Living with Early-Onset Dementia Living with dementia is tough. Robert should know. He lives with Lewy Body Early Onset Dementia. And still he has thrived as an advocate in the industry. What is Lewy body dementia? And how did he overcome the initial diagnosis and depression. Find out more to...
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What is Dementia? Dr. Dan Nightingale. Smilecast 156
What is Dementia? Dementia is widely misunderstood. Did you know that Alzheimer’s is just one form? With so much inaccurate information out there, we will take a deep dive into understanding the disease, signs to look for, prevention and treatment. Read more about our expert – Dr. Daniel Nightingale Dr Daniel...
Advocating for Your Health – The Aging Experience – Smilecast 155
Advocating for Your Health Did you ever leave a physician’s office frustrated and confused? Are you afraid to ask for a second opinion? What sources can you trust on the web? Advocating for your health is hard work and when you are doing it on behalf of a loved one...
Doctor House Calls – Dan Stokar – Smilecast 154
Doctor House Calls – Physician Concierge Services Brooklyn HouseCall is the premier physician group visiting seniors at home throughout New York City. It was founded by Sam Lupin, MD, an accomplished and highly respected physician and a strong advocate for patients who have difficulty accessing primary care, specifically the homebound elderly. For his...
Choosing Home Health Care – Sherwin Sheik – Smilecast 153
How to Choose Home Health Care The biggest healthcare growth sector is home health care. So many companies. So many options. How do you choose? Are there innovative models? You bet. Sherwin created one of them. He’ll tell you more. Read more about our expert – Sherwin Sheik Sherwin is...
Choosing Adult Day Care with Sue Susskind, Smilecast 152
What to Know About Adult Day Care Adult Day Care has been around for a long time. Still it is virtually unknown to many. In this session, we will explore what adult day care is, the benefits, how to choose and what to ask! Read more about our expert – ...
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities – Ashley Maloy – Smilecast 151
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities As seniors naturally started to congregate in urban areas such as Beacon Hill, a new concept in care emerged. Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) are a phenomenon where seniors stay in place and the services they need spring up around them. We will explore this movement...
Roommate Matching Service – Smilecast 150
Roommate Matching Service Part of aging-in-place requires thinking about new housing arrangements. SilverNest is a unique roommate matching service that finds the best match for your needs. Considering home sharing? Consider this session. Read more about our expert – Wendi Burkhardt As CEO and Co-Founder of Silvernest, Wendi is responsible...
The Purposeful Care Partner – Carol Bradley Bursack – Smilecast 149
The Purposeful Care Partner – Purposeful Caregiving, Social Connectedness and Community A purposeful care partner is someone who determines the emotional state of the person who is being cared for and addressing their needs. To do that requires developing a certain mindset. And you have to do that while balancing...
Emerging Products and Services – What Caregivers Need to Know – Smilecast 148
Emerging Products and Services – What Caregivers Need to Know What’s coming down the pike you ask in technology, services and emerging products? Well we have just the expert who will tell us what we have to look forward to that will make our lives as caregivers less stressful while...