Radio Show Podcasts
The Alzheimer’s Journey, Part 1 with Daphne Davis
Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements talks about what to do as a family to support a loved one through this journey. Generally, following...
Alzheimer’s Walk: Scott Houghton, Fieldstone Communities
Scott Houghton is regional director of operations at Fieldstone Communities, a major sponsor of the Alzheimer's Walks in Washington.
Alzheimer’s Walk: Josh Pan, Althira Pharma
Josh Pan is a volunteer for the Alzheimer's Walk. He is also director of business development for Althira Pharma, a local Seattle-based business. The...
Alzheimer’s Walk: Annie Jacobsen
Annie Jacobsen is the host of the Snohomish County's Alzheimer's Walk. The walk is along Boxcar Park in Everett, Washington.
Alzheimer’s Walk: Carrie McBride
Carrie McBride is the director of marketing and communications for the Alzheimer's Association, Washington Chapter. It's important that families facing this disease know where...
Apartment Adaptations with Lynn Creasy
Lynn Creasy from Foundation House at Northgate talks about adaptive living, various apartment additions that can be made to improve safety. Shower vs. bath,...
Costs of Senior Care: Assisted Living to Memory Care, with Kelley Smith
Kelley Smith at CarePartners Living discusses costs of various senior living arrangements. An over-55 retirement community can cost $900 - $1500 per month. Independent assisted living with 24-hour caregivers, nurses, full-time activities, and meals can cost $3,000 to $6,000 per month. Memory care ranges from $4,500 to $7,500 per month.
How to Qualify for Medicaid, with Kelley Smith
Kelley Smith at CarePartners Living discusses various Medicaid qualifications. CarePartners Living has the largest floating Medicaid license in Washington state. People are confused over how to qualify for Medicaid. Average costs of assisted living is $5,000 or $6,000 per month. Income and assets are limited, so perhaps one or two years can be paid for out of pocket. Don't wait till they've exhausted their funds before applying for Medicaid. Qualifications include having less than $2,000 in the bank, requiring assistance with at least three activities of daily living, and assets cannot be hidden.
What is a Spend Down? with Kelley Smith
Kelley Smith at CarePartners Living discusses Medicaid qualifications. Let's say that you have $100,000 in the bank. One qualification for Medicaid is having less than $2,000 in the bank, so you would need to spend the rest of that money in ways the state allows, with expenses analyzed for the most recent five years.
Senior Finances: The Transition to Medicaid, with Daphne Davis
Daphne Davis at Pinnacle Senior Placements talks about how to plan ahead when a senior loved one only has a few years worth of...