation, space planning and design, downsizing and organizing, and professional moving and storage. If you are interested in utilizing their services, please contact them at the phone #s and website below:

Baltimore 410-515-1199

National 301-869-3896

DC 703-740-9912

Maryland 301-685-7900

www.moyermovemanagement.com

]]> <p>Happy Halloween! Today, the ladies have special guests from the company Moyer Move Management, Charna Kinneberg, Executive Vice President Business Development and Lisa Mark, RN, BSN, Sales and Account Coordinator. Charna and Lisa give invaluable information regarding a Senior relocation, space planning and design, downsizing and organizing, and professional moving and storage. If you are interested in utilizing their services, please contact them at the phone #s and website below: </p><p><strong>Baltimore 410-515-1199</strong></p><p><strong>National 301-869-3896</strong></p><p><strong>DC 703-740-9912</strong></p><p><strong>Maryland 301-685-7900</strong></p><p><strong>www.moyermovemanagement.com</strong></p> e1eedbc6-60bc-4068-b189-332bb4609f15 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 31 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2952 no full 24: Mental Health in Seniors 24: Mental Health in Seniors 23 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today, the ladies discuss the very important topic of mental health in seniors. Other mental health resources out there. Call 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Older Adults and Mental Health: /a Report of the Surgeon General 1999- http://www.sugeongeneral.gov/library/metalhealth/chapyer5seclhtml. January 2009 Geriatric Mental Health Foundation- http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/depression.html American Psychological Association’s Depression and Suicide in Older Adults Resource Guide:http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/depression.html Today, the ladies discuss the very important topic of mental health in seniors. Other mental health resources out there.


Call 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Older Adults and Mental Health: /a Report of the Surgeon General 1999-

http://www.sugeongeneral.gov/library/metalhealth/chapyer5seclhtml. January 2009

Geriatric Mental Health Foundation-

http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/depression.html

American Psychological Association’s Depression and Suicide in Older Adults Resource

Guide:http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/depression.html

]]> <p>Today, the ladies discuss the very important topic of mental health in seniors. Other mental health resources out there. </p><p><br></p><p>Call 988 for Suicide and Crisis Lifeline</p><p>U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Older Adults and Mental Health: /a Report of the Surgeon General 1999-</p><p>http://www.sugeongeneral.gov/library/metalhealth/chapyer5seclhtml. January 2009</p><p>Geriatric Mental Health Foundation-</p><p>http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/depression.html</p><p>American Psychological Association’s Depression and Suicide in Older Adults Resource</p><p>Guide:http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/depression.html</p> ce0e5346-6b1a-4dc0-ad9e-6c013a880875 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1763 no full 23: Caregiver Burnout 23: Caregiver Burnout 23 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This week the ladies tackle caregiver burnout, a very important topic. A few good resources for follow up on this topic: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/causes-symptoms-caregiver-burnout https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784 This week the ladies tackle caregiver burnout, a very important topic.


A few good resources for follow up on this topic:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/causes-symptoms-caregiver-burnout

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784


]]> <p>This week the ladies tackle caregiver burnout, a very important topic. </p><p><br></p><p>A few good resources for follow up on this topic: </p><p>https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/causes-symptoms-caregiver-burnout</p><p>https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784</p><p><br></p> 84944b37-b8bf-401a-9047-58cf4342cc1c https://seniorscast.com Tue, 03 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1564 no full 22: Widows/Widowers Support 22: Widows/Widowers Support 22 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This week, the ladies are joined by Barry Rosenberg. Barry discusses the Widows or Widowers of Howard County (WOW) located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This group has tons of activities and support for people who have lost their partners. They also have traveled all over the world. Please tune in and if you are in the area you can become a part of this group by contacting Barry here. https://www.meetup.com/widow-or-widowers-of-howard-county/ Email: bdrfromec@verizon.net This week, the ladies are joined by Barry Rosenberg. Barry discusses the Widows or Widowers of Howard County (WOW) located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This group has tons of activities and support for people who have lost their partners. They also have traveled all over the world. Please tune in and if you are in the area you can become a part of this group by contacting Barry here.

https://www.meetup.com/widow-or-widowers-of-howard-county/

Email: bdrfromec@verizon.net

]]> <p>This week, the ladies are joined by Barry Rosenberg. Barry discusses the Widows or Widowers of Howard County (WOW) located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This group has tons of activities and support for people who have lost their partners. They also have traveled all over the world. Please tune in and if you are in the area you can become a part of this group by contacting Barry here. </p><p>https://www.meetup.com/widow-or-widowers-of-howard-county/</p><p>Email: bdrfromec@verizon.net</p> b22c3364-8831-4dad-a927-e36c77fc9921 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 22 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2370 no full 21: Social Isolation In Seniors 21: Social Isolation In Seniors 21 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This episode brings information about a very current topic: Social Isolation in Seniors. Seniors are at risk for social isolation due to a myriad of factors but the pandemic only made this issue worsened. This is a great article on the topic to continue your research from the National Council on Aging. https://ncoa.org/article/covid-driven-isolation-can-be-dangerous-for-older-adults This episode brings information about a very current topic: Social Isolation in Seniors. Seniors are at risk for social isolation due to a myriad of factors but the pandemic only made this issue worsened. This is a great article on the topic to continue your research from the National Council on Aging.

https://ncoa.org/article/covid-driven-isolation-can-be-dangerous-for-older-adults


]]> <p>This episode brings information about a very current topic: Social Isolation in Seniors. Seniors are at risk for social isolation due to a myriad of factors but the pandemic only made this issue worsened. This is a great article on the topic to continue your research from the National Council on Aging. </p><p>https://ncoa.org/article/covid-driven-isolation-can-be-dangerous-for-older-adults</p><p><br></p> 575a64ba-6432-4bbb-bcc9-5fa3ce36d0ef https://seniorscast.com Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1783 no full 20: Elder Abuse 20: Elder Abuse 18 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers An incredibly sensitive yet important topic is discussed today by Pinky, Wendy and Cookie this week. Elder Abuse. The ladies discuss the different types of abuse, where abuse can happen and who is typically the abuser, signs of abuse and what to do if you suspect a loved one is being abused. Just a few of the resources we found: The Maryland – Long-term Care Ombudsman program – through the Baltimore County Department of Aging – 410-887-4200 - If you are outside of Maryland please google the Ombudsman in your state. Safe Helpline – 410- 843-7571 Senior Legal Services – 410 - 396-1322 An incredibly sensitive yet important topic is discussed today by Pinky, Wendy and Cookie this week. Elder Abuse. The ladies discuss the different types of abuse, where abuse can happen and who is typically the abuser, signs of abuse and what to do if you suspect a loved one is being abused. Just a few of the resources we found:

The Maryland – Long-term Care Ombudsman program – through the Baltimore County Department of Aging – 410-887-4200 - If you are outside of Maryland please google the Ombudsman in your state.

Safe Helpline – 410- 843-7571

Senior Legal Services – 410 - 396-1322

]]> <p>An incredibly sensitive yet important topic is discussed today by Pinky, Wendy and Cookie this week. Elder Abuse. The ladies discuss the different types of abuse, where abuse can happen and who is typically the abuser, signs of abuse and what to do if you suspect a loved one is being abused. Just a few of the resources we found:</p><p>The Maryland – Long-term Care Ombudsman program – through the Baltimore County Department of Aging – 410-887-4200 - If you are outside of Maryland please google the Ombudsman in your state.</p><p>Safe Helpline – 410- 843-7571</p><p>Senior Legal Services – 410 - 396-1322</p> da0b1c73-34f8-4ac0-a2b5-047c319be131 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2434 no full 19: Providers who make House Calls ~ Dr. Elizabeth Akano 19: Providers who make House Calls ~ Dr. Elizabeth Akano 19 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Yes! Some doctors still make house calls. Dr. Elizabeth Akano of the Nova Family Clinic comes on this week to talk to Cookie, Pinky and Wendy. If you or a senior you love is in need of a provider who comes to your home in the Maryland area, please contact Dr. Akano. Nova Family Clinic 6018 Harford Rd Baltimore, MD 21214 (phone) 443-985-6011 (fax) 877-712-5810 https://www.medstarfamilychoice.com/maryland-members/provider/elizabeth-c-akano Yes! Some doctors still make house calls. Dr. Elizabeth Akano of the Nova Family Clinic comes on this week to talk to Cookie, Pinky and Wendy. If you or a senior you love is in need of a provider who comes to your home in the Maryland area, please contact Dr. Akano.

Nova Family Clinic

6018 Harford Rd

Baltimore, MD 21214

(phone) 443-985-6011

(fax) 877-712-5810

https://www.medstarfamilychoice.com/maryland-members/provider/elizabeth-c-akano

]]> <p>Yes! Some doctors still make house calls. Dr. Elizabeth Akano of the Nova Family Clinic comes on this week to talk to Cookie, Pinky and Wendy. If you or a senior you love is in need of a provider who comes to your home in the Maryland area, please contact Dr. Akano. </p><p>Nova Family Clinic</p><p>6018 Harford Rd</p><p>Baltimore, MD 21214</p><p>(phone) 443-985-6011</p><p>(fax) 877-712-5810</p><p>https://www.medstarfamilychoice.com/maryland-members/provider/elizabeth-c-akano</p> a3cbb8bb-e317-48be-927e-87b9b1e25d27 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 20 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2074 no full 18: Nursing Support and Caregiver Support Groups 18: Nursing Support and Caregiver Support Groups 18 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This week the ladies have a very special guest, Shannon Harris. Shannon has been in healthcare for over a decade. She is a Certified Medical Assistant in internal Medicine and previously served as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Patient Care Assistant with Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Shannon is also the Administrator for a very large support group on Facebook that serves as a support for Caregivers. If you are interested in joining the group, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/103001490399094 This week the ladies have a very special guest, Shannon Harris. Shannon has been in healthcare for over a decade. She is a Certified Medical Assistant in internal Medicine and previously served as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Patient Care Assistant with Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Shannon is also the Administrator for a very large support group on Facebook that serves as a support for Caregivers.  

If you are interested in joining the group, here is the link:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/103001490399094

]]> <p>This week the ladies have a very special guest, Shannon Harris. Shannon has been in healthcare for over a decade. She is a Certified Medical Assistant in internal Medicine and previously served as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Patient Care Assistant with Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Shannon is also the Administrator for a very large support group on Facebook that serves as a support for Caregivers.  </p><p>If you are interested in joining the group, here is the link:</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/groups/103001490399094</p> 43f32cf5-6839-4cc9-a9f5-5f513a1bf298 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 06 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1937 no full 17: Hobbies for Seniors 17: Hobbies for Seniors 17 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today is a fun one. The ladies bring in two very special guests to talk about hobbies for Seniors. We talk about lots of different hobbies from gardening, crocheting, hand dancing, and a favorite of yours and ours, podcasting. We extend a big thank you to Tina Wilkerson and Patel for coming on and sharing your pastimes with us. Today is a fun one. The ladies bring in two very special guests to talk about hobbies for Seniors. We talk about lots of different hobbies from gardening, crocheting, hand dancing, and a favorite of yours and ours, podcasting. We extend a big thank you to Tina Wilkerson and Patel for coming on and sharing your pastimes with us.

]]> <p>Today is a fun one. The ladies bring in two very special guests to talk about hobbies for Seniors. We talk about lots of different hobbies from gardening, crocheting, hand dancing, and a favorite of yours and ours, podcasting. We extend a big thank you to Tina Wilkerson and Patel for coming on and sharing your pastimes with us. </p> 191498ee-ab4f-46d4-b807-7a5124b42f72 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 23 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2473 no full 16: EMT and CPR for Seniors 16: EMT and CPR for Seniors 16 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers We had an amazing guest join us this week. Take a listen to this next episode all about CPR and EMT impact on Seniors. This episode is full of knowledge and laughter as we are joined by Alex Balish, Owner and lead trainer at Care 1st Training Group, LLC; authorized provider of CPR, AED & First Aid Training Specialty in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If you or your company is in need of this top notch training please visit: www.care1stcpr.com or call 908-443-1CPR. We had an amazing guest join us this week. Take a listen to this next episode all about CPR and EMT impact on Seniors. This episode is full of knowledge and laughter as we are joined by Alex Balish, Owner and lead trainer at Care 1st Training Group, LLC; authorized provider of CPR, AED & First Aid Training Specialty in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.


If you or your company is in need of this top notch training please visit: www.care1stcpr.com or call 908-443-1CPR.

]]> <p>We had an amazing guest join us this week. Take a listen to this next episode all about CPR and EMT impact on Seniors. This episode is full of knowledge and laughter as we are joined by Alex Balish, Owner and lead trainer at Care 1st Training Group, LLC; authorized provider of CPR, AED &amp; First Aid Training Specialty in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. </p><p><br></p><p>If you or your company is in need of this top notch training please visit: www.care1stcpr.com or call 908-443-1CPR. </p> 5e42a550-6018-43bc-b0bf-f405561f5bd5 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 09 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3275 no full 15: Falls 15: Falls 18 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Aira Bautista O'Donnell is back in the house to discuss Falls with the ladies. A fall can be devastating to a senior. Cookie, Pinky and Wendy discuss how to prevent one, risk factors for falls and what to do if there is a fall. Aira Bautista O'Donnell is back in the house to discuss Falls with the ladies. A fall can be devastating to a senior. Cookie, Pinky and Wendy discuss how to prevent one, risk factors for falls and what to do if there is a fall.

]]> <p>Aira Bautista O&#39;Donnell is back in the house to discuss Falls with the ladies. A fall can be devastating to a senior. Cookie, Pinky and Wendy discuss how to prevent one, risk factors for falls and what to do if there is a fall. </p> a14e2e5e-fa6b-486c-a167-0a76b68d94fa https://seniorscast.com Tue, 25 Apr 2023 12:01:03 +0000 3219 no full 14: Home Health Care 14: Home Health Care 14 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers The ladies are joined today by Kimberly Scott, of MedStar Health Home Care. Kim shares her experience coordinating Home Care in the healthcare industry for 20 years. Thank you Kim and if anyone is interested in making a referral to Home Care you can get information here: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/home-care 1-800-862-2166 The ladies are joined today by Kimberly Scott, of MedStar Health Home Care. Kim shares her experience coordinating Home Care in the healthcare industry for 20 years. Thank you Kim and if anyone is interested in making a referral to Home Care you can get information here:

https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/home-care

1-800-862-2166

]]> <p>The ladies are joined today by Kimberly Scott, of MedStar Health Home Care. Kim shares her experience coordinating Home Care in the healthcare industry for 20 years. Thank you Kim and if anyone is interested in making a referral to Home Care you can get information here: </p><p>https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/home-care</p><p>1-800-862-2166</p> 299744ee-e056-4d42-9501-df935f17aadd https://seniorscast.com Tue, 11 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 2666 no full 13: Financial Planning for Seniors 13: Financial Planning for Seniors 13 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Keith Levitt, Senior Investment Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with Baird Private Wealth Management joins the Podcast this week to discuss finances for Seniors with Cookie, Pinky & Wendy. If you are interested in contacting Keith for more information please contact him at: klevitt@rwbaird.com https://klevitt.bairdwealth.com/ 410-769-5200 Thanks so much for being so generous with your time and wealth of knowledge Keith. Keith Levitt, Senior Investment Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with Baird Private Wealth Management joins the Podcast this week to discuss finances for Seniors with Cookie, Pinky & Wendy.

If you are interested in contacting Keith for more information please contact him at:

klevitt@rwbaird.com

https://klevitt.bairdwealth.com/

410-769-5200

Thanks so much for being so generous with your time and wealth of knowledge Keith.

]]> <p>Keith Levitt, Senior Investment Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with Baird Private Wealth Management joins the Podcast this week to discuss finances for Seniors with Cookie, Pinky &amp; Wendy.</p><p>If you are interested in contacting Keith for more information please contact him at:</p><p>klevitt@rwbaird.com</p><p>https://klevitt.bairdwealth.com/</p><p>410-769-5200</p><p>Thanks so much for being so generous with your time and wealth of knowledge Keith.</p> 410cdf65-95f7-43e4-8783-987b9dbedb01 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 28 Mar 2023 09:05:00 +0000 2177 no full 12: Ombudsman Program 12: Ombudsman Program 12 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Join Pinky, Cookie & Wendy and their special guest host, Lynn McCamie of the Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. We discuss how the Ombudsman program can help seniors that reside in nursing facilities and how you can get involved in the program to help Seniors. If you want to get involved with the program, please check out https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-long-term-care-ombudsman.aspx for Maryland Residents and for people in other states: https://ltcombudsman.org/ Join Pinky, Cookie & Wendy and their special guest host, Lynn McCamie of the Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. We discuss how the Ombudsman program can help seniors that reside in nursing facilities and how you can get involved in the program to help Seniors.

If you want to get involved with the program, please check out https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-long-term-care-ombudsman.aspx for Maryland Residents and for people in other states: https://ltcombudsman.org/


]]> <p>Join Pinky, Cookie &amp; Wendy and their special guest host, Lynn McCamie of the Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. We discuss how the Ombudsman program can help seniors that reside in nursing facilities and how you can get involved in the program to help Seniors. </p><p>If you want to get involved with the program, please check out https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-long-term-care-ombudsman.aspx for Maryland Residents and for people in other states: https://ltcombudsman.org/</p><p><br></p> bfe0488d-e914-4edf-9b9f-7bc8c2358a2c https://seniorscast.com Tue, 14 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000 3310 no full 11: Dementia and Alzheimer's. 11: Dementia and Alzheimer's. 11 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This episode we discuss Dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. Our guest speaker is Lisa Clerman, a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Thanks so much for joining us Lisa! This episode we discuss Dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. Our guest speaker is Lisa Clerman, a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Thanks so much for joining us Lisa!

]]> <p>This episode we discuss Dementia and Alzheimer&#39;s diseases. Our guest speaker is Lisa Clerman, a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Thanks so much for joining us Lisa! </p> 37079c83-d592-44c2-a222-c8baf206a85d https://seniorscast.com Tue, 28 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2400 no full 10: Long Term Care 10: Long Term Care 10 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today, Cookie, Pinky and Wendy bring you an episode full of information regarding Long Term Care. Some resources for you to continue your research is https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=NursingHome&redirect=true Also take a look at the Covid Tracking Project which provides a lot of data about the impact that Covid has had on Long Term Care: https://covidtracking.com/ Today, Cookie, Pinky and Wendy bring you an episode full of information regarding Long Term Care.

Some resources for you to continue your research is https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=NursingHome&redirect=true

Also take a look at the Covid Tracking Project which provides a lot of data about the impact that Covid has had on Long Term Care:

https://covidtracking.com/


]]> <p>Today, Cookie, Pinky and Wendy bring you an episode full of information regarding Long Term Care. </p><p>Some resources for you to continue your research is https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=NursingHome&amp;redirect=true</p><p>Also take a look at the Covid Tracking Project which provides a lot of data about the impact that Covid has had on Long Term Care: </p><p>https://covidtracking.com/</p><p><br></p> 14c8a4c6-01c3-4082-a2aa-82da3ddc51c7 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 14 Feb 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3429 no full 9: Hospice 9: Hospice 8 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Join Pinky, Cookie & Wendy as they explore the topic of Hospice and debunk the myths of hospice. Join Pinky, Cookie & Wendy as they explore the topic of Hospice and debunk the myths of hospice.

]]> <p>Join Pinky, Cookie &amp; Wendy as they explore the topic of Hospice and debunk the myths of hospice.</p> c7a9e179-9b10-4126-b3b6-a53bdd146701 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:10:53 +0000 2404 no full 8: Volunteerism for Seniors 8: Volunteerism for Seniors 8 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This week we are joined by very special guest Alison Vogrin, The Director of Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Baltimore County Department of Aging. Alison brings a wealth of knowledge about volunteerism for seniors. If you are in the Maryland area, you can get information about this group on their website: www.volunteers.baltimorecountymd.gov or email at volunteers@baltimorecountmd.gov. Thank you again Alison. This week we are joined by very special guest Alison Vogrin, The Director of Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Baltimore County Department of Aging. Alison brings a wealth of knowledge about volunteerism for seniors. If you are in the Maryland area, you can get information about this group on their website: www.volunteers.baltimorecountymd.gov or email at volunteers@baltimorecountmd.gov. 

Thank you again Alison.  

]]> <p>This week we are joined by very special guest Alison Vogrin, The Director of Retired &amp; Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Baltimore County Department of Aging. Alison brings a wealth of knowledge about volunteerism for seniors. If you are in the Maryland area, you can get information about this group on their website: <a href="http://www.volunteers.baltimorecountymd.gov/" rel="nofollow">www.volunteers.baltimorecountymd.gov</a> or email at <a href="mailto:volunteers@baltimorecountmd.gov" rel="nofollow">volunteers@baltimorecountmd.gov</a>. </p><p>Thank you again Alison.  </p> 91fba59d-6e8a-43ba-afac-7f2c75843c61 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 17 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 2786 no full 7: Assisted Living Facilities 7: Assisted Living Facilities 7 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Today, we are joined by William Young, Executive Director of Shangri-la and Paradise Assted Living Facilities located in Maryland. We discuss all of the aspects of Assisted Living Care. Today, we are joined by William Young, Executive Director of Shangri-la and Paradise Assted Living Facilities located in Maryland. We discuss all of the aspects of Assisted Living Care.

]]> <p>Today, we are joined by William Young, Executive Director of Shangri-la and Paradise Assted Living Facilities located in Maryland. We discuss all of the aspects of Assisted Living Care. </p> c31f2d1c-1cfe-4987-8206-41734ec371f8 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 03 Jan 2023 10:00:00 +0000 3090 no full 6: Healthcare Decision Making 6: Healthcare Decision Making Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This holiday season give your loved ones the gift of having clear advanced directives and decision making set up BEFORE an emergency happens. It is a priceless gift.

]]> <p>This holiday season give your loved ones the gift of having clear advanced directives and decision making set up BEFORE an emergency happens. It is a priceless gift. </p> 7ef4a5e7-6b2e-4d48-9927-9791d9cea883 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 20 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1811 no full 5: Sub Acute Care 5: Sub Acute Care 5 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers Our 5th episode contains lots of helpful information regarding Sub Acute Care, also referred to as Skilled Nursing Care. Our good friend and previous colleague, Aira Bautista O’Donnell joins us for this episode. Aira brings to the podcast a lifetime of experience as a nurse and Director of Nursing. Our 5th episode contains lots of helpful information regarding Sub Acute Care, also referred to as Skilled Nursing Care. Our good friend and previous colleague, Aira Bautista O’Donnell joins us for this episode. Aira brings to the podcast a lifetime of experience as a nurse and Director of Nursing.  

]]> <p>Our 5<sup>th</sup> episode contains lots of helpful information regarding Sub Acute Care, also referred to as Skilled Nursing Care. Our good friend and previous colleague, Aira Bautista O’Donnell joins us for this episode. Aira brings to the podcast a lifetime of experience as a nurse and Director of Nursing.  </p> 2f109acb-8abd-40f1-a070-eb53d53f48e6 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 06 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2427 no full 4: Acute Rehabilitation Care 4: Acute Rehabilitation Care 4 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This week's episode is all about Acute Rehabilitation Care. This week's episode is all about Acute Rehabilitation Care.

]]> <p>This week&#39;s episode is all about Acute Rehabilitation Care. </p> 06ae9e72-2d2a-426f-88f2-8996bba87b40 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 22 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 1293 no full 3: Exploring Residential Settings for Seniors 3: Exploring Residential Settings for Seniors 3 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This week, we review all of the residential setting options for Seniors and the people who love them. This week, we review all of the residential setting options for Seniors and the people who love them.

]]> <p>This week, we review all of the residential setting options for Seniors and the people who love them. </p> 574f7a51-3cda-432e-b306-39d14f20b4c9 https://seniorscast.com Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2447 no full 2: Aging In Place 2: Aging In Place 2 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers This episode is all about Aging in Place for Seniors. This episode is all about Aging in Place for Seniors.

]]> <p>This episode is all about Aging in Place for Seniors.</p> ebf9d17e-566e-4061-a65a-644bffcbc60c https://seniorscast.com Tue, 25 Oct 2022 09:00:00 +0000 1989 no full 1: Seniors and the People Who Love Them - Introduction 1: Seniors and the People Who Love Them - Introduction 1 1 Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers An introduction to our brand new podcast all about topics related to Seniors from healthcare, caregiving, finances and relationships. An introduction to our brand new podcast all about topics related to Seniors from healthcare, caregiving, finances and relationships.

]]> <p>An introduction to our brand new podcast all about topics related to Seniors from healthcare, caregiving, finances and relationships.</p> b62f88dd-c241-4e8c-8279-6000c1c4867c https://seniorscast.com Sat, 22 Oct 2022 18:10:00 +0000 588 no