Episodes

  • 2/2523: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

    2/2523: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |
    Feb 25 2023
    This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The Family Caregiver Support Program is for unpaid caregivers & provides several services: caregiver training & support groups, individual counseling, access to respite care, help with finding services, and funds for minor home repairs or equipment. Julie is a wealth of information, so don’t miss this show to learn more about this great program!
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    29 mins
  • 2/18/23: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

    2/18/23: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |
    Feb 18 2023
    This week we talked with Julie Mendez, a Family Caregiver Support Specialist at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services. Julie discussed the Family Caregiver Support Program of NWSDS. Taking care of a family member or friend is an important job. It can also be a stressful, full-time job. The Family Caregiver Support Program is for unpaid caregivers & provides several services: caregiver training & support groups, individual counseling, access to respite care, help with finding services, and funds for minor home repairs or equipment. Julie is a wealth of information, so don’t miss this show to learn more about this great program!
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    29 mins
  • 02/04/2: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette

    02/04/2: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette
    Feb 4 2023
    In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about medications used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. John talks about the traditional treatments used for treating symptoms of dementia and how they don’t change the progression of the disease. He also spoke about the new medications that came to market in 2021 and early 2023. The new medications help with the severity or progression of the disease, preserving cognition for a longer period of time. Don’t miss this exciting show!
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    28 mins
  • 1/28/23: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette

    1/28/23: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette
    Jan 28 2023
    In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about medications used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. John talks about the traditional treatments used for treating symptoms of dementia and how they don’t change the progression of the disease. He also spoke about the new medications that came to market in 2021 and early 2023. The new medications help with the severity or progression of the disease, preserving cognition for a longer period of time. Don’t miss this exciting show!
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    28 mins
  • 1/21/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023

    1/21/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023
    Jan 23 2023
    n this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about Five Things Learned About Dementia in 2023. Using a list created by the Alzheimer’s Association, they delve into each item and discuss each in detail and add their own information. Topics covered include better treatments for Alzheimer's & other dementias, daily multivitamins that may help maintain cognitive abilities, American diets, racism, and hearing aids. It’s all about dementia in this show, so don't miss it!
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    28 mins
  • 1/14/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023

    1/14/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023
    Jan 14 2023
    In this episode, Presley Reader talks with John Hughes, CSA, CAEd about Five Things Learned About Dementia in 2022. Using a list created by the Alzheimer’s Association, they delve into each item and discuss each in detail as well as adding their own information. Topics covered include better treatments for Alzheimer's & other dementias, daily multivitamins that may help maintain cognitive abilities, American diets, racism, and hearing aids. It’s all about dementia in this show, so don't miss it!
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    28 mins
  • 01/07/23: Nicole Christina with Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    01/07/23: Nicole Christina with Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley
    Jan 7 2023
    This week’s guest is a Psychotherapist and Podcaster from Zestful Aging Podcast. Nicole Christina joins us to talk about eating disorders in older women. Did you know that a consistent national trend shows that eating disorders in post-menopausal women are increasing? Nicole speaks with us about this new trend and how we can address this destructive phenomenon by giving examples of people experiencing eating disorders and how they worm their way into someone’s life. She also gives tips on discussing this issue with your loved one. Don’t miss this show!
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    29 mins