Guest expert Kathy Parrish from WeCare Senior Relocation Services joins host Steve Bennet-Martin in a discussion on what a senior move manager does and how this could be a service you or your loved one might need in the future. As a member of NASMM, the National Association of Senior Move Managers, Kathy brings integrity and compassion to help make a senior's move as stress-free for both the senior and their family. 

For more information call their office at 941-380-MOVE (6683)
Also like them on Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/wecarefl
Or visit their website- https://wecareseniorrelocation.com/

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Guest expert Samantha Lefebvre from Inspired Living of Sarasota joins Steve Bennet-Martin to discuss what the average day in the life of an assisted living resident would look like. Notable mentions in the episode include:

Call Samantha for help at 941-920-8042!
Join their virtual support group here: https://www.facebook.com/events/672444016942098/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22search%22%7D]%7D

Support Feed the Front here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/feed-the-front-manasota?fbclid=IwAR0Rkg-L4ngH7kLq7Vrh_7V3sDPLwHj_ib53Yj9pN6HkJ2p-I3LOEouCA_Q

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As we look forward past social distancing, guest expert Melissa Speciale from Heartis Seniors Living joins Steve Bennet-Martin to discuss ways seniors can form new social habits. 

Notable links and mentions:
Sarasota Friendship Center's Free Food Drive-Through for Seniors in Needs Friday May 15th: https://www.facebook.com/events/267911641040950
Senior Living Professionals Skype Networking Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm: 
https://join.skype.com/QoOawvVPUw9Z

Heartis Seniors Living of Venice:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/HeartisVenice
Website- https://venice.heartis.com/
Phone- 941-499-1800

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Guest expert Pam Polowski joins Steve Bennet-Martin in a discussion oh how to recognize the early signs of dementia. Pam also offers advice for both the caregiver and the person with a diagnosis, as well as answers your questions!

Resources mentioned throughout the episode include:
Pam's Support Group with Parkinson Place via Zoom on Wednesdays- Calendar Link here:
 https://parkinsonplace.org/calendar/
Inspired Living's Memory Care Thursday May 7th- Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/672444013608765 
Harvey Milk Virtual Art Festival Thursday May 7th- Facebook Event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1047300898962252

To contact Pam-
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: 941-468-3250

In the first, but unlikely the last, recap episode, host Steve Bennet-Martin reviews what we've covered with the guest experts during our first ten episodes. In addition, the focus is on how all of the moving parts are connected to one another.

News and Updates mentioned include:

Tuesday, April 28th at 1pm- CEUs for Professionals on "Caring for the Professional Caregiver" - register by calling Ashley at 941-468-2838

Thursday, April 30th at 6:30pm on Seniors Blue Book's Facebook Live: Lip Sync Battle featuring Noelle from Lexington Manor at Port Charlotte vs. Brittany Jennings, the defending loser after Steve's win last week.

The 2020 Giving Challenge- Support JFCS and Rally for Mental Health here:
https://www.givingpartnerchallenge.org/organizations/jewish-family-childrens-service-of-the-suncoast-inc

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After two weeks of covering the basics, this episode is dedicated to all the hard work our communities are doing to take care of our seniors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring guest expert Brittany Jennings from Seniors Blue Book we discuss how they, as well as companies like them, are finding new and innovative ways to stay connected to the seniors, their families, and professionals during this time.

For more information on Seniors Blue Book check out their website:
https://www.seniorsbluebook.com/
or call Brittany at 7247-410-0197

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Steve Bennet-Martin sits down to discuss the Sarasota County Senior Advocacy Council with their President, Cindy Zimmerman. 

This organization of senior living professionals helps raise money to give grants to underprivileged seniors and they currently have extra money to give. If you or your loved one needs any assistance, please contact Cindy today!

If you are interested in joining our meetings (once social distancing ends) we meet at the Senior Friendship Center the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 8:30am.

Their website: https://scsac.net/

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In this episode Steve Bennet-Martin talks about advanced directives and planning ahead with Stratum Health Systems colleague, Nafi Cunningham. We review the Stratum initiative available for anyone living in Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotee, or Lee counties called My Life, My Choice, which is a 100% free and easy to use educational tool that creates your own advanced directive.

You can find more information on this program here:
My Life, My Choice
Main Phone Number: 941-893-6589
Nafi's Direct Line: 941-735-0727
Website: https://stratumhealthsystem.org/mylifemychoice/

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Steve Bennet-Martin talked with Stratum Health Systems colleague Shelli Webster, from Avidity Home Healh, to define and discuss what medicare home health is and what you need to know about it in advance.

You can find more information about general Medicare Home information here: https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/home-health-services

If you live on the Suncoast and need help contact Shelli here:
Avidity Home Health
[email protected]
855-203-2273
https://avidityhomehealth.com/

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Steve Bennet-Martin defines and discusses what private duty home health is with guest expert MariAnne Hernandez. Together they review information you should know about private duty in advance before you need it, how to access it, and what questions you should ask when interviewing a private duty home care company. 

When we turn to focus on our company, Approved Home Health, we also talk about how our technology brings us closer to our seniors and their families than ever before, as well as the special ways in which we help our clients. You can find more information about us here:

Approved Home Health
https://www.approvedhomehealth.com/
To start care: 941-412-6767
Main Number: 941-870-8740

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