Life After 50 Show

Join Karena Kink as we discuss what successful aging is. Karena has been working with and helping seniors age for over 12 years as a franchise owner of Always Best Senior Care in the Houston area.

we are joined today with Harsh Moolini, a neuroscientist who studies seniors.  We will be talking about aging and how science and technology can make a difference for seniors. Circadian rhythms in aging Using science to make small behavioral changes every  day Importance of meaningful social engagement The role technology can play in aging

Michele Buenger, RN, BSN, CSA is a Certified Senior Advisor® at the MatureWell Advocate, MatureWell Lifestyle Center with Chi St. Joseph. She is here to talk about the myths that surround aging. Chronic Disease is often part of the aging process but doesn't have to be.  Michelle will be offering tips to help you get the most out of life even as you age.

Melissa Smith has been leading caregiver retreat in Houston, Canada and New Mexico. But now, with COVID-19 she and her team of volunteers had to get creative. Find out more about these online retreats. How they work and how to register. PS- They are free also. :-)

Jennifer Salazar with the Senior Medicare Patrol is back with important information about scams. Romance Scams are on the rise. And it may be due to the fact that so many people, especially seniors are feeling lonely right now. The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused may people to be quarantined. They are unable to connect in person with their friends and family. So when someone reaches out via the phone they are a prime target for these scams. Learn what you need to look for and who you need to contact if you think you have been a victim.

I am joined today by Dr. Patel, a pharmacist in Houston Texas. We will be talking about anxiety. This is something a lot of people are experiencing as we are moving through this Pandemic called COVID-19. Dr. Patel will talk about medications that work and ones you may want to avoid. he will also discuss some alternative methods to deal with your anxiety.

Tonja Moon spent years working with people who were dying. And she learned a lot about living! Now she is helping hundreds of people get their health back by returning to a healthier weight. And the time could not be better. The pandemic has created a plethora of couch potatoes who have been overeating to the tune of about 16 extra pounds. And that can really put your health at risk. Tonja gives tips on how to Stay Lean in Quaranteen.

Today we are joined by Diana Nickoletsea the owner of two Residential Care Homes In Northeast Houston ( Atascosita) Diana is a nurse who has a passion for caring for seniors in need. Her small Licensed Assisted Living Residential Care Homes offer a comfortable home environment with plenty of care. Residential Care Homes are 16 beds or less. This means you will usually have 1 caregiver taking care of 4 or 5 people. In larger facilities, the ratio is usually one caregiver for every 8 to 10 residents. There are times when a single caregiver in a nursing home may be charged with caring for as many as 16 people. During this pandemic, there are a lot of reasons you will want to choose a smaller care home for your loved one.

The Life After 50 Show is happy to bring you information about Medicare to help. Our expert, Regina Wagner will be talking about Medicare and how it can cost you money if you do not plan correctly. Regina works with seniors to help them choose the right Medicare plan for them. we will be talking about when you need to join Medicare if you are still working at age 65. Other topics covered will include the medicare drug plan and also what Medicare will NOT pay for. You do not want to miss this show. Sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care and the Senior Conference.

The Life After 50 Show brings a dementia expert to talk to you today. Right in the middle of this pandemic families are struggling with caring for someone with dementia. And they are doing it without the outside support they are used to having. We are proud to welcome Teepa Snow. Teepa is a nationally recognized speaker, author, and an expert in dementia. She has wisdom and understanding to help family caregivers who are struggling. Teepa gives practical tips you can use to help yourself and someone you love. Whether you are the day to day caregiver in your home or you are the care partner and advocate for someone in a facility you are feeling the effects of dementia and COVID-19 together. Listen to this program to get some helpful tips.

On the Life After 50 show today we will be talking about anxiety. This show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One Stop For All Things Senior Care and Senior Living in the Houston area.  Senior CareSince we are in the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic when this show was recorded anxiety is an experience that has become all too common. I will be speaking with Dr. Kunal Patel, a pharmacist with Apteek Pharmacy. We will discuss anxiety and how it is affecting many Americans today. Dr. Patel has information on both medications that can help and alternative solutions.

It is stressful enough for family caregivers when their senior loved one has to be moved to a long term care facility. But when you are no longer allowed to visit anxiety levels rise sharply. And with the COVID-19 Pandemic that is just what is happening. On top of that, the Ombudsman ( an advocate for the seniors in nursing homes and assisted living facilities) can no longer visit either. And while we all understand why, it doesn't make it any easier. Greg Shelley with the Ombudsman Program in Harris County is here to talk about how he and his team of volunteers are still serving the seniors they are there to protect. If you have never heard of an Ombudsman you really need to listen to this program. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a  Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more re

If you or someone you love is over 60 these words are more important than ever. Besides the threat of COVID-19, you do not want to end up in the hospital for anything right now. Hospitals are running short on staff and supplies. Plus if you go in for something else you will be exposed to COVID-19 also. So let’s all stay home-stay safe and stay fit. And we have some tools to help! Listen to my interview with Jake Tunney. Try out one of his exercise routines below and sign up on his website to get his entire program free while we are going through this crisis. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a  Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Daryan Jones with Carepartners in Houston Texas is our guest today. She has a lot of ideas, resources, and suggestions for families caring for a senior right now. Her organization CarePartners has a focus on seniors with dementia. They have provided in-person programs for years in the Houston area. Thousands of families have been helped with their programs like Common Ground, The Gathering, and more. Now more than ever these families need support. So Carepartners has developed resources that can help seniors and their family caregivers weather this coronavirus storm together. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a  Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

There are a lot of scams that target seniors. And now with coronavirus on the scene, there are some new ones. They target our most vulnerable population. And at a time when seniors are really frightened also. Jennifer Salazar from the BBB is our guest today to talk about what new scams are targeting seniors, what to watch for, and how to avoid being a victim. We are also spotlighting Mike Alexander, The Medicare Whisperer. Mike will talk to us about how to file for Medicare when the Social security offices are closed. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a  Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Home Care and Home Health Care are two different services. But they are often used together. One will be paid for by Medicare and one you will have to pay for yourself. This episode will help you to understand what services you can expect from each. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a  Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Suddenly your elderly Mom or Dad starts acting really strange. Their whole personality seems to have changed overnight. And you are just not sure what to do? Listen to this 2-minute podcast to get the answers you need. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a  Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Your aging mom (or Dad) had a fall or maybe an illness put them in the hospital. Now they are in a Rehab Facility. Here is what you need to know and what you need to do. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a  Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

How to continue living in your own home even when life brings challenges. A discussion with Rosemarie Rossetti about creating a home with Universal Design. After an accident left her paralyzed, Rosemarie made it her mission to create designs that work for everyone, regardless of their size or ability. The Show is sponsored by Find Houston Senior Care- Your One-Stop Shop for all things senior care and senior-related. This website will help you to find a  Small Assisted Living or Residential Care Home. Or if you want to stay in your own home please look at the Top 20 Home Care Agency List. And for more resources The Top 20 Professional List

Life After 50 Show interviews Rita Losee, ScD, RN the author of Soaring Seniors- Stories, steps and strategies for living life full out in your 50's, 60's, 70's and beyond! At 76 years of age Rita says she has never felt better. Listen to this inspirational talk and find out how she stays so healthy, energized and full of life!