Saluting Caregivers

SeniorResource.com focuses on people over 50, providing insights and solutions for caregivers and those who are thinking about retirement, wondering about navigating not only their own life but possibly also a senior loved one – how to make good caregiving decisions, good financial decisions for your future.

As Answers for Elders begins its seventh year as a podcast and radio show, we've upgraded our studio and partnered with Salem Media’s Senior Resource Network to provide even more tools to empower and educate caregivers. Content manager Jennifer Otto joins Suzanne to talk about the network.

Joining Suzanne this hour is Lianna Marie, founder of AllAboutParkinsons.com, who has written a new book called "The Parkinson's Path." In this segment, Lianna...

Joining Suzanne this hour is Lianna Marie, founder of AllAboutParkinsons.com, who has written a new book called "The Parkinson's Path." In this segment, Lianna...

Lianna Marie, founder of AllAboutParkinsons.com, describes what it was like when her mom was diagnosed with Parkinson's: "I was in my mid teens at the time, and I had not noticed anything "wrong" with my mom, so when she told us she had Parkinson's disease, it was an absolute, complete shock."

AllAboutParkinsons.com founder Lianna Marie has written a book about the emotional journey for those living with a chronic illness like Parkinson's. People share similar frustrations, sadness, and loss. Lianna's book presents the 30 most common emotions that they went through together, how they worked through them, and what they did about them. She then offers some practical ways to get through each of the challenges.

Suzanne Newman talks with 14-year-old Hailey Richman from Long Island, New York. Hailey is executive director for two non-profit organizations that help seniors, giving...

Suzanne Newman talks with 14-year-old Hailey Richman from Long Island, New York. Hailey is executive director for two non-profit organizations that help seniors. In this...

Suzanne Newman talks with 14-year-old Hailey Richman from Long Island, New York. Hailey is executive director for two non-profit organizations that help seniors. In this...

When Hailey Richman was 4 years old, her grandmother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Her grandmother was her best friend, and Hailey felt isolated....