Aging In The Willamette Valley

In this episode, we talk to Stefani Sackinger from Lumina Hospice and she discusses many of the "myths" about hospice and tells us the "real story." We also explore the differences between hospice care and palliative care. It's another exciting show, so make sure you tune in!

This week we speak with Jennifer Rounsaville and Joanne Heilinger from the Salvation Army Kroc Community Center and touch on many of the offered activities, especially those for seniors. Jennifer is involved in community outreach and business development, and Joanne is a group exercise instructor. It is mind-blowing how many activities and amenities the Kroc Center offers to our community, from kids to seniors. They have it all, folks! Fitness classes, strength and balance classes, low impact classes in the swimming pool, and more!

We've all see the TV commercials with the line "Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!" These commercials are selling Personal Emergency Response Systems, which are wearable devices with emergency push buttons on that individuals use to get help. While these seem fairly generic, there are many differences between these devices and the services behind them. Tune in to find out about a terrific device and get to know Barry and Karen Tevis! #Salem

In this episode, we cover relocation and/or downsizing your home, decluttering, and estate sales with the dynamic team from Caring Transitions of Salem. This business belongs to John Hoge and Tania Turnell, who explain these topics in detail and describe how they add a personal touch to their services. Remember, these transitions can be a difficult time in your loved one's life! Tune in and don't miss learning about these topics!

If you or someone you know has struggled with trying to find a quality and safe senior living community for a loved one, this show is for you! Kristi and Peter from CarePatrol discuss how they help families find a community that will be appropriate for their loved one based on budget, services and activities offered, location, etc. The best part is that their services are totally free. Listen to this episode to learn more!

Dynamic Marketing Director Bailey Lalum discusses Cedar Village Assisted Living & Memory Care. We find out about the services offered, activities, and how the staff and residents interact like family. We focus mainly on the assisted living side of their community, but we do touch briefly on their memory care as well. Bailey is fun, energetic, and full of information, so tune in for an exciting and humorous show!

In this exciting episode, we explore memory care with Holly Hordichok and Laurie Pomeroy from Heartwood Place Memory Care in Woodburn. We explore the details of memory care, what kind of services they offer, and the type of people who live in their community. They also share details about some of the programs that are unique to Heartwood Place Memory Care. Stay tuned as we cover a wealth of information!

We have Bryce "Spider" Lisser from Stone Guardian Acupuncture on the show to tell us about the slow-motion martial arts you see in the park and similar settings. Yes, it's really a form of martial arts, just done slowly and deliberately. Teaching QiGong and Tai Chi is part of Bryce's practice of Chinese Medicine at Stone Guardian Acupuncture. Tai Chi can even be used by seniors who want to have better balance and prevent falls! Don't miss it!

You may have heard the terms "home care," "in-home care," and/or "home health," and wondered what they mean. Are they same or different things altogether? During this episode, Rachel Davis and James Welch from First Call Home Health explain these terms and how they differ. They also cover how they complement each other. You don't want to miss this lively discussion! #Salem

Our homes and lives are filled to the brim with “things.” Providing space and caring for these possessions requires time, money, and effort. We can reach a point where the value or pleasure we derive from these “things” no longer matches the effort required. A professional organizer understands that there are items that improve our daily lives and items that hinder us from achieving our fullest potential. Kristin Bertilson of Queen B Organizing discusses how to help free you from the constraints of too many “things." Tune in for a great show!

Did you know that there are mobile dental hygiene services? Yes, they come to your home or long-term care community to perform oral care services for you! Tune in to our discussion on this topic with Ann Ossinger from DoorStep DentalHygiene, LLC. Another amazing service that comes to you!

In this exciting episode, we talk to Aaron Drilling from Madrona Hills about independent living. If you aren't familiar with this term, it is also called retirement living, over 55, senior living, and other names. Aaron tells us all about it and the benefits you get from living in a community like Madrona Hills. He also briefly discusses the difference between Independent Living and Assisted Living. Aaron is a wealth of information, so don't miss this show!

Bryce 'Spider' Lisser from Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary is our guest in this episode, and we'll be discussing aging with balance. Bryce is an acupuncturist and Qigong/Tai Chi Teacher. Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary is a complete Chinese medical practice that emphasizes all four pillars of Chinese medicine: acupuncture, chinese herbal medicine, tuina massage and qigong. Prior to this episode, I thought acupuncture meant turning people into a human porcupine, but Bryce dispels that myth and others. Don't miss it!

In this episode, we spoke to Melissa Kidd from Cherriots about the mass transportation services they provide in the Salem-Keizer area and out to Marion & Polk Counties. Melissa told us about the services they provide to seniors and, quite frankly, you will be amazed by some of the things they do to help seniors. Cherriots is more than just a bus line service! Tune in for a great show with Melissa Kidd!

This fun show is filled with information, quotes, jokes, and laughter as we talk with the two "leaders of fun" from Southern Hills Assisted Living: Sammie Mosley and Mark Kronquist. Mark is the Community Relations Director and Sammie is the Resident Wellness Coach. Both promote fun times and lots of laughter in all activities at Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills. Tune in for this fun show as it was hard to contain these two!

In this great episode, we explore the world of Adult Protective Services (APS) and their role in protecting adults. Find out what they do and cannot do while we discuss APS with Devrey Hachenberg, the APS Manager from Northwest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS). APS receives allegations of abuse and neglect against seniors and individuals with physical disabilities. APS's role is to investigate allegations of abuse and work with consumers to put interventions in place to ensure the abuse does not continue.

If you've ever spent hours online searching for health care providers and became frustrated by the vague information or all of the annoying advertisements, there is a new way to find information.AskEarnest.com is an online database of health care providers with clear information, educational materials, and no annoying advertisements or involuntary redirects to other websites! Zac Metzker and Derrick Teague explain why AskEarnest was created and how it will be useful to many people across the country.

In another exciting episode, we explore adult foster homes with Julie Olds from Northwest Senior and Disability Services. Julie covers issues like licensing, training, how an AFH differs from assisted living, cost, and much more. Listen closely and learn from an expert!

During this episode, Steve Toll shares how music can be used as therapy in many situations, like with hospice patients for pain and with people who have dementia. Steve shares technical details about music therapy, some history on how this field has evolved, and a few stories of how he has seen music work as therapy.

In this episode, we talk to Naomi Tillery about the Alzheimer's Network and the resources they provide to the community. Naomi discusses their educational classes, support groups, and the new Adult Day Respite Program. Tune in to hear the latest about the Alzheimer's Network and how they can be a valuable resource to anyone dealing with Alzheimer's disease or any type of dementia.