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Life Happens

Kim Hegwood has met and worked with people from all walks of life. As an Elder Law Attorney, she knows all too well that many families are not prepared when "life happens." This podcast will offer you insights into different subjects you may not have considered. With knowledge comes power. Tune in every Thursday as we discuss the information you will need when "Life Happens!"

AI Scams Targeting Seniors: What Families Need to Know Now

17 mins; April 03, 2026

Planning Ahead: How Funeral Pre-Planning and Estate Planning Work Together

21 mins; March 26, 2026

Stories of Care and Creativity: Eliezer Sobel on Family, Memory, and Meaning

20 mins; March 19, 2026

Movement, Community, and Hope: Parkinson’s Care with Maggie Abbott

18 mins; March 12, 2026

Medicare in Motion: What Texans Need to Know in 2026

16 mins; March 05, 2026

An App with One Place to Access All of Your Healthcare Information

20 mins; February 26, 2026

Choosing Senior Care in Texas: From Group Homes to Hospice — What Families Need to Know

21 mins; February 19, 2026

The Future of Caregiving: Insights with Sherri Snelling

20 mins; February 12, 2026

Navigating Aging: Advocacy, Access & Empowered Care

18 mins; February 05, 2026

Empowering Dementia Care: A Conversation with Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh

21 mins; January 29, 2026

Personal History, Present Care: Insights from Tami Anastasia

18 mins; January 22, 2026

Medicare Made Simple: What Adult Children Should Ask for Their Aging Parents

17 mins; January 15, 2026

Facing Dementia Together: Insights with Lori Farris

13 mins; January 08, 2026

Caregiving with Heart: Conversations on Aging & Dementia

23 mins; September 04, 2025

Nourishing the Soul: Melissa Bernstein on Food, Caregiving and Purposeful Connection

21 mins; August 28, 2025

Coaching Through the Fog: Dr. Cate McCarty on Navigating Dementia with Compassion and Clarity

22 mins; August 21, 2025

The Granddaughter’s Journey: Rachel Hiles on Love, Legacy, and Caregiving

22 mins; August 14, 2025

Five Steps to a Healthier, Happier You—with Dr. David Bernstein

22 mins; August 07, 2025

Preparing Families for A Hospital Stay

23 mins; July 31, 2025

Reminiscence- A Bridge to Dementia Care

18 mins; July 24, 2025

A Relationship Contract for Caregivers

18 mins; July 17, 2025

Bridging Care and Community: A Social Worker’s Role at HAPS

18 mins; July 10, 2025

Mental Health and Aging

18 mins; July 03, 2025

Palliative and Hospice Care- What is the difference?

21 mins; June 26, 2025

From Caregiver to Advocate: A Mission to Transform the Standard of Care

26 mins; June 19, 2025

Home Care with a Twist

13 mins; June 12, 2025

Moving a Senior- Hire a Project Manager

17 mins; June 05, 2025

Concierge Medical Care for Seniors

15 mins; May 29, 2025

Finding Caregiving Solutions When Your Spouse Has Dementia

20 mins; May 22, 2025

The Longest Day: A Powerful Event for Alzheimer’s Awareness and Community Building

12 mins; May 15, 2025

Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Spouse

23 mins; May 08, 2025

How to Talk to Your Aging Parents about Difficult Topics

20 mins; May 01, 2025

Navigating Family Conflicts in Dementia Care

19 mins; April 24, 2025

Tips and Tools to Help the Dementia Caregiver

14 mins; April 17, 2025

Caregiver Cruise- Do it for you and for the one you love

16 mins; April 10, 2025

Early Education Provides Hope for Dementia Caregivers

19 mins; April 03, 2025

Engaging Dementia Patients Through Hands-On Montessori Methods

27 mins; March 27, 2025

The Science and Spirituality of Dementia

23 mins; March 20, 2025

Thriving in the Sandwich Generation

19 mins; March 13, 2025

3 Reasons You Need Home Care and Who Can Help You Pay for It

15 mins; March 06, 2025

Dementia and the Power of Music

19 mins; February 27, 2025

Caregiver Training to Navigate the Progression of Dementia

20 mins; February 20, 2025

AI, Technology and Healthy Aging

20 mins; February 13, 2025

Veterans Benefits- Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

26 mins; February 06, 2025

Stretch Your Retirement Dollars While Staying in Your Home

15 mins; January 30, 2025

Who Needs to Buy Life Insurance?

11 mins; January 23, 2025

What You Need to Know About Funeral Pre-Planning

16 mins; January 16, 2025

Maximizing Your Federal Benefits with Insurance Solutions

29 mins; January 09, 2025

Caregiver Recovery - When Your Care Journey Ends

15 mins; January 02, 2025

Long Term Care- What You Need to Know

14 mins; December 26, 2024

From Hospital to Home- The Role of Home Care

16 mins; December 19, 2024

Caregivers, Holidays, and Dementia - How to Survive and Thrive

15 mins; December 12, 2024

Visiting Aging Parents? Red Flags To Be Aware of That Indicate They May Need Help

17 mins; December 05, 2024

How Can You Advocate for an Aging Parent?

18 mins; November 28, 2024

How to Choose a Quality Nursing Home

19 mins; November 21, 2024

When Grandma Has Dementia - Helping Children Keep Connected

21 mins; November 14, 2024

The Future of Senior Living: Redefining Luxury and Innovation

15 mins; November 07, 2024

Probate, Selling a Home, Senior Transitions - What You Need to Know

17 mins; October 31, 2024

Routine and Structure for Dementia Patients and Their Caregivers?

22 mins; October 24, 2024

Do You Have an Aging Plan?

22 mins; October 17, 2024

Redefining Retirement – Embracing the New Age of Retirement

15 mins; October 10, 2024

Patient Power with Patient Advocacy

12 mins; October 03, 2024

Understanding the Dying Process

19 mins; September 26, 2024

Dementia Diagnosis -What now?

17 mins; September 19, 2024

Why is Medicare So Complicated?

13 mins; September 12, 2024

Getting Someone with Dementia to Do What You Need Them to Do?

20 mins; September 05, 2024

Let’s Talk Dementia with Carol Howell

28 mins; August 29, 2024

What is Care Management and why do I need it?

10 mins; August 22, 2024

De-Mystifying Hospice

23 mins; August 15, 2024

The Truth About Caring for A Spouse with Dementia

17 mins; August 08, 2024

Pediatric Therapy in Your Own Home

12 mins; August 01, 2024

Myth-Busting Medicaid

11 mins; July 25, 2024

Transforming the Mundane into Sacred: Spirituality in Caregiving for the Elderly

19 mins; July 18, 2024

What Families Need to Know about Hospitals and Dementia Patients

20 mins; July 11, 2024

What is a Dementia Coach?

20 mins; July 04, 2024

A Different Kind of Pharmacy

20 mins; June 27, 2024

Navigating Mental Health Hospitalization for You and Your Loved Ones

16 mins; June 20, 2024

Who Cares for the Caregiver

19 mins; June 13, 2024

Senior Placement Services - When a Move is Necessary

15 mins; June 06, 2024

Should I Move Mom to Memory Care?

20 mins; May 30, 2024

Grief Support After a Long Dementia Journey

17 mins; May 23, 2024

Resources to Help When You Are Providing Care at Home

20 mins; May 16, 2024

Challenging Conversations with Seniors

21 mins; May 09, 2024

The Role of Coaching in Caregiving

21 mins; May 02, 2024

A Digital App to Help Seniors Stay at Home

12 mins; April 25, 2024

Caring For Dementia Until the End- Advice from A Physician

24 mins; April 18, 2024

Dementia Friendly Cruises- Should You Take One?

16 mins; April 11, 2024

Tackling Dementia Challenges: Teepa Snow's Insights on Managing Personality Changes

26 mins; April 04, 2024

Strategic Brain Maintenance with Denise Medved: Ageless Grace's 10-Minute Solution

29 mins; March 28, 2024

Should You Hire a Nurse to Navigate the Senior Care Industry?

21 mins; March 21, 2024

Coping with Caregiver Grief in Dementia: Insights with Elaine Messarra and Kim Hegwood

13 mins; March 14, 2024

Helping Aging Adults Cope with Life Changes

17 mins; March 07, 2024

The Challenges and Gratification of Being a Male Caregiver: A Son’s Journey with His Mom

19 mins; February 29, 2024

Expert Insights on Dementia Care: Brittany Bain Shares Strategies for Families

16 mins; February 22, 2024

Tools for the 9 Most Common Forms of Dementia

29 mins; February 15, 2024

Benefits to Rehab Therapy & Caregiver Support

21 mins; February 08, 2024

Dementia Caregiving for Mom When She's Also Difficult and/or Abusive

22 mins; February 01, 2024

Learn More About the CMS GUIDE Model for Dementia Care

21 mins; January 25, 2024

Patient Advocates for Patient Safety

13 mins; January 18, 2024

What is a Lifestyle Home Loan?

15 mins; January 11, 2024

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