The Go Wish Game The Go Wish Game is a unique way to use playing cards to better understand what you really want at the end of life. Reverend Wildemuth will explain what they are, where to obtain them, and how to use them. Read more about our expert on...
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Advance Directives – M. Jane Markley – Smilecast 177
Advance Directives: Living Wills and Medical POAs Spelling out your end of life wishes can be a hard conversation to have but it is a necessary one. What are Advance Directives and Medical POAs? What is Advance Care Planning? When should someone have the “conversation” and complete their plan? Find...
Social Media for Seniors with Des Walsh – Smilecast 176
Social Media for Seniors Social isolation of elders is a fact. One thing can relieve that isolation – technology. Des will discuss the challenges for seniors wanting to use social media, the different platforms, and the pitfalls and the opportunities that await. Read more about our expert on social media for...
Activities for Seniors – Gloria Hoffner – Smilecast 175
Activities for Seniors Beyond Bingo Gloria brings both science and music programs to nursing and assisted living homes around the Philadelphia area and is a sought-after national speaker who teaches other activity professionals new ideas to enhance the lives of residents. She will show us how to move beyond bingo...
Traveling with Seniors – Kathy Shoaf – Smilecast 174
Traveling With Seniors Kathy is an elder travel specialist and will cover what you need to know in order to travel safely with seniors, allowing everyone to have a good time and quality time with each other. Who know you may want to join Kathy and host Anthony on their...
Bullying in Senior Living – Dr. El – Smilecast 173
Bullying in Senior Living The American Seniors Housing Association reports that bullying occurs in every independent living community; 10-20% of seniors have experienced some type of aggression. Those mean-girls who teased others about their hair, their clothing and more in elementary school didn’t change, they just got older. The bully boys...
Paying for Long-Term Care – Scott Morrison – Smilecast 172
Paying for Long-Term Care Sure my Social Security will pay for long-term care, right? Wrong. Medicare? Maybe. Scott will help us sort out how you pay for care. Pay attention because you really want to think about this well before you ever need it. Read more about our expert on...
Choosing Long-Term Care with Walter Coffey – Smilecast 171
Choosing Long-Term Care Choosing assisted living or skilled nursing care is hard work. With more transparency, the information overload is, well, overwhelming. Walter will show us how we can make choosing long-term care less stressful. Read more about our expert – Walter Coffey Walter is one of 5% of association CEOs...
Grandparents – The Club Sandwich Generation – Smilecast 170
Grandparents – The Club Sandwich Generation Grandparents are providing care – in terms of time and money – across a continuum that includes adult children, grandchildren and aging parents. And they do so at the risk of their own health and often their retirement savings – regardless of socioeconomic status....
Millennial Caregivers with Michelle Seitzer – Smilecast 169
Millennial Caregivers An incredible twenty-five percent of Millennials are family caregivers. Yes, you read that right. Michelle will talk to us about the challenges unique to millennial caregivers, how can we better support them while offering sound advice to cope as a millennial caregiver. Read more about our expert – Michelle...