Roseanne Holland Resident Services Coordinator @ The Heights  gives helpful tips on transitioning to a Senior Living Community. 

The APDA Connecticut Chapter supports  those in our community who are impacted by Parkinson’s disease. This episode we learn about this amazing organization as we speak with Holly Seymour, Program Director for the Connecticut Chapter. 

In this episode we explore the importance of being informed to prevent Elder Financial abuse. Identifying unique risk profiles and factors to enhance detection, and support proactive prevention.

For more information please visit: https://health.uconn.edu/pepper-center/

Decluttering and simplifying life is important for older adults. In this episode we learn why and how as we explore the important topic of decluttering. 

Listen as guest Michelle Puzzo from non-profit agency, UR Community, joins us to talk about their volunteer program for older adults. www.urcommunitycares.org

Beth Robbins is the author of the book a grief sublime. She is a teacher at Waldorf High School and owner of the publishing company Keats and Co. We are hoping that this interview will give valuable and powerful information on ways of dealing with unexpected and overwhelming grief. Beth’s story is an inspiration to many as she took an unexpected tragedy in her life and did something good with it - not just for herself but for the community and possibly the world. 

Lisa Marshall bravely has written her book: “Oh Hello Alzheimer’s” to inform and empower others who are caring for loved ones coping with this difficult illness. Lisa knows what it is like to be suddenly thrust into the world of ALZHEIMER’S when her beloved husband Peter was struck with the illness several years ago at the age of 53 and tragically took him from her just one year ago. Her book is full of helpful tips and solution.  It bravely goes deep into many difficult aspects of caregiving while giving her reader a truly candid and intimate glimpse into her marriage and history with Peter. 

In this episode, we learn the benefits of older adults having a roommate.  It can not only help combat loneliness and isolation but also save money. The Heights at Avery Heights introduces their new advantageous assisted living program The 200’s. Companion living and so much more. 

Tara Jenkins, of Harmony in Dementia, shares how customized music therapy can increase socialization and emotional well-being.

You may be considering moving to an assisted living community or need even more care but can’t achieve that at home. Caregivers and seniors themselves want the highest quality of care and surroundings that are both beautiful and stimulating, but aren’t sure how to afford it. This episode we are going to be speaking about what one might need to know about paying for a Senior Living Community.