Life After 50 Show

Elizabeth Hilbun with The Hilbun Law Firm helps you understand the differences and why you need both. Find out what age you need to have these documents in place. Have a Question for Elizabeth or another Elder Care Professional? Submit it here http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

You may have heard that a personal care home is a good place to move your elderly mom but what is it ? Is it right for your mom? Sharon Ragsdale, RN is the owner of Cypress Assisted Living. Sharon will help explain the differences between a personal care home, residential care home or small assisted living. Have a Question for Sharon or another Elder Care Professional? Submit it here http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

Kerri Graham with Graham and Theander, Elder Law Attorney in Katy, Texas answers this question. Listen to what she has to say about medicaid eligibility in different states. Have a Question for Keri or another Elder Care Professional? Submit it here http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

Sundowners is common in people with Alzheimers and other types of dementia. Sandi Heintz a Certified Senior Advisor explains sundowners and gives some great suggestions to help family caregivers handle this situation. Have a Question for Sandi or another Elder Care Professional? Submit it here http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

I am just not sure that they are helping my elderly father. They are so expensive. Is it safe to discontinue them? Registered Nurse Sharon Ragsdale with Cypress Assisted Living weighs in with her take on the situation. She talks specifically about the different medications and how they help. Have a Question for Sharon or another Elder Care Professional? Submit it here http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

This is a common theme played out in many families these days. The loss of independence is a huge issue for seniors. David Hittler, Certified Senior Advisor and the owner of At Your Side Homecare Northwest and The Woodlands gives practical advice on how to handle this sticky situation. Have a Question for David or another Elder Care Professional? Submit it here http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

Certified Senior Advisor, Sandi Heintz answers this question. Sandi has a Masters in Public Administration with a concentration in Healthcare Policy and is a Certified Senior Advisor. She is current President of JCL Heintz Corporation dba Right at Home of Northwest Houston. In this capacity, she has the opportunity to stand in the gap and provide assistance to individuals who may need additional care to live as independently as possible. She is also a facilitator for the Powerful Tools for Caregivers course. This course helps family caregivers learn tools to make them a more effective caregiver and reminds them to properly care for themselves. Her life’s purpose is to demonstrate there is no greater love than to serve those who cannot do the same for you!

I have heard it is called shadowing but I can't even go to the bathroom in peace! Linda Knewston, Geriatric Care Manager with Livhome answers this question. She gives some helpful insight on what you can do to help control this behavior. Have a Question for Linda or another Elder Care Professional? Submit it here http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/