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

Dr. Shawn Weiss

Springing Forward for Senior Safety: Walking

Our common denominator with indoor and outdoor safety is walking. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to share tips for seniors on how to be more mindful of how we walk. Dr. Shawn says, "The initial response of most older adults is they don't want an assisted device [like a walker], because they feel like that's the beginning of the end, right? It's all going to go downhill from here. But actually, those devices allow you to walk safely, give back independence, make people more independent."
Dr. Shawn Weiss

Springing Forward for Senior Safety: Indoors

Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show with a safety checklist for the indoors. Dr. Shawn discusses items like having adequate lighting in rooms where you're doing spring cleaning. Also, check the batteries in smoke detectors, make sure they're working. If you have air vents, have them cleaned, to help get rid of toxins and buildup of dust.
Dr. Shawn Weiss

Springing Forward for Senior Safety: Outdoors

To avoid senior loved ones slipping and falling in their yard, check it first for slippery areas that could pose a fall risk. Make sure if they have arthritis and want to garden that they have electric pruning shears, as well as light folding stools to help them sit while gardening. Local volunteer groups may be available nearby to help seniors clean up winter debris in their yards. Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about senior safety outdoors now that spring is blooming.
Dr. Shawn Weiss

Springing Forward for Senior Safety

Dr. Shawn Weiss joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about preventing senior falls, now that spring has come and everyone's heading outdoors. Suzanne shares a story of a senior whose walker go stuck in some overgrown vines in her yard, and when she tried to force it free, she fell and was stuck lying on the ground for more than two hours until a meter reader happened by who helped her. They discuss making sure your shoes have good soles, and to watch out for ground that might have changed over the winter.
Bahar Esmaili, VP of Clinical Integration, The Vivo Institute

Sleep Apnea: A Non-Invasive Solution Better Than CPAP

The Vivo Institute has developed a non-invasive treatment for sleep apnea, as well as a non-invasive assessment program Dr. Bahar Esmaili, VP of Clinical Integration at the Vivo Institute in Denver, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about their solutions.
Bahar Esmaili, VP of Clinical Integration, The Vivo Institute

Sleep Apnea: Why CPAP Isn’t the Answer

CPAP machines aren't a cure for obstructive sleep apnea, as they don't fix the underlying health issues, and being dependent on them can eventually worsen symptoms. Dr. Bahar Esmaili, VP of Clinical Integration at the Vivo Institute in Denver, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about sleep apnea's common treatment, CPAP, and which it's not the best solution.
Bahar Esmaili, VP of Clinical Integration, The Vivo Institute

Sleep Apnea: Health Risks for Going Undiagnosed

Sleep apnea is highly under-diagnosed. Dr. Bahar Esmaili, VP of Clinical Integration at the Vivo Institute in Denver, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about the risks involved in not being diagnosed with sleep apnea.
Bahar Esmaili, VP of Clinical Integration, The Vivo Institute

Sleep Apnea Primer

Dr. Bahar Esmaili, VP of Clinical Integration at the Vivo Institute in Denver, joins Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders Radio Show to talk about sleep apnea.
Amanda Krueger, Nicole Bosancu

Senior Living Residents: A Day in the Life

This segment delves into the day in the life of a senior living resident, having a sense of purpose every day so they can feel like they're a vibrant member of a community that is supporting them. It looks at how Chateau Retirement Communities integrates and sustains care to make sure that residents' quality of life is as great as possible. Nicole Bosancu and Amanda Krueger join Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders podcast, recorded onsite at Chateau Pacific in Lynnwood, Washington. Nicole is Heath Services Director at the Chateau at Valley Center community in Renton, Washington. Amanda is Vice President of Health Services.
Amanda Krueger, Laura Smith

Culture and Care Model for Senior Living

This segment discussed senior care options, and the different ways that loved ones join a senior living community like Chateau Retirement Communities. Laura Smith and Amanda Krueger join Suzanne Newman on the Answers for Elders podcast talk about the Chateau Retirement care model. Laura is Health Services Director at Chateau Pacific. Amanda is Vice President of Health Services. This show was recorded onsite at Chateau Pacific in Lynnwood, Washington.