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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!"

The Loneliness Crisis Among Older Adults

16 mins; January 04, 2024

Who will care for me when I am old?

15 mins; December 28, 2023

Nonprofit Offers Transportation Help for Seniors

15 mins; December 21, 2023

Smart-sizing, Let's start the conversation

13 mins; December 14, 2023

How Can the Digital World Help Someone with Dementia?

25 mins; December 07, 2023

Strokes- What you need to know if you are the caregiver.

19 mins; November 30, 2023

Long-Term Care: De-Myth-ified

20 mins; November 23, 2023

What are companion services for seniors?

15 mins; November 16, 2023

The Pace Paradigm: Tools and Tips for Family Caregivers on Life Happens

41 mins; November 09, 2023

Tapping into Home Equity: Unlocking Hidden Savings for Seniors to Stay in Their Homes

22 mins; November 02, 2023

Why is oral health important in the elderly?

15 mins; October 26, 2023

Challenges that LGBT Seniors Face

14 mins; October 19, 2023

Do you know the different care options available in Texas?

14 mins; October 12, 2023

Jumping into Caregiving Feet First

17 mins; October 05, 2023

How Do You Find the Best Assisted Living in Houston?

16 mins; September 28, 2023

Mother and Daughter Face Alzheimer’s Together

21 mins; September 21, 2023

The Healing Power of Music: Unleashing Joy Through the Chemistry of Singing

21 mins; September 14, 2023

Marriage and Dementia

24 mins; September 07, 2023

Advocating for Your Elderly Parent or Spouse

21 mins; August 31, 2023

Advocating for The Rights of Long-Term Care Residents

23 mins; August 24, 2023

Your Retirement and Caregiving for Aging Parents

18 mins; August 17, 2023

From Chaos To Calm- Parents Dementia Journey

15 mins; August 10, 2023

Living Well With Dementia

21 mins; August 03, 2023

The Magic of Elder Care Mediation

16 mins; July 27, 2023

Peace of Mind Visits Because You Can’t Always Be There

20 mins; July 20, 2023

Transitioning to Assisted Living- What A Coach Has to Say

20 mins; July 13, 2023

Sharing is Caring- A Guide to Make and Keep Caregiving Personal

16 mins; July 06, 2023

Caring for Mom- When Siblings Disagree

22 mins; June 29, 2023

The Grandbaby Project

18 mins; June 22, 2023

A Closure Ceremony- When a Senior Has to Leave Their Home

15 mins; June 15, 2023

When is the “Right” Time to Ask for Help/Assistance? A Senior’s Perspective

12 mins; June 08, 2023

Paying for Long Term Care Through Real Estate

16 mins; June 01, 2023

3 Dementia Tips- Here is What Families Need To Know

18 mins; May 25, 2023

Staying Home with Dementia

17 mins; May 18, 2023

Polypharmacy and Our Elder Community- What You Need To Know

17 mins; May 11, 2023

Making it work: How to successfully navigate home care with family caregiving involvement

19 mins; May 04, 2023

Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning a Living

20 mins; April 27, 2023

Livable Home Solutions For An Aging Population

14 mins; April 20, 2023

How to Prevent Hospital Readmissions

18 mins; April 13, 2023

Combining Hands-On Care with Technology

13 mins; April 06, 2023

People Don't Die Like in The Movies

26 mins; March 30, 2023

Dementia and Sex, Let's Talk About It

28 mins; March 23, 2023

How to Make Sure Aging Parents Are Well Cared For

22 mins; March 16, 2023

Leaving Your Way- Planning for the End of Life

15 mins; March 09, 2023

Laughter Yoga and Dementia

21 mins; March 02, 2023

Helping Seniors Maintain Independence with Social Connections

17 mins; February 16, 2023

Dancing With Dementia

15 mins; February 09, 2023

Getting to the Heart of Your Health

15 mins; February 02, 2023

Houses, Healthcare, Heirs & Planning for The Future

21 mins; January 26, 2023

More Ways Tech Can Help Keep Seniors Safe

21 mins; January 19, 2023

How to Tour a Memory Care Community Like an Expert

22 mins; January 12, 2023

Keeping Our Loved Ones Safe and Sound in the Hospital: The Care Partner Project

19 mins; January 05, 2023

What Solo-Agers Should Know

18 mins; December 29, 2022

Why Choosing a Small Assisted Living May Be Your Best Option

16 mins; December 22, 2022

Helping Seniors Create a Better Body

20 mins; December 15, 2022

The Gap Between Loving and Supporting Someone with Alzheimer's

19 mins; December 08, 2022

Having Those Difficult Discussions with Loved Ones

16 mins; December 01, 2022

Traveling with a Family Member with Dementia - Am I Crazy?!

21 mins; November 24, 2022

How to Promote Independence & Avoid Wandering Away

21 mins; November 17, 2022

Should You Use a Funeral Negotiator?

16 mins; November 10, 2022

Building a financial plan, critically important for caregivers

16 mins; November 03, 2022

Caregiving & the Science of Aging Well

17 mins; October 27, 2022

How 'AgeTech' is Revolutionizing Care Choices

27 mins; October 20, 2022

Framework for the Sandwich Generation

18 mins; October 13, 2022

Your Hearing and Your Brain Health

12 mins; October 06, 2022

Open Enrollment Is Starting- Why Is This Important?

17 mins; September 29, 2022

Caring for Aging Parents- When Siblings Disagree

18 mins; September 22, 2022

Behavioral Health and Quality of Life

15 mins; September 15, 2022

How Can I Keep Someone with Dementia Engaged?

12 mins; September 08, 2022

Should I Move My Elderly Mom into My Home?

19 mins; September 01, 2022

Assisted Living or Memory Care, which one is the right choice?

16 mins; August 25, 2022

Elderly Fraud Abuse

21 mins; August 18, 2022

Always access your medical records!

19 mins; August 11, 2022

What is Recreational Therapy? How Does It Help Seniors?

18 mins; August 04, 2022

Knowing When It’s Time to Consider Moving to a Care Community

21 mins; July 28, 2022

No One Is Perfect; aka Perfection is Highly Overrated

23 mins; July 21, 2022

Siblings Caring for a Parent with Dementia

25 mins; July 14, 2022

A Budget Friendly Option For Great Senior Care

15 mins; July 07, 2022

Navigating the Emergency Department With A Senior

16 mins; June 30, 2022

How to Build Your Caregiving Team

19 mins; June 23, 2022

It’s Okay to Laugh – finding connection and joy facing Alzheimer’s and other dementias

14 mins; June 16, 2022

When Caregiving Calls

15 mins; June 09, 2022

Adult Day Care as an Option for Dementia Care

10 mins; June 02, 2022

Moving Caregivers from “I give up” to “I got this”!

17 mins; May 26, 2022

Practicing Mindfulness When Caring for Someone with Dementia

16 mins; May 19, 2022

Dementia and Scammers – How to Protect Someone You Love

12 mins; May 12, 2022

Help! I wasn’t prepared to care for aging parents!

15 mins; May 05, 2022

Medicare, Dementia and My Mom – What Do I Need to Know?

18 mins; April 28, 2022

Mom has Dementia; Should I Just Let Her Eat Whatever She Wants?

11 mins; April 21, 2022

I talk fine! Demystifying Speech Therapy for Adults

11 mins; April 14, 2022

Strategies to Manage Heart and Brain Health Risks

17 mins; April 07, 2022

Choosing the Best End Of Life Possible

21 mins; March 31, 2022

Diabetes and Dementia

19 mins; March 24, 2022

When Caregiving Calls

15 mins; March 17, 2022

What is Music Therapy for Seniors?

12 mins; March 10, 2022

Hospitalized, Now What?

29 mins; March 03, 2022

Eat Until Your Heart’s Content – How to Enjoy a Heart-Healthy Diet

22 mins; February 24, 2022

Preventing Pneumonia at Home

15 mins; February 17, 2022

Differences between home care, home health, and provider services

16 mins; February 10, 2022

Preparing a Family for End of Life

14 mins; February 03, 2022

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