Dr. Lakelyn answers caregiving questions from you - our listeners! These questions focus on tips for dementia care, how to support a caregiver in your life, nutrition for aging adults and more. You can submit your questions to Dr. Lakelyn to be answered in a future episode. Email her at caregiverchats@homeinsteadinc.com.

Episode highlights include:

• Suggestions to support an overwhelmed caregiver

• Nutrition tips for someone who’s lost their appetite

• Overview of home care options, questions to ask and payment

• Medicare resources

• Dementia care tips: sharing a person’s diagnosis, care tips and how to address short-term memory loss

Helpful links from this episode:

- Home Care Guide: https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/care-planning/home-care-solutions-guide/

- Caregiver Chats Episode 17: Home Care: What is it and What to Expect

-Caregiver Chats Episode 37: Navigating Medicare: Simplifying Complexities for Caregivers You Tube version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acv1eIITuZ4&t=1s

-AARP article 12 Things Caregivers Need to Know About Medicare: :https://www.aarp.org/health/medicare-insurance/info-2024/medicare-caregiving-support.html

- Caregiver Chats Episode 32: Getting an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis and What’s Next

- Caregiver Chat Episode 26: Top 10 Resources Every Dementia Caregiver Should Know! With Carrie Aalberts (aka Dementia Darling)

- Zinnia - Therapeutic TV - zinniatv.com

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Dr. Lakelyn discusses essential home safety tips for aging adults. She offers practical suggestions for each room of the house to help minimize the risk of falls and other accidents.

Episode highlights include:

- Importance of home safety

- Room by room suggestions for home safety

- Tools and resources to help families evaluate home safety

- Low cost home modifications

Helpful links from the episode:

-Home Safety Checklist: makinghomesaferforseniors.com

-Dementia Home Safety video series, on YouTube search: ALZ/DIY

-Adaptive Equipment Corner: AECorner.com

-Handyman services: trublueally.com

-Be Light Care: belightcare.com

-EquipMeOT: equipmeot.com

-Local Area Agency on Aging: eldercare.acl.gov

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In this episode of Caregiver Chats, Dr. Lakelyn sits down with Kristen Burke, president of Meaningful Insurance Solutions, to demystify the complexities of Medicare. Kristen, with over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, provides a comprehensive overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D, explaining their benefits, costs, and the importance of understanding each part. The discussion also covers the significance of Medicare supplement plans, the upcoming changes in drug coverage due to the Inflation Reduction Act, and the benefits of working with a knowledgeable insurance agent to navigate these options. This episode is a must-listen for caregivers seeking to better understand Medicare and make informed decisions for their loved ones.

Key Points:

- Medicare Basics: Overview of Parts A, B, and their costs.

- Supplement and Drug Plans: Medigap and Part D details, including 2025 changes.

- Advantage Plans: Benefits and considerations of Medicare Advantage.

- Annual Review: Importance of reviewing coverage and consulting an agent.

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