Seniors and the People Who Love Them

Glenora Wells-Sanders, Parul Patel and Wendy Eppers

A Podcast for Seniors and the people who love and care for them.

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25: Relocating Challenges for Seniors: Moyer Move Management
31-10-2023
25: Relocating Challenges for Seniors: Moyer Move Management
Happy Halloween! Today, the ladies have special guests from the company Moyer Move Management, Charna Kinneberg, Executive Vice President Business Development and Lisa Mark, RN, BSN, Sales and Account Coordinator. Charna and Lisa give invaluable information regarding a Senior relocation, space planning and design, downsizing and organizing, and professional moving and storage. If you are interested in utilizing their services, please contact them at the phone #s and website below: Baltimore 410-515-1199National 301-869-3896DC 703-740-9912Maryland 301-685-7900www.moyermovemanagement.com
25: Relocating Challenges for Seniors: Moyer Move Management
31-10-2023
25: Relocating Challenges for Seniors: Moyer Move Management
Happy Halloween! Today, the ladies have special guests from the company Moyer Move Management, Charna Kinneberg, Executive Vice President Business Development and Lisa Mark, RN, BSN, Sales and Account Coordinator. Charna and Lisa give invaluable information regarding a Senior relocation, space planning and design, downsizing and organizing, and professional moving and storage. If you are interested in utilizing their services, please contact them at the phone #s and website below: Baltimore 410-515-1199National 301-869-3896DC 703-740-9912Maryland 301-685-7900www.moyermovemanagement.com
24: Mental Health in Seniors
17-10-2023
24: Mental Health in Seniors
Today, the ladies discuss the very important topic of mental health in seniors. Other mental health resources out there. Call 988 for Suicide and Crisis LifelineU.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Older Adults and Mental Health: /a Report of the Surgeon General 1999-http://www.sugeongeneral.gov/library/metalhealth/chapyer5seclhtml. January 2009Geriatric Mental Health Foundation-http://www.gmhfonline.org/gmhf/consumer/depression.htmlAmerican Psychological Association’s Depression and Suicide in Older Adults ResourceGuide:http://www.apa.org/pi/aging/depression.html
23: Caregiver Burnout
03-10-2023
23: Caregiver Burnout
This week the ladies tackle caregiver burnout, a very important topic. A few good resources for follow up on this topic: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/causes-symptoms-caregiver-burnouthttps://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784
22: Widows/Widowers Support
22-08-2023
22: Widows/Widowers Support
This week, the ladies are joined by Barry Rosenberg. Barry discusses the Widows or Widowers of Howard County (WOW) located in Ellicott City, Maryland. This group has tons of activities and support for people who have lost their partners. They also have traveled all over the world. Please tune in and if you are in the area you can become a part of this group by contacting Barry here. https://www.meetup.com/widow-or-widowers-of-howard-county/Email: bdrfromec@verizon.net
21: Social Isolation In Seniors
01-08-2023
21: Social Isolation In Seniors
This episode brings information about a very current topic: Social Isolation in Seniors. Seniors are at risk for social isolation due to a myriad of factors but the pandemic only made this issue worsened. This is a great article on the topic to continue your research from the National Council on Aging. https://ncoa.org/article/covid-driven-isolation-can-be-dangerous-for-older-adults
20: Elder Abuse
18-07-2023
20: Elder Abuse
An incredibly sensitive yet important topic is discussed today by Pinky, Wendy and Cookie this week. Elder Abuse. The ladies discuss the different types of abuse, where abuse can happen and who is typically the abuser, signs of abuse and what to do if you suspect a loved one is being abused. Just a few of the resources we found:The Maryland – Long-term Care Ombudsman program – through the Baltimore County Department of Aging – 410-887-4200 - If you are outside of Maryland please google the Ombudsman in your state.Safe Helpline – 410- 843-7571Senior Legal Services – 410 - 396-1322
19: Providers who make House Calls ~ Dr. Elizabeth Akano
20-06-2023
19: Providers who make House Calls ~ Dr. Elizabeth Akano
Yes! Some doctors still make house calls. Dr. Elizabeth Akano of the Nova Family Clinic comes on this week to talk to Cookie, Pinky and Wendy. If you or a senior you love is in need of a provider who comes to your home in the Maryland area, please contact Dr. Akano. Nova Family Clinic6018 Harford RdBaltimore, MD 21214(phone) 443-985-6011(fax) 877-712-5810https://www.medstarfamilychoice.com/maryland-members/provider/elizabeth-c-akano
18: Nursing Support and Caregiver Support Groups
06-06-2023
18: Nursing Support and Caregiver Support Groups
This week the ladies have a very special guest, Shannon Harris. Shannon has been in healthcare for over a decade. She is a Certified Medical Assistant in internal Medicine and previously served as a Certified Nursing Assistant and a Patient Care Assistant with Division of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities. Shannon is also the Administrator for a very large support group on Facebook that serves as a support for Caregivers.  If you are interested in joining the group, here is the link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/103001490399094
17: Hobbies for Seniors
23-05-2023
17: Hobbies for Seniors
Today is a fun one. The ladies bring in two very special guests to talk about hobbies for Seniors. We talk about lots of different hobbies from gardening, crocheting, hand dancing, and a favorite of yours and ours, podcasting. We extend a big thank you to Tina Wilkerson and Patel for coming on and sharing your pastimes with us.
16: EMT and CPR for Seniors
09-05-2023
16: EMT and CPR for Seniors
We had an amazing guest join us this week. Take a listen to this next episode all about CPR and EMT impact on Seniors. This episode is full of knowledge and laughter as we are joined by Alex Balish, Owner and lead trainer at Care 1st Training Group, LLC; authorized provider of CPR, AED & First Aid Training Specialty in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. If you or your company is in need of this top notch training please visit: www.care1stcpr.com or call 908-443-1CPR.
15: Falls
25-04-2023
15: Falls
Aira Bautista O'Donnell is back in the house to discuss Falls with the ladies. A fall can be devastating to a senior. Cookie, Pinky and Wendy discuss how to prevent one, risk factors for falls and what to do if there is a fall.
14: Home Health Care
11-04-2023
14: Home Health Care
The ladies are joined today by Kimberly Scott, of MedStar Health Home Care. Kim shares her experience coordinating Home Care in the healthcare industry for 20 years. Thank you Kim and if anyone is interested in making a referral to Home Care you can get information here: https://www.medstarhealth.org/services/home-care1-800-862-2166
13: Financial Planning for Seniors
28-03-2023
13: Financial Planning for Seniors
Keith Levitt, Senior Investment Consultant and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER with Baird Private Wealth Management joins the Podcast this week to discuss finances for Seniors with Cookie, Pinky & Wendy.If you are interested in contacting Keith for more information please contact him at:klevitt@rwbaird.comhttps://klevitt.bairdwealth.com/410-769-5200Thanks so much for being so generous with your time and wealth of knowledge Keith.
12: Ombudsman Program
14-03-2023
12: Ombudsman Program
Join Pinky, Cookie & Wendy and their special guest host, Lynn McCamie of the Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. We discuss how the Ombudsman program can help seniors that reside in nursing facilities and how you can get involved in the program to help Seniors. If you want to get involved with the program, please check out https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-long-term-care-ombudsman.aspx for Maryland Residents and for people in other states: https://ltcombudsman.org/
11: Dementia and Alzheimer's.
28-02-2023
11: Dementia and Alzheimer's.
This episode we discuss Dementia and Alzheimer's diseases. Our guest speaker is Lisa Clerman, a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Thanks so much for joining us Lisa!
10: Long Term Care
14-02-2023
10: Long Term Care
Today, Cookie, Pinky and Wendy bring you an episode full of information regarding Long Term Care. Some resources for you to continue your research is https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=NursingHome&redirect=trueAlso take a look at the Covid Tracking Project which provides a lot of data about the impact that Covid has had on Long Term Care: https://covidtracking.com/
9: Hospice
31-01-2023
9: Hospice
Join Pinky, Cookie & Wendy as they explore the topic of Hospice and debunk the myths of hospice.
8: Volunteerism for Seniors
17-01-2023
8: Volunteerism for Seniors
This week we are joined by very special guest Alison Vogrin, The Director of Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at Baltimore County Department of Aging. Alison brings a wealth of knowledge about volunteerism for seniors. If you are in the Maryland area, you can get information about this group on their website: www.volunteers.baltimorecountymd.gov or email at volunteers@baltimorecountmd.gov. Thank you again Alison.
7: Assisted Living Facilities
03-01-2023
7: Assisted Living Facilities
Today, we are joined by William Young, Executive Director of Shangri-la and Paradise Assted Living Facilities located in Maryland. We discuss all of the aspects of Assisted Living Care.
6: Healthcare Decision Making
20-12-2022
6: Healthcare Decision Making
This holiday season give your loved ones the gift of having clear advanced directives and decision making set up BEFORE an emergency happens. It is a priceless gift.