Senior Living Today

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.

We’ve been collecting questions from listeners and now we’ve gathered the experts to answer them.  We’re covering everything from when it may be time for your loved one to move to memory care and what Medicaid Waiver is to how to have your favorite recipe added to our menu.  Plus, a question with an answer that may surprise you about pet lizards!

Have other senior living questions you want answered?  Let us know at [email protected]!

Want to learn more about something we discussed in this episode or connect with The Ohio Masonic Communities Resource Center?  Give us a call at 877-881-1623 or visit omcoh.org!

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.

If you’re going to see older adults in your family this holiday season, this episode is for you.  From the outside of the house to the inside and from the medicine cabinet to the fridge, it can seem like a lot to check.  Plus, you don’t want to forget to watch how safely they’re getting around and pay attention to any personality or memory changes.  Learn more about what you should keep an eye out for this holiday season and tips about what to do if you notice any warning signs.  Take a listen now!

In this special Veterans Day episode we chat with Bruce, Ken, and Donna about their time in the service and some of their most memorable stories.  Plus, you won’t want to miss hearing them talk about their experience with Springfield Masonic Community’s Dream Flights in August of 2022.

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. 

Moving to a senior living community is the opposite of boring.  Sandy, Connie, and Polly share how easy it’s been for them to get connected to the community.  They’ve all found ways to enjoy the things they’re passionate about. Listen as they share their firsthand experiences of what it’s like to downsize and move, how they’re living life to the fullest, and their advice for moving early.  This episode of Senior Living Today is all about the independent living lifestyle.  

If you could try something new or take up a new hobby what would you do?  Let us know in the comments!

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.