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Hola y bienvenidos a ¿Sabes qué? con AARP, un podcast donde hablamos de temas importantes para los hispanos y en especial para las personas mayores de 50 años. Para escuchar más pódcast, visita nuestra página web en aarp.org/sabesque.
Según un informe de AARP, para los latinos, hay diferente signos y síntomas de demencia ligeramente diferentes. Cosas como más depresión y ansiedad y una tasa más rápida de deterioro funcional que los negros o los blancos no hispanos.Esta enfermedad, Alzheimer’s y demencia, y los latinos fueron la razón de tras de una investigación por Texas Alzheimer’s Research and Care Consortium. Aquí para hablar más sobre esta investigación es tenemos a Bertha Ortiz con UT Austin Dell Medical School, y Dra. Gladys Maestro quien practica en el Rio Grande Valley.
Si cree que esta muy caliente afuerta, bueno, es porque los es. Muchos lugares en han visto un récord de horas con altas temperaturas.
¿Qué está causando estos números excesivamente altos? ¿Hay algo que podamos hacer para cambiar las cosas? ¿Qué podemos hacer para mantenernos seguros en el calor? ¿Hay algún alivio?
Aquí para hablar más sobre el tiempo se encuentra Kim Castro, meteoróloga de KHOU-TV en Houston. También nos acompaña el Dr. David Persse, director médico de la ciudad de Houston y autoridad sanitaria local del Departamento de Salud de Houston.
Aqui esta nuestra presentadora Enedelia Obregon, voluntaria con AARP en Texas.
Sabia que los strokes o derrames cerebral son la quinta causa principal de muerte entre las mujeres en los Estados Unidos… y la cuarta entre las mujeres hispanas?
También los hispanos son menos propensos a conocer los síntomas, razón por la cual el acrónimo AHORA es tan importante.
Aquí para hablar más sobre AHORA y como puede saber uno si esta sufriendo un STROKE esta Joel Silva, educador de salud pública, Departamento de Salud de Houston.
Vamos a hablar de un tema que no se discute mucho en la cultura hispana… estoy hablando de la menopausia. Unos reportes indican que las mujeres hispanas llegan a la menopausia dos años antes de la edad promedio.
Aquí para hablar más sobre este tema esta Dra. Glorisel Gonzalez Viera, becaria de salud mental de la mujer en obstetricia y ginecología en Baylor College of Medicine.
Hablar del final de la vida puede ser difícil para cualquiera persona. En la comunidad hispana, hablar del duelo puede ser un proceso muy solitario. Muchas veces, los miembros de esta comunidad no cuentan con la red de apoyo para validar su pérdida. Tambien es posible que algunas personas no quieran hablar abiertamente sobre su dolor.Aquí para hablar más sobre el duelo y cómo digerirlo esta Eduardo Molina. Es un Consejero de salud mental y gerente de programa en Memorial Assistance Ministries.
¿Sabía que cuando uno está inmerso en el dolor del duelo, podría ser difícil hacer cosas, hasta desempeñar tareas sencillas? Hola, soy Enedelia Obregón, presentadora de Sabes Que con AARP. Este es un podcast donde examinamos temas de interés para nuestra población de más de 50 años y sus familias. En el programa hoy vamos a hablar sobre el dolor del duelo. Es común sentirse indeciso, hasta acerca de cuestiones triviales. Muchas personas solo desean que el dolor termine pero están convencidas que eso nunca sucederá.Aquí para hablar sobre este tema esta Michelle Ramirez con Hope for Grievers Bereavement Education. Ese grup empodera a las organizaciones y las familias a las que apoyan a través de la consulta, el duelo y el final de la vida.
Más de 6 millones de personas en Estados Unidos luchan contra la enfermedad de Alzheimer, el tipo más común de demencia, pero algunos grupos asumen una mayor carga que otros. Y en Estados Unidos, los hispanos se encuentran entre los primeros en la lista. Según estudios recientes, la población hispana es 1.5 veces más propensa que sus homólogos blancos no hispanos a tener el mal de Alzheimer o algún tipo de demencia relacionada. Y debido a que la edad es el mayor factor de riesgo para la demencia, se prevé que los latinos —cuya población de adultos mayores se anticipa que casi se cuadruplique para el 2060— experimenten el mayor aumento de casos de Alzheimer de todos los grupos raciales o étnicos en Estados Unidos en las próximas décadas. Pero como sabemos si tenemos Alzheimer’s o Demencia? ¿Sabía que es totalmente normal olvidarte de vez en cuando del nombre de alguien o no recordar dónde estacionaste tu auto? Pero para muchos adultos mayores, esos momentos de olvido albergan un temor más profundo: ¿podrían ser las señales iniciales de la enfermedad de Alzheimer?En nuestro podcast de Sabes Que con AARP, vamos a hablar sobre la enfermedad de Alzheimer’s. ¿Qué es el Alzhéimer? ¿Quién contrae esta enfermedad? ¿Cómo sabes si tienes Alzheimer o eres propenso a tenerlo?Jorge Olvera. Él es el El Director de Diversidad con el Alzheimer's Asociación de Houston & Southeast Texas visito nuestro estudio virtual y hablo con nuestra presentadora Enedelia Obregón sobre esta enfermedad y porque los hispanos necesitan información.
¿Sabía que 1 de cada 80 niños fue víctima de robo de identidad en todo el país en 2021? Es cuando un delincuente roba la identidad de un niño y utiliza la información personal del joven para abrir cuentas de tarjetas de crédito o realizar compras móviles.Enedelia Obregón, presentadora de Sabes Que con AARP examina, un podcast que examina temas de interés para nuestra población de más de 50 años y sus familias, va a examinar este tema. En el programa ella va a obtener más información sobre el delito de robo de identidad infantil. Como sucede... A quien le pasa... Por qué este crimen pasa desapercibido y más.Ella es acompañada por Rosario Méndez. La Sra. Méndez es abogada de la División de Educación para el Consumidor y los Negocios de la Comisión Federal de Comercio.
Tamales, posadas, buñuelos y celebrando la aparición de la Virgen de Guadalupe a Juan Diego y celebrando la nochebuena. Todos estos son eventos que ocurren durante las fiestas. Y eventos que celebramos los hispanos. Aquí, para hablar más sobre estas tradiciones navideñas, está la Doctora Ellen Riojas Clark. Ella es profesora emérita de la División de Estudios Biculturales Bilingües en la Universidad de Texas en San Antonio.
Para la mayoría de nosotros, nos levantamos, nos bañamos, nos vestimos, nos cepillamos los dientes y desayunamos. No pensamos dos veces en lo que tenemos que hacer a diario porque, bueno, tenemos que hacerlo. Las cosas pueden ser un poco complicadas si tienes hijos o nietos.
Ahora imagina tener que pasar por eso ... Mientras cuidas a un ser querido porque eres un cuidador familiar. Tienes que despertar a tu ser querido y atender a todas sus necesidades. Chanes es que no tendrás tiempo para lo que necesitas hacer tu mismo a ti mismo.
Aquí en AARP décimos que ser Cuidador familiar es un trabajo de amor. Y si lo es, pero si es trabajo. Aquí, para darnos una mirada interna a lo que es ser un creador familiar, está Sonia Ramírez. Ella es una periodista y mama quien se encuentra cuidando a su padre, quién tiene demencia.
Diariamente, millones de personas en Estados Unidos pierden el dinero que tanto les costó ganar, debido al robo de identidad, los fraudes de inversión y otros tipos de estafas.
Con los estafadores ideando continuamente nuevas maneras de robarte el dinero, ¿cómo puedes protegerte a ti mismo y a tu familia?
Aquí para hablar más sobre estafas y como protegernos tenemos a dos agentes del FBI y un fiscal federal.
La salud cerebral es un tema de gran interés entre los adultos mayores, y con mucha razón. Según la Organización Mundial de la Salud, unos 50 millones de personas de todo el mundo viven con demencia. Esta predicho que esta cifra aumente a 82 millones para el 2030.
¿Cómo podemos proteger nuestro cerebro cuando envejecemos? ¿Que análisis podemos hacernos para saber si vamos a tener problemas con la memoria? ¿Y como podemos evitar problemas?
Dr. Jacobo Mintzer, director del South Carolina Institute for Brain Health, habla más sobre la salud de nuestros cerebros.
La temporada de huracanes comenzó el primero de junio y termina el 30 de noviembre. Quiera o no, ahora es el momento de prepararse. Este año, se espera que esta temporada sea activa y se esperan entre 14 y 21 tormentas con nombre y entre seis y 10 huracanes.
Kim Castro, Meteoróloga para la estación de televisión KHOU 11, se une a nosotros para hablar sobre los huracanes y ayudarnos a prepararnos para las tormentas.
Tax scams, Zelle, and Venmo red flags are the latest in a line of crimes that are targeting our communities. While scams can take various forms, there are often “red flags” common to many scams. Recognizing red flags will help you avoid new and old scams alike.
With the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation, Lilly Chu, Program Coordinator, joined AARP Prepare to Care Podcast host Charlene James to discuss these scams. Ms. Chu also offered tips to help you keep from becoming a fraud victim.
Older Americans are experiencing a variety of financial concerns in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. From having enough income to pay bills and managing health care costs to the rising costs of inflation and saving for retirement, Americans 50-plus have a lot to worry about. But for women ages 50–64, those concerns are particularly acute.
In honor of Women's History Month, we are devoting this podcast to women and finance, in particular, life after divorce, retirement funds, and available resources.
On the AARP Prepare to Care Podcast, Texas attorney, Jolene Trevino of Trevino Law Firm in Houston, discussed how women can get their finances in order after a life-changing event.
Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s and Dementia can cause emotional, spiritual, and emotional stress. From dealing with the diagnosis to caring for your loved one’s daily needs, caregivers oftentimes find themselves looking for help.
AARP Texas and the organization Caregiver Wellness Retreat know there is a huge need to help those caring for someone with this debilitating disease. This is why they’ve teamed up to bring you a caregiver series devoted to helping you get your life back.
Melissa Smith-Wilkinson, who founded the organization, is with us to offer easy-to-do mindfulness tools and easy use techniques caregivers can do throughout the day.
AARP has launched the AARP Veterans and Military Spouses Job Center, a new digital platform bringing together valuable information and resources to help Texas’ 1.5M veterans and military spouses compete in today’s job market. The job center includes a new Veterans Career Advantage Course to build on career planning and skills development to help navigate the job market. According to an AARP survey, more than half (56%) of employers say experience and the use of skills in previous positions are 'very important' when evaluating applicants' skills.
Here to talk about it is Troy Broussard. He is a Senior Advisor with the AARP Veterans and Military Families Initiative. He’s also a U.S. Army Desert Storm veteran.
Omicron is a word I am sure you’ve heard. It’s the latest COVID-19 variant that is spreading through our communities. But how will it affect us, and when do you know if you have Omicron, the Delta variant, cold, or flu?
It's no surprise that any sniffles or cough may cause concern for many trying to stay healthy. After all, the symptoms associated with familiar illnesses, like a cold and the flu, can also be signs of the coronavirus infection.
What should you look for and how soon do you turn to a doctor? Here to help us understand more about this latest variant is Dr. Janeana White, deputy local health authority, with the Houston Health Department.
Free at-home COVID tests are available at COVIDtests.gov and by calling 1-800-232-0233. The phone line is open seven days a week from 7 am to 11 pm (CST). Assistance is available in more than 150 languages.
Each residential household in the U.S. can order four tests regardless of how many people live there. The tests will be shipped in 7 to 12 days starting at the end of the month.
Testing is a critical step in gaining control over the spread of COVID, and we applaud this monumental effort.
To get more on COVID-19, symptoms, and testing sites, go to aarp.org/txvaccine.
La reputación de AARP como un amigo sabio y un defensor feroz está creciendo. Ofrecemos recursos, información para ayudar a las personas mayores de 50 años y a sus familias y comunidades. Algunos de los recursos que ofrecemos se ocupan de la prevención del fraude, que es algo que debemos tener en cuenta durante las vacaciones.
Aquí con nosotros para hablar sobre los recursos que ofrecemos y el trabajo que hacemos en tu comunidad está Yvette Peña, vicepresidenta de estrategias para la audiencia hispana/latina en Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico.
¿Sabías que las empresas de telefonía móvil planean poner fin al servicio 3G, o red de tercera generación, en 2022?
Esto significa que hasta 10 millones de personas necesitarán nuevos teléfonos celulares, presentando un problema adicional a los cuidadores familiares que pudieran encontrarse sin poder usar sus teléfonos celulares 3G y no poder hacer llamadas de emergencia al 9-1-1.
¿Qué tan grande será este problema y qué podemos hacer para asegurarnos de mantenernos conectados con las personas que cuidamos? Aquí para hablar sobre lo que significa perder el servicio 3-G tenemos hoy a Danielle Arigoni directora del programa de Comunidades Habitables de AARP.
Did you know that mobile phone companies plan to end 3g service, or third generation network, in 2022? It’s true. This means that up to 10 million people will need new devices. You and the person you care for may find yourselves without being able to use their 3G cell phones. That means 911 too.
How big a problem will this be, and what can we do not to ensure we stay connected with the ones we care for daily? Here to talk to about what losing 3-G service means to you is Danielle Arigoni. She’s the AARP Director of Livable Communities.
Cuando una persona en el servicio militar pasa del servicio activo al estado de veterano, espera con ansias los beneficios que ha obtenido. Pero, ¿qué tan pronto comienzan esos beneficios y qué se necesita hacer para obtener esos beneficios tan importantes para su futuro?
Thalia Hernandez con la Comisión de Veteranos de Texas esta aquí con nosotros hoy para hablarnos sobre los beneficios que reciben nuestros veteranos. Viene a traernos información para ayudar a los veteranos y sus familias a acceder a los recursos que tanto necesitan.
The Holiday season is upon us, and that means it’s a time for togetherness and celebration.
For many of us, it’s a season of giving. Unfortunately, the gift-giving process, from purchasing the perfect gift to making sure it gets to the recipient, also brings opportunities for scammers to help themselves.
An AARP study found that emotion, environment and exposure create vulnerable moments for consumers. It can be an emotional time for caregivers.
Here to talk to about scams we should be vigilant about is Jennifer Salazar. She is the Texas SMP Program Director for the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.
The latest reports indicate that the Covid-19 booster shots are surpassing early vaccination doses by almost half. The news comes as thousands remain unvaccinated, whether by choice, fear or circumstance.
Whatever the situation, what is clear is that many questions still surround the vaccines and boosters. Dr. Abdul-Aziz Alhassan is Alternate Local Health Authority for Harris County Public Health. He’s here to help us answer a few questions.
Los informes más recientes indican que las vacunas de refuerzo de Covid-19 – conocidas en inglés como las “booster vaccines “ -- están superando las primeras dosis de vacunación en casi la mitad. La noticia llega cuando millones de personas siguen sin vacunarse, ya sea por elección, miedo o circunstancia.
Cualquiera que sea la situación, lo que está claro es que todavía hay muchas preguntas en torno a las vacunas y los refuerzos. El Dr. Abdul-Aziz Alhassan es la autoridad local de salud del Harris County Public Health en Houston. Nos acompaña hoy para ayudarnos a responder algunas preguntas.
For some, getting the COVID-19 vaccine has been a challenge. Whether they lack transportation to these locations or they simply cannot leave their homes. Many of these community members are among the most vulnerable Texans. But help is on the way.
AARP Texas has teamed up with Toyota to provide vehicles to Harris County Area Agency on Aging in Houston. These vehicles will help in Harris County Area Agency on Aging’s vaccine outreach efforts, including the ability to perform in-home vaccinations and provide vaccine information.
Paula Johnson, Bureau Chief, Harris County Area Agency on Aging, and Kareem Myers with the Toyota company joined host, Charlene James, to talk about “Vehicles for Vaccine Outreach” and who is eligible for this service.
Being a military or veteran family caregiver likely will be one of the most important and challenging roles you’ll ever have. Your caregiver journey may vary depending on if your loved one is active duty, retired, ill, wounded, or disabled.
Those who are caring for an active-duty service member are considered “military caregivers”; those who care for a veteran are “veteran caregivers.”
Here to talk to offer some tips for military or veteran family caregivers is Amy Goyer. She's AARP's national family and caregiving expert.
Las barreras del idioma, el alto costo de los medicamentos y la falta de tiempo libre en el trabajo son algunas de las razones por las que algunos latinos quisas no buscan tratamiento médico. Resultando en que muchos pueden buscar ayuda de curanderos.
El Dr. Tony Zavaleta se une a nosotros hoy para discutir este tema. El Dr. Zavaleta, educador desde hace mucho tiempo, es el autor de Curandero Hispanic Ethno-psychotherapy & Curanderismo: Treating Hispanic Mental Health in the 21st Century.
Research has shown, again and again, that social isolation is a huge health risk for older adults and their caregivers. People who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to have a heart attack or stroke, develop type 2 diabetes, and experience cognitive decline. And they’re twice as likely to die prematurely.
AARP is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to help combat isolation and help people adopt a pet too. AARP Prepare to Care Podcast Host Charlene James talked to Kerry McKeel with Best Friends Animal Society about the partnership and importance of pets to people.
Un informe de AARP muestra que las estafas dirigidas a los hispanos mayores de 50 años continúan aumentando. Los datos federales muestran el mayor aumento interanual en los informes de fraude sucedió entre los años 2019 y 2020. Y muchos casos no se reportan, a menudo por vergüenza, así que el problema es aun más serio.
¿Qué puede uno hacer para evitar convertirse en víctima de fraude? Roberto Obregon, Coordinador del Senior Medicare Patrol del Better Business Bureau del sur de tejas nos ofrece algunos consejos y ver cuáles son las estafas dirigidos a los hispanos.
Have you ever gotten a suspicious text or phone call from someone needing money or access to your financial information? How about a new love interest wanting gift cards in order to come visit? Have you gotten a pop-up on your computer that says it has a virus and someone needs to take over your laptop to fix it?
Those are scams!
An AARP report shows scams targeting our 50+ community continue to go up. Federal data shows the highest ever year-over-year rise in fraud reports between 2019 and 2020. Many cases do not get reported.
So, what can you do to keep yourself and the person you care for from becoming a victim of fraud? Here to talk to offer us some tips and look inside what scams are the most used is Jennifer Salazar, Texas SMP Program Director with the Better Business Bureau Education Foundation.
Millions of Americans between the ages of 50 and 64 will be able to sign up for health insurance through the Health Insurance Market Place until August 15. Many of those applying may qualify for increased financial help for premiums included in the American Rescue Plan.
Here to talk about this extension and what it may mean for you is Jeness Sherrell, Adult Services Director with Change Happens.
Un nuevo informe de AARP (en inglés) muestra que los proveedores de atención médica sobreestiman la preocupación que los adultos de 40 años o más sentirían si tuvieran demencia. Uno de cada cinco adultos dice que se sentiría avergonzado o desconcertado si tuviera demencia, mientras que siete de cada 10 proveedores de atención médica piensan que sus pacientes se sentirían así, una diferencia de 50 puntos porcentuales, según la investigación.
En esta edición de nuestro podcast, Sabes Que con AARP, tenemos al Dr. Jacobo Mintzer, director del South Carolina Institute for Brain Health (Instituto de Carolina del Sur para la Salud del Cerebro). El habla sobre el estudio y los resultados.
When it comes to caring for a loved one, guardianship may be a tool utilized to keep the person cared for safe. Guardianship is the legal process of appointing a surrogate decision maker for those who need help (called a ward). But when should you consider guardianship and how easy is it to get it?
Texas attorney Marie Rodriguez answers those questions and more in our latest Prepare to Care Podcast.
As more people are getting vaccinated against COVID-19 and are starting to socialize. As we begin to venture out, caregivers who look after someone suffering from Alzheimer's and dementia are facing a new reality.
Isolation that resulted from this pandemic has had a detrimental impact on our loved ones living with dementia. In some cases, the disease has progressed a lot faster than it would normally have advanced.
What can caregivers do to ease their loved one’s pain? Are there resources available? Here to talk about Alzheimer's, dementia and help for caregivers is Rebecca Axline. She is the Supervisory Clinical Social Worker at Houston Methodist’s Nantz National Alzheimer Center.
The latest figures show more people are getting vaccinated, and the number of infections and deaths due to COVID-19 are also. That’s good news. But what about safety precautions?
With easing COVID-19 restrictions, many folks are finding themselves with more questions than answers regarding their safety and the people they care for daily.
Dr. Angela Catic, Assistant Professor, Section of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine is our guide to this new normal.
Mucha gente se sorprenderá al saber que hay literalmente más de 40 mil organizaciones que intentan brindar apoyo a los veteranos militares, lo que puede hacer difícil encontrar la información correcta. Es por eso que AARP reúne valiosos recursos para ayudar a los veteranos a explorar sus opciones y este podcast es también una forma de compartir información y de apoyar a los veteranos y las familias militares.
Aquí hoy para hablar más sobre los recursos gratuitos para los veteranos tenemos el gusto de tener a Daniel Razo, coordinador de veteranos con Dallas College.
Escuche más podcasts de Sabes que con AARP en aarp.org/sabesque.
June 1 is right around the corner, which means the time is now to prepare for the 2021 hurricane season. This season is expected to be an active one. AccuWeather is predicting we will have 16 to 20 named storms this year. Of those, seven to 10 will be hurricanes. Of those predicted hurricanes, three to five will be Category 3 or above.
Hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30. But if you remember, last year we had our first hurricane in May. Joining our Prepare to Care Podcast to help us ready for possible storms is Ekland Durousseau with the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region.
La temporada de huracanes comienza el 1 de junio y se extiende hasta el 30 de noviembre. Esto significa que ahora es el momento de prepararse para la temporada de huracanes de 2021.
Se espera que esta temporada sea activa. De hecho, AccuWeather predice que este año tendremos entre 16 y 20 tormentas con nombres…siete a diez de ellas serán huracanes. De los huracanes previstos, tres a cinco serán de Categoría 3 o más fuertes.
Si recuerdan, el año pasado tuvimos nuestro primer huracán en mayo. Osvaldo Capmany con la Cruz Roja Americana de la Región de la Costa del Golfo de Texas se une a nosotros hoy para ayudarnos a prepararnos para las tormentas.
For Asian American caregivers, there are barriers like language, traditions, and lack of resources that threaten to complicate their lives and that of the person they care for daily.
In this week's edition of our AARP Prepare to Care Podcast, we talk to two Asian-American caregivers. Hear, in their own words, what worked, what didn't, and who or what was their saving grace. Their journey may help you cope with our struggles.
Un análisis reciente del Instituto de Política Pública de AARP revela que en 2019, alrededor de 1 de cada 5 latinos entre las edades de 50 a 64 años carecía de seguro médico. Si bien la Ley de Cuidado de Salud a Bajo Precio (Obamacare) implementada hace 11 años mejoró las disparidades raciales y étnicas asociadas con la capacidad de compra del seguro médico, esa tasa es casi tres veces mayor a la de los blancos no hispanos. Y como sabemos, la pandemia y la pérdida de empleos solo ha empeorado la situación para millones de personas en nuestro país, particularmente en las comunidades de color.
Afortunadamente les traemos buenas noticias hoy sobre los seguros de salud. Karina Hertz, directora de estrategias integradas de comunicación en la oficina nacional de AARP en Washington nos dice más.
According to Feeding Texas, the Lone Star State is the 5th highest state for senior food insecurity. What does that mean? Well, that means that 11% of Texas seniors run the risk of going hungry.
Local food banks are doing their part to help feed these Texans in need. So are organizations like Lucille's 1913 Foundation in Houston, led by Chef Christopher Williams of Lucille's Restaurant. Hear his story in this latest edition of the Prepare to Care Podcast.
A 2020 report revealed that half of the Asian American caregivers say the person they care for lives with them in their home, more common than non-Hispanic whites. Also, more Asian caregivers find their role highly emotionally stressful, more so than either African American or Hispanic caregivers. The anxiety level Asian caregivers feel has been magnified by the recent Asian-targeted attacks. Here to talk about these caregivers' issues today and talk about AARP resources is Daphne Kwok, VP of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with AARP. Also joining us is AARP Executive Council member Beverly Gor.
En el mes de abril celebramos el Mes de la Apreciación de Voluntarios en donde reconocemos los valiosos servicios que ofrecen los voluntarios a través de toda la nación sin recompensa alguna otra que no sea la satisfacción de servir a otros. AARP Texas tiene la dicha de contar con mas de 300 voluntarios.
En esta edición de nuestro podcast Sabes Que con AARP, tenemos el placer de entrevistar al líder de voluntarios John Vasquez, presidente del Consejo Ejecutivo de AARP en Texas.
It’s no secret that the pandemic has added to the stress that family caregivers face daily. As family caregivers, we must take care of ourselves to be able to take care of others. But how do you care for yourself and do a good job of caring for your loved one?
Our guest this week is going to offer us some free tips that may help. Melissa Smith-Wilkinson is with Caregiver Wellness Retreat.
Join founder of Caregiver Wellness Retreat, a nonprofit dedicated to the well-being of caregivers of Alzheimer’s and other dementias for a Caregiver series that will focus on how you can improve your quality of life, perseverance and ability to hand stressful situations.
Melissa Smith-Wilkinson, founder and executive director, will be offering real-time mindfulness tools and techniques that are simple and easy to implement throughout a day. Her background of 30 years in the wellness industry combined with the understanding of the needs and challenges that caregivers face, give her a unique perspective to offer these teachings.
Join founder of Caregiver Wellness Retreat, a nonprofit dedicated to the well-being of caregivers of Alzheimer’s and other dementias for a Caregiver series that will focus on how you can improve your quality of life, perseverance and ability to hand stressful situations. Melissa Smith-Wilkinson, founder and executive director, will be offering real-time mindfulness tools and techniques that are simple and easy to implement throughout a day. Her background of 30 years in the wellness industry combined with the understanding of the needs and challenges that caregivers face, give her a unique perspective to offer these teachings.
For nearly a year, the entire nation has watched with alarm the photos and videos of endless lines of cars with families searching for donated food to make ends meet. This is a problem that has been growing in recent years and has been exacerbated by the pandemic and the growing number of unemployed people.
Food banks and other community organizations are working to alleviate this situation. AARP, the leading advocacy organization for people age 50 and older, is also working hard to alleviate the situation, not only at the national level but also locally in the Texas Legislature.
Jamie Olson, MPA, Director of Government affairs with Feeding Texas and Joe Sanchez, director AARP Texas Associate State joined Prepare to Care Podcast host Charlene Hunter James to talk about the hunger problem and possible solutions.
En los pasados meses, la nación entera ha visto con alarma las fotos y videos de filas interminables de automóviles con familias que van en busca de alimentos donados para poder subsistir. Este es un problema que ha ido creciendo en los últimos años y se ha agravado con motivo de la pandemia y el creciente número de personas desempleadas.
Los bancos de alimentos -- como el North Texas Food Bank -- trabajan arduamente para aliviar esta situación.
Por otro lado, AARP, la principal organización defensora de los intereses de las personas mayores de 50 años de edad, está también trabajando fuertemente para aliviar la situación, no solamente en el ámbito nacional sino localmente en la Legislatura de Texas.
Anna Kurian, directora senior de mercadeo y comunicaciones del Banco de Alimentos del Norte de Texas – North Texas Food Bank -- y a Joe Sanchez, director estatal asociado de AARP Texas se unieron al presentador del podcast de Sabes Que, Rafael Ayuso, para hablar sobre el problema del hambre y sus posibles soluciones.
Para escuchar más podcasts de Sabes Que con AARP, visite aarp.org/sabesque.
Since the start of the pandemic, nearly 95% of COVID-19 deaths have been among people 50 and older. While some caregivers and the loved ones they care for choose to get vaccinated, finding the vaccine has not been easy. In addition to access to the vaccine, people in communities of color face other barriers like distrust in the vaccine.
AARP Regional Vice President Rawle Andrews Jr. and Dr. Antonio Webb from San Antonio joined AARP Texas Prepare to Care podcast host Charlene Hunter James to talk about the challenges people of color face regarding the vaccine.
Reparar y reconstruir son las dos palabras que muchos texanos están usando después de que la tormenta de invierno azotó nuestro estado, causando dolor, y, para algunos, tuberías rotas y otros daños.
La Agencia Federal para el Manejo de Emergencias (FEMA) está adviertiendo que los estafadores pueden intentar sacar provecho del desastre que azotó a Texas recientemente.
Carolina Petriciolet, Directora de Relaciones Públicas / Relaciones con los Medios de Comunicación en español del Better Business Bureau del Área Metropolitana de Houston y el Sur de Texas, se une a nosotros para hablar sobre las estafas a las que debemos prestar atención y lo que podemos hacer para evitar ser víctimas de fraude.
Repair and rebuild are the two words many Texans are using today after that winter storm ripped through our state, causing heartache, concern, and, for some, broken pipes and water damage. Today FEMA is sounding the alarm; warning scammers may try to capitalize on the disaster that moved into the Lone Star State.
Meghan Smolensky with Lone Star Legal Aid joined AARP Texas Prepare to Care Podcast host Charlene Hunter James to talk about scams. They discussed what people should look out for and what they can do to avoid becoming victims of fraud.
Good oral health is important. Not only is it a vital to our complete general health, but it also helps keep our heart healthy. Really. However, access to annual dental check-ups is not something that is accessible to all. Many older adults are unable to afford the care they need to maintain healthy teeth and gums. This is especially true for people in communities of color.
Joining Prepare to Care Podcast Host Eddie Orum to talk about oral health equity and disparities among African Americans is Dr. Maryam Tabrizi. She’s Assistant Professor- Geriatric Dentistry at The University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston.
Be sure to listen to other Prepare to Care Podcasts on our AARP Texas YouTube channel or by visiting our page aarp.org/houstonptc.
En todo el país, las personas mayores de 50 años representan casi el 95% de todas las muertes a causa de la COVID-19. Aquí en Texas, decenas de miles de personas han muerto, y los adultos mayores y sus familias han sido muy afectados por el virus. Y como sabemos, en los hogares de ancianos, la situación es particularmente grave. Las vacunas para prevenir la enfermedad del coronavirus tal vez representan la mayor esperanza para terminar con la pandemia. Pero su distribución hsta el momento ha presentado desafíos en todo el país. Aquí para hablarnos sobre la situacion actual de la vacuna contra el COVID, en el condado de Harris y ciudad de Houston y a través de Texas tenemos el placer de tener con nosotros hoy a la Dra. María Rivera, especialista en nutrición y enfermedades crónicas con los Servicios de Salud Pública del Condado de Harris (Harris County Public Health).
It is the new year, and that means it’s time for new year’s resolutions. For many, those resolutions are to lose weight, exercise more, and eat healthier. In this latest edition of our Prepare to Care Podcast, Robin Owens of Meal Prep With Me says getting fit is easy and fun to do.
For the 3.2 million Texas caregivers, balancing work, family, and caregiving duties can be challenging. It is even more taxing as we throw this pandemic in the mix.
Dr. Alberto Almeida from Brownsville, Texas, and primary-care physician in family and sports medicine says, mindfulness can help caregivers better deal with their day to day duties. He joined our Prepare to Care Podcast to discuss mindfulness and caregivers.
Esta es la temporada para celebrar. Para muchos, las celebraciones incluyen el alcohol, tamales, buñuelos y comidas azucaradas. Este año, el coronavirus está complicando las cosas. Sabemos que las condiciones preexistentes como la obesidad, las enfermedades cardíacas, las enfermedades autoinmunes y la diabetes Tipo 2 hacen que la infección por coronavirus sea aún más peligrosa.
¿Qué podemos hacer para asegurarnos de pasar un buen rato y mantenernos saludables también? El Dr. Alberto Almeida de Brownsville se especializa en medicina familiar y deportiva. El dice que mantenerse activo, salir a caminar o hacer otro tipo de ejercicio, es clave para mantenerse uno saludable durante estos días festivos.
AARP está luchando para apoyar a los 40 millones de cuidadores familiares de Estados Unidos que ayudan a hacer posible que los estadounidenses mayores y otros seres queridos vivan de forma independiente en casa, donde prefieren estar. Aproximadamente 3.4 millones de cuidadores familiares son tejanos.
Yvette Peña, vicepresidenta para la Audiencia Latina de AARP, habla de la ayuda para los cuidadores.
November is National Family Caregivers Month. It’s a time to honor the more than 40 million caregivers across the country. While resources are available for these selfless individuals, a new AARP revealed that almost 1 in 10 said they had no one to talk to about private matters, and 1 in 5 said they had no one to call for help.
AARP national family and caregiving expert Amy Goyer joins Prepare to Care podcast host Charlene Hunter James to talk about caregiving resources and where to get help.
Apoyar a nuestros militares, veteranos y sus familias es algo de lo que AARP se enorgullece. Esta pandemia ha presentado desafíos únicos. AARP y la Fundación Elizabeth Dole se han unido para ofrecer tácticas para ayudar a los cuidadores de personal militar y veteranos. La idea es abordar algunos de los problemas más graves a los que se enfrentan a diario. Veterans
Roxana Delgado con la Fundación Elizabeth Dole dice que la fundación, una organización sin fines de lucro, esta incluida en distintas áreas en lo que se trata de cuidado de paciente, especialmente a los veteranos y otro personal militar necesitados y los que los cuidan.
The pandemic changed the way we do everyday things. For caregivers, these changes may mean added stress and a need for resources and help. But did you know that military caregivers experience higher risks of poor health, strained family relationships, and a more immense financial loss than non-military caregivers?
A new study revealed COVID-19 has exacerbated the stress for the 5.5 million caregivers in the U.S. who care for military members and veterans. That's the bad news. The good news is that there is a host of resources available for our brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. Find out more in this podcast and otherse on aarp.org/houstonptc.
Nearly seven million Latinos in the U.S. provide unpaid care to an aging or older loved one. Many Latino family caregivers see caregiving responsibilities simply as something family members do for one another, and do not seek outside help.
Today the face of the Latino caregiver is changing. In this Prepare to Care Podcast, Dr. Jacqueline Angel, professor of public affairs and sociology at the University of Texas at Austin, talked to host Charlene Hunter James. Dr. Angel discusses the change in the Latino Caregiver and what it means.
Los estudios demuestran que mantenerse activo no solo beneficia al cuerpo, sino también al cerebro. La actividad física mejora la memoria y también ayuda a reducir la posibilidad de desarrollar otros problemas de salud como enfermedades cardíacas y diabetes.
No es necesario que se esfuerce demasiado para ver los beneficios del ejercicio. Caminar o andar en bicicleta tres veces por semana puede mejorar las habilidades de pensamiento después de seis meses en personas anteriormente sedentarias mayores de 55 años. Eso según un estudio reciente publicado en la revista médica Neurology.
En esta edición de nuestro Podcast Sabes Que Con AARP, el Dr. Alberto Almeida de Brownsville habla sobre con nuestro presentador Rafael Ayuso, Director de Comunicaciones de AARP en Texas, sobre la importancia de mantenerse activo. Dr. Almeida se especializa en medicina familiar y deportiva.
Studies show that staying active not only benefits the body but the brain too. Physical activity helps improve blood flow and memory. It also helps reduce the chances of developing health conditions.
You don't need to overexert yourself to see the benefits of exercise. Walking or cycling three times a week can improve thinking skills. That according to a recent study published in the medical journal Neurology.
Let's face it; exercising doesn't seem to topmost of our "to do" lists even during a pandemic. Many of us have excuses from "being too tired" to "not having enough time to exercise."
Dr. Alberto Almeida from Brownsville says it is vital to our health to stay active. Almeida specializes in family and sports medicine. He explains how exercising is essential at any age, but even more as we get older.
Faltan menos de dos meses para las elecciones generales de 2020. COVID 19 ha amenazado la salud y la seguridad financiera de millones de estadounidenses. Mientras los votantes se preparan para emitir sus votos en las elecciones presidenciales de noviembre, AARP se compromete a ayudar a los estadounidenses mayores a ejercer su derecho a votar de manera segura.
Aquí para hablar con nosotros sobre votar en Texas está Teresa Farfan, Asesora principal de la Secretaría de Estado.
When it comes to family caregiving, the latest studies show that members of the Asian community face different challenges compared to other Americans. In fact, Asian Americans are almost twice as likely to care for elders than the general population of the same age.
These caregivers face a lot of challenges, but those challenges are complicated when the person being cared for has dementia. But there is an effort to help educate some members of this community.
Currently, there is a study underway that is shedding light on trials and tribulations of Chinese and Korea Caregivers. Dr. Christina Miyawaki, Assistant Professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work and Dr. Kathy Lee, Assistant Professor at the School of Social Work At the University of Texas at Arlington joined Prepare to Care Podcast host, Eddie Orum to talk about the study.
If you haven't completed the 2020 Census, you are not alone. An estimated four out of ten people have yet to complete the Census. Why is it so important that we all do this?
AARP Texas Prepare to Care Podcast host Charlene Hunter James talked to Rebecca Briscoe, with the U.S. Census Office about the latest numbers and what you can do to be counted.
The 2020 general election is fast approaching. COVID-19 has threatened the health and financial security of millions of Americans. As voters prepare to cast ballots in November, AARP is committed to helping older Americans exercise their right to vote safely while holding candidates accountable on issues like Medicare and Social Security. AARP has a proud history of nonpartisan voter engagement. We don’t endorse candidates or contribute to their campaigns. We do, however, encourage candidates to offer solutions on the issues that matter most to you. Casting a ballot is always important, but what is fueling the importance now? AARP Texas Associate State Director of Advocacy Tim Morstad talked about voting on our Prepare to Care podcast. He told podcast host Charlene Hunter James that making a voting plan and staying safe are taking center stage during this election season.
Si no ha completado el Censo 2020, no está sola. Se estima que cuatro de cada diez personas aún no han completado el Censo. ¿Porque es tan importante que todos hagamos esto?
Para hablarnos de eso y de una variedad de asuntos relacionados al Censo 2020, particularmente en este año de pandemia, hoy tengo el gusto de tener con nosotros a Ana Arredondo de la Oficina Regional del Censo en Dallas.
Ana Arredondo hablo con nuestro presentador Rafael Ayuso, Director de Comunicaciones de AARP en Texas en nuestro programa de podcast, Sabes que con AARP.
When it comes to fires, older Americans must take extra steps to stay safe. Statistics show that the risk of dying in a residential fire is greater for older people. Their physical and cognitive limitations cite the reasons. These limitations can include poor eyesight, hearing loss, arthritis, and dementia.
On the AARP Prepare to Care Podcast Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña discussed how caregivers can keep themselves and the person they care for safe and what precautions to take in this era of COVID-19.
Cuando se forma un huracán en la zona costera de Texas, hay que tomar mucha importancia en la preparación. Esta temporada es un poco más difícil porque los expertos pronostican que estamos esperando más tormentas tropicales que de lo normal.
Como muchos ya sabemos, estamos en medio de la temporada de huracanes que se extiende hasta el 30 de noviembre. Nosotros, los tejanos que vivimos en la zona costera, ya pasamos por el huracán Hanna que fue de categoría uno. La tormenta causó bastante destrucción para muchas familias y estamos anticipando muchas más.
AARP tiene recursos y consejos para ayudar en la preparación de huracanes. Estando bien preparado le da tranquilidad e inclusive le puede salvar su vida. En este segmento de “Sabes Que con AARP”, su presentador, Rafael Ayuso, habló con Marco Bracamontes, quien trabaja con la Cruz Roja Americana aquí en Texas. Bracamontes nos ofrece muchos consejos sobre cómo prepararnos para esta temporada de huracanes y especialmente durante este tiempo del COVID-19.
Since the pandemic began, nearly 60,000 people living and working in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities have died from the coronavirus.
Congress must take action now to help keep these Texans safe. That growing number is why AARP is urging Congress and the Administration to act now to protect our seniors who call these facilities home and with the summer break coming, Congress is on the clock.
AARP Texas State Director Tina Tran joined Prepare to Care podcast host Charlene Hunter James to talk about the issue and what must be done to keep our seniors from meeting a fatal fate.
Bienvenidos al programa inaugural de ¿Sabes Qué?... con AARP, donde platicaremos sobre un número de temas de importancia para los hispanos y especialmente para las personas mayores de 50 años de edad. Su presentador es Rafael Ayuso, Director de Comunicaciones de AARP en Texas.
En programas futuros el hablara con invitados sobre temas como la prevención del fraude, la protección contra huracanes, el Seguro Social, el Medicare, el cuidado familiar, el aislamiento social en medio de la pandemia, cómo prepararnos para el retiro y muchos más.
Yvette Peña, vicepresidenta para la Audiencia Latina de AARP hablo sobre AARP y que simifican para las personas mayores de 50 años de edad, sus familias y membros de la comunidad.
As the pandemic stretches on, the prolonged isolation, financial uncertainty, and fears about the coronavirus may harm your mental health. Some people are feeling the strain in the form of depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
How do you handle these feelings and any specific mental health challenges during this stressful time?
Greg Hansch, the Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Texas also known as NAMI, joined podcast host Eddie Orum to talk about mental illness and how to deal with it during a pandemic.
About 5.8 million people in the U.S. have Alzheimer's disease. Of those about two-thirds are women, and that number is growing. According to a new report from the AARP-founded Global Council on Brain Health, by 2050, the number of Americans living with Alzheimer's is expected to reach 13.8 million. More than 9 million Alzheimer’s patients will be women.
In this edition of the AARP Texas Prepare to Care podcast, Ann Marie McDonald, the program officer at the Alzheimer’s Association, joins host Charlene Hunter James. She talks about the trends that are fueling the gender discrepancy, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, and much more.
The number of multi-generational households has been growing for nearly four decades. The rise has been driven by a mix of economic, social, and demographic changes. Now, we have COVID-19. Having mom, dad, and grandparents may give you peace of mind, but it can also yield challenges.
Dr. Angela Catic is a board-certified geriatrician who sees first-hand the issues that can arise in a multi-generational household. She isn’t just seeing these issues in her practice, but at home too. She tells AARP Texas Prepare to Care Podcast host Charlene Hunter James that a successful multi-gen home is all about balance.
To say the pandemic changed our lives is a major understatement. Many lost their jobs and that is causing major hardships. Paying utilities and even buying food has become concerning to a lot of Texans including the most vulnerable populations. In response, AARP Texas has donated nearly $18,000 to support food banks across the Lone Star State.
Some of those funds went to the Houston and San Antonio Food Banks. During the AARP Texas Prepare to Care Podcast, Brian Greene, President, and CEO of the Houston Food Bank and Eric Cooper, President and CEO of the San Antonio Food Bank spoke to host Eddie Orum about the need for food and donations, where donations will go and who can access this service.
The LGBT Pride Month is held in June. It usually includes a variety of events, some big, some small, but all are inclusive and include a level of interaction with members of the community. You can imagine that COVID-19 changed those plans this year. Among the changes, Dallas Pride organizers are holding a virtual celebration July 25-26, and Pride Houston 2020 has been moved to the fall,
Other more life-changing deviations involve how state-wide organizations that assist members of the LGBT community in regards to counseling, emergency pantry services, addiction and recovery services, and more.
Here to talk about the impact the coronavirus is having on caregiving and the LGBT community in Texas is Richard Gamez with the Montrose Center in Houston. He joined podcast host Charlene Hunter James in discussing this year's events and concerns.
The 2020 hurricane season began June 1 and weather experts are predicting an above-average season for states along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Already there have been three named storms.
Preparing for a storm will help give you peace of mind and could be life-saving too. Where do you start? Are there different precautions older adults need to take to stay safe? Here to help us answer those questions and more is Marco Bracamontes with the Red Cross of Greater Houston. He joins AARP volunteer Eddie Orum in this Prepare to Care podcast.
Caring for someone can be a challenging task, especially if you are a military caregiver. Military caregivers consistently experience worse health outcomes, greater strains in family relationships, and more workplace problems. No caregiver handles this job the same and no two service members or veterans have an identical set of health challenges.
Regardless of the situation, having a good caregiving plan will make the process easier. Peter Jeffries the National Engagements Director of AARP Campaigns talked to AARP Texas Prepare to Care podcast host Charlene Hunter James about military caregiving, and an AARP initiative for our military.
It is now June and that means hurricane season is here. This is a time to prepare your home, your family, and yourself. Even though COVID-19 is complicating things, preparing yourself during hurricane season is key to being safe from an unexpected storm.
If you’re having a hard time finding ways to prepare for a possible storm when dealing with the current health crisis, Nickea Bradley from the Office of Emergency Management has some tips that can help. During our AARP Texas Prepare to Care podcast, Bradley said it is all about knowing how to prevent, protect, and mitigate life-threatening events. Research scientists from Colorado State University, released a seasonal hurricane forecast. This year, they are predicting above-normal activity with about eight hurricanes and 16 named storms.
This current pandemic has created an interesting dynamic for caregivers and their families. Children who are caregivers are now taking on some of the same anxieties associated with caregiving. They are worried about their parents, trying and taking on tasks to keep them at home, and in some cases, take on their caregiving tasks to keep them safe too.
There are an estimated 40 million American adults providing support with basic functional, household, and medical/nursing tasks to help individuals remain in their homes and communities for as long as possible. Of these 40 million family caregivers, about 1 in 4 are millennials.
The latest numbers reveal that millennial caregivers spend an average of 21 hours a week taking care of their loved one(s). More than half of Millennial family caregivers are African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, or Asian American/Pacific Islanders.
Dr. Charlene James-Piper is the Executive Director of Student Academic Support Services and First-Year Students at Texas Southern University. She also belongs to this growing group of young caregivers. She, like her mother, AARP Texas State President and podcast host Charlene Hunter James, knows the faces of traditional caregivers have changed.
In this time of COVID-19, social isolation, and uncertainty, your brain health may be at risk. As a caregiver, the level of anxiety you may be experiencing could be at an all-time high. Audette Rackley, head of special programs at the Center for BrainHealth in Dallas, shared some brain-boosting tips on the AARP Texas Prepare to Care Podcast. She also offered up some advice on juggling multi-generational caregiving duties.
COVID-19 has changed our daily routines. It has affected the way we go out to dinner, exercise, and shop. When it comes to grocery shopping, which is a necessity, what can we do to stay safe? Do I leave non-perishable items outside for 24-hours? Do I wipe down food containers and then wipe down the kitchen counter where I placed the bags? And what about produce? What is the safety protocol I need to follow when unpacking those items?
To help us get to the truth, we have invited Dr. Keisha Davis. She is a board-certified pathologist and cytopathologist. She focuses on the cause and effect of the disease. She is going to join us Prepare to Care podcast host Charlene Hunter James to talk about ways to protect yourself when grocery store shopping during this COVID-19 epidemic.
The COVID-19 outbreak has taken an emotional toll on everyone including caregivers. It is important to help family caregivers keep themselves and those around them safe, happy, and healthy. AARP in Texas knows the value caregivers bring to all our communities which is why we work feverishly to provide practical resources and up to the minute information to keep them safe.
In this latest episode of the Prepare to Care Podcast, we talk to Care Partners. Like AARP, this nonprofit volunteer organization focuses on providing caregivers the tools to care for their loved ones throughout their caregiving journey. Jenna Dhayer is the Care Partners president and offers advice on how caregivers can stay positive and reduce stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.
At AARP, we work hard to provide you with information that betters your life. In this jam-packed podcast, we will address two different topics that impact us all. We're talking about scams and employer caregiving.
Prepare to Care Podcast host Charlene Hunter James will be talking to Tricia Sandiego, AARP Sr. Advisor for CSN Programs, Caregiving & Health. She will offer tips for working caregivers amidst the COVID-19 epidemic…She’s talking about companies and what they can do to be more supportive during these difficult times. But before we talk to Ms. Sandiego, we’re going to be talking scams.
Scammers are always thinking of ways to entice victims, it is especially true in times of trouble. We have reached out to the Texas Attorney General’s Office for the latest information. Joining us today is Amanda Sanders, Outreach Director for the AG’s office. She’ll tell us about the latest scams in Texas, how to spot them and what to do to protect ourselves.
The toll COVID-19 has on humans has been widely reported, but what about your pets. Can they catch this virus? Dr. Karen Wu, a Zoonosis Veterinarian at the Veterinary Public Health Division and Harris County Animal Shelter joined our Prepare to Care Podcast host Charlene Hunter James to talk about the issue.
Dr. Wu offers tips that could keep you and your pets healthy.
“Social distancing” is a phrase we’re all too familiar with today and part of our new normal in this time of Covid-19. As we socially distance ourselves to prevent spreading the virus, you should look for ways to avoid loneliness without risking our health.
This is especially important for members of our 50+ community. The latest research shows that the negative health effects of chronic isolation and loneliness, while harmful at any age, are especially hard on older adults. 17% of adults age 65 and older are isolated.
AARP Texas Associate State Director of Advocacy, Amanda Fredriksen, joins Prepare to Care Podcast host Charlene Hunter James in this edition of the podcast. She’s here to tell us the results of isolation, what caregivers can do to help keep the person they’re caring for safe.
Seems like every day we are hearing something new about the Coronavirus or Covid-19. The only consistent message is that major steps are being taken during the illness' outbreak to inform and protect older Americans and their families.
We at AARP Texas want to make sure you have the most accurate information so we are going to thought leaders to offer us information and tips to keep us healthy and safe.
In this week’s AARP Prepare to Care podcast, host Charlene Hunter James is talking to Dr. Janeana White. She is the Clinical Director for the Division of Clinical Control and Prevention with the Harris County Public Health office.
Dr. White is here to tell us more about Covid-19. She’ll also offer advice for caregivers, multi-generational families/households as they deal with COVID-19 and give us some hygiene tips for the home.
The nation's estimated 140 million households are receiving their 2020 Census invitations. The forms are easy to fill out and you can submit them online, by mail and by phone. To keep everyone safe, the Census Bureau has suspended all field operations for now. The idea is to take a break to slow the spread of Covid-19.
Census takers are now scheduled to visit households that have not responded to the 2020 Census in mid-August, but those plans could change as the bureau continues to monitor the ever-changing situation.
Rebecca Briscoe is a Partnership Coordinator for the 2020 Census. She joined AARP State President, Charlene Hunter James, to talk about the census and why it is so important to be counted.
At AARP, we promote the health and well-being of older Americans for more than 60 years. We are monitoring developments related to Covid-19 and are working feverishly to keep you informed by providing you information and resources to help older people and caregivers protect themselves from the virus and prevent its spread.
In line with those efforts, we have asked Pedro Perez, the Deputy Chief for the Consumer Protection Division of the Texas Attorney General's Office to join us to talk about keeping you safe from COVID-19 scammers and what you can do regarding price gouging.
In our Prepare to Care Podcast, Mr. Perez talked about Texas cities seeing the largest cases of price gouging, what item prices are being hiked, where to file complaints and what we can do to protect ourselves and our loved ones from these crooks.
Did you know family caregivers in the U.S. provide $470 billion in unpaid care? Being a family caregiver is one of the most important jobs you’ll ever have—and one of the most challenging too. The role can be frustrating, satisfying, exhausting, and joyful. Yes, there are tough decisions you have to make when caring for someone.
Whether it’s your first time being a caregiver or you’re a pro; caring from afar or in your own home – being on this caregiving journey will change your life.
Marie Arcos knows all about this ever-changing labor of love. She is a caregiver to her mother, Kandy Hernandez. Both of these ladies are joining us here today to talk about being a family caregiver and being the person being cared for
Elder abuse affects people’s finances, it can also be detrimental to the physical and emotional health of the victim. The threat of elder abuse is daunting for the 40 million family caregivers who help their parents and spouses.
One-in-five older Americans are victims of financial exploitation and each victim loses an average of $34,000. When vigilance is a two-sided effort, the results are overwhelmingly effective and a win for potential victims and financial institutions.
So, how do you spot elder abuse? Who do you turn to when you have suspicions and what can be done? Here to help us answer those questions is Kristina Roberts who is the new chief of our Elder Abuse Section with the Harris County DA’s Office.
Important Numbers: Harris County DA’s Office, Elder Abuse Division 713.274.5800 Adult Protective Services 713.767.2000
Caregiving may seem overwhelming when thinking in terms of legalities and finances. In fact, about 3 in 5 caregivers — almost 24 million people — have a paying job in addition to their caregiving responsibilities. More than a third cut back on personal spending to get the extra money they need to pay for a loved one's needs. That added financial responsibility can be taxing for caregivers who are helping a loved one manage their money and finances.
What can you do? WenFang Bruchett owns her own non-profit group for financial education. She is joining us today to talk about finances and tools available to you, the caregiver. Hear his money management tips in this edition of the AARP Prepare to Care podcast.
It’s 2020 and the new year means new beginnings and scams targeting you or the person you care for daily. The latest thing making the rounds on social media is advising us to write out the complete year as a way to avoid fraud. Seems we can be scammed just by writing out 20 instead of 2020 on legal documents.
Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo is joining us on the AARP Prepare to Care Podcast. He’s talking about scams targeting us today and he's also offering us tips that could help keep us from becoming crime victims.
If you have a non-emergency in Houston call the Houston Police Department at 713.884.3131. If you want to find out what HPD is doing in your community call 713.308.3200.
Trying to find a balance between work, school, friends and family can be difficult. It can even be more challenging if you are a caregiver. For those unsung heroes, caring for a loved one can be an emotional rollercoaster that may affect your overall health.
In this edition of the AARP Prepare to Care podcast, host Charlene Hunter-James talks to Leticia Fallick about caregivers and stress. Leticia Fallick is a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in relationship issues, family conflicts, depression and more. She gives us tips on how to cope with stress, care for ourselves and much more.
It’s that time of the year again… time for W2s and, yes, taxes. Everyone is familiar with the process. We do taxes every year, but what if you’re a caregiver? Are there specific deductions to take? What can we write off and what about the people we are for? Do they do taxes too?
It can be a lot to think about, but to ease your mind Prepare to Care Podcast host Eddie Orum welcomes Bart Hatfield. He is the AARP Tax-Aide Volunteer Regional Coordinator. In this edition of the Prepare to Care Podcast, Hatfield gives us some great tips on how to prepare for this tax season, the AARP free tax preparation program and how to watch out for fraud, identity theft and scammers.
Happy New Year! Many of us begin our year with a new resolution. It is the perfect time for fresh new beginnings. These include spending more time with loved ones, finding the right job, and trying to lose weight.
As a caregiver, the importance of staying healthy and eating well is crucial. One must take care of themselves first before taking care of others. This is also true for the person you are caring for on a daily basis. This is because the person we care for can have medical conditions and need monitoring.
In this edition of the AARP Prepare to Care Podcast, Dr. Keisha Davis, a trained physician, joins host Charlene Hunter James. She talks to us about the importance of maintaining a good healthy diet and lifestyle. Perfect for the New Year.
TODD or Transfer on Death Deed is a hot topic these days. If you haven’t heard about it, chances are you will. What is it? TODD is the transfer of real property. It is a legal and affordable method of transferring homes and other real property to your loved ones in the event of your passing.
As a caregiver, what do you need to know about this transfer and who benefits the most? Carla J. Krystyniak with Lone Star Legal Aid and Nicole Boooker, Disaster Case-worker with the Houston Area Urban League join us on our Prepare to Care Podcast to answer those questions and more.
'Tis the season for scams. The holidays are the time for family, for fun and traditions. You can say that Holiday cheer, excitement, and spirit of giving is in the air.
While we're giving thanks, we also have to look around to make sure we are safe. During this time of year, scammers are more active than ever. So what can we do to us from being a victim from fraud?
In our latest edition of the AARP Prepare to Care podcast, Mary McFaden, Assistant District Attorney at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, joins host Juanita Jimenez-Soto to talk about how we can keep from becoming a victim of fraud.
You never know when you will have to care for a family member. In some cases, becoming a caregiver catches people by surprise. It is a labor of love and can become a major priority. Despite the responsibility you feel, you are not alone.
We at AARP know sharing experiences can help caregivers feel less alone and isolated. A caregiver's story can connect and carry us through those hard days. They motivate us to keep going. Eddie Orum is one such individual. He has been caring for his aunt for many years.
In this edition of our Prepare to Care podcast, Orum joins host Marie Pierre. He discusses his journey and explains why caregiving is a tradition in his family. He also discusses the legal process that led to him becoming an official caregiver.
It should be no surprise to know that exercise has benefits for your brain and body. But if you are a caregiver with little spare time to yourself, the thought of exercise is not something that pops into your head. When you do get a break, you probably want to rest instead of working out.
Yet, of the two, exercise may be a far better choice. It may prevent you from getting sick, help you sleep better and give you more energy. All are important to you, the caregiver.
Stephanie Todd Wong with Asia Society of Texas Center joined host Marie Pierre to talk about the benefits of exercise, yoga and tai chi in particular. They also discuss mini-staycations to help recharge your batteries. Todd Wong is Director of Arts and Culture at Asia Society of Texas Center.
A lot of things have happened since our last recording and one of them is Rosalinda Martinez. Rosalinda is the new Associate State Director of Outreach and Advocacy in Houston. She is a native Houstonian who has experience with caring for a loved one.
In this edition of the AARP Prepare to Care Podcast, Rosalinda will discuss her experience caring for her grandmother who had Alzheimer’s.
Prepare to Care Podcast host, Marie-Piere, will find out how Rosalinda and her family worked together to help her grandmother; what she learned; what were the struggles; triumphs; and how that experience will help her in her new role here at AARP in Houston.
It's never easy to lose a loved one. If you're a planner, it sometimes helps to think abou twhat we can do to prepare for the future. You need to know who to call, what to do, and ask if there is a will.
In this edition of the Prepare to Care Podcast, Host Marie-Pierre talks to Michael Galligan. He is an attorney with a Houston lawfirm and works with people who are preparing for the future. He will talk about estate planning and probate law. He'll also take you through the basic definitions of the terms and other estate planning jargon. Gilligan will also offer up some tips for managing what can be a sad and difficult transition in the world of caregiving. He also offered us a look at the Texas Descent and Distribution Chart: https://nam05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.co.jefferson.tx.us%2FProbateCourt%2FDocuments%2F20150527_Texas_Descent_and_Distribution.pdf&data=02%7C01%7Cjsoto%40aarp.org%7C83fbf2fa270d4f06834608d6d32a2a17%7Ca395e38b4b754e4493499a37de460a33%7C0%7C0%7C636928575978475847&sdata=m8%2FuFEmh7MVzxkKp6qLmGlHXmfir1lYof4fwSWTu4o8%3D&reserved=0
We’ve heard a lot about assisted living facilities – both the good and bad – from TV shows and movies. But what does it actually look like to live in a senior housing facility? Or what’s the difference between senior apartments and assisted living?
Prepare to Care podcast host Marie-Pierre explores the differences with local resident Marion Johnson. She works at a local assisted living facility. During this podcast, she gives listeners some insider tips on what the day-to-day might look like for your loved one if they decide to transition their home.
Many people think the phrase “long-term care” refers to an insurance policy. Though that may be part of the of a plan, there’s a lot more than just that. It’s about preparing for your future and the future of your loved one.
In this latest edition of the AARP Prepare to Care Podcast, host Marie Pierre spoke with Gail Van Nest. Van Nest is a certified financial planner, and she offered up some insider tips on the costs of long-term care.
Providing care for your parents can be challenging emotionally, physically and mentally. When your family is also involved, caregiving can become even more complex with all of the emotions and responsibilities that arise. Family can also be enormously helpful because they can provide you with invaluable support.
In this latest installment of the AARP Prepare to Care Podcast, Marie-Pierre talks to Milli Burton, an AARP volunteer, and her sister Marion. They both cared for their mother, together. They are here to offer us tips that may be very helpful in your caregiving journey.
Just as with annual physical exams, it is equally important to have regular eye exams. An annual eye examination is appropriate for most people. If you have a family history of eye diseases or disorders, it's vital to monitor your eye health regularly. Prevention is an important component of eye care. Caring for a loved one that may be or has already lost their vision can be overwhelming and challenging for the caregiver and their loved one. To help you and your loved one, Prepare to Care Podcast host, Marie-Pierre, talks to Dr. Rebekah Montes, a practicing doctor of optometry and board member of Prevent Blindness Texas. They discuss tips, resources that may be helpful to the loved one you care for and yourself too.
Winter is upon us and so is the Holiday Season. No matter what holiday you celebrate, November and December are times of connecting with family, traveling, gift giving, cooking, festivals, services and much more. With so much to see and do, there is also more for family caregivers to do. Stress and depression become more prevalent during the holiday season, so what can we do proactively as caregivers to set ourselves up to have a successful and joyful holiday? In this edition of the Prepare to Care Podcast, Host Marie-Pierre talks tips and best practices for givers this holiday season.
It is Medicare season in Texas. If you or your loved one receives Medicare, you probably already know that new Medicare cards are being sent out. These new cards do not have your Social Security number on them. This change will help to prevent identity theft and other scams, but what else is new with Medicare? What are some helpful tips for caregivers to keep in mind as they help navigate and manage Medicare claims and plans for their loved ones?
Andrew Hardwick is with the Public Affairs Department of the Social Security Administration. He joined Prepare to Care podcast host Marie-Pierre with more on Social Security, Medicare, and all available resources for caregivers.
The latest statistics show that the average Hispanic caregiver is a woman over 40 years of age who lives near her family. This same individual provides some kind of unpaid care while also working a full-time job. But what does it actually mean to be a caregiver past all the statistics and stereotypes? What works and doesn't work in Latino families? Also, what can we learn from sharing our experiences caregiver to caregiver?
In this Prepare to Care podcast, host Marie-Pierre speaks to Marie Arcos. By day Arcos leads Community Partnerships at the YMCA of Greater Houston. By night and weekends, Arcos helps care for various family members. She shares her experiences both of a Latino caregiver and a working professional here in Houston.
You know that on the Prepare to Care podcast we talk about free and practical resources. We also share stories and encourage each other, but what do we, as caregivers, actually know about aging? What's the science behind getting older? What are we learning that can help us age gracefully? In this edition of our podcast, we talk to Wendy Fox-Grange. She's a Gerontologist and Senior Policy Advisor with AARP and the Public Policy Institute. She joins host Marie-Pierre to talk about Gerontology, aka, the science of aging.
Many times, caregivers will ask themselves if they are alone in caring for their loved ones. Perhaps they are the only primary caregiver in town, or perhaps they put that pressure on themselves to be everything for everyone.
If you've been a long-time listener of this podcast or are new, let us share with you that you are not alone. There are thousands of family caregivers in the Houston area and dozens of partner organizations that want to connect with you to help in this huge task.
In this edition of the AARP Prepare to Care podcast, host Marie-Pierre interviews Jenna Dhayer. She's the President of CarePartners. CarePartners is a non-profit that hosts caregiving conferences, connects you to other caregivers, provides backup care in your community, and so much more.
It's voting season. This year's midterm elections could influence how federal and state lawmakers act on issues that affect tens of millions of family caregivers -- from care at home to workplace flexibility to training to tax credits and more. For caregivers to have sway over whether lawmakers will act in their interests, they must vote. In past elections, they have cast their ballots in big numbers. In fact, according to AARP research, 71 percent of Texas caregivers routinely go to the polls. In comparison, the U.S. Census Bureau data revealed 42 percent of all voting-age citizens turned out nationwide for the 2014 midterms. In this edition of the AARP Prepare to Care podcast, host Marie-Pierre talked with Stan Stanart. He's the Harris County - County Clerk. He shared some tips and tricks for voting in Harris County. He also spoke about what resources are available to voters who may be mobility impaired or need a little extra assistance at the voting booth.
Did you know that millennials represent one-in-four or 10 million of the more than 40-million Americans who are unpaid family caregivers? It's true, and there is a growing number of younger family caregivers who have their own unique experiences and challenges.
Caregiving is so often thought of as a task for older family members that we sometimes overlook the value in including people of all ages in the caregiving experience.
In this "Prepare to Care" podcast, host Marie-Pierre spoke to Wendy Fox-Grage, Senior Policy Advisor with AARP's Public Policy Institute, and Isabel Longoria from the AARP Houston office. Both share their insights and favorite resources as a millennial caregiver.
For the 40 million family caregivers who provide a great labor of love by helping their parents and spouses live independently at home, the threat of elder abuse is daunting. Some of these family caregivers provide 24/7 care. These individuals may also help with finances, transportation, medication management and more. Others may count on the support of paid aides to help.
Entrusting the care of a loved one to a stranger can be hard. In some cases, the stress and resentment of being a constant caregiver can lead some to lash out harmfully, and a care recipient may not be able, or feel comfortable, calling for help.
In this edition of the AARP Prepare to Care podcast, host Marie-Pierre talks with Rachel Portnoy, Community Engagement Specialist with Texas' Adult Protective Services (APS). Portnoy helps us identify the warning signs of abuse, neglect or exploitation of older adults. She discusses how the APS can intervene and help, and what we can do to help spot and prevent elder abuse in the future.
Every year, thousands of people move a loved one into an assisted living facility to receive specialized care and attention. You visit often, but then one day you notice things may not be as they appear. Who do you turn to for help? What can be done to ensure your loved one is treated right in these types of facilities? Lisa Hayes, Managing Local Ombudsman with the Houston-Galveston Area Agency on Aging and Greg Shelly, Managing Local Ombudsman for Harris County may have some answers. They both joined Prepare to Care podcast host, Marie-Pierre in this week's edition of the podcast. They discuss the rights you have as a resident in a long term care facility, who to contact when you need help resolving issues and other tips.
Food! We love it. Some of our fondest memories are of sharing meals with friends and family. And more than just the memories, we need protein and and nutrients every day to keep us moving, healing, and living. So when we no longer have the strength or ability to cook or go grocery shopping, it's a very big deal. And finding the time to prepare meals for loved ones is often cited as a big stressor for caregivers. In this edition of our Prepare to Care podcast, Marie-Pierre talks to Tabinda Ghani, Manager of Client Services for Interfaith Ministries' Meals on Wheels Program. She shares how Meals on Wheels works, why it is so important to get people hot meals and how the program helps caregivers take care of their loved ones.
June is Gay Pride Month and thousands across the country are celebrating the contributions of the LGBT community with parades and festivals. Houston will hold a huge celebration of its own. In this week's Prepare to Care podcast, host Marie-Pierre discusses unique caregiving challenges members of the LGBT community face.
Some challenges include discrimination in nursing homes or doctor's offices, and being estranged from family members who traditionally provide caregiving support.
Richard Gamez, an outreach worker with the Montose Center's Senior Preparing for Rainbow Years (SPRY), shares his experiences as a caregiver, and the talks caregiving resources available at the Montrose Center. He'll also challenge us to think differently about caregiving for members of our LGBT community.
May is National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and it also continues on our podcast. Earlier we spoke to Rogene Calvert about experiences and observations on caregiving in the Asian-American Community. She offered up a lot of information to help people of all backgrounds.
In this podcast, Maggie Sun, Social Benefits Manager with the Chinese Community Center of Houston, talks caregiving resources they offer. The podcast is done in Mandarin.
May is National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and it continues on our podcast. Earlier we spoke to Rogene Calvert about experiences and observations on caregiving in the Asian-American Community. In this podcast, Jane Vo, Senior Program Director of the Chinese Community Center of Houston, talks caregiving resources they offer in English, Mandarin and other languages. She also discusses other Houston organizations that help Asian-American caregivers.
For those of you who may not know, May is National Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. In Houston, with one of the largest Asian American populations in the United States, that's a pretty big deal.
In this Prepare to Care Podcast episode host Marie-Pierre talks to Rogene Calvert. She's a longtime leader in Houston's Asian American Community. Calvert reveals her personal caregiving story and discusses how caregiving is approached differently in the Asian American community. She'll also talk about available resources for other AAPI caregivers.
Being in a big city like Houston means there are tons of resources for caregivers if you know here to find them. Which is why AARP in Houston started this podcast. The idea is to help highlight the exact partners and programs you might need as a caregiver. We have been shedding light on the programs in Houston, but what is available to our neighbors around us? What happens if you live in Waller, Fort Bend or Galveston County? What are your options there?
In this latest edition of our Prepare to Care podcast we talk to Mallory Freitag, Lead Benefits Counseling Coordinator with the Harris-Galveston Area Council. She and guest host, Isabel Longoria, discuss resources and programs available to people living in areas outside Houston.
We spend a lot of time on this podcast talking about how to fix problems. Where can you find a good geriatric doctor, who can help dad with depression, how can I fall-proof my home, and much more. So, instead of seeing caregiving as a just a series of problems to solve, what if we thought about it as an opportunity to engage with our loved ones and help them share their wisdom with our communities? In this podcast Jose Rivera, Assistant Director of Senior Engagement and Connection at BakerRipley, will help us all think differently about caregiving and aging. What are some ways we can think creatively about engaging with our loved ones, what wisdom do older people have to share with a bigger community and how can we Disrupt Aging every day in our own lives? We discuss all that in this Prepare to Care podcast.
We've mentioned before that if you are in kindergarten today, you have a 50% chance of living to be 100 years old. The average lifespan increases every year. The bottom line is that people are living longer. And we know instinctively as caregivers that our parents are living longer than our grandparents did. This all changes the way we are providing care as a community. One of those big changes is the growth of geriatric medicine. It is the study of how aging affects our bodies over a longer period of time. AARP Prepare to Care podcast host, Marie-Pierre, spoke to Dr. Nasiya Ahmed, a geriatric specialist at Village Physicians in this podcast. They talked about the difference between a geriatric physician and a family physician. When it is time to switch to a geriatric specialist, and what can gerontology teach us about being better caregivers.
Family caregivers went into the job knowing it would take much of your time, but you may not have expected it to take quite so much of your money. For example, we know that 42 percent of family caregivers spend more than $5,000 on reimbursed care for loved ones.
If this is your first time filing taxes as a caregivers, or your 20th, we have some tips that may help you save money this year. AARP Houston staff member, Isabel Longoria, has more on the Tax-Aide services and even offers up some tips.
Spring is finally here. Whether it's clearing out clutter from the garage, rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey or just tackling a home project, Spring is a great time to make our homes more Caregiving Friendly.
In this edition of our Prepare to Care podcast, host Marie-Pierre talks to Isabel Longoria, with AARP in Houston. They discuss changes that can make your home fit for a person of any age. They will discuss everything from the 10 cent solution to make drinking glasses easier to use to the bigger projects of making a restroom more accessible.
People are living longer. In fact, if you are a kindergartner today, you have a 50% chance of living to be 100. But for as much as medicine and technology is advancing to help us live longer and stronger, at some point we all pass away. So what can we do for our loved ones when it is their time to pass? How can we make those last few weeks, days or moments as pain-free as possible?
Podcast host Marie-Pierre spoke to Dr. Nasiya Ahmed, a geriatric specialist, to talk about palliative care. What are the options for end of life care, and how we can take care of ourselves and our loved ones through this difficult process.
When we think of Caregiving, we often think of family. The daughter taking care of her parents, the husband taking care of a wife, siblings taking care of each other. It is a beautiful thing to be able to count on your family in a time of need, but what happens when things escalate to a point where professional care is needed? A classic example are loved ones who develop dementia and need specialized care, or perhaps a new job is not as flexible and understanding of your caregiving needs.
In this episode of the AARP Prepare to Care podcast, host Marie-Pierre talks to Nancy Wilson. She is a professor of geriatric medicine at the Baylor College of Medicine. She will give us some insights on how to decide when it is time to transition to receive care in a professional setting and the different types of assisted living options available. You can get more information on AARP in Houston at aarp.org/houston and The Baylor College of Medicine at www.bcm.edu.
In honor of Black History Month, AARP in Houston is taking time to learn from African-American Caregivers in the Bayou City. We are looking at some nuances and expectations of being a caregivers in the African-American community, and what are some resources that caregivers in this community find useful. Many of these resources may be of interest to all caregivers as well. To speak with us about all of this we've invited Bennie Blake. She is a long-time caregiving volunteer with AARP in Houston. She also cares for various family members and friends, and she often leans on the things she learned while serving as a medical professional in the Army. Bennie will be sharing some of her personal experiences and observations as a caregiver, the impact of caregiving on her own health, and how being African American has shaped the way she cares for her loved ones.
This podcast is dedicated to unpaid caregivers who take care of their loved ones, but unpaid doesn't mean there aren't costs to be covered. Either direct costs such as food and transportation needs for your loved one. There are also indirect costs like missed opportunities at work because you take time to be with your loved one. Catherine Cook with the Houston Area Agency on Aging joined our host, Marie-Pierre, to discuss these costs on a professional and personal level. She also talks about the challenges some people in the African American communities may face when caring for someone.
The AARP Prepare to Care podcast usually focuses on the Caregiver. We provide practical tips and resources to make your job easier as a caregiver. Sometimes it is easy to think that being a caregiver is a job and forget that the individuals receiving the care are part of the team too. They have their own feelings, stresses and desires. In this podcast our host, Marie-Pierre, speaks to Mary Jane Morgan to get a first account view of what it is like to be someone receiving care.
We did it! The Prepare to Care podcast has completed its first year, with 22 episodes and more than 8,000 listeners, we're very proud to have provided you with the tips and tricks for being a better caregiver in Houston. We've covered the 211 United Way Helpline, Legal Tips for Caregivers, how to keep your brain sharp, long distance caregiving, the future of caregiving, and much more. We will take a short break and will return in January 2018. See you then.
Many caregivers at some point or another find themselves in a hospital waiting room. Either a loved one has had an unforeseen medical emergency and you anxiously await the results, or perhaps your loved one has a long-term medical issue that has you in and out of hospitals all the time. Doctors, nurses and other hospital staff are often very helpful when at the hospital, bu what happens when something goes wrong or doesn't feel right? What can you do to advocate for your loved one as a caregiver, and what resources are available once you go home? To answer those questions, 'Prepare to Care' podcast host Marie-Pierre is turning to AARP Outreach and Advocacy State director, Isabel Longoria, and local patient advocate, Bonnie Shereen.
Caregiving is a fulfilling and serious undertaking. Sometimes the caregiver and the person they're caring for must discuss delicate issues like power of attorney or guardianship. It is not an easy conversation, but in some cases it is a necessity. So what is the difference between these two actions? AARP 'Prepare to Care' podcast host, Marie-Pierre, spoke to Crystal Jenkins of the South Texas College of Law and got some answers.
We have been doing this podcast for several months now and it has been received well. This week we have a bilingual podcast focusing on Caregiving resources for Spanish speakers. Who do you turn to when you need in-language information and how easily is it attainable? Natalia Ballón with BakerRipley joined podcast host, Marie Pierre, to answer these questions and give us all some Spanish speaking options. The podcast is in Spanish.
The AARP Prepare to Care Podcast has looked at resources for caregivers in Houston and beyond. We've looked at everything from 211 to long distance caregiving to ho to deal with difficult family members. It has all been wonderful advice, but in honor of National Caregivers Month, we wanted to invite one of you, a caregivers, to share her story from the front lines. On this latest podcast episode our host, Marie Pierre, talks to Barbara Lewis. She is an extraordinary woman who has taken on the incredible journey of being the main caregiver for her mother in Houston. Barbara will be sharing her personal caregiving story and what actually works or what resources she wishes she had more access to in order to care for her mother.
The 'Prepare to Care' podcast has talked about the different resources available for people with Alzheimer's or Dementia, and the unique caregiving struggles they may present. The issue is how to tell when you're getting to that point. The brain works in mysterious ways, many of which science is only now starting to understand. So, how can we easily keep track of our brain health? In this edition of the 'Prepare to Care' podcast, host Marie Pierre speaks to Dr. Yael Katz and her colleague Jordan Weinstein about the brain and how it works. They have tips on how to keep the brain healthy and how we can tell if something isn't working properly before it is too late. Believe it or not, the answer may lie in an app they are both developing called BrainCheck. The idea is to learn from football players and concussions to help track cognitive health as we age.
When it comes to getting caregiving information for a loved one who is a senior, there is no other place with the knowledge quite like AAA or the Area Agency on Aging. The agency plans contracts services for senior citizens throughout Harris County. Some people even consider them the central hub of information when it comes to caregiving. In this latest podcast, host Marie Pierre speaks to Paula Johnson and Suzanne Terry with the Harris County Area Agency on Aging.
People continue to recover from Hurricane Harvey. While the storm may have physically rolled through our area a few weeks ago, but the effects will be with us for many weeks to come. Many people are still sorting through typical long term recovery issues like cleaning out a home, finding a new school for your children to attend, or dealing with the emotional trauma. However, some people may have found themselves in a position of becoming a caregiver for a family member for friend whose home flooded. In this latest episode of Prepare to Care, host Marie-Pierre talks to Isabel Longoria. She's an AARP associate state director of outreach and advocacy and has some tips for emergency caregivers.
When one thinks of caregiving one often thinks of it as a series of very personal interactions. Making dinner for the family, helping parents and other personal tasks. But what happens when we can't be there in person or burn out? What technologies are out there to help us? In this episode of our 'Prepare to Care' podcast, host Marie-Pierre talks to Nadia Morris. Ms. Morris is the director of AT&T Foundry for Connected health. They discuss technology and discuss all the fascinating things they are inventing to help caregivers in the not-so-distant future.
Have you ever started a job and forgot the ending? has your mom spent hours searching for her glasses only to find them on her head? We often play these off as "senior moments", but when do these innocent slips turn into something more serious like dementia? And what is the best way to care for a loved one who has trouble remembering? We try to get answers to those questions in this week's 'Prepare to Care' podcast. Host Marie-Pierre talks to Ann Marie McDonald, Chief Program Officer of the Houston and Southeast Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. They discuss games our brain can play on us and resources in Houston to help keep us healthy.
Most of us know what Social Security is, and some of us may already be claiming our retirement checks. But did you know that Social Security is not just for people who are retired? How will full-time or part-time caregiving affect your own retirement benefits? Andrew Hardwick with the Public Affairs Department of the Social Security Administration answers these questions and gives us some insight on the other programs available to help family caregivers and their loved ones. Hardwick spoke on the record with our ‘Prepare to Care’ podcast host Marie-Pierre.
Caregivers are often in charge of making important health decisions for their loved ones, but there are some special challenges when it comes to dealing with legal documents and planning for the future. In this episode of the 'Prepare to Care' podcast Marie-Pierre talks to Crystal Jenkins about the dos and don'ts of will and deed transfer planning. Jenkins is a staff attorney and clinical teaching fellow with the South Texas College of Law. Her team provides free workshops around Houston to help educate people on sensitive legal topics.
When we think of the caregivers, we usually think of daughters taking care of their parents. While the average caregiver is a woman, about 49 years old, the latest numbers show 40% of caregivers in the United States are men. In this latest edition of the 'Prepare to Care' podcast, host Marie-Pierre talks to Stan Cutherell. He's a Houston musician and life coach who has done a lot of work with men. Cutherell has also been a caregiver for both of his parents.
This week on 'Prepare to Care', host Marie-Pierre talks to Dr. Jessica Lee. Dr. Lee specializes in geriatric medicine and she sheds some light on how to talk to your doctors about aging and how to talk to doctors as caregivers.
Often it is a group of family members who work together to take care of a parent or other loved one. While it is wonderful to have a group of family members to serve as caregivers, it can also be challenging dealing with family dynamics. Who makes decisions for loved ones especially when money is involved? In this 'Prepare to Care' podcast, host Marie-Pierre talks to Dr. Sunderland Manousso who specializes in family dynamics and elder mediation. She offers tips on dealing with tricky family problems. Find other podcasts at aarp.org/ptc and more on Dr. Sunderland Manousso at www.manousso.us .
Podcast host Marie-Pierre talked to Josh Reynolds, Executive Director of United Way's Care for Elders program, about caregiving and aging data and trends in Harris County. Ever wondered exactly how many caregivers like you there are in Houston? Or some tips science has for living longer? Josh will be delving into those facts and data more.
This week 'Prepare to Care' podcast host Marie-Pierre looks at long distance caregiving. It can be challenging for both parties involved, but technology, planning ahead, and a little creativity are making it much easier for families.
This week 'Prepare to Care' podcast host Marie-Pierre talks with Brandon Wheeler about depression and "empathy burnout" in caregivers. Wheeler is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a private practice in Houston. As many of us know, caring for a loved one has many joys and growth opportunities, but it can also take a toll on us physically, mentally and emotionally.
Host Marie-Pierre talks to Dr. Carmel Dyer with UT Consortium on Aging about aging in Harris County. This is an innovative and forward thinking collection of doctors and specialists in Houston who focus on the next big "thing" in the medical word -- an aging Boomer generation. Dr. Dyer will cover the trends in aging and the unique challenges in addressing geriatric health needs today.
This week our host Marie-Pierre talks to Erial Green -- Caregiving Specialist with the Sheltering Arms Division of Baker Ripley (formally known as Neighborhood Centers). This organization is dedicated almost specifically to caregivers and the loved ones they care for. She will cover all the amazing programs, support groups and resources Sheltering Arms has to help you navigate the big, world of caregiving.
In this week's interview we talk with AARP Texas State President Charlene Hunter James about how AARP's Prepare to Care resources for caregivers - the program AARP has had for many years before talk of a podcast even began. She talks about what AARP has to offer locally, online and what you should start thinking about when putting together a caregiving plan. Find out more at www.aarp.org/PreparetoCare
In this episode of the "Prepare to Care" podcast, Josh Reynolds, Director of the Care for Elders division of the United Way Houston joins AARP Podcast host Marie-Pierre. They discuss the 211 helpline and the latest edition of the Houston Senior Guidance Directory from United Way's Care for Elders division. We'll talk about where to find critical information right now to help with a variety of caregiving and life needs.
AARP in Houston is launching a series of podcasts to help family caregivers. Every week we'll be connecting you with resources and support available right here in Houston. We'll be talking openly about the joys and challenges of being a caregiver. AARP cares for you as you "Prepare to Care."