An estimated 70% of people over the age of 65 will require
some period of ongoing assistance or supervision, due to a physical or
cognitive impairment. PJ Johnson talks about the options available at every age. Its Never to Late to Start Planning for your future.

6 Million! Yes, 6 Million are Americans are living with Alzheimers/Dementia and over 15 Million caregivers in the United States are helping care for those with Alzheimers/Dementia. Carlos Olivas, caregiver for his father, volunteer and fundraiser for the Sacramento Alzheimers Association shares his personal story and how he is making difference in the dementia community through poem writing! 

Stephanie Cardenas, Walk Manager for the Sacramento Alzheimers Association shares how to get involved and get support 24/7 from experienced social workers on the help line, support groups and workshops all provided at no cost!

Stuart Stackhouse, Medicare Specialist provides incredibly valuable information on how to prepare for Medicare and manage your Medicare plan. Please take a listen!!

Every 20 Seconds amputations occur in the United States due to P.A.D. aka peripherial arterial disease.

Jennifer Valcazar from the Vascular Institute shares how seniors can be proactive in being screened for P.A.D. and avoid the serious complications of vascular diseasae.

The number one regret that families report after having Hospice services is that they wish loved one would have entered hospice or sooner.

Russell Ramos, Community Liaison from Suncrest Hospice provides an in depth overview on the features and benefits of hospice are for families and their loved one. Russell talks eloquently about how Hospice can enjoy a better quality of life in their "final stages of life,"

Hospice is typically the last service a dying person receives and its generally the last thing families hear recommended from a patient's physician. Hospice supports the physician's belief that if a patient's terminal illness were to run it's normal course, the patient's prognosis is to live 6 months or less.

Caring through COVID, Guest Speaker - Cynthia Driver, Senior Care Navigator at LiveWell by Eskaton.

41.8 million adults in the United States are non paid caregivers for their families!

Cynthia facilitates a weekly support group - Care Giver Virtual Support Group. Contact Cynthia at [email protected] if interested in participating and get the support you need!

Suggested reading - Caring in the United States, a publication provided by AARP

Topic - Better Safe than Sorry with Dot Boyd, Senior Safety Specialist

Dot Boyd, Senior Safety Specialist is our guest speaker on the Caring Quail Podcast. She has a passion for helping seniors preserve their independence and dignity by using very simple technology to call for help when an emergency arrives!

Dot can be reached at 916.799.1660 or visit Dot at https://www.DotforSeniorSafety.com for personal safety tips including a free Fall Risk Survey and Home Safety Checklist.

Thank you for listening!!

The host of The Caring Quail podcast is Allyson Schloming, Founder of Allyson Senior Solutions.

The Caring Quail podcast is designed for Seniors and their Families to help understand the many issues facing Seniors today. Topics such as Hospice, Home Health, In-Home Care, Veteran’s Assistance, Elder Abuse, Estate Planning, Medicare, Medi-Cal, Dementia, Stroke, Medication Management, Alzheimers, Emergency Room visits during the COVID- 19 pandemic are among the topics to be presented by knowledgeable guest speakers.

Allyson Senior Solutions provides no cost personalized placement services in Senior Living Communities helping families navigate looking for the best care in Assisted Living, Memory Care, Board and Care Homes and Independent Living.