Life After 50 Show

" I Visited Mom For The Holidays and Now I am Worried" Bring your questions and concerns. I will be interviewing Dr. Julie Kutac from The Alzheimer's Association Dr. Kutac will discuss what signs you may have noticed that you should pay closer attention too. We will also discuss the difference between dementia symptoms and normal aging.#lifeafter50show

How do you care for an aging parent when you live miles away?

An attorney discusses what you need to know about estate planning and blended families.

Kiity Boitnott is a Career Transition Coach. She helps clients navigate the challenges of changing careers later in life.

Join us for a candid discussion of seniors rights when living in a facility

Our guest is Sherry Rodriquez an attorney with McCulloch & Miller, PLLCIf you are trying to figure out how to pay for care for yourself or a loved one make sure you tune in. A Few Questions that are answered today include:What VA benefits do you help with? What is Aid & Attendance Pension Benefits?What are the basics of the new VA regulations?Who can qualify and what kind of amounts (ranges) are we talking about?How can an adult son or daughter start the conversation with their mom and dad about long-term care planning or legal documents?What resources do you have to help the education process?See Less

Should you bring Mom to the big family gathering?

Open enrollment-Learn what it is, who needs to pay attention to this time period and what you should do.

We discuss techniques that help you to communicate more effectively with someone with dementia

Brain Health is something most people over 50 have thought about.

Learn about Medicare Updates for 2019

If someone has dementia do you have to move them to a memory care facility? How do you know if they can stay in their own home?

What you need to know about funerals and pre-planning one.

How to Navigate Life Transitions in Mid Life

Learn the difference between Independent Living and Assisted Living.

Advice from a Medical Exercise Specialist about dealing with Arthritis.

What you need to know about senior citizens and the medications they take.

And doesn't everyone have a little dementia when they get older. These are common questions that Dr. Julie Kutak hears every day. There is a lot of confusion about dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. This 10 minute podcast will help you to understand the difference.

This is a common misconception about Hospice. Lueata Evenson,LMSW will talk about the common myths of Hospice Care. Learn what Hospice is and who can be helped by a Hospice team. Lueata is the Director of Family and Support Services For Silverado Hospice

Dr. Julie Kutac, PHD- with The Alzheimer's Association of Southeast Texas discusses why women are at the epicenter of this devastating disease and what we can do about it. Dr. Kutac currently works as an Education Specialist for the Alzheimer's Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter.