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Episode 2: It's Never Too Late to Start!
The Importance of Movement and Older Adults

 

 

Episode 3: Navigating the Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - About CarePatrol
 - 20 Signs Your Loved One Needs More Help
 - 8 Mistakes That Families Make When Looking for Senior Care
 

Episode 4: ADLs vs IADLs: Why Are They Important?
Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - ADLs vs. IADLs: Why it's Important to Know

 

Episode 5: Seeing the Possibilities - Eye Health and Independence for Older Adults

Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - 20 Signs Your Loved One Needs More Help
 

Episode 6: The Importance of Financial Planning for Older Adults

Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - About CarePatrol

Episode 7: Mental Health & the Older Adult

Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help

 

Episode 8: Reactions to Caregiving
Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - Reactions to Caregiving, What you May be Feeling
 - 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help

 

Episode 9: Addressing Caregiver Burnout
Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - Reactions to Caregiving
 - Caregiver Burnout

Episode 10: Suicide Prevention & Older Adults
Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - Depression in Older Adults

 

Episode 11: Home Care vs. Skilled Home Health
Additional Resources Available for this Episode

 - Home Health Care vs. Home Care
 - Private or Agency Home Caregiver: Pros & Cons

 

Episode 12: Independent Living vs. Assisted Living 
Additional Resources Available for this Episode

- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
- Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for Seniors
- 10 Tips for Helping Seniors Move into Senior Housing

Episode 13: Getting Your Legal House in Order

 

 

Episode 14: Staying Healthy this Flu Season

 

 

Episode 15: Having the Conversation About Care Needs

 

 

 

Episode #16: What is Palliative Care vs. End of Life Care

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
 - 20 Signs Your Loved One Needs More Help
 - 8 Mistakes Families Make When Looking for Senior Care
 - Respite Care

Episode #17: Tips for a Safe & Merry Holiday Season

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help
- Depression in Older Adults 
- Reducing Fall Risks - Tips for Your Loved Ones 
- Reactions to Caregiving 

Episode #18: Living with Gratitude: The Important Role of Family Caregivers

Additional Resources Available for this Episode:
- Caregiver Burnout Rack Card 
- Reactions to Caregiving Rack Card

Episode #19: A New Year’s Resolution: Address Caregiver Guilt

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- 20 Signs Your Loved One Needs More Help Rack Card
- Reactions to Caregiving Rack Card 
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing 

Episode #20: A Parent's Passing: Lessons Learned from a Daughter and Senior Care Professional

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help Rack Card 
- Reactions to Caregiving Rack Card 
- Depression in Older Adults Rack Card 
- Caregiver Burnout Rack Card

Episode #21: When is the Right Time to Consider Memory Care?

 Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for Seniors Educational Flyer 
- 20 Signs that your Loved One May Need More Help Rack Card 

Episode #22: Assisted Living vs. Nursing Home Services  - What Are the Differences?

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living Flyer 
- Finding a Quality Nursing Home Rack Card 
- 8 Mistakes that Families Make When Looking for Senior Care Flyer 
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing Flyer
-  Assisted Living Facts and Figures – AHCA/NCAL 
- Caregiving Resources – National Institute on Aging 

Episode #23: The Benefits of a Living Estate Sale

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- 8 Mistakes that Families Make When Looking for Senior Care Flyer 
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing 

 

Episode #24: Aging in Place? Why Home Modifications are Important

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- ADLs vs. IADLs. Why It’s Important to Know Flyer 

 

 

Episode #25: Paying for Assisted Living

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- Assisted Living vs. Home Care Flyer 
- Assisted Living Flyer
- Paying for Care Flyer 
- Cost of Living Affordability Worksheet

Episode #26: Hospice: Myths, Facts & New Options

Additional Resources Available for this Episode

-8 Mistakes Families Make when Looking for Senior Care Flyer

 

Episode #27: The Importance of Estate Planning

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- About CarePatrol Rack Card 
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help Rack Card 
- Paying for Care Flyer 

 

Episode #28: Jumpstart to Downsizing

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing Flyer 

 

 

Episode #29: Navigating Family Disagreements when Caring for an Aging Parent

Additional Resources Available for this Episode

- 20 Signs Your Loved One -May Need More Help 

-Caregiver Burnout
-Reactions to Caregiving
-Respite Care
-Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
-Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for Seniors 
-Home Health Care vs. Home Care Compass

Episode #30: Three Decades of Family Caregiving Support

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- About CarePatrol
- 8 Mistakes that Families Make When Looking for Senior Care
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help

Episode #31: When is the Right Time to Consider Assisted Living?

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
-20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help
-Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
-Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for Seniors
-10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing

Episode #32: Easing the Transition to Assisted Living

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
-10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing
-Senior Care Options: Assisted Living 
-Reactions to Caregiving 

 

Episode #33: Therapy Solutions No Matter the Location

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- ADLs vs. IADLs Why It’s Important to Know Flyer 
- Senior Care Options: Inpatient Rehabilitation Flyer 
- Senior Care Options: Skilled Nursing Facility
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living 
- ChoosePT.com
- What is Occupational Therapy? – AOTA 
- Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort – National Council on Aging
- What Is a Physical Therapist and How Can Physical Therapy Help Me? – National Council on Aging
- Prevention for Older Adults – How Physical Therapy Can Prevent Health Problems – National Council on Aging
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes - National Institute on Aging
- The Aging Population – ASHA

Episode #34: Dispelling Assisted Living Myths

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living
- 8 Mistakes that Families Make When Looking for Senior Care 
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing 
- Having Conversations About Senior Living: Top Tips for Families – CarePatrol
- Just in Time? The Decision to Move to Assisted Living – CarePatrol
- 5 Benefits of Assisted Living: What Families May Not Know – CarePatrol
- Amenities That Age Gracefully: What to Look for in a Senior Living Community – CarePatrol
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes – National Institute on Aging
- Moving Into An Assisted Living Residence: Making A Successful Transition – National Institute on Aging
- How to Share Caregiving Responsibilities with Family Members – National Institute on Aging

Episode 35: Having ‘The Talk’: How Siblings Can Navigate Assisted Living Conversations

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help
- Reactions to Caregiving
- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living 
- Assisted Living vs. In-Home Care for Seniors 
- Residential Facilities, Assisted Living, and Nursing Homes – National Institute on Aging

Episode 36: Mindful Aging: Keeping Your Brain Sharp

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- 20 Signs Your Loved One May Need More Help 
- A Beginner’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia – CarePatrol
- Technology Helps Seniors with Memory Issues to Stay Informed and Connected – CarePatrol

Episode 37: When Returning Home Isn't an Immediate Option

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- Senior Care Options: Inpatient Rehabilitation 
- Senior Care Options: Skilled Nursing Facility 
- Why is Respite Care Important?

 

Episode #38: Healthy Aging: When Is it Time to Hang Up the Keys?

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- Taking The Keys Away From Your Aging Parents – CarePatrol
- If You're an Older Driver and Aren’t Talking Safety, You Should Be – CarePatrol
- Worried About a Family Member's Driving? – CarePatrol

Episode #39: What to Look for When Visiting an Aging Parent

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- 20 Signs that Your Loved One May Need More Help 
- Reducing Fall Risks - Tips for Your Loved One 
- Does My Loved One Need Senior Care? Top Signs It May Be Time – CarePatrol
- How to Prevent Falls in Your Aging Parent's Home – CarePatrol
- When to Consider Senior Living Options – CarePatrol

Episode #40: The Time is Now: Preparing for the Costs of Aging

Additional Resources Available for this Episode
- Paying for Care 
- Rising Costs for Senior Adults Aging-In-Place at Home – CarePatrol 
- Can I Afford Senior Living Care? Getting the Care You Need – CarePatrol

Episode #41: Navigating the Family Caregiver Role in Assisted Living

Additional Resources Available for this Episode

- Senior Care Options: Assisted Living 
- Why is Respite Care Important?
- 10 Tips When Helping Seniors Move Into Senior Housing 
- After-Hospital Care for Seniors: What Families Should Know – CarePatrol
- How Assisted Living Protects Your Loved One's Safety & Security – CarePatrol
- 5 Benefits of Assisted Living: What Families May Not Know – CarePatrol
- Just in Time? The Decision to Move to Assisted Living – CarePatrol
- Talking to Mom About Assisted Living – CarePatrol

 

 

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