Empowering Independence

Episode 43: Ask Wise Elder

Marilyn and co-host Britni answer listener questions on aging issues. 01:27  When to consider memory care for a parent 05:28  How to choose a memory care facility 17:13  Downsizing: When is the right time? For more information, go to the VillagesOKC website here https://villagesokc.org/ [https://villagesokc.org/]

Episode 42: The heart and people behind the care with Becky and Courtney

Co-hosts Marilyn and Dana talk with Becky Rummage of Providence Home Care and Courtney Willis of Legend Senior Living to discuss what aging looks like and how they can help for 2 different scenarios.   Becky was drawn to the elderly from an early age. She has served the seniors around her in various capacities. She has cared for close elderly friends, acted as a resource for family caregivers and the aging in her community, and has served in faith-based nursing home ministries. She has a heart for seniors and a desire to grant their wish to age in place with independence and dignity. Her professional history includes working as a Care Manager for seniors on the Advantage Waiver Program, aging Veterans, and Private Pay clients. She has a heart for professional and family caregivers, desiring to see them healthy, thriving, and equipped with the resources available. Called to others, Becky has a passion for serving in various community projects and church ministries.

Episode 41: Changing the way you see the doctor with Chris and Ashley of Physicians Housecalls

Marilyn and co-host Dana talk with Chris McCone and Ashley Davidson on how Physicians Housecalls is change the way people see the doctor. Chris McKone joined Physicians Housecalls as the Vice President of Operations in 2021 and recently became the Chief Growth Officer. Prior to joining Physician Housecalls Chris served as the Manager of Commercial Services at Chesapeake Energy where he was responsible for negotiating and managing the organization's commercial contracts for product delivery and sale. Before that he served 10 years as a pilot in the United States Navy. Chris has 20+ years of experience in the areas of business and strategy development, process improvement, and operations and he holds an MBA. Ashley Davidson graduated with a Masters degree in Gerontology from the University of Central Oklahoma in 2005. She has worked with seniors and their families in various roles throughout the years, including Senior housing, long term care , home health , hospice and home based primary care. She has been with Physician Housecalls for over 5 years and is thrilled to be a resource for some many needing primary care in the home.     For more information about VillagesOKC go to https://villagesokc.org/

Episode 40: Ask Wise Elder

Marilyn and co-host Britni answer listener questions on aging issues. 01:13  My child is too busy to discuss my aging decisions 03:50  Are dementia symptoms modifiable? 06:17  It's time to downsize how do I get the best price for my home? 10:11  I'm isolated with caring for my husband who has dementia are there other alternatives to putting him in a home? For more information about VillagesOKC go to https://villagesokc.org/ [https://villagesokc.org/] To find out about The GIFT workshop check out this Empowering Independence episode 16  [https://empoweringindependence.podbean.com/e/episode-16-the-gift-workshop-what-you-need-to-know-with-marilyn-olson-and-dana-bellows/]

Episode 39: Prevailing Over Cancer with Keith Bishop

Marilyn and co-host Dana talk with Keith Bishop on what it can look like to prevail over cancer. Keith Bishop is a Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Author, and Retired Pharmacist with a deep commitment to cancer prevention and treatment through integrative approaches. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Keith’s journey into the world of natural health began after witnessing the impact of cancer on his family. His wife and he both have a family history of early onset prostate cancer, brain cancer and neuroendocrine cancer, which led him to extensively review medical research in 1997 to find ways to reduce his and his wife’s own risk. This pivotal moment inspired him to sell his pharmacy in 1998 and focus on natural health. He has a clinical practice where he assesses a person’s a challenge and customizes cancer prevention and treatment recommendations. For more info on Prevailing over Cancer click here [https://www.prevailovercancer.com/] For more info about VillagesOKC click here.  [https://villagesokc.org/]