Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital has been serving the Suncoast for decades, although you might have heard of them from when they were HealthSouth. Host Steve Bennet-Martin speaks with Jonathan Hankley, a physical therapist assistant who has been with Encompass Health for 7 years. Together, they explain how an acute rehab works, when you might need their help, and what you can expect from a stay there. In addition, they discuss the amazing work Encompass Health is doing to give back and educate our community.

As mentioned:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
https://www.encompasshealth.com/sarasotarehab
Admissions- 941-921-8618
Programs/Events: https://www.encompasshealth.com/locations/sarasotarehab/our-programs

Department of Elder Affair's Free Online Living Health Program
Meeting Tuesday 8/4 from 1p-3pm (and weekly through August)
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/271570300609960/

Seniors Blue Book Marketing Mania
Thursday 8/6 at 10:30 ft. DeSoto Palms
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/289673205704430

Steve Bennet-Martin interviews guest expert, Alicia Green, the Marketing Director at Sarabella, to discuss pet therapy. With more options than just owning a pet, there are multiple ways to ensure that you or your loved one can get all the physical, mental, and emotional support a therapy animal can be.

As mentioned:

Sarabella will be on 5650 Gannt Rd
Contact Alicia at alicia.discoversarabella.com or call 941-302-5420.
Visit their website at https://discoversarabella.com/

Events this Week on the Suncoast:
Thursday 7/23 Splash and Dash at Grand Living of Lakewood Ranch- https://www.facebook.com/events/731348077681204
Friday 7/24 A Taste of Heartis- Marvelous Morocco- https://www.facebook.com/events/278140876636229

For more information on this podcast, as well as our sister podcast, A Lifetime of Happiness on the Suncoast, please visit our website- https://happylifepod.com/

Steve Bennet-Martin interviews guest expert, Alley Hathaway from Tidewell Hospice to answer the question many are afraid to ask, “What is Hospice?” We discuss the requirements and the process of going through the process of utilizing hospice services and why they are an important resource for you and your loved ones. We also discuss the special Tidewell programs, Transitions, Grief Support Groups, and Blue Butterfly Program. 

As mentioned in this episode:

Online Educational Events every Monday-Friday at 9:30 AM through Seniors Blue Book : https://www.facebook.com/SeniorsBlueBookMSC

If you have recovered from COVID and are interested in saving a life our community is currently in a dire shortage of convalescent plasma. Please call 941-993-8119 for more information.

If you need some one-on-one counseling regarding end of life planning please contact Nafi Cunningham from My Life, My Choices at [email protected]

Tidewell Hospice- Main Number is 855-843-3935 or contact Alley with questions at [email protected]

 Approved Home Health- Private in-home care; call me at 941-412-6767.

For more information on this show and our sister podcast, A Lifetime of Happiness on the Suncoast, please check out our website at www.happylifepod.com and e-mail us your questions at [email protected] 

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Guest expert Lanita Pugh joins Steve Bennet-Martin for a discussion on Transitions Rehabilitation, most known for their local Bradenton and Brandon locations. Together they define and discuss the differences between outpatient rehabs like theirs and the other forms of rehab and therapies like skilled nursing facilities and Medicare home health.

As mentioned:
Professional Events- CRC Wednesday 7/8 at noon and Marketing Mania 7/9 at 10:30. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/SeniorsBlueBookMSC
Caregiver and Seniors- Death Cafe with the Financial Wellness Center Thursday, 7/9: https://www.facebook.com/events/975366692892242

Contact Lanita at Transitions Rehabilitation Today:
Office: 813-341-2726
https://www.transitionsrehab.com/
Cell: 813-644-2778

Contact Steve with questions, feedback, and episode topic suggestions at [email protected] or visit our website at https://happylifepod.com/

Kris Chana, owner and CEO of Chelsea Place Senior Care, joins Steve Bennet-Martin to discuss the great work he is doing in an effort to help transform the lives of 2.1 billion seniors. From Assisted Living and home care to our first discussion on this podcast about Adult Day Care, Kris breaks down how he can help caregivers and seniors alike at any stage of aging.

Links and Contact Info mentioned:
Chelsea Place: https://www.chelseaplacecare.com/ or call Kris at 941-676-3411
SCAN Best of the Best Drive Through Tickets and Feed the Front Manasota donations: https://www.sarasotacountyagingnetwork.com/
Feed the Front Charlotte County: https://www.facebook.com/FeedTheFrontCharlotte
Our website: https://happylifepod.com/

E-mail us questions and ideas for future episodes at [email protected]

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President of the Sarasota County Aging Network (SCAN), Samantha Hersch, joins Steve Bennet-Martin for a discussion on what you and our community should know about this important organization.

As mentioned:

Happy News: Inspired Living helps couple celebrate their 69th wedding anniversary
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2020/06/18/inspired-living-facility-helps-couple-celebrate-th-wedding-anniversary/

SCAN's website to join as a member, apply for a grant, or donate to Feed the Front: https://www.sarasotacountyagingnetwork.com/

Senior Blue Book's Facebook page for education and networking opportunities: https://www.facebook.com/SeniorsBlueBookMSC

Speech Language Pathologist and Guest Expert Francesca Alonso Tubbs helps define and discuss how Speech Therapy relates to our senior population. More than just for children, Francesca does an amazing job at breaking down what seniors and their caregivers should know about this important therapy before you need it- and especially once you do!

To contact Francesca at Perfect Solutions for Seniors visit their website or call:
https://www.perfectsolutionsforseniors.com/ or 941-370-5553

E-mail us your questions and future episode suggestions to [email protected] 
Visit our website at https://happylifepod.com/
Or join the conversation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SLotSCpod

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In this episode Steve Bennet-Martin recreates his PowerPoint presentation in audio form on Caring for the Caregivers. Focuses include some staggering statistics, great warning signs to look out for, and creative ways to help reduce the stress!

As mentioned in the episode:
Meals on Wheels Plus- Manatee Food4Families:  https://mealsonwheelsplus.org/food4families/

My Zoom Networking event for professionals Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm: 
https://zoom.us/j/8251856079?pwd=WGhyK0g5WFV4cHdHd09GU1R4ayszUT09

Our website: https://happylifepod.com/

E-mail us your questions at [email protected]

Stay Happy!

In this episode guest experts Christina Oickle and Chazsady Davis from Feed the Front join us to speak about this important organization! Feed the Front is a group of senior care providers and led by Christina Oickle in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic facing the United States. After exploring different ideas all geared toward supporting not only our health care workers & local economy.

To donate you can visit either the Sarasota County Aging Network or GoFundMe pages, found here:
https://www.sarasotacountyagingnetwork.com/ or https://www.gofundme.com/f/feed-the-front-manasota

Also follow Feed the Front on Facebook to see our deliveries and updates! https://www.facebook.com/feedthefrontmanasota

To support this podcast and have half of your June donation matched in my Feed the Front donation, visit our Patreon page here: https://www.patreon.com/happylifepod

Happy News source: https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20200528/sarasota-didnrsquot-tell-visitors-metered-parking-was-voluntary-so-people-kept-paying

Known for her ability to make the law fun and engaging, our guest, Sierra Butler, from Butler Elder Law, joins Steve Bennet-Martin to help define Elder Law. They then dive into the details of how they help more than just the 'elderly'. From trends in elder law, how to protect your assets, the ins and outs of probate, and more- you are bound to learn something new about Elder Law no matter whether you are a senior, a caregiver, or a professional!

For more information on Sierra Butler and her practice:
Butler Elder Law, P.A.
of Ferrari, Butler, & Moneymaker, PLLC
http://www.butlerelderlaw.com/
(941) 254-6611

For more information on our show and our sister podcast, A Lifetime of Happiness on the Suncoast, check out our website here: https://happylifepod.com/