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This is a difficult decision for most families. We don't want to "give up" on the ones we love, but we also do not want to see them suffer. Lueata Evanson is a Hospice Social Worker with Silverado Hospice. In this podcast, she talks about how to know when the time is right. Hospice is a service that helps the whole family.

We always have to be ready in Houston for a Hurricane. We missed a bullet recently as tropical storm Bill kind of fizzled out. But next time we may not be so lucky. It is important to remember our seniors and help them be prepared in case of an emergency. What will you do? How will you prepare. David Hittler with At Your Side Home care has some suggestions.

This interview is with Lueata Evanson, a Hospice Social Worker with Silverado Hospice.Lueata Evenson, LMSW

Lueata Evenson obtained both her Bachelors of Social Work in 2004 and Masters of Social Work in 2006 from Wichita State University, Wichita Kansas. She is currently working towards attaining her LCSW; completing her supervision this summer. Lueata has enjoyed working with many populations during her professional years as a social worker. However, the last seven years with Hospice have been extremely fulfilling and rewarding. Currently, she is the Director of Family and Support Services with Silverado Hospice-North Houston.

Q- Can the Alzheimer's Helpline help my family? How?

A- Kelly McCann, a representative with the Alzheimer's Association talks about the 24/7 helpline they provide. Find out about this valuable resource and how it can help you.

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Q- Can Music Therapy help someone with a brain injury?

A- Pam Haynie, Music Therapist answers this question. Pam has be a music therapist for over 20 years and has seen the powerful effects music can have when treating patients with a traumatic brain injury.

Ask Pam or another a professional your question. we will send the answer directly to you and we will also post it so others can benefit.

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Q- Mom and Dad need some help. I heard that Dad may be able to get a special benefit from the VA to pay for a caregiver in their home or for assisted living. Is this true and if so what are the rules to apply?

A- Elder Law Attorney Elizabeth Hilbun, Hilbun Law Firm, Cypress,Texas answers this question. Elizabeth devotes a large part of her practice to help veterans and their families.

Q- My husband has early onset Alzheimer's Disease. Should I enroll him in a clinical trial?

A- Kelly McCann, a representative with the Alzheimer's Association answers this question.

Do you have a question for Kelly or another expert? The answer will be sent to you and posted on this podcast so others may get the answers they need. Go to this page. http://findhoustonseniorcare.com/ask-professional/

Q- Mom and Dad were married about 20 years and then divorced. They were married during the time he was at war. Dad has remarried but mom has not. Can Mom get his VA benefits?

A- Elder Law Attorney, Elizabeth Hilbun, Hilbun Law Firm, Cypress,Texas answers this question. Elizabeth devotes a large part of her practice to working with veterans and their families.

Q There has been a lot of talk about music therapy lately and it's role in helping people with different types of dementia including Alzheimer's. What Exactly is Music therapy and how can it help someone with dementia?

A- Ask a Professional asked Pam Haynie, owner of Medicine Music Production and a Music therapist for over 20 years, to answer this question. Pam regularly goes into nursing homes and memory care communities with her healing work. The results are often phenomenal!