Addressing the Elephant: Recent Episodes
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Derik Schneider is the owner of the Wichita Falls, Texas and Lawton, Oklahoma locations of Visiting Angels, the nation’s leading provider of non-medical senior care. In Addressing the Elephant, Derik sits down with some of the most experienced individuals in the elder care industry to discuss topics not many people want to talk about and how we can be more proactive when it comes to aging well.
Brian Blair and I talk about COVID-19 and how to mitigate risk. We also spend a little time talking about Long Term Care Insurance. Enjoy!
In this episode, we chat with Lucy Garcia from Royal Estates. She gave us insight into what to look for when choosing an Independent Living Community or an Assistive Living Community.
This episode we have the privilege to set down with Joel Jimenez. Joel is the commander of the DAV here in Wichita Falls. He is a Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Joel gives us insight into the benefits Veterans are able to utilize.
This week we sit down with Mitzi Thomas Owner of Beyond Faith Hospice/ Palliative Care and Nurse Practitioner Audrey Kramer as they give us an introduction to Palliative Care.
In this episode, we sit down with Judy Crawford with North Texas Regional Planning Commission. Judy is the Area Agency on Aging Caregiver Specialist and we talk about respite care funding for caregivers and care recipients.
In this episode, we sit down with Rhonda Schreiber RN BSN Administrator, Shannon Porter PT, and Gretchen Bates Account Executive from Intrepid Home Health and they give us an introduction to what Home Health is. Enjoy!
Caregiver Spotlight Caroline Gray. This week we talk to a caregiver that works for Visiting Angels and provides night time assistance.
This week we get speak to Terry McAdams owner of MacTech Solutions. We talk about the growing need to create peace of mind for our aging population and how technology helps.
This week we talk with Charlotte Ball Owner of Pick Me Up here in Wichita Falls. We talk about the benefits of not being isolated even when we might be disabled.
This episode we have a conversation with Carson Ford, owner of Balance Yoga and Barre. We talk about movement and she takes us through a classic chair yoga movement. Enjoy!
In Episode 5, we pivot a little and talk about reverse mortgages with Kevin Rhine of Union Square. Kevin shares his insights about when it would be a good idea to do a reverse mortgage and when it would not be a good idea. This conversation is a little niche but such a great time. Enjoy
Episode 4 brings us Pam Hughes and she shares how The Kitchen and Meals on Wheels help our elderly population stay in their home longer with great meals and a warm smile. She also shares other great aspects of the Kitchen and how they serve the Wichita Falls community.
In episode 3, Derik visits with Sue Gross of the Alzheimer's Association. Sue shares her wisdom on how to detect early signs of dementia and other great stuff. Enjoy!
In this episode, Derik sits down with Courtney Galloway of Hospice of Wichita Falls. They spend some time talking about Advance Directives and Do Not resuscitate forms and how to prepare for Hospice. Courtney even shares her favorite quote for leading her team - “He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.” -Friedrich Nietzsche
Enjoy!
In this episode, Derik sits down with Lori Windal, RN Administrator and Operations Manager at Visiting Angels.