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Senior Learning Institute Founder, Certified Senior Advisor® and REALTOR® shares why selling a home "as-is" to an investor could cost you big time.

Home Sweet Home is a Senior Relocation moving company assisting clients and their families during the entire transition before, during and after their move into a smaller home, apartment or retirement community. Specializing in offering a stress free one day moving experience. We offer peace of mind during an often difficult and overwhelming time by coordinating the entire move and referring professionals to help provide additional services where needed. Home Sweet Home also helps downsize and Declutter to help keep older adults wanting to stay in their homes remain there safely and comfortably by simplifying and organizing their surroundings.

In 1999, with a passion for antiques, collectibles and helping others in need, Jeff and Regina Randall established an estate sale business in the St. Louis area. Regina grew up in West Virginia learning the trade from her parents and their antique store. Jeff’s professional career, including estate planning for over 25 years, combined with Regina’s experience helped mold a great relationship across the St. Louis community and the business took off. In 2013, Pennies In Your Pocket Estate Sales was recognized as having the largest percentage of growth in sales by the national organization EstateSales.NET. Regina and Jeff are certified personal property appraisers, members of CAGA (Certified Appraiser Guild of America)Two sons have joined the company full time now. Ford Randall began working for PIYP in 2012 and Noah Randall joined in a full time capacity in 2016. Jeff Randall, MBA, Webster University Regina Randall, BS, Recreation Management, Marshall University Ford Randall, UTI, Chicago Noah Randall, BS, M

Occupational Therapist Gretchen Kingma introduces strategies you can take to successfully age in place.

Mr. Cordell earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Texas School of Law and his Bachelor of Science in accountancy from Oklahoma State University. He is a graduate of the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and holds a Missouri CPA license. He received his LL.M. from Washington University. Mr. Cordell is also an adjunct faculty member at Washington University School of Law. Additionally, Mr. Cordell is the past president of the American Academy of Attorney-Certified Public Accountants. He is frequently featured in national media outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Time Magazine, and CNN. He is the founder of MensDivorce.com and DadsDivorce.com, popular websites for divorced men and divorcing fathers, and is the author of “Your Civil War: A Father’s Guide to Winning Child Custody,” “Divorce Full Force,” and “The 10 Stupidest Mistakes Men Make When Facing Divorce.” Mr. Cordell speaks at various seminars for the public and fellow attorneys dealing with topics from domestic r

Nikki Buckelew, Ph.D., Co-Founder and CEO Full-time coach, trainer, speaker, and real estate broker dedicated to serving senior adults, caregivers, and professionals in the disciplines of real estate, senior living, and aging. "My personal mission is to educate, inspire, and empower individuals to consider new ways of thinking and behaving, so they can experience new and better results, both in the current and next chapters of life". "Over the past two decades, I have taken an active stance toward helping individuals, both young and old, embrace a more positive view of the aging process. Challenging outdated beliefs and stereotypes surrounding age in today's society, I encourage people to consider new paradigms about aging and to live each day with purpose and passion, regardless of the age printed on their driver's license." "People often tell me they appreciate my direct and candid approach to these issues, as well as my sense of humor -- something that is often beneficial and necessary when dealing wit

I have a new challenge for you. I want you to get out of your comfort zone; do something different. It will energize you. It will make you a better caregiver. It may even inspire others who you have never met. My guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers is a great role model for you. Lynette Hipsher is Ms. Senior DIVA 2019. Although she had never even thought about being in a pageant before, she challenged herself. Now she has found that she is encouraging and influencing others, and gaining more confidence in herself. Lynette is also a caregiver, specializing in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. That has been her platform as Ms. Senior DIVA for the past year. As Ms. Senior DIVA, Lynette has been an advocate for the State of Florida for Alzheimer’s and dementia causes. Lynette is a Certified Nursing Assistant. She started by caring for her grandparents. For 15 years, Lynette owned and operated her own private in-home daycare business. Now she is a private professional caregiver, specializing

Are you protecting yourself with self-quarantine and social distancing for the Coronavirus? GOOD! Are you feeling more isolated? PLEASE DON'T. **There is help.** Just because you are avoiding contact with others does not mean that you should feel isolated, especially if your loved one has dementia or Alzheimer’s. In this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, my guest Charles Fuschillo, CEO of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA), explains the many resources that AFA provides for you. The AFA web site offers many online resources for caregivers, with home therapeutic activities to help you stay engaged during Coronavirus isolation. VISIT The Web Site (https://alzfdn.org/) Their National Toll-Free Helpline (866.232.8484) is staffed by compassionate licensed social workers who are specifically trained in dementia care. In my podcast, Dr Fuschillo talks about the many simple activities that the web site can show you how to do at home, such as: • Reminiscence activities, as looking through fami

Described by his caregiver as a “mystic”, Sean’s been stripped down to nothing. He’s lost his job, he’s infertile, and he often can’t take care of anyone or even play with his daughter. In our conversation he asks himself, “if he is nothing to this world, is he worth the dignity and the resources it has to offer?” His answer will inspire you! Diagnosed at the age of 32 with a rare condition called Fanconi Anemia, cancer is a “no end in sight” reality for him, his daughter Maya, and his spouse/primary caregiver Allison. He’s had cancer of the gums, throat, tongue, bladder, and over 150 occurrences of skin cancer. He’s experienced over 10 years of treatment and literally thousands of appointments including a bone marrow transplant, having his tongue rebuilt from a flap of his arm and the removal of his bladder and prostate. His wife Allison, inspired by her experiences with Sean, created a blog and online community for caregivers called The Negative Space. As a result of her work she’s become a sought after

What to do when you can't be at the hospital, nursing or rehab facility to advocate for your loved one in person because of the corona virus. There are still ways to remain involved and supportive.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Jean Lee whose parents were both diagnosed with Alzheimer's on the same day. Jean took care of her parents while working as a teacher. Her personal journal documenting her parents' 'oddities' later helped her write her memoir. Jean also found support in reading other people's personal experiences with Alzheimer's which led to her connecting with other authors and creating AlzAuthors - a community of over 200 authors. In this episode, we discuss the struggle between wanting to remain private and loyal to your family and yet connect with and support other caregivers.

Today's guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast is Mr. Mark Bott, P. E., Traffic and Safety Engineer for the Michigan Department of Transportation. Mark's responsibilities include the integration of senior mobility, pedestrian and bicyclists, and safety initiatives into everyday activities to reduce fatalities and serious injuries as part of MDOT’s Toward Zero Death initiative. Read the show notes at https://www.keepingussafe.org/michigans-toward-zero-deaths-safety-initiative/

Are you ready for a new adventure? My special guest on this podcast, Brenda Griffin, Ms. Senior Jacksonville 2019, wants you to try something new. She also wants you to be financially secure.. Brenda is an inspiration to us all. She is an ordained minister, Bible Teacher, Financial Wellness Advocate, Information Broker, and an Influencer. She is most proud of being a wife, mother and grandmother. She is also a caregiver for her father, helping him navigate the health insurance programs, protecting his finances, protecting him from scammers. In the podcast, Brenda leaves us with several helpful suggestions from her years as a caregiver. Brenda shares a secret: having been named Ms Senior Jacksonville has given her a unique advantage to promote her cause and influence others to achieve more. YOU, too, CAN HAVE THAT OPPORTUNITY. Brenda encourages you to be a contestant in this year’s MS SENIOR JACKSONVILLE PAGEANT and the INAUGURAL MS. SENIOR DIVA PAGEANT (for women 50 to 59). To learn more, visit the we

I speak with Kim Cover, MS, LPC, RD, CSSD, CEDRD-S, LDN about the struggles with food, feeding issues and the challenge of proper nutrition in the elderly.  Kim also offers tips for how we as caregivers can help ourselves in the same way.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet ‘recovering caregiver’ Breeda Miller who cared for her mom from the independent living stage through home hospice. Like many, Breeda found herself in the sandwich generation. She was helping her Irish mom while working full time and raising her children, two with special needs. Listen to the show to find out how Breeda’s slam caregiving story went viral and learn what she is doing now to help caregivers carry on.

We all have to wash our hands, especially with the coronavirus spreading. But we also need to make sure doctors, nurses and other medical personnel wash their hands and put on gloves before touching our loved ones.

You can stop feeling isolated. As a caregiver for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s, I know that too often it is difficult for you to find places where you can feel safe, respected, and understood. That is why the Mayo Clinic and Eldersource have partnered with the Edward Waters College Disparities Center and community volunteers to help the New Town/College Gardens neighborhood become a dementia caring community. My guest on this podcast of Toula’s Tips for Caregivers, Catherine Powell, is an Assistant Coordinator for events at the New Town Memory Café.  Catherine talks about the mission and the upcoming activities designed to respond to the needs of dementia patients and their caregivers. The Memory Café is a safe and comfortable space where people with memory loss and their care partners can socialize, have fun, offer each other support, and exchange helpful information. It is free and open to all community members with memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, or related dementia & their care partners.

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet experienced family and professional caregiver Sheryl Smith, R.N. In this episode we discuss family dynamics,long distance caregiving, navigating the aging process for ourselves and our loved ones, and what life is like living in Puerto Rico post earthquake devastation.

Matt chats with Ken Keene, Jr. of the The Journey with ToughKenaMan on YouTube and 2019 recipient of Dementia Society of America's Ginny Gives Grant to produce a music video. Show notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP_Ep_31

Today's guest on the "Beyond Driving with Dignity" podcast show is Ms. Kathryn Eyring, producer and host of the Aging Gracefully TV program. Listen in as Kathryn helps us gain a better understanding of the vital role exercise plays in older driver safety.