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By Dave Parks
The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.
The spiritual life is an essential part of our human experience. But suffering from dementia can make going to church a difficult and confusing experience.
So how can you help your loved one continue in their faith during periods of cognitive decline?
In this episode, we discuss why it’s important to let others know about your loved one’s diagnosis and how to stay connected to the faith community even when suffering from dementia.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
These are some of the most uncertain times we’ve ever seen. For your aging loved one the situation is probably very frightening. How can you be sure that you’re getting the most up to date and accurate information to properly care for them?
In this episode, Tarrant County Commission Gary Fickes discusses community initiatives designed to help seniors and tips to keep your loved one healthy and safe during these difficult times.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
Between the stress of the times we’re living in and the natural progression of aging, it can be hard to determine if your loved one is showing signs of a more serious condition like Alzheimer’s Disease.
You must educate yourself on recognizing what to look for so that you can get the appropriate treatment as necessary.
In this episode, Cognitive Decline expert Alex Namath discusses the 10 must-know warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and steps to take to slow cognitive decline.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all medical care. Every situation is different and requires a different level of treatment. However, it can be confusing to sift through all the options to figure out what is best for your loved one.
Facilities and insurance companies all have their own interests in the care your loved one receives. So how can you tell what is the best solution?
In this episode, Hospital Administrator and Social Worker Becky Wiggins discusses the difference between in-patient rehab and skilled nursing care and how you can get insurance to cover the treatment that is needed (rather than what’s cheapest).
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
Your loved one’s lifestyle plays a huge role in maintaining cognitive function. This includes everything from the foods they eat to the activities they participate in.
By encouraging them to practice healthy habits and mentally stimulating activities, you are increasing the quality of their years, but possibly the quantity as well.
In this episode, I discuss the importance of social interaction and a variety of ways to keep your loved one’s brain healthy and functioning well so they can enjoy life.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
Many seniors are counting on government programs to help with medical expenses in retirement. But these programs are in terrible financial shape. This makes the right insurance a vital part of your loved one’s financial plan.
But the insurance world can be extremely confusing without the right help.
In this episode, financial advisor Tena Burrell discusses why partial insurance coverage may be the right choice for you, how to get benefits from a long-term care policy that has been canceled, and how life insurance benefits can be used without dying.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
Planning for your loved one’s care is a challenge. When you add financial planning to the mix, it can get overwhelming. If you try to do it alone, you could create a financial catastrophe.
So what kind of help do you need and who should you get it from? Family? A professional?
In this episode, financial advisor Tena Burrell discusses why you should always divide planning duties, how to find the right professional for your situation, and when you should first discuss financial plans with your loved one.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
Understanding basic Medicare options is not enough to ensure proper coverage for your loved one. There are limited windows to make decisions in. Miss a window and your family member may have to go without insurance for a period of time.
And choosing the wrong plan could lead to thousands of dollars of out-of-pocket expenses for prescription medications. Getting the details right is critical to securing the health and well-being of your family member.
With so many moving parts, it’s a good idea to get help from a professional in the industry.
In this episode, independent insurance broker Jack Townsend discusses how to navigate the various enrollment windows and pick the right plan based on your loved one’s unique circumstances.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
As your loved one ages, regular insurance companies shy away from what they view as a higher risk. When they reach the age of 65, Medicare becomes the foundation of the health care plan.
But there are so many options. Some provided by the government, some by private health insurance companies. What is the right choice for your family member?
In this episode, independent insurance broker Jack Townsend shares what you need to know to ensure your loved one continues to get the best possible medical care as they age.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
There is no one-size-fits-all family care situation. Every case has unique challenges and opportunities.
But despite the wide variety of circumstances, I’ve noticed 10 tips that will help you provide the best care possible for your loved one.
In this episode, I discuss the 10 tips and how to get the best care experience for your family’s individual needs.
Here Are The Show Highlights:
For daily 5-minute mind exercises, head over and like my Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/hcafortworth/
You can also find additional support and resources by calling Home Care Assistance at 817-349-7599 or visit our websites https://www.homecareassistancefortworth.com/ and https://itsmyturntocare.com/.
The podcast currently has 30 episodes available.