Saturday, 12/20/14 "Let's Talk Boomers"

Tune in tomorrow, 12/20/14 to 94.3FM "Let's Talk Boomers"

Today, our Lowcountry boasts many forms of public transportation – CARTA comes to mind of course. But have you ever thought about  the ding, ding, ding of the Trolley?  Right here in our area we now have a locally owned Trolley service – the LOW COUNTRY LOOP TROLLEY.  Learn how to Hop-On, Hop-off this Shuttle and Special Event Charter and see our Lowcountry sites in a whole new way.    Let's Talk Boomers!  will be talking with Owners Derrick and Terry Williams tomorrow and you'll want to tune in as they will be giving away a Sip n See Tour Package for two valued over $100!

So you don’t want to miss this Let’s Talk Boomers edition hosted by Rebecca Imholz and presented locally by Kelly Williams of AllCare Living Services, Rick Durkee of the Coastal Financial Planning Group; and Debra Whitfield, a 55 Plus Realtor, Seniors Real Estate Specialist with Coldwell Banker United Realtors.

Kelly Williams Live on "Let's Talk Boomers"

Listen to the complete show with Kelly Williams and Tauna Longest. The complete show is here.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/gga49y3ahf6jm77/Kelly%20Williams%2012-13-14%20Live.mp3?dl=0

"Let's Talk Boomers!"

Join Kelly Williams and Tauna Longest tomorrow at 11 am on "Let's Talk Boomers!"  94.3 WSC when they talk with Rebecca Imholz about what we all need to know when choosing a Home Care Agency for our loved ones and AllCare's lead in ensuring their caregivers and our community receive the latest information and practical advice for taking care of those who have Alzheimer's or any form of dementia with their Dementia Dialogues classes.

Comparing In-Home Care, Home Health Care and Hospice

In-Home Care

Private duty in-home care offers home care aides or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) in a clients home or living facility. The services include: companionship, light housekeeping, meal planning and preparation, help with personal hygiene, medication reminders,  and escorted transportation for errands, shopping and doctor appointments.  The goal of in-home care is to allow an individual to remain living in their preferred location as long as possible. In-home care can be anywhere from a few visits up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.  Payment options vary based on the individual situation from Long-term Care Insurance, Community Long Term Care, Grants, Veteran's benefits and private pay. In-home care does not require a doctor’s order.

Home Health Care

Home Health Care offers skilled nursing services.  It is intermittent or short-term care provided by registered nurses (RNs), physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapist (OTs), speech language pathologists (SLPs), home health aides (HHAs) and medical social workers (MSWs) as a limited number of up to one hour visits, primarily through medical insurance as this is a medical service. A Home Health care agency coordinates skilled care services once they have been ordered by a physician.

Hospice

Hospice programs are available to help those at the end stages of life live their remaining days with dignity.  Hospice normally involves a team of nurses, physicians, home health aides, clergy or other spiritual counselors, social workers and volunteers who provide comprehensive support for families dealing with end of life decisions. Hospice is primarily a concept of care, not a specific place of care.  Hospice care usually is provided in the patient's home and requires a doctor’s order. Hospice may be covered by Medicare, private health insurance,  veterans' benefits and Medicaid (confirm your coverage with your insurance provider).

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Medication Management

Do you regularly forget to take your medicine?

Do you get confused with multiple medications?

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