Aging In The Willamette Valley

A discussion of rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility after a recent hospitalization, Cheryl explains what types of rehabilitation therapy that Salem Transitional Care offers, how they prepare people to go home, or transition to a different care setting, and how Salem Transitional Care helps prevent patients from returning to the hospital.

What is Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and when do people need it? We discuss the barriers people face in getting this vital equipment, and how a DME vendor can help you get the correct equipment for your need and adjust it to fit your body. Find out who pays for this equipment -- you, insurance, Medicaid, or the VA. Also, we share a story about how DME made a real difference in someone's life.

Alise Liepnieks, Regional Coordinator for the Mid-Willamette Valley Office of the Alzheimer’s Association, and I talked about the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and the importance of early detection. We will also discuss different programs available through the Alzheimer's Association in our area.

Julie Sobel discusses how the Oregon Money Management Program offers free assistance with personal money management tasks through specially trained and certified volunteers. Their service is personalized, confidential and safe. Program services are offered to eligible individuals who are at least 60 years of age.

Willy Giddings explains the change to Hands Only CPR, and the importance of doing something rather than nothing. Willy also discusses CPR in Schools, teaching every 8th grader in the Salem-Keizer School District CPR along with the AED scholarship program.

In her role at her local Area Aging Agency, her passion is being an advocate for seniors and people with disabilities, and their families to support them in remaining as independent as possible and affording them the option to stay in their own homes as they age. We discussed the programs for family caregivers such as Options Counseling, Family Caregiver Support Program, and Relatives as Parents.

Jeannie spoke about the discharge process from the hospital to a skilled nursing facility or to your home. She spoke about the coordination of all resources and also about preventing readmission's to the hospital. She also gave tips on how people can prepare for hospital stays and the rehab afterward.

Talking about dementia and how it affects the brain; it is much more than memory loss. She discussed how families can work with a loved one with dementia. Tips on how to make it "easier" rather than fighting it. Techniques for communicating with the person with dementia. Christy also spoke about non-pharmacological behavior management techniques.

Newly elected Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett visited John in the studio shortly before taking office to discuss aging in Salem. Tune into KMUZ 88.5 FM & 100.7 FM every Tuesday @ noon for Aging in the Willamette Valley.

Dr. Peter LeBray, a Geriatric Psychologist, visited John and shared his views on aging. Tune in to KMUZ 88.5 FM & 100.7 FM every Tuesday @ noon for Aging in the Willamette Valley.

Kelley Rogers from Senior One Source visited Aging in the Willamette and shared great info about her services that help people find an appropriate level of care for FREE! Learn more at www.senioronesource.net.

Melissa and Kristen talked about hospice and the benefits of hospice. They also discussed the different programs offered by WV Hospice.

Christopher Hamilton, Elder Law Attorney from Hanson & Walgenkim Attorney’s at Law joins us to discuss the differences between guardianship/conservatorship and a power of attorney/advanced directive, why people would want them, and when one is preferable or necessary. You don't want to miss this episode! For more information, visit: www.hansonwalgenkim.com.

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