Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®

Memory and Aging: What’s Normal, What’s Not

Changes in memory occur as we get older. These changes may make us wonder, is this normal, or cause for concern. Gary Skole joins us to tackle this important topic. We cover poignant information about Dementia, how solo agers can plan ahead for potential cognitive impairment, caregiving, and how AlzBetter can help. 

Gary Skole is a founder of AlzBetter with decades of experience improving care for patients with challenging healthcare needs at home. He is a published author and frequent speaker on Dementia, Transitional Care Management, and Remote Patient Monitoring.  

Reducing care partner stress is the primary objective of the AlzBetter program. Families often feel all alone and unprepared for the demands placed upon them when caring for a loved one living with dementia. We help empower individuals with easy-to-use care strategies and dementia coaches.  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-skole-a01a247/ 

AlzBetter: https://alzbetter.com/  

AlzBetter App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/alzbetter-app/id1592825786  

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Can Your “Forever Home” Meet Your Solo Aging Needs?

Can Your “Forever Home” Meet Your Solo Aging Needs?  

Most older adults want to stay at home as they age. Similarly, most older adults will need help to do so successfully. 

Kristin Swanick, CAPS, joins us to discuss accessibility, aging in place, home modifications, and more. Listen and learn actionable ways to make your home safer and more accessible, especially as you age. 

Kristin Swanick is currently the Marketing Manager for Amramp in the Tri State Area. Amramp is a local accessibility product and service company with over 22 years of experience providing individuals and families with solutions to age in place successfully. 

Kristin has spent over 25 years working in the healthcare arena with a focus on accessibility, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals. Kristin graduated from Thomas Jefferson University with a BS in Diagnostic Imaging and is chasing her Masters in Dynamics of Organization from the University of Pennsylvania. 

For the past 6 years, Kristin has worked with aging adults, people with disabilities, people with mobility challenges and healthcare professionals and organizations. Kristin is passionate about the ADA and accessibility for all. She is also CAPS certified, which means certified aging in place specialist. 

Kristin has an amazing husband and 3 even more amazing children. She also has an 82-year-old mother with mobility challenges she has been helping age in place successfully. They all keep her connected and grounded! 

Resources: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-swanick-caps-8a6928151/  

https://amramp.com/franchises/philadelphia-pennsylvania/ 

https://www.friendslifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AMRAMP-Home-Safety-Check-List.pdf  

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Spirituality and Aging. Why We Care.

Spirituality can mean different things to different people. As we age, it may enhance good times and support us through life’s challenges.

Listen and learn from Father Stephen Hutnick and Linda Hnatow, Care Coordinator with Friends Life Care, about how spirituality relates to aging. We cover topics like exploring your spirituality, addressing mortality, reflecting on life, and more.

Father Hutnick has served as a Priest for over 36 years, and he’s also served as Chaplain at the Coatesville VA Hospital. He received his bachelor's degree in philosophy from St. Basil College and his master’s degree in theology from the Catholic University of America. He is also a marital and personal counselor and an associate professor of pastoral theology at the St. Sofia Ukrainian Orthodox seminary.

Linda is a Care Coordinator with Friends Life Care. She began her career in molecular biology research before earning a degree in nursing. Since then, her focus has been on geriatric and holistic care. Linda enjoys helping older adults live the best life they can.   

Resources: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-hnatow-69246847/  

https://www.friendslifecare.org/about-us/care-coordinators/linda-hnatow/  

Website: https://www.friendslifecare.org/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/ 

Advanced Planning for Solo Agers

Getting your affairs in order can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Elder Law Attorney, Rob Slutsky, informs us what older adults and solo agers need to know about advanced planning to set themselves up for success. He covers powers of attorney, Medicare, Medicaid, long-term care planning, and more. 

There’s a reason why Robert Slutsky, Esq. has been named the "#1 TOP Elder Care Lawyer Around the Main Line and Western Suburbs" for several years by Main Line Today Magazine and named on the PA Super Lawyers list again in 2022. Rob is able to plan for you and your loved ones in a timely and cost-efficient manner, and so much more. 

Rob has been practicing Elder Law for over 30 years. Rob advises clients on Medicaid and Asset Protection Planning, Special Needs Planning, Guardianships, Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney, Estate Administration, and General Estate Planning. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertmslutsky// 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SlutskyElderLaw 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3TKi_QAcQeC9Ss6z4dVtKw 

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/slutsky-elder-law-plymouth-meeting 

Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/plymouth-meeting-pa/slutsky-elder-law 

Website: www.slutskyelderlaw.com 

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Solo Travel – How I Set Myself Up for Success

Pat Hall is embarking on a four-and-a-half-month Viking Cruise around the world. This trip is different from any before because she’s taking it alone.  

On this episode of Honestly Aging by VigR Health, Pat reveals the practical and emotional sides of planning for solo travel. We wish we could join her! Listen in to hear about her amazing upcoming adventure at sea. 

So, What is Honestly Aging?

We’re all getting older. We might as well embrace it.  

Join Honestly Aging by VigR Health in exploring what it’s like to get older. Host Cheryl Proska walks with you on the winding road of aging. The peaks. The valleys. And everything in between.   

This is what aging looks like. Real people. Real stories. Real advice. Let’s grow old together.   

Joylyn Williamson, Friends Life Care Plan Counselor, joins us for our inaugural episode to discuss her unique experiences supporting her father through the aging process, being a solo ager, and working with prospective Friends Life Care members.   

Joylyn Williamson, Friends Life Care Plan Counselor, joined Friends Life Care in 2017 and brings many years of experience with inside sales in both business-to-business and consumer. She enjoys connecting with prospective members and appreciates working in an organization guided by Quaker values. 

Joylyn holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Drama, TV and Film and has completed some graduate studies in Communications at Regent University.  

Originally from Southern California, Joylyn has called the east coast home for over 20 years. Several years back, she relocated her father from California to her home in Pennsylvania. He is 90 and she now manages his care as he has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.