Episodes

  • Episode 246: Do You Have an Accessible Home for the Holidays?

    Episode 246: Do You Have an Accessible Home for the Holidays?
    Nov 20 2024
    Do you have aging parents or grandparents? When was the last time they visited your home? Is your home accessible to them or does it pose a fall risk? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King speaks with Beth Bedore, a Senior Home Coach, Occupational Therapist, and owner of Living Beyond Barriers, about making your home safe and inviting for all guests.
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    19 mins
  • Episode 245: Interview with Dr. Marc Cooper Author of “Older to Elder”

    Episode 245: Interview with Dr. Marc Cooper Author of “Older to Elder”
    Nov 13 2024
    Elder Care Coordinator Debra King, LCSW speaks with author Marc Cooper about finding your higher purpose as an elder. Marc Cooper is an author of “Older to Elder.” In his book, Dr. Cooper shares insights about the choice we all have as we age to become an elder rather than merely older.
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    27 mins
  • Episode 244: Medicare’s Open Enrollment and Changes in 2025

    Episode 244: Medicare’s Open Enrollment and Changes in 2025
    Nov 6 2024
    Why should people on Medicare pay attention to Open Enrollment? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Public Benefits Specialist Tyler McCullar about the importance of Medicare’s Open Enrollment period.
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    20 mins
  • Episode 243: How to Find a Good Nursing Home

    Episode 243: How to Find a Good Nursing Home
    Oct 29 2024
    What is the difference between a nursing home and an assisted living community? Can you choose which skilled nursing home you go to? What questions should you ask when you tour a nursing home? Can you tour a nursing home? Outreach Coordinator Dana Hentschel speaks with Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell to answer these questions in this episode of Aging Starts Now.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 242: Do you need to sell a home?

    Episode 242: Do you need to sell a home?
    Oct 23 2024
    Do you need to sell a home? Have you ever thought about an auction? Elder Care Coordinator Debra King talks with auctioneers Barry Huber and Carlye White with Homes by Huber to explain the process.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 241: The ALS Association

    Episode 241: The ALS Association
    Oct 16 2024
    Do you know about the neurological disease ALS? Elder Care Coordinator Pati Bedwell speaks with Melissa Enfinger the Director of Education and Resource Development of the ALS Association, about the progression of the disease, potential causes and treatment, and resources available.
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    22 mins
  • Episode 240: New Technology to Detect C-Diff

    Episode 240: New Technology to Detect C-Diff
    Oct 9 2024
    Have you heard of C-Diff? In today’s episode, listeners will learn why C-Diff is a big deal and an innovation that can now detect it and save lives as a result. Certified Elder Attorney and Partner Barbara McGinnis speaks with Michael McIntyre, CEO and Founder of LIV Process, a revolutionary invention helping to combat C-Diff.
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    14 mins
  • Episode 239: Resources for Caregivers

    Episode 239: Resources for Caregivers
    Oct 2 2024
    Are you a caregiver looking for resources to help with the care of your loved one? Elder Care Coordinator Katlyn Green speaks with Tiffany Cloud-Mann and Eldercare Coach with AgeWell Middle Tennessee.
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    21 mins