Aging is Living

Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.

On this episode, one of CPAAA's own and family caregiver joins us to share her story and provide insight on what it is like to be a family caregiver. To find more caregiver resources, call 855-200-2372 or visit www.cpaaa.org

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. This years' theme is "Powered by Connection", which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.

On this episode, we are joined by Jessica Huber, LSCSW and Aging Specialist here at CPAAA. Tune in to learn about the importance of social connection and its impact on mental health and overall wellness.

Welcome back to another episode of the "Aging is Living" podcast. On this episode we have Phil Davis, the co-owner of Harmony Home Concepts, which helps in making homes accessible and safe. Tune in for valuable tips and ideas to help with home safety, storage and accessibility. For more information, visit https://harmonyhomeconcepts.com/ or call 316-712-6060

For more resources or if you have questions, visit us at cpaaa.org or call 855-200-2372

On this episode of the "Aging is Living" podcast we sit down with Micala Gingrich-Gaylord, the CEO and President of ComfortCare Homes. Tune-in to learn about dementia and how ComfortCare Homes is providing leading edge and innovative dementia care. To learn more, visit: https://comfortcarehomes.com/home or call 800-417-5099

On this episode of the "Aging is Living" podcast, we have Marie Fiebach, the Community Liaison from Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice. Tune in to learn about hospice and how Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice can help. For referrals, resources and more information, visit: https://www.hynesmemorial.org/ or call 316-219-1768 (local) 800-767-4965 (non-local).

Join CPAAA's Wellness Coordinator, Joe Samaniego, as he sits down with Kim Talbot - Investigator and Community Liaison for AMR (Alliance for Multispecialty Research) Wichita. Listen to learn all about research studies, from how they work to how you can get involved.

For more information or to see what studies are coming up, call 316-867-6329 or visit their website: https://amrllc.com/open/

Join us as we sit down with Matthew McKernan, Horticulture Agent for the K-State Research & Extension - Sedgwick County office. Learn about all of the local resources for experienced and aspiring gardeners, some of the benefits of gardening, and some tips and tricks on how to get started.

Check out the latest episode of the “Aging is Living” podcast to hear advice from Angela Baalmann, a pharmacist at Ascension in residency training. Whether you are currently on medication or you are a caregiver that oversees medication, this episode is a must listen to learn how to stay safe and informed.

Join us for this special episode of the "Aging is Living" as we celebrate National Family Caregiver Month this November. During this celebration we recognize the love and sacrifice of more than 50 million Americans that provide care and assistance to parents, children, siblings, and other loved ones. On this episode I am joined by three active family caregivers that also work here at CPAAA. Be sure to tune in to hear the amazing stories, advice and resources that are shared during this episode.  

In this episode, we meet the founders of Parkinson's Connect and Club Parkinson's, Shana Gatschet and Connie Urbanek. Don't miss this fun and informative discussion about Parkinson's disease, local resources for those affected by it, and upcoming events!