Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos launches his 30 day preparation plan to care for an aging adult.  In Day 6, he talks about medication management, the risks of not complying, the polypharmacy issues, and the problems that can occur if medication is not managed correctly. Show Notes: Day 6:  Medication Managment How many medications do […]

Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos launches his 30 day preparation plan to care for an aging adult.  In Day 5, he talks about what some of the signs are that Mom or Dad should not be driving anymore and how to take the keys away. Show Notes: Day 5:  Should Mom or Dad Be Driving? […]

Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos launches his 30 day preparation plan to care for an aging adult.  In Day 4, he talks about what to look for when you visit your mother and father’s house in terms of safety and aging in place.  There are simple measures one can take to ensure that their home […]

Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos launches his 30 day preparation plan to care for an aging adult.  In Day 3, Zack finishes up the three critical parts to Y.O.U as the caregiver.  He discusses the importance of understanding your parents’ needs, the “U” in Y.O.U. “Y” stands for “Your Well Being” covered in Day 1.  […]

Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos launches his 30 day preparation plan to care for an aging adult. In Day 2, it is still all about Y.O.U. as the caregiver.  “O” stands for “Overall Financial Situation, both yours and your parents.”  Zack shares how important it is to not only help your parents with prepare for […]

Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos launches his 30 day preparation plan to care for an aging adult.  In Day 1, it is all about Y.O.U. as the caregiver.  “Y” stands for “Your Well Being” and Zack shares how important it is to ensure your physical, mental, emotional and social well-being are in a good place […]

Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos continues his discussion with Wendy Sabin,  MSW, LCSW (check out Episode 007 for Part 1:  http://bit.ly/2sSpTIz) about how to hire a GCM (Geriatric Care Manager), resources they can help you with caring for your aging parents, Wendy’s dog Sophie who is training for pet animal therapy and how important this therapy.  […]

Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos invites Wendy Sabin,  MSW, LCSW to talk about what a GCM or Geriatric Care Manager is, the name change from GCM to ALCA or Aging Life Care Adviser, why you would call one, what they do for you, and how she balances her professional care giving and personal care giving which […]

Episode Description: Host Zack Demopoulos invites Barbara Davey as a guest to discuss what is a CCRC, IL, AL, SNU, SA and MC–all long-term care options that one day an aging parent or adult may need.  Barbara is a Community Relations Director for a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). Show Notes: Guest Barbara Davey opens […]

Episode Description: The discussion on The 9 Beginner Steps to Raising Parents is concluded with the introduction of Step 9 “Be There.” Stories and tips are shared about how important being there emotionally for the aging adult you are caring for, as well as being there physically with them. Zack Demopoulos is your host and […]