The Hidden Challenges Families Face When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia

Most Families Don't Know This

Scott Fischer sat down with Stephanie Bivens, an Elder Law Attorney at Bivens & Associates PLLC. Elder Law Attorney's help their senior clients and their families navigate the issues that arise with aging. Take a listen to learn about the supports Elder Law Attorneys give families during a challenging time. Stephanie Bivens is a Phoenix native and founder of Bivens & Associates, PLLC where she practices elder law, estate planning, trust & probate administration, and special needs planning. She holds the distinction of a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation and accredited by the State Bar of Arizona — a distinction held by fewer than 500 attorneys nationwide. Since earning her law degree, cum laude, from Arizona State University in 1996, Stephanie has devoted over 25 years to serving clients in complex matters involving aging, incapacity, long-term care, estate and wealth preservation. Over the years, she has earned recognitions including selection to Southwest Super Lawyers in Elder Law (2019–2025) and being named one of Arizona’s Most Influential Women in Business in 2022 by AZ Big Media. Stephanie is a sought-after speaker and legal educator, serving as faculty for continuing legal education programs through the State Bar of Arizona, Maricopa County Bar Association, NAELA, and other professional organizations. She is the published author of Private Information Guide: A Personal and Financial Organizer, How to Use Government Benefits to Pay for Long Term Care, and a contributing author to Planned Senior Moments-Scottsdale. Her professional affiliations include membership in the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), National Elder Law Foundation, the Probate & Trust Section and Mental Health & Elder Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, the Estate Planning & Probate Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association, the Scottsdale Bar Association and held leadership roles such as past Chair of the Mental Health & Elder Law Executive Council of the State Bar. Stephanie has also served on the boards of non-profits Aster Aging and DUET Partners in Health and Aging. Stephanie’s dedication to her practice is deeply personal. She credits meaningful bonds with her grandparents during her upbringing in Phoenix as the inspiration for her life’s work supporting seniors and families. Outside the office, she enjoys travel and cherishes time with her husband, their two adult children, granddaughter, and their two chocolate Labradors. Whether planning proactively or addressing urgent challenges, Stephanie brings legal depth, strategic insight, and a compassionate approach to help families preserve dignity, autonomy, and legacy. Reach Stephanie and her team here: https://www.bivenslaw.com/(480) 360-8928https://www.facebook.com/BivensLaw/ https://www.instagram.com/bivenslaw/ Reach Scott and his team here: www.optionsforseniorliving.com support@optionsfsl.com 602-845-1320

Good Employees Don't Quit. Caregiving Breaks Them.

In this conversation, Scott Fischer and Melissa Meek discuss the challenges faced by employees who are caregivers for their aging parents. They explore the impact of caregiving on work performance, the stress associated with balancing work and family responsibilities, and the importance of providing resources and support for employees. The discussion emphasizes the need for education and awareness around aging issues, as well as the creation of a supportive workplace culture that acknowledges the realities of caregiving.

The Hidden Dangers of Ignoring Estate Planning

Scott Fischer sat down with Josh Norris, Managing Partner at Arrive Financial Services. Scott and Josh talk about Josh's own experience facing the haboob and the importance of long term planning. Josh is a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC) and Senior Partner at Arrive Financial, specializing in retirement income strategies, estate planning, and life insurance. Josh helps individuals, families, and business owners create clear, confident plans to protect their wealth, reduce uncertainty, and retire on their terms. Before entering financial services, Josh spent 15 years building, scaling, and eventually selling a successful digital marketing company. That entrepreneurial background strengthened my strategic thinking, communication skills, and commitment to highly personalized client service, all of which Josh applies to every financial plan I help design. Josh has been happily married since 2006 and is a proud parent of two sons and a daughter. His family keeps his focus grounded in what truly matters: protecting loved ones, planning with intention, and building legacies that last. Josh's mission is simple: help clients retire with confidence, safeguard what matters most, and build financial legacies that support generations to come. Reach Josh and his team: https://www.arrivefinancialservices.com/info@arrivefinancialservices.com [info@arrivefinancialservices.com]Reach Scott and his team: optionsforseniorliving.com support@optionsfsl.com

The #1 Emergency for Seniors

What is the #1 emergency for seniors? Scott Fischer sat down with Lori Stauffer, Public Information Officer, Community Relations at Scottsdale Fire Department, to discuss the biggest emergency for seniors and how we can prevent it. Lori Stauffer has worked for Scottsdale Fire Department in risk reduction for more than 20 years.  As the PIO for Community Relations, she manages all injury prevention programming for the department including safety classes, child passenger seat checks and fall prevention.  The Home Safe Home program addresses the many fall and fire risks for the older adults living in Scottsdale.  It is the hope to prevent incidents in the first place and reduce the risks for those who have already experienced devastating injuries or frequent falls.

The Unseen Toll of Caregiving - Why You Are Not Alone

Scott Fischer sat down with Jennifer Couldry, founder of Soul Echo Therapy. Dr. Jennifer Couldry Clinical Sound Therapist | Integrative Mental Health Practitioner | Partner, Doc Hypnosis Dr. Jennifer Couldry brings a rare and powerful integration of music, neuroscience, and clinical mental health to the field of emotional healing. As Founder & CEO of Soul Echo Therapy in Phoenix and a clinical partner with Doc Hypnosis, she is advancing how sound and suggestion can be used to regulate the nervous system and support sustainable transformation. Dr. Couldry is a classically trained soprano with a Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) from Arizona State University. She has performed professionally for years with Arizona Opera, Phoenix Opera, and the Musical Theatre Alliance of Arizona, appearing in major Arizona venues including Symphony Hall, Tucson Music Hall, and the Musical Instrument Museum. She continues to perform today, and maintains an active professional presence in the performing arts community. Her sustained performance career cultivates a deep expertise in resonance, breath physiology, emotional expression, and the direct influence of sound on the body’s stress response. This embodied understanding of sound and regulation informs her clinical work, allowing her to translate performance-based mastery of breath and nervous system control directly into trauma-informed therapeutic care.Dr. Couldry is a Certified Hypnotherapist (CHT) and IEMT Certified Practitioner, integrating clinical hypnotherapy, sound-based interventions, and neuroscience-informed care for individuals navigating trauma, anxiety, burnout, grief, and emotional dysregulation. Her work is trauma-informed, evidence-based, and grounded in one guiding principle: when the nervous system feels safe, healing becomes possible.With more than 25 years of senior technology leadership and project management experience, Dr. Couldry brings systems-level clarity to complex emotional challenges. She helps clients identify patterns, regulate overwhelm, and move forward with structure, insight, and measurable progress. In partnership with Doc Hypnosis, Dr. Couldry collaborates closely with Dr. William Deihl to provide comprehensive, integrative mental health support in Phoenix. Together, they combine advanced hypnotherapy, clinical sound therapy, and client-centered care to help individuals move beyond coping strategies and into regulation, resilience, and lasting change. Advancing mental health through sound, science, and the subconscious. Reach out to Dr. Couldry and her team here: SoulEchoTherapy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/SoulEchoTherapy https://www.instagram.com/soulechotherapy https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcouldry/ https://open.spotify.com/show/0pwu8YdKp6FiTQYBaKDiUG?si=-LPavur3Qweg8_KK8QIvRQ https://youtube.com/@soulechotherapy Reach out to Scott and his team here: optionsforseniorliving.com support@optionsfsl.com 602-845-1320