Al's Senior Moments: Recent Episodes
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This podcast focuses on senior adults and retirement age issues. If you want to hear about topics such as retirement, coping with grief, health issues, this is a podcast for you.
In this episode, I speak with Melissa Watts, the Director of Sales and Marketing at Fleming Farms. In this episode, we discuss the different options for senior living. Melissa also shares how senior living is not about existing, but about living and thriving in a community that is supportive, caring, and active. I hope you enjoy listening.
In this episode, I interview Tracy Cieniewicz, the Program Director for Alabama Lifespan Respite. We discuss how Alabama Lifespan Respite supports caregivers with respite services. If you or a family member or friend provide care to someone with a chronic illness or disability, this may be the information you need to hear. Listen to find out what support may be available to you and your family.
In this episode, I interview Shannon Simmons, who is a Nurse Practitioner that specializes in the field of neurology. We discuss the topic of strokes and what symptoms indicate someone is having a stroke. Shannon also shares the acronym BE FAST, which can help individuals identify and respond to stroke events. I hope you will listen to find out more.
In this episode, I speak with Carla Durham, a Care Manager with Caring Strategies. We discuss the topic of aging well.Listen to find out how Caring Strategies can facilitate your pursuit to age well!
In this episode, I speak with Kelli Axley, the Director of Business Development for Unity Psychiatric Care in Huntsville. We discuss mental health issues supported by Unity and how they help individuals who are having a psychiatric crisis. I hope you will listen to find out how you may be able to help a friend or family member in need of assistance.
In this episode, I interview Stephanie Mills, the Marketing Director with Two Men and a Truck. Moving is a stressful experience, so it is important to hire movers who are trained and prepared to handle many situations, especially during the later years of life. Stephanie shares information about how Two Men and a Truck prepare their movers to handle different situations. During the interview, we also discuss a charitable program called Movers For Moms, which is a national program designed to help moms in need. I hope you will listen to find out more.
In this episode, I interview Brandi Ivey, the Program Coordinator for Friends, Inc. Brandi shares how Friends, Inc., provides support to chronically ill and disabled residents in Madison County, AL.
In this episode, I speak with Julie Smith of Amedisys Home Health. She shares information about Home Health services and Medicare coverage. A few situations that qualify individuals for Home Health services may surprise you such as medication changes and a recent diabetes diagnosis. I hope you will listen to find out more.
In this episode, I talk with Mike Keeney from Hometown Healthcare (also known as the Wheelchair Guys). Mike is an expert in the field of custom power wheelchairs and understands the rules and guidelines that must be followed for insurance to pay for a wheelchair. I encourage you to listen to the podcast to find out what Mike has to say.
In this episode, I speak with Christy Todd, the owner of ChristyCare, a senior daycare center serving the Huntsville community. If you have a loved one who is experiencing mental decline and would benefit from personal activities and interaction from supportive daytime caregivers, ChristyCare may be an answer to your prayer. I hope you will listen to find out more information.
In this episode, I speak with Ann Beltz, the Community Educator for Brookdale Senior Living. We discuss options for senior housing and the positive benefits of living in communities that are designed to meet the needs of senior adults.
In this episode, I speak with Carolyn Rhodes, the Director of the Rocket City Rock Steady Boxing affiliate. Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact boxing program designed to improve the lives of individuals who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. According to Carolyn, there is still hope for individuals who have Parkinson's disease. Listen to find out more!
In this episode, I share information about the state of marketing Medicare. I also make recommendations for how to handle the pressure of marketing to individuals that are turning sixty-five.
In this episode, I speak with Emily Young, an Elder Law attorney with Grace, Matthews & Debro, LLC. We discuss Life Care Planning documents that senior adults need to have in place such as a Financial Power of Attorney and Healthcare Power of Attorney. If you have questions about actions you need to consider, I hope you will listen.
In this episode, Carl Malm, the Director of the Huntsville Association for Pastoral Care and grief expert, shares information about grief. This includes the emotional and physical signs of grief along with advice about how to support someone who is grieving. Don't miss this episode if you or a loved one have struggled to cope with grief issues!
In this episode, my guest is Jen Manning, the Development Manager for the Madison County Alzheimer's Association. Jen shares information about the goals and purpose of the Alzheimer's Association. We also discuss the support programs that are available to individuals and families who are experiencing friends or family members who have dementia.