Gerontologist & Owner of Trinity Advocacy Group, Colleen Ceh Becvar expanded our knowledge on senior guardianship. Learn how a person qualifies for guardian and what they do for our seniors. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page.

Guest speaker Rachel Harris, RN, our very own Nursing & Operations Director at Open Arms Solutions, discussed the roles a nurse plays in a client’s care management and the importance of having clinical guidance and support for caregivers. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page.

Suzy Carbrey, MA CCC-SLP, a speech pathologist, discusses how to approach a client who has dementia when they are experiencing anxiety and how you can improve their quality of life. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page.

Scott Tolan, Embrace & Memory Care Director, and Caregiver Shadora Fox, teach us how you and your family can make difficult bathing experiences easier for your loved one with dementia. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page.

What does it mean to have a dementia-friendly community? Emily Mysel, of Family Service of Glencoe, discusses how she helped to gather resources needed to transform the city into a supportive community for seniors with dementia... and how you can do the same. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page.

As we continue on this journey post-pandemic, it's important to reflect on how life is changing for everyone, especially seniors. Tom Whitaker, Executive Director of The Carrington in Lincolnwood, joins this conversation to share the effects the pandemic had on senior living and how they have moved forward. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page.

On this episode guest Jessica Bartsch of the Parkinson’s Foundation, will share her knowledge of Parkinson’s and the many resources that are available to help your loved one. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page. 

Home Health Care, not to be confused with in-home care, encompasses a variety of medical services that are available to seniors through Medicare. On this episode, Ken Russell, from Elara Caring, shares exactly what home health care is and what services are available to you or your loved one. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page.

Is it still possible to experience moments of joy with seniors who have dementia? We know it is! Dementia Care Expert, Scott Tolan and Open Arms Caregivers Shari and Katrina, engage us in a discussion on how actions you take can create meaningful joyful experiences. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page. 

This isn’t the right way! I don’t want to eat! Stop telling me what to do! These are a few examples of the challenges you have likely experienced with your loved one if they have Dementia. In this episode, Dementia expert, Scott Tolan, and Julie will teach you how to use an awesome technique called "Yes, and…"  to redirect conflict and anger. Ask questions or suggest topics live by following our Facebook Page.