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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.
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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.
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:
Our Latest Episodes
Alzheimer’s Pet Stories to Cry For
Therapy animals make a difference in the lives of people with Alzheimer's and dementia. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the science and successes of therapy dogs. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Training Pets for Alzheimer’s Dog Therapy
More than 100 therapy dogs and their handlers have joined Answers for Elder's Washington Therapy Dogs group to visit senior living communities and bring joy to those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about the process of going about training your pet to become a therapy dog. Episodes this month support the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer’s and Pet Owners
Supporting the Walk to End Alzheimer's, this episode is about animal-assisted intervention for those with Alzheimer's and dementia, specifically therapy animals. Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne to talk about a therapy dog team formed as an extension of Answers for Elders. In this segment, Marlina talks about seniors with Alzheimer's who have their own pets.
Therapy Dogs and Alzheimer’s
What are pet therapies, and why are they important in the world of Alzheimer's? Washington Therapy Dogs' manager Marlina Velasco-Barker joins Suzanne for September's conversations about the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
Optimism for Alzheimer’s
Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about optimism on the horizon for treating and curing Alzheimer's.
All About the Alzheimer’s Association
Deaths from Alzheimer's have increased 141% since 2020, with the global pandemic adversely affecting those with Alzheimer's and their families. Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about all that the Alzheimer's Association does to help those with the disease.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: What Goes On
This year, 350,000 people will join 600 Walk to End Alzheimer's events across America. Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, joins Suzanne Newman to talk about what goes on at the Alzheimer's Walks. Suzanne encourages everyone to sign up to make a difference, or donate to the cause or one of the walking teams.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: Introduction
The Walk to End Alzheimer's in September and October is the largest non-profit fundraising event in the U.S. This month, Answers for Elders supports the Walks and fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association. One out of nine Americans over 65 has Alzheimer's. As Alzheimer's touches families deeply, we'll cover everything from the Walks themselves to clinical research advancements. Today, Suzanne Newman introduces listeners to Dr. Kay Lehmann, Board Chair of the Alzheimer's Association in the state of Washington, which kicks off the Walks.
Financial Wellness: Who Do You Trust?
What are the criteria to use when choosing people to represent you financially? Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about this aspect of financial and legal wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series.
Financial Wellness: Family Meeting
Communication is key. Are we communicating our wishes properly to family members when preparing estate documents, to ensure our wishes are carried out in case something happens? Attorney Steve Waltar from Legacy Estate Planning joins Suzanne to talk about this aspect of financial and legal wellness, one of the eight foundational principles of senior wellness featured this summer in the Vitality Revolution podcast series.
