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On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon, discusses the importance of planning multiple evacuations routs in the wake of a natural disaster in order for everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well in your home.

Learn why you want to attend the National Caregiving Conference either in person or virtually. Host Elizabeth Miller shares what she has gained at the conference the last two years and gives you a taste on what you can expect to see, do, and learn this year.

On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon, discusses the importance of identifying people who can help you before, during and after a natural disaster in order for everyone to Age Safe® and Live Well in your home.

Jay Newton-Small is the founder of MemoryWell, a national network of more than 500 journalists who tell the life stories of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in order to improve their care. MemoryWell grew out of Jay's experience with her father, who was living with Alzheimer's disease. Our network of more than 500 professional writers works with families, senior living communities and home care providers to replace burdensome intake questionnaires with brief, intimate stories which build empathy and are poignant keepsakes for families. Listen in and learn how Jay Newton-Small and the entire staff at MemoryWell are creating Healing Ties all around us!

Jay Newton-Small is the founder of MemoryWell, a national network of more than 500 journalists who tell the life stories of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia in order to improve their care. MemoryWell grew out of Jay's experience with her father, who was living with Alzheimer's disease. Our network of more than 500 professional writers works with families, senior living communities and home care providers to replace burdensome intake questionnaires with brief, intimate stories which build empathy and are poignant keepsakes for families. Listen in and learn how Jay Newton-Small and the entire staff at MemoryWell are creating Healing Ties all around us!

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet family caregiver Angela DiAnna. Angela works full-time and is an only child. She cares for her mom who has MSA (Multiple System Atrophy). We talk about looking for a job while caregiving, the a-ha moment that Angela received from the National Caregiving Conference and how she learned to ask for help.

Matt Gurwell, founder and CEO of Keeping Us Safe, shares tips and advice for helping older drivers and their families ensure dignity, independence and smooth transitions during a difficult process.

Kindness Leaders in Education Series - Part 1 Host Allison Elkow Lazicky chats with Melinda Buchanan, a high school teacher in Krum, Texas who starts off the year by sharing the most kind, loving thought to her students as to why she is wearing Christmas socks. Together Allison and Melinda discuss modeling kindness as a high school teacher and encouraging them to be kind to each other. Melinda's passion for teaching and love of books makes her a great influence on her students. She chats about a positive project in which she encourages the class to look for the best in other students. What word would her students use to describe her? Melinda weighs in on that as well. Get ready to fall in love with the generosity and positivity of this Kindness Leader. She is truly a gift to the world of education.

In this episode host Elizabeth Miller shares which smart phone apps have been helpful for her as a family caregiver. You've got them with you all the time. Your phone is essentially a caregiver toolbox that contains a variety of resources - from practical, to self-care to just plan fun.

Join host, Allison Elkow Lazicky as she kicks off her "Kindness Leaders in the World of Education" series with Jane Mintz the Director, Educator Support and Effectiveness for Ventura County's Office of Education about her role setting up all new teachers in the county with a mentor and how she supports the teachers that serve as mentors. They discuss the attributes needed to be an effective teacher. She identifies the kindness leader who influenced her to be a teacher and the student that she herself influenced to be a teacher. Jane shares a few teaching stories that will surely make you smile and takes on the 10 Question Challenge at the end of the ​show. Oh, and did we happen to mention that Jane is Allison's sister?

Matt sits down with Dr. John Sawyer of Ochsner Health System to discuss aspects of cognitive testing to detect what is going on with your brain. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/PWDP26

Two Irishman came into a bar...NO! Two Irishmen joined together on a podcast to talk about something that they are both passionate about...Caregiving! My guest on this episode of Healing Ties is Ryan McNniff. Ryan is owner of Minute Women Home Health and the host of The Caregiver's Toolbox podcast and has quite a story to share about his personal journey into caregiving and home health. Listen in and learn how Ryan is creating Healing Ties all around us!

Two Irishman came into a bar...NO! Two Irishmen joined together on a podcast to talk about something that they are both passionate about...Caregiving! My guest on this episode of Healing Ties is Ryan McNniff. Ryan is owner of Minute Women Home Health and the host of The Caregiver's Toolbox podcast and has quite a story to share about his personal journey into caregiving and home health. Listen in and learn how Ryan is creating Healing Ties all around us!

In this caregiver spotlight episode, meet Virginia Sampson who is currently helping her aging parents and cared for her husband who had ALS. Virgina is passionate about compassion - both for yourself and for others. Learn more about her caregiving journey and how reaching around and giving yourself a hug can scientifically improve your health and happiness.

As corporate finance attorney and raising two children of her own, Catherine Hodder was thrusts in the role as family caregiver for her father after he suffered a series of mini-strokes. Suddenly balancing a career, raising children, and taking care of her father, Catherine joined millions of Americans in the Sandwich Generation. Through her experience as a caregiver, Catherine shifted her focus from corporate finance to estate planning and helps guide family caregivers along their journey of caregiving. Listen in and learn about Catherine’s new book, Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation: How to help Your Parents and Protect Your Kids, her caregiving experience with her father and how she is creating Healing Ties all around us!

As corporate finance attorney and raising two children of her own, Catherine Hodder was thrusts in the role as family caregiver for her father after he suffered a series of mini-strokes. Suddenly balancing a career, raising children, and taking care of her father, Catherine joined millions of Americans in the Sandwich Generation. Through her experience as a caregiver, Catherine shifted her focus from corporate finance to estate planning and helps guide family caregivers along their journey of caregiving. Listen in and learn about Catherine’s new book, Estate Planning for the Sandwich Generation: How to help Your Parents and Protect Your Kids, her caregiving experience with her father and how she is creating Healing Ties all around us!

On this episode of Age Safe®Live Well, Aging in Place expert Fritzi Gros-Daillon, discusses the essential components every family needs to prepare in the wake of a natural disaster in order for everyone, Age Safe® and Live Well in your home.

In caregiving we like to say, "the best resources are usually from one caregiver to another!" In Episode 6, we introduce you to Betty who is a resident at The Palace Gardens and hear first-hand, her experience with activities, meals, and the seamless move-in process she experienced as a resident of The Palace Gardens. By the time you are finished listening to this podcast, you'll just want to reach through the your speakers and give Betty a hug!

In Episode 5 of The Palace Gardens Senior Living Network Podcast, we welcome back the Director of Sales and Marketing, Elizabeth Martinez to discuss the financial component of Assisted Living. Elizabeth's calm approach and detailed information provides everyone with accurate information along with a variety of options to help pay for Assisted Living at The Palace Gardens.

It is comforting for family members to know that their loved ones are being taken care of on a regular basis. In Episode 4, we visit with Indira Cerda who is the Assistant Director of Nursing in the Memory Care Unit where you will learn detailed information about the medical team at The Palace Gardens. As you listen to this podcast, you will be assured of not only Indira's dedication and love for her job, but you will also learn of the heart-felt care provided by all the staff at The Palace Gardens.