It’s easy to put your will on the back burner, putting it off for another day. But your will is easier to create than you might think. It’s your chance to use your voice, even after you’re gone, ensuring you leave the legacy you want. Kristen Jones, a planned giving expert, takes us through the steps to create a will, explains what happens without one, and suggests other important elements for your estate plan. Plus, she’s sharing resources for how you can create, or update, your will online for FREE. 

Start your will online at https://www.givingdocs.com/omcfoundation/

Learn more about leaving a legacy through planned giving at https://omcfoundation.planmylegacy.org/

There are many elements of wellness. It’s everything from how we’re doing physically, mentally, and emotionally, to the social connections we have. Wellness is important at every stage of life, but it changes as we age. Hear from healthcare professionals about how your nutrition, hydration, exercise, sleep, socialization, and more work together to impact your wellness. Plus, hear their tips for improving your wellness, listening to your body, and being kind to yourself.

It’s common to have a lot of questions about senior living. Two of the most common questions? When to start looking and why to consider moving. We’re breaking down the answers to these questions and more. Plus, we’re talking about why you should know what you want in senior living before a need arises, how it can be good for your mental and emotional wellbeing, and ways to research communities, looking at their reviews and ratings. 

To find a skilled nursing facility's star rating, visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=NursingHome

Social connection is important at every age. But there are especially benefits for older adults. Yet older adults are more at risk for isolation. They’re more likely to not only experience the effects of isolation, but to experience them differently. We’re discussing how to recognize the signs of isolation and depression in older adults and how to combat them with social connection. Plus, we’re talking about the mutual benefits of intergenerational connections and how senior living can help older adults stay connected. 

What are Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)? What about Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)? What are the warning signs that someone might need assistance with these daily tasks? How does a senior living community decide which care level a resident needs? What if a resident’s needs change and they need different help? What should I do if I notice that my loved one is needing more help with their ADLs and IADLs?

Our experts are answering these questions and more. They’re sharing specifics about different types of daily tasks like bathing. Plus, offering their best tips and tricks for how to recognize changes with a loved one – and how to talk to them about it.

Live the retirement of your dreams! Sound too good to be true? With a little expert advice from a financial planner you can maximize your savings and have the retirement you dream of.

It all starts with a goal. Think about the ways you want to enjoy your life and retirement. A financial planner can work with you to identify the tools and strategies to maximize your savings. You just have to start with the plan and work the plan.

Are you interested in learning more from Connie or diving deeper into financial planning topics? Be sure to check out her book, Financial Abundance: Real-Life Stories That Inspire Your Path to Prosperity on Amazon!

The Ohio Masonic Communities' Here to Help guides cover everything from what Alzheimer's is to what senior living community and contract types exist and more. You can access your free copy of the guides by visiting omcoh.org/sltguide. 

No matter what you or your loved one needs assistance with, our team is ready to help. Give us a call at 1-877-881-1623 and press option 4 to be connected with our intake coordinator or visit omcresourcecenter.org/slt.

Health and wellness are important at every age and exercise is a piece of that. For older adults, fitness can help lead a better and more active life. We’re breaking it down to the basics when it comes to fitness tips for older adults, the benefits of exercise and healthy habits, and the long-term impacts of fitness on health. We’re covering everything from how frequently and intensely you should exercise to making exercise an enjoyable habit and more. 

Occupational therapy has many benefits at every stage of life. For older adults, it can even help maintain independence. Cindy, an occupational therapist, joins us to discuss how OT can help older adults. 

You can have your cake and eat it too, fats can be good, diet isn’t always best.  Those are just some of the surprising things you’ll hear from a registered dietician.  You won’t want to miss this in-depth discussion of nutrition information, plus practical tips for anyone in senior living or older adults.

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Do you know what it takes to stay healthy, especially as winter comes?  Amanda Pulfer, Certified Nurse Practitioner, and Regina Embrador, Physicians Assistant, of Premier Health share their favorite tips and tricks in this episode.  From preventative measures like vaccines and handwashing to advice on sleep and avoiding the winter blues.  Tune in now to learn how to make health fun – not a chore – as you age.