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Dec. 13, 2018

12/12/18: Elizabeth Fournier with Cornerstone Funeral Services | Part…

In part two of "Green Burials," Elizabeth Fournier, affectionately called the Green Reaper, continues our discussion on planning an affordable and environmentally friendly burial. She is owner and operator of Cornerstone Funeral Services outside of...

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Dec. 8, 2018

12/08/18: Elizabeth Fournier with Cornerstone Funeral Services | Part…

Elizabeth Fournier, affectionately called “The Green Reaper,” is the author of The Green Burial Guidebook: Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial. She is owner and operator of Cornerstone Funeral Services, outside...

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Nov. 29, 2018

11/28/18: Catherine Field with Humana Inc. | What to Know This Medica…

There is still time! With annual enrollment for Medicare running from now until December 7, 2018, many people have questions about what they need to know. For instance, what is Medicare Advantage and which benefits are included? Does Original Medicare...

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Nov. 22, 2018

11/21/18: Kate Bodin with ComForCare Home Care of West Linn | Dementi…

Kate Bodin and her team at ComForCare Home Care of West Linn are creating better days for those living with dementia. As a Registered Horticulturalist, Kate is making a difference by teaching her caregivers how Meaningful Activities bring joy and...

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Nov. 15, 2018

11/14/18: Chris Ray, with Fitzwater Law | Medicaid in Oregon | Aging …

Medicaid in Oregon, also known as the Oregon Health Plan -- who qualifies? How do you qualify? Attorney Chris Ray of Fitzwater Law joins us to answer your questions. #Portland

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Nov. 8, 2018

11/7/18: Jodi Winnwalker with Earthtones Northwest | Veterans Day: Th…

We are filled with gratitude for the men and women of this great nation who have served in our armed forces. In times of war, there seems to be one factor that binds us together—music! We remember the music that connected our troops, their families,...

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Nov. 1, 2018

10/31/18: Andrew Edwards, Executive Director, Lakewood Center for the…

Lakewood is the largest arts provider in Clackamas County. We offer three primary areas of programming: theater, visual arts, and arts education. We provide a home for smaller arts, civic groups, and individuals. Our component divisions include...

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Oct. 25, 2018

10/24/18: Joanne Kantor, Administrator of ComForCare Home Care of Wes…

What makes a great caregiver? Joanne Kantor, Administrator of ComForCare West Linn, and Caregiver Julie Carrico discuss the real worth of a highly valued caregiver. Caring is a work of art, but in the end, it is also a work of heart.

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Oct. 18, 2018

10/17/18: Anne Creasey with Fitzwater Law | Estate Planning Through t…

As we age, each stage has a way of presenting challenges unexpectedly; it is best to have a plan to address them. As an associate of Fitzwater Law, Anne Creasey will guide us through the legal decision-making process with knowledge, respect, and...

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Oct. 11, 2018

10/10/18: Steve Toll with ComForCare Health Care Holdings Inc. | Musi…

Steve Toll, Director of Therapeutic Music programs for ComForCare Health Care Holdings, joins us on today's show. Steve transports us back to the 1940s, reminiscing and singing the popular tunes of America's greatest moment in history. Sing along with...

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Oct. 4, 2018

10/3/18: Joe Greenman with Lane Powell PC | Preventing Elder Abuse | …

Joseph Greenman of Lane Powell PC joins us on today's show as we discuss Preventing Elder Abuse. Joe is an experienced healthcare attorney who helps healthcare providers understand and improve the delivery of healthcare. He currently serves as the...

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Sept. 27, 2018

9/26/18: Todd Williams with Accurate Hearing Centers | Hearing Care: …

Can the brain forget how to hear? Can the brain forget to understand speech? Is there a link between hearing loss and dementia? Todd Williams from Accurate Hearing Centers joins us on the show today to discuss how hearing aids improve hearing and much...

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Sept. 20, 2018

9/19/18: Emily-Rose, Special Events Director with The ALS Association…

Join the movement to cure ALS! Walk with us on Saturday, September 22 in Vancouver, WA and Sunday, September 23 in Portland, OR. Emily-Rose Witala, Special Events Director of the ALS Chapter Portland, and Jerry Landreth join us on today's show to...

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Sept. 13, 2018

9/12/18: Patty Cassidy with Friends of the Portland Memory Garden and…

Patty Cassidy (Friends of the Portland Memory Garden) and Kate Bodin (ComForCare Home Care) invite all aging people, especially those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory challenges, to learn more about how the Memory Garden is making a...

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Sept. 6, 2018

9/5/18: Elizabeth Fournier with Cornerstone Funeral Services | Part 2…

In part two of "Green Burials," Elizabeth Fournier, affectionately called the Green Reaper, continues our discussion on planning an affordable and environmentally friendly burial. She is owner and operator of Cornerstone Funeral Services outside of...

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Aug. 30, 2018

8/29/18: Elizabeth Fournier with Cornerstone Funeral Services | Part …

Elizabeth Fournier, affectionately called “The Green Reaper,” is the author of The Green Burial Guidebook: Everything You Need to Plan an Affordable, Environmentally Friendly Burial. She is owner and operator of Cornerstone Funeral Services, outside...

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Aug. 23, 2018

8/22/18: Sara Kofman and Kara Griffey with Alzheimer's Association Or…

Sara Kofman, Public Policy Director for the Alzheimer's Association Oregon and SW Washington shares the latest research from the Alzheimer's Association Conference. Then Kara Griffey, Walk Director, will explain the various walks around Oregon and SW...

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Aug. 16, 2018

8/15/18: Jodi Winnwalker with Earthtones Northwest | Music for a Heal…

Music is a wonderful medium that you can use to promote rich social connections, reminiscence, physical activity, relaxation, and new learning. Neuroscientists are finding that music is connected to many broad cognitive brain functions including...

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Aug. 9, 2018

8/8/18: Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions | …

Kellie Lapp, Executive Director of Oregon Health Decisions, discusses why everyone should have an advance directive. Whether you are 18 or 80, documenting your medical wishes means your family won't have to make heart-wrenching decisions later.

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Aug. 2, 2018

8/1/18: Dr. Susan Tolle, Director of the OHSU Center for Ethics in He…

POLST: Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment. Why and when should you complete this form? Dr. Susan Tolle answers these important questions. She founded and has directed the Oregon Health & Science University Center for Ethics in Health Care...

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July 26, 2018

7/25/18: Dr. Krulewitch with ComFort Hospice | The Best of End of Lif…

We all desire to live our lives as well as possible. That is especially most true when we find ourselves at the end of our lives. Dr. Krulewitch of Comfort Hospice shares that living as long as possible can be the antithesis to living as well as...

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July 19, 2018

7/18/18: Breanna with Oasis Senior Advisors, and Olivia Mathis with |…

When it comes to finding the perfect senior housing situation for yourself or your loved one, the process can be overwhelming. In any given area, there are hundreds of options to choose from, and finding the “right” place can be challenging. At Oasis...

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July 12, 2018

6/2/18: Pastor Tom Schiave with Gateway Church | Taking a City at 85!…

The body may be breaking down, but the spirit keeps on growing. Pastor Tom Schiave of Gateway Church, located in southeast Portland, addresses the spiritual changes seniors face as they grow older. For example, the spiritual focus often changes from...

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July 5, 2018

7/4/18: Ana Campean with Willamette Falls Adult Care Home | Adult Car…

You knew them as Foster Care Homes for Seniors. Today, the preferred name is Adult Care Homes. Aging in the RIGHT PLACE is the goal for our seniors. Families and seniors have many choices. Large, medium, and smaller more intimate living options...

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