Aging In Portland | Radio Show And Podcast

Many people approach Parkinson's with a sense of fatalism. It has happened and there is nothing to be done. While it is true that there is no known cure, when a client connects with PRO, they connect with a community that will encourage, lead, and support efforts for understanding and care. Holly Chaimov shares how helping patients and their families achieve their best lives with Parkinson's disease is possible. We bridge that gap between wellness and medical care with services like support groups, exercise classes, information, and referrals.

While the normal activities of daily life will keep a person alive, meaningful activities create a life worth living. Our guest, Steve Toll, discusses the goal of meaningful activities, to bring passion, joy, and purpose into the lives of those for whom we care. Meaningful activities increase the quality of life for clients living with dementia.

While the normal activities of daily life will keep a person alive, meaningful activities create a life worth living. Our guest, Steve Toll, discusses the goal of meaningful activities, to bring passion, joy, and purpose into the lives of those for whom we care. Meaningful activities increase the quality of life for clients living with dementia.

We discuss the difference between providing care "to" and "with" clients. Another way of saying it is, caregivers are often tempted to do many care tasks to clients with dementia, rather than with them. Dr. Bier of ComForCare discusses care strategies that help your loved ones live with dementia and feel more independent by getting them more involved in their own care. At the end of the day, caregivers can "create better days" for their clients living with dementia.

You may have heard someone say: “Dementia? No, my mother has Alzheimer’s, not dementia.” However, the accurate way to explain it would be: “Dementia? Yes, my mother has Alzheimer’s disease.” Still confused? Dr. Debrah Bier clarifies this in our discussion on "Dementia: A Wise Approach to Creating Better Days."

This is Part 1 of a 7-part series on Cognitive Aging. Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director, and Jenny Herget, Program Coordinator, both of the Alzheimer's Association-Oregon Chapter, walk us through Alzheimer's disease, the early warning signs, prevalence, research, advocacy, and the various care and support resources available to Oregonians.

Retirement Connection is a comprehensive retirement resource for anyone who wants to know about their retirement options. You can find this resource guide in print, on our website, and via the network. This is your resource guide to connecting those who are 50 and over with the providers who serve them. The Retirement Connection serves Greater Portland/Vancouver Puget Sound, Mid-Willamette Valley, and Southern Oregon.

Georgena Eggleston, M.A., CRS, LSP and CEO of Beyond Your Grief is our guest. An author, speaker, and teacher, Georgena has walked the path of grief after losing her son to suicide. She talks to us about the tools of Mindful Grieving and Intentional Mourning for the bereaved. Her book, A New Mourning: Discovering the Gifts in Grief, is available now at Amazon.com and www.beyondyourgrief.com.

Hospice is not a place but rather a philosophy of care that focuses on fulfilling the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those with a life-limiting illness. When a patient, along with his or her physician, and family, decide to no longer pursue curative treatments, hospice care is an option. Dr Hagman and Ana Campean share how Comfort Hospice care specialists anticipate and address the complex physical, emotional, and spiritual issues that can arise during this challenging time.

Joanne Kantor, Director of Recruiting and Retention, and Lauren Buster, Client Care Coordinator at ComForCare Home Care of West Linn, share their personal experiences and insights about highly valued caregivers. They bring two of their top caregivers with them to discuss what makes a great caregiver and why it matters. ComForCare caregivers are all about creating better days for their clients.

POLST: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. When and why should you complete this form? Dr. Susan Tolle answers these questions. She founded the Oregon Health & Science University Center for Ethics in Health Care and has directed it since 1989. Tolle has shepherded its growth into a now internationally recognized ethics center with programs such as the Physicians Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) Program and, more recently, the Oregon POLST Registry. She is a practicing internist of General Medicine and Geriatrics at OHSU.

Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions, discusses why everyone should have an Advance Directive. Whether you are 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes now means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.

Special Guests Malcolm and Sue Fylan, along with Lance Christian, Executive Director of ALS joined us this week on Aging in Portland. Malcolm shares his personal story about first learning of his ALS diagnosis. Faced with this heart-wrenching challenge, Malcolm opened up to his amazing wife, Sue, and their children. Together, they immersed him in their love and on-going support. Lance also talks about emerging cures for ALS.

Lance Christian with The ALS Association Oregon & SW Washington Chapter shares what they are doing to lead the effort in Oregon and SW Washington to serve people with ALS, and to fund research for a cure.

Kathleen Beck from Rivercrest Shared Small Housing Senior Living at Its Best on Aging in Portland

What are the options for Aging In the Right Place? Talk to Jennifer Roney, RN! She has been walked alongside families for 30+ years to determine the best place for aging parents to live. The process starts with a conversation. By the end of our first conversation, you will have a good idea of resources and providers that could be a great match for you.

How to navigate the challenges of aging with our parents focusing on their health, happiness, and independence.

Judy Rough, Sr. Director of Strategic Alliances Discusses the Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) on Aging in Portland with Host Mark Turnbull from ComForCare Portland.