Episode 23 - Hosts Allied Health Advocates

CWW Promotes Leisure Care

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Living Care Radio Promotes Leisure Care

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/8d/77/4e/d-dtuttle/3000x3000_8548986.jpg] A segment of Living Care Radio that aired December 9th at 10:100 am on KKNW, AM 1150.

Episode 25 Hosts Lisa Doyle with CayCare and Jennifer Lottis, Community Relations Director at Aljoya Mercer Island, an Era Living retirement community Aljoya

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/8d/77/4e/d-dtuttle/3000x3000_8596397.jpg] In this episode, Darol discusses the growing complexities of long term care planning in relation to static retirement income and the high and increasing costs of long term care. To help him frame the discussion, Darol co-hosts with Lisa Doyle from CayCare. CayCare is a care management and referral agency that assists clients locate long term care resources. In the remainder of the show, Darol and Lisa welcome and chat with Jennifer Lottis, Community Relations Director at Aljoya Mercer Island, an Era Living retirement community. Aljoya Mercer Island offers a warm, vibrant lifestyle, a vast array of amenities, rich programming, and exceptional Independent Living, Assisted Living, and nursing services. Era Living is a private, Seattle-based company founded by Eli and Rebecca Almo. A respected and recognized leader in retirement living throughout the Puget Sound, Era Living owns and operates eight premier communities. Since 1987, Era Living has been dedicated to fostering a healthy and engaging environment of whole body wellness, culture, warmth and social fulfillment, providing exceptional healthcare services and enriching activities at all eight communities. Era Living's Wellness and Active Aging Programs are developed in collaboration with the University of Washington School of Nursing - the nation's top-rated nursing school. It's this type of innovative and vibrant approach to senior living that makes Era Living communities so desirable.

Episode 24 Hosts Bellettini Assisted Living Community and LifeSpace, Home Organization & Transition Support

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/8d/77/4e/d-dtuttle/3000x3000_8548986.jpg] Living Care Radio Host, Darol Tuttle, discusses issues related to aging and the law, the legal framework in which a person transitions from home to a care community. Darol begins by discussing the law and its origin in British common law and discusses the case of William Burnett from Old Bailey criminal court to point out that the law has progressed in the last few centuries. In the next segments, Darol introduces listeners to Pam McFadden, sales director at Bellettini Assisted Living Community. The Bellettini is an urban senior living community in the heart of beautiful Downtown Bellevue, which is a shining example of energy and vitality. Residents know they are on to something good. From day one, their entire experience of living at The Bellettini has been customized to what is important in their lives—feeling good is just half the equation The Bellettini offers 145 apartment homes for those over the age of 62, featuring 25 different floor plans. One- and two-bedroom apartments range from 700 square feet to 2,400 square feet. Assisted living services can be added and customized at any time. To round off our Health and Wellness department, we offer speech, physical and occupational therapy along with a massage therapist. Visit The Bellettini at www.thebellettini.com. Pam can be reached at 425.450.0800. Address: 1115 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004 In the next segment, Pam introduced Karen Pfeiffer Bush, a Professional Organizer and Senior Move Manager and the owner of LifeSpace: Home Organization and Transition Support. Karen described the work she does in helping seniors downsize and make a transition to a new space, to include staging and design experience certainly comes in handy for knowing what they need to do to properly market their home and knowing what will work for setting up their new space. Karen can be reached at 206-719-1662

Episode 23 - Hosts Allied Health Advocates

itunes pic [https://assets.podomatic.net/ts/8d/77/4e/d-dtuttle/3000x3000_8536924.jpg] In the first segment, Darol described the modern trend of adult children providing care for aged parents. The stress is sometimes overwhelming and many family members who provide care need help but do not know how to ask for help. That question, when is a good time to ask for help, became the theme of the show. To help Darol answer that question, Rebecca Bomann, owner of SASH Realty, hosted two guests from Allied Health Advocates, Robin Shapiro and Beth Droppert. Allied Health Advocates (AHA) is a Washington state-based health advocacy company focused on providing in-person assistance to patients and their families who are navigating the health care system. Through dedicated Health Advocates, who have backgrounds in nursing, law and communications, we help provide unique insight for patients. Robin and Beth explain their passion for advocacy, how they originated the company and what motivates them to help families who face sometimes serious medical crises. They also offer tips on when is the best time to ask for help and how to obtain it. You can contact Allied Health Advocates by contacting them at this link: http://www.ahadvocates.com/contact-us.php