Memory, aging, and brain health - the mysteries of these are discussed & explained. We also discussed how to maintain and improve your cognitive abilities. In general, why do we forget? How can we improve our memory? Is multitasking a good thing? These questions and many more answered!

Mike shared his knowledge of the impact of exercise on Parkinson's Disease and how it can be "disease modifying". Physical therapists prescribe complete plans that are individualized to the subtype or (medical term) phenotype of PD - it is not a "one-size-fits-all." Community programs, such as boxing, cycling, and Tai Chi can be helpful due to the socialization, intensity, and sense that you are doing something that is healthy and beneficial for yourself. This can cause the release of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor, which can improve PD symptoms.

Downsizing4Seniors handles all aspects of a senior's move, from determining furniture placement, organizing and packing, arranging for movers, unpacking and set up, and more. We also discuss choosing a retirement community, or smaller home, and the process of preparing and finalizing their move.

We cover "what is hospice" and how it works in this episode. We also address a few myths about hospice. Harold briefly touches on services unique to Bristol Hospice.

We want to make people comfortable in their own homes. People should not be afraid to be alone or afraid to care for a loved one in their own home. Dale's Remodeling can assess your home to see what modifications need to be made so that you can stay in your home instead of moving.

Windsong at Eola Hills is the first ever Memory Care Community to become fully credentialed in the Montessori Lifestyles Approach. The Montessori-Inspired Lifestyle method of care is a person-centered approach that focuses on muscle memory and the five senses, building on existing skills, interests, and abilities. In our program, we provide familiar tasks that encourage the residents to be active in the memory care community.

During this show, we talked about what a senior move manager is and what assistance they can provide moving seniors. Apart from what you might guess they do, senior move managers also help with organizing and downsizing, either during the move or at a separate time.

Johnson Funeral Home is a FAMILY funeral home; 100% local and family owned and operated. Their passion is providing the highest level of care during a family’s darkest time with affordably priced services ranging from cremation to burial.

When you walk in the doors of Johnson Funeral Home, you become a part of their family. You and your loved ones are treated like one of their own. They specialize in creating unique and personalized celebrations of life.

Home health care helps people remain safely at home while recovering from a surgery, suffering an injury or illness, or managing a serious or chronic diseases and diagnoses. Your doctor will order Home Health services and insurance will pay for it.

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon helps people find a balance between their hopes for the future and the need to focus on quality of life in their day-to-day activities. It has been said that Parkinson's disease is not a disease you die from, but one you learn to live with. Parkinson's Resources of Oregon has focused its mission and programs in assisting people with PD maximize their quality of life.