Aging In The Willamette Valley

This week, Jerry Norton, owner of Mind & Body Wellness, talks about the benefits and uses of hemp and CBD. Jerry started his wellness business to spread the healing power of hemp, and to celebrate all of the cannabinoids found within this amazing plant. CBD helps reduce inflammation, and CBD oil used with regular massage therapy is even more effective. CBD treatment can replace expensive medications with no negative side-effects. As a hemp farmer and founder of the Oregon Industrial Hemp Farmer’s Association, he has first-hand knowledge of a rapidly growing health field. Don’t miss this exciting show!

This week, Nadine Grzeskowiak, the gluten-free RN, joins us to explain celiac disease, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and gluten-free diets. She explains how you can modify your lifestyle to live with celiac disease, starting by switching to foods without gluten. Nadine also talks about getting tested for celiac disease and how gluten-free eating can be yummy! She’s an expert consultant, author, podcaster, professional speaker, and research enthusiast, so you know this will be good! Don’t miss the show!

This week, Mac McCurry, CLTC, an agent with New York Life Insurance, gives an overview of how to plan for long-term care. Mac is certified as a CLTC, which means he has the crucial tools needed to discuss the subject of longevity and its acute consequences on a client's family – financial, physical, and emotional. His expertise is planning for those years down the road. He helps families protect themselves from the potential devastation of long-term care expenses with advice that leads to a plan to mitigate adverse consequences. Don’t miss this show!

This week, Tracy Duerst, a personal in-home financial assistant, joins us to discuss how she helps clients stay on top of their mail and keep their bills paid on time. She explains how a personal financial assistant works – it’s an option many people don’t realize is available to them, and it can help retirees preserve their independence and reduce stress. Her insight can bring relief to anyone who dislikes keeping up with a lot of paperwork.

This week, Dodie Brockamp and Bob Foster with Silverton Senior Center, join us to discuss the many changes underway there. Did you know that people over 50 can now use the center and participate in activities there? Also, Dodie talked about many of the new activities they are offering. Learn about smartphones and computers, browse the thrift store, do yoga, and kick up your heels with line dancing. Tune in to learn about the center’s link to Disney. #Salem

Marja Byers, Executive Director of Blindskills, Inc., joins us to discuss vision loss and how people can cope when they are legally blind or otherwise vision-impaired. Blindskills is a nonprofit organization providing support, education, and resources to people living with sight loss -- particularly those new to living with less sight as they figure out how to do things differently. Blindskills publishes DIALOGUE Magazine, operates a toll-free helpline, and provides three monthly support groups open to everyone. Don't miss this show!

This week Janet Sanders, OT, CHT (Occupational Therapist, Certified Hand Therapist), and owner of Sanders Hand and Pediatric Therapy joins us to talk about hand therapy. Hand therapy helps you gain strength and confidence, return to pain-free movement through rehabilitation following your illness, accident, or surgery. Hand therapists can help you with specialized splints, physical therapy exercises, and ergonomic issues with common ailments like arthritis. Don’t suffer in pain! Tune in for a great show!

This week we are joined by Nadine Grzeskowiak, from RN On Call which offers private pay, in-home health care management, and people are seen in their own homes. There is a need for people to have an advocate, a professional Nurse that will help them navigate the complicated medical system, or better yet, help them stay healthy and not need to go to the hospital for a crisis. There are many people that can’t get out to go to appointments for health care. Tune in for a great show!

In this episode, Natasha Steele from Weddle Funeral Service and Deon Strommer from First Call Mortuary Services, join us to talk about “green” burial options. Options for cremation, burial and other ends of life choices are changing today & you need to hear about them. Aqua Cremation, also called Alkaline Hydrolysis, is something Deon pioneered in Oregon and it’s a cost-effective option to traditional cremation. Natural burials, burying on your own property and many more topics are discussed! Don’t miss this show!

When you begin funeral planning, the amount of decisions can seem overwhelming — but don't worry because help is available! Natasha Steele, Funeral Director & Owner, of Weddle Funeral Service joins us to discuss many aspects of funeral planning, pre-planning, and many options during this time of grief. Natasha and her staff are committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief. Tune in for a great show!

This week Michael Cline, owner of Aspen Pain Clinic, talks with us about Rehabilitation Massage which is a site-specific treatment with a precise goal or outcome in mind. Whether your pain is caused by an accident, work or sports injury, or the tolls of everyday life, our providers will make an expert assessment and design a plan to get you feeling better and back to your normal active self. This approach will relieve pain, restore health, and provide solutions for patients with individualized therapy and education. Don't miss this show!

Join us this week as Melissa Gimby, Marketing Manager for Oregon Medical Centers, LLC (formerly First Choice Chiropractic & Rehabilitation) talks to us about regenerative medicine that uses stem cells to replace and restore damaged tissue in the body. This is done by an injection into your joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and improve the function of the affected area. This approach can help some people avoid surgical procedures & Melissa talks about "where" these stem cells come from. Tune in!

Join us this week to explore how chiropractic care can help with pain from an auto or work-related accident. Melissa Gimby, Marketing Manager for Oregon Medical Centers, LLC (formerly First Choice Chiropractic & Rehabilitation) talks to us about how a chiropractor can help you recover from these types of accidents. She also talks about the three phases of healing in regard to chiropractic care. The clinic has one goal which is to make their patients feel better using chiropractic treatment, massage, and Physical Therapy. Don't miss this show!

In this show, Dr. Larry Gates M.D. from Salem Gastroenterology Consultants joins us to talk about the importance of screenings for colon cancer, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common, and most deadly, of cancers. For this reason, colon cancer screening is recommended for everyone over the age of 50. The good news is colon cancer is 90% preventable when detected early. Tune in for this important show & make sure you get screened!

You may have heard the term "fiduciary", but have you ever wondered what that means and what those people do? In this episode, Kyle Downs, Trust Administrator at Trinity Fiduciary Services, explains to us what services a fiduciary provides, why you need one or would want to hire one. Kyle also gives some tips on things to look for if you are looking for a fiduciary for yourself or a loved one. Kyle also gives some splendid examples of why you might want a fiduciary as part of your estate planning. Don't miss this show!

In this episode, Lynell Beckstrom, Master Trainer at the Rapid Eye Institute, joins us to discuss how Rapid Eye Technology (RET) can help with many emotional issues in people's lives. Basically, the emotional stress caused by any issue can be released, the body retrained, and the mind educated to think and react differently through the RET process. RET helps people with everyday stress, issues caused by abuse, grief, anger, family dynamics, and other emotional issues. Don't miss this informative episode!

This week Barbara Crawford, the Owner of Columbia Medical Alarm, Inc. joins us to discuss the services her company offers with Personal Emergency Response Systems, medication dispensers and more. Columbia Medical Alarm has been serving the Willamette Valley area for almost 30 years offering safety, peace of mind & reassurance to their clients and family members. They walk you through the entire process, so you don't need to call anyone for any additional support or help. Don't miss this informative episode!

Do you or a loved one struggle with diabetes? Do you sometimes feel like you are alone in your battle with diabetes? This week, we talk with Sondra Underberg and Renee Lacy from Diabetes Support Services. Their organization provides diabetes education beyond what you initially receive from your doctor. They also host multiple support groups in the Salem area. You are not alone, so tune in to hear about how their services help people with diabetes navigate those murky waters! Don't miss this show!

In this episode, Nathan Hambley, Communications Manager for the Pacific Northwest, at Uber joins us to discuss how Uber can help older adults who may, or may not, be internet savvy. We discuss how to use Uber without a smartphone and how families can arrange for rides for their loved ones and receive alerts on the ride progress. Also, some clinics and doctor’s offices can arrange rides for their patients too! We also discuss Uber Eats which can deliver meals to your home! Don't miss this exciting episode about Uber!

Nancy Baldwin, Health Educator & CHEC Supervisor, from Salem Hospital joins us to talk about a resource in our area called the Community Health Education Center (CHEC). At the CHEC you can take health-related classes, check out books or engage with a librarian to find online resources, or join a group meeting held there. If you have been diagnosed with a condition you wish to research, the staff at CHEC can help you. You can also take classes from child birth to end of life and everything in between. Don't miss this informative episode!