Suzanne Newman knew there needed to be an easier way for seniors and their families to navigate senior care. She spent many sleepless nights worrying about life-changing decisions to make on behalf of her mom. She felt like she never had “enough” information to grasp onto. Her own life as a caregiver fell into shambles. What should she do? Where should she turn?

She realized that, with the proper guidance and resources, the journey of caring for a senior loved one doesn’t have to be hard. That’s when Answers for Elders was born.

Our Specialists are at the top of their field. They are vetted, experienced and credible providers who are the way showers in various areas of expertise: Health and Wellness, Money & Law, Life Transitions, and Living Solutions. They have the Answers that help us light the path of a deeply complicated journey, with the hope that those who listen can feel empowered in the journey.

We invite you to experience us! if you are running errands, out for a walk, or any activity on the run, know that we are always “in your back pocket” on your favorite podcast app on your phone! We hope that you’ll give us a try, and we would love to hear your feedback!

Life Transitions

Our latest episodes on the transition to senior living, moving & logistics, hospice care, real estate, grief counseling, and more:

Health and Wellness

Our latest episodes on fitness, exercise, caregiver support, geriatrics, physical therapy, diet, nutrition, and more:

Money & Law

Our latest episodes on estate planning, wills & trusts, long term health care insurance, tax planning, veteran and government benefits planning, and more:

Living Solutions

Our latest episodes on senior living, independent living, fall prevention, adaptive living, skilled nursing, home health care, dementia and memory care, assisted living, and more:

Walk to End Alzheimer's

One out of nine Americans over 65 has Alzheimer’s, touching families deeply. This month, we support fundraising for the Alzheimer’s Association. We’ll cover everything from Walk to End Alzheimer’s events to clinical research advancements.

Our Latest Episodes

Tamra Godfrey, Chateau Retirement Chief of Staff

Vision for Senior Living’s Future

Will Senior Living leverage AI and other technologies in the future? Chief of Staff Tamra Godfrey, SHRM-SCP at Chateau Retirement Communities continues her conversation with Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders radio show from Chateau Boston Landing. Tamra shares her vision to care for the next generation of staff and residents.
Tamra Godfrey, Chateau Retirement Chief of Staff

Growing Up to Lead Senior Living

Chief of Staff Tamra Godfrey, SHRM-SCP joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders radio show from Chateau Boston Landing in Washington State. Tamra discusses how employees are hired and developed at Chateau Retirement Communities so they can be supported and mentored.
Jim Godfrey Chateau Retirement CEO

CEO Enjoys Living in His Senior Community

Suzanne Newman continues her conversation with CEO and President Jim Godfrey at Chateau Retirement in Washington State. In this segment, Jim talks about his experiences living at the senior living community he founded.
Jim Godfrey Chateau Retirement CEO

Senior Living: Giving Back to Community

Suzanne Newman broadcasts this week's radio show from Chateau Retirement in Washington State, talking with CEO and President Jim Godfrey. Jim describes his start in the industry, coming from a construction background and partnering with a person who ran nursing homes in the 1980s. Jim helped redefine retirement living.
Jim Wilgus, Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s: Many Ways to Volunteer and Help

Volunteer groups advocate to make a difference in the lives of people facing Alzheimer's and dementia. Jim Wilgus, Executive Director for the Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about various ways you can help the search for a cure.
Jim Wilgus, Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s: Clinical Trial Participants Urgently Needed

Jim Wilgus, Executive Director for the Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about the need for participants in Alzheimer's clinical trials.
Jim Wilgus, Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s: Participate in Clinical Trials

If you have a loved one who was just diagnosed — or if you've been diagnosed yourself, maybe you are taking care of someone — with Alzheimer's and dementia, the Alzheimer's Association is an amazing resource. Jim Wilgus, Executive Director for the Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about clinical research, and opportunities to participate in clinical trials to cure Alzheimer's.
Jim Wilgus, Alzheimer's Association

Alzheimer’s: Urgency to Find a Cure

Jim Wilgus, Executive Director for the Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show. Suzanne and Jim talk about the Alzheimer's Association accelerating clinical research into cures for Alzheimer's and Dementia, funding about $430 million for 1,100 projects in 56 countries. The Alzheimer's Association has a division of medical science leadership and officers, plus hundreds of volunteers and researchers.
Andrea Lee

Recipe for Disaster: Downloading Legal Documents

The value an estate planning attorney brings you, vs. just downloading documents yourself online, is a discussion Andrea Lee frequently addresses. They are who will advocate for you. If you're a senior, an estate planning attorney or an elder law attorney is worth their weight in gold. Andrea Lee from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders podcast to talk about the benefits of hiring an elder law attorney.
Andrea Lee

Executor and Power of Attorney: Differences

Elder law attorney Andrea Lee from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders podcast to clarify the steps an executor of the family estate has to take after a senior loved one passes.