This week, Scott chats to one of our most dynamic coalition members, Robert and Randi Sobel from WeedWorks Inc.

Randi shares her personal story of how her path crossed with medical cannabis and how this education benefitted her mom’s long journey with MS.

They underline the importance of shifting our thinking around cannabis and how it can be a healthier alternative to standard prescription drugs like Benzo’s and Fentanyl.

If you’re an adult child responsible for caring for mom or dad and need resources of any kind, reach out to Senior Resource Connectors today for a NO COST consultation. We provide resources, empathy, and sound advice to help those navigating aging.

This week, Scott sits down to chat with Robert Montgomery, a Licensed Financial Professional & Medicare Insurance Agent with Universal Wealth.

Robert recalls how he made a career change at the age of 55 after witnessing how his own mother battled cancer and lost everything due to medical bills piling up. He muses about how much joy it brings him to help people plan for retirement and to help them understand the ins and outs of Medicare.

If you’re an adult child looking after Mom or Dad, and you need advice, guidance or a trusted referral, Senior Resource Connectors is your go-to.

Get in touch with us in the following ways:

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: https://seniorresourceconnectors.com/

We’re back with Season 3 of the Senior Resource Connectors Webinar series!

Today, we’re talking to Dana Kupper, owner of Prime IV Hydration & Wellness in PHX.

Dana shares what led to her journey in the world of IV Therapy and explains how seniors, specifically, stand to benefit from getting regular treatments.

If you’re an adult child responsible for Mom or Dad and need resources to help lift the burden of aging, then Senior Resource Connectors is here for YOU. Get in touch with us in the following ways:

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: www.seniorresourceconnectors.com

We’re honored to welcome Jodie Khotim from the Alzheimer’s Association® for this week’s episode. Jodie shares some sobering statistics about Alzheimer’s disease and talks about how this impacts not only the sandwich generation but their loved ones, too, as the domino effect continues.

Jodie offers practical insights into the adult-child dynamic, particularly how it evolves when Alzheimer’s becomes a factor, providing a valuable perspective for our listeners.

Lastly, Jodie shares how hard caregivers can be on themselves, especially as 1/3rd of caregivers are daughters, upping the ante in terms of burnout and depression. For more valuable tips, sound advice, or a trusted referral, contact Senior Resource Connectors today. Our services are free for families.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: https://seniorresourceconnectors.com/

Another week, another incredible guest that shares their expertise with us.

Scott chats with Edward Givens, a seasoned Independent Health Insurance Agent with HealthMarkets.

Edward shares some invaluable resources that families can tap into regarding final wishes, Power of Attorney, and more. Edward stresses the importance of being prepared by firstly getting the right health insurance and then, secondly always insisting to ask for a detailed bill of procedures after a hospital visit.

He shares how many people blindly pay medical bills out of pocket without even considering that there could be relief if certain steps are taken. Edward also shares two personal that truly inspire and shed light on how important health insurance is.

For more information on health insurance, and all things Medicare, contact Senior Resource Connectors today so we can put you in touch with Edward.

We’re here to help adult children navigate the stressful challenges that come with aging. Our services are completely free. Call today and get the help you need for Mom or Dad.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: www.seniorresourceconectors.com

This week, we’re honored to talk with Kimberly Mitchell from Home With Help, an Arizona-based home care company specializing in structured non-medical home care services for seniors.

Kimberly shares how her journey in senior care started and how her personal experiences shaped her view and fuelled her to provide families with better care for their vulnerable seniors.

Kimberly and Scott delve into the concerning issue of the lack of regulation in their respective industries. They highlight how this can lead to disastrous care for seniors if best practices are not adhered to, raising our awareness about the potential risks.

Furthermore, Kimberly and Scott discuss the importance of paying caregivers fairly and how many workplaces are not adequately equipped to support a workforce that is increasingly needed for care at home.

If you are an adult child responsible for a senior parent or aging loved one, contact us at Senior Resource Connectors for vetted advice, a trusted referral, or a patient ear.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: https://seniorresourceconnectors.com/

Watch as Scott chats with the owner of Devoted Guardians, Aaron Sinykin.

Aaron discusses the difference between home health and home care and how devoted guardians can help in both instances with trained professionals.

The primary aim is to provide a dignified, comfortable, and safe environment for seniors, allowing them to age in place in a familiar setting for as long as possible.

Aaron touches on how families can approach paying for home care and how families can benefit from long-term care policies or ALTCS. Aaron also shares some of his essential advocacy work and how he hopes to improve healthcare to be seen as a team sport where all roleplayers are in frequent, cohesive communication with seniors at the center.

If you’re an adult child navigating the aging journey with a senior loved one, reach out to us at Senior Resource Connectors. We can help with advice, a trusted referral or simply a patient ear.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: https://seniorresourceconnectors.com/

This week, Scott catches up with Moving at Ease co-founder, Charlie Quattrochi.

Charlie shares how the company started, how it helps seniors and their families, and its goal for the future, considering how rapidly the Arizonan population is aging.

Charlie further shares how Moving at Ease is uniquely positioned to help senior citizens, and how they have incorporated the expertise of move managers to streamline their operations.

If you’re an adult child balancing the needs of your aging parent, while juggling with the demands of your own family, then you need to give Senior Resource Connectors a call today. Our services are free of charge.

Contact us in the following ways:

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: https://seniorresourceconnectors.com/

This week, we have the privilege of talking with Laura Wayman, The Dementia Whisperer.

Laura is not only a best-selling author but has also trained thousands of people from all walks of life on dementia and the most common misconceptions about it. She shares an example that really makes you think and appreciate those individuals, like her, who take the time to improve the lives of those with dementia.

If you require a trusted referral, sound advice, or a patient ear, Senior Resource Connectors is your go-to. We help aging Arizonans and their families navigate the many challenges of aging today.

Contact us in the following ways.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: www.seniorresourceceonnectors.com

Scott chats with Cheryl Frager from Busy Bees Concierge & Home Services of AZ, LLC in this episode. Cheryl has seen it all as a 40+ year veteran of the senior moving and professional organizing industry.

She shares how Busy Bees takes the stress away from adult children while moving a senior parent or loved one by providing services that span the entire spectrum of moving, storage, estate sales, downsizing, and so much more.

Cheryl further shares how specialized her services can get, especially when dealing with family heirlooms that hold sentimental value – something we can all relate to – and how her team can assist with moving/storing/organizing even the most fragile and priceless ornaments.

If you’re an adult child looking for a referral, resources, or trusted advice, contact us at Senior Resource Connectors today. We can connect you with some of Arizona’s best-rated aging-friendly businesses – at NO COST.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: https://seniorresourceconnectors.com/

This week, we hear from Patricia Hodge, the Resident Service Director at Inspira Arrowhead by Cogir Senior Living.

Trish explains how her role helps adult children in crises and how deep one has to dig to ensure you’re making the proper judgment around the level of care needed for a potential resident.

Trish further elaborates on her life mission and how her job seamlessly fits into her ‘Why.’

If you’re an adult child looking for a referral, resources, or trusted advice, contact us at Senior Resource Connectors today. We can connect you with some of Arizona’s best-rated aging-friendly businesses – at NO COST.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: https://seniorresourceconnectors.com/

This week, we talked to Trent Schneeberger from Cadence Chandler by Cogir. Trent’s role as Community Relations Outreach Director is to ensure placement agents and families are supported, informed, and updated with all happenings in their community.

Scott chats with Trent about the importance of a good working relationship between professional placement agents and senior care communities and how this relationship determines how well the senior in question’s needs will be met.

If you’re an adult child struggling to find the right senior community for Mom or Dad, or you need help with any senior-related service, contact us at Senior Resource Connectors for tips, advice, or a trusted local referral.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: https://seniorresourceconnectors.com/

In our latest episode, Scott Fischer chats more deeply with Millie Oakeson from Diamondback Health & Memory Care about the unique Montessori approach they have adapted to benefit their residents and patients.

Millie explains what is meant by ‘dementia’ in all its forms and helps us distinguish between the critical phases of each.

If you need help with senior resources, trusted advice, or a vetted referral, give Senior Resource Connectors a call today:

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit Us Online: www.seniorresourceconnectors.com

Watch as Scott delves into the complex and often misunderstood world of legal paperwork to get in order BEFORE disaster strikes your family.

Jason May from AZ Law Doctor joins Scott this week as they delve into the main difference between a healthcare power of attorney and a mental health power of attorney and why each document is so crucial. Jason also touches on why doing the necessary paperwork in anticipation of disaster can make a difference when the time comes.

Contact us at Senior Resource Connectors today for more expert advice, trusted resources, or a patient ear.

Trade Associations and their role in ensuring that vulnerable adults are kept safe during downsizing or moving is more important than people think, especially if you’re helping Mom or Dad move closer to you from across state lines.

Scott chats with George Phillips from Just-In Time Moving & Storage about how industry regulation protects the consumer and how their company has paved the way to ensure that seniors are moved to their next destination with minimal stress and maximum safety.

If you’re an adult child responsible for the care of Mom or Dad, and you need help with advice, resources, or a trusted local referral, contact us at Senior Resource Connectors today.

Call Us: (602) 698-9720

Visit us Online: www.seniorresourceconnectors.com

Scott chats with Michelle Cornelius from Cogir Senior Living about some of the most important things to look out for when identifying and choosing a memory care community for your aging parent or senior loved one.

With their combined expertise and helpful insights into senior living, Scott and Michelle tackle some of the most common questions plaguing families in crises.

Watch as Stacey F. provides a heartfelt account of how placing her beloved uncle in the right hospice made the world of a difference to an otherwise chaotic and painful experience.

In this week’s episode, Senior Resource Connectors spokesperson and senior advocate Heidi Foglesong chats to Millie Oakeson, Director of Marketing and Sales at Beatitudes Campus.

Beatitudes Campus not only has a legacy in Arizona but since its inception in 1965, it has been focused on providing the best care to seniors who wish to age in place. From lifelong learning initiatives to the forward-thinking embrace of technology, safety, and support, Beatitudes is paving the way for future generations of seniors to ensure their golden years are as memorable and meaningful as possible.

Visit them online to learn more about what Beatitudes Campus does and its services.

For more information on trusted resources for seniors in Arizona, get in touch with our clinical concierge, free of charge, today.

Listen as Heidi Foglesong chats to Jennifer Pitt from Voice Against Fraud, LLC. Jennifer is a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and a Certified Financial Crimes Specialist (CFCS). She conducts complex financial crime investigations, including forgery, money laundering, identity theft, and vulnerable elder financial exploitation. 

As a recognized Subject Matter Expert in vulnerable elder financial exploitation, Jennifer knows all the trade tricks to avoid falling victim to a senior scam. She chats to us about senior scams doing the rounds, keeping your loved ones safe, and what some of the telltale signs are of malicious scammers.

In our third episode of the Senior Resource Connectors podcast, Heidi Foglesong chats to Crystal Littlejohn, Geriatric Care Manager at Geriatric Resources, LLC. Crystal explains what a care manager does and how it benefits families who are worried about the health of their seniors. The pandemic has brought on a new wave of senior loneliness and isolation, which Crystal and her team of experts are combatting with one of their newest initiatives called Thoughtful Engagement. Listen now!

Episode 1 features our very own ambassador, Heidi Foglesong. She interviews Kevin Craig, co-founder of Senior Resource Connectors, on why he chose to co-create a coalition of Arizona companies that serves the greater senior population and their families. Listen now to learn the history behind how Senior Living Connectors came to be, from Kevin’s personal experiences with his aging mother, to what he wishes to accomplish in the near future.