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"According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 70% of people turning 65 can expect to use some form of long-term care during their lives, with an average duration of three years. With the high costs associated with long-term care, it's crucial for older adults and their families to have a solid financial plan in place to ensure a secure and comfortable future."

November is National Family Caregivers Appreciation Month. November is also Home Care & Hospice Month. In this episode, I interview Kit Lancaster, a certified financial planner. Together, we take a dive into everything you need to know about financial planning and long-term care. 

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How do you make financial decisions? Who helps you understand your options, potential and purpose? Sterling Edge Financial was founded to help you make more informed financial decisions. There are thousands of financial related questions, decision points and considerations for consumers to consider. With an endless list of options and products seeking your attention with limited or a self-serving understanding of who you are, and what you are seeking to accomplish. 

Sterling Edge Financial is here to be a guide. We seek to create and maintain a space for clients to talk about life, finances, purpose and potential. Life is complicated, unique and ever changing. Who we are, what we want today, and what is possible tomorrow can be difficult to see and navigate. Our process is designed to help you find, figure out and pursue the best courses of action for you; with the humility and understanding that things will change. Sterling Edge Financial is here to serve our clients by reducing and take on the burden of evaluating an ever changing landscape with and for our clients. Working with them to find and understand their priorities. Empowering them to take next step that best serves them on their life journey.

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October is Dental Hygiene Month. Oral health can have many implications on one's overall health, especially as one ages. From cavities to tooth decay to gum disease, small infections can become life-threatening issues if left unaddressed. In this episode, Dr. Krupa Patel, DDS shared expert insights in oral health and aging. 

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October is Health Literacy Month, established in 1999 by Helen Osborne who wanted to increase access to healthcare information. In this episode, I’m taking a dive into health literacy for older adults, and how it impacts the aging process for different communities.  

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! In this episode, Sarah and I take a dive into breast cancer facts and figures, testing, intervention, and impact on aging. 
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Sarah Zera is the founder and owner of Moxie OT, which seeks to support occupational therapy consumers and practitioners in developing the confidence they need to reach their goals. Moxie OT provides mobile occupational therapy in Chicago and online educational resources for occupational therapy practitioners.

The Moxie OT Podcast is a place for occupational therapy practitioners, consumers of occupational therapy, and friends of OT to talk about evidenced based occupational therapy for adults. Learning from other experiences is an important part of growing as an occupational therapist. This podcast is created to help occupational therapy practitioners to increase their moxie!

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Continuing on with Fall Prevention Month, September is also National Preparedness Month. For many older adults, fall prevention is only one slice of the pie. Preparing for a fall and having a plan in place on how to handle one are two additional slices to that pie. Some crisis situations may be unavoidable, but having a plan in place can be a saving grace during that tumultuous time. In this episode, I’m taking a dive into different tools and areas to consider when preparing for emergencies and disasters with older adults.  

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Continuing on with Fall Prevention Month, September is also National Self-Care Awareness Month. For many older adults, self-care and fall prevention go hand-in-hand, as nearly 80% of falls in the home are in the bathroom during personal self-care tasks. In this episode, I’m taking a dive into how to manage incontinence and toileting issues in older adults for fall prevention and independence with self-care tasks. 

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September is National Fall Prevention Awareness Month! As we age, it's natural to experience changes in physical and cognitive function that can impact our ability to safely navigate our homes. By proactively addressing potential hazards, we can help older adults maintain their independence and avoid accidents and injuries. In this episode, I take a dive into home safety assessments and plans, as well as assistive technology for fall prevention.  

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Aaron is a passionate design professional, consultant, and advocate for Aging-In-Place in your own community. He has been presenting at a national and international level for over 15 years. He is a licensed architect, a “Certified Aging In Place Specialist” through NAHB, and an engaging and entertaining public speaker. Aaron is a known industry expert & author in the Aging-in-Place field, and a business coach teaching other executives how to own the AIP & UD niche of a home modification business. He teaches GCs, remodelers, OTs and associated fields, what it takes to become your own local go-to expert in your community. Aaron has been a Seattle radio host on the subject, and is a known entertainer and educator on stage across multiple home and building industries. Aaron is the founder of ForeverHOME & owner of ADM Architecture. 

September is Fall Prevention Awareness Month. In this episode, we take a dive into fall prevention and home safety using aging-in-place principles for building your forever-home. 

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August is Happiness Happens Month, which is dedicated to celebrating things that make you happy! In this episode, I take a dive into the importance of happiness for seniors. Throughout the episode, I share some practical tips for seniors and their families to lead a joyful and fulfilling life as they age. 

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