Guest: Zena Zumeta, Mediation Training & Consultation Institute, is internationally known as both a mediator and trainer of mediators. She is president of the Mediation Training and Consultation Institute, Zena Zumeta Mediation Services, and The Collaborative Workplace in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She received her juris doctor from the University of Michigan Law School. Zena is a former board member and president of the Academy of Family Mediators (AFM), now merged into the Association for Conflict Resolution (ACR); past president of the Michigan Council for Family and Divorce Mediation; and pa ..read more

Sue Bronson, M.S., LCSW, Co-Chair of the Association for Conflict Resolution Elder Justice Initiative on Eldercaring Coordination, and lead trainer. Ms. Bronson is a mediator, trainer, and retired psychotherapist in Milwaukee, WI. Since 1983 she has been mediating family, elder, and workplace disputes and helping people engage in quality conversations. Ms. Bronson teaches mediation at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, and is the lead author of Self-Assessment Tool for Mediators translated into three languages. Sue has served many national leadership roles in ACR, Elder Abuse, and current ..read more

Podcast covers the best practices for a care recipient’s oral health. Guest: Dr. Saranna Berger graduated from the University of Michigan undergrad with a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology and from the University of Michigan Dental School with a Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. She is a general dentist and dental practice owner along with her husband, Dr. Dexter Flemming. They are the owners of Michigan Center for Oral Surgery. Dr. Berger is also the founder of Practice Nest, a referral management service for dental practices offering them dental group discounts, continuing education and te ..read more

Podcast explores Caregiver Support Groups and  which caregivers are the perfect candidates and how to find the right group for them. We also discuss the information needed from a caregiver to join a support group and how these groups assist in finding much needed resources.   Guest: Marilyn Lawson is the founder of Eldercare & Caregiver Solutions, a company she established in 2016 to educate families about the various sources of support for caregivers and the elderly family members for whom they care. After a 29-year career in banking, having achieved the position ..read more

Podcast covers the role of Adult Protective Services, an overview of their process and how they can help caregivers if they suspect abuse of their older loved one.  Guest: Cynthia Farrell is the State Administrative Manager for the Supportive Adult Services Section (SASS) within the Aging and Adult Services Agency. She has oversight and administration of policies and procedures for two adult services programs: Adult Community Placement and Adult Protective Services. Ms. Farrell now oversees the following programs under Aging which include the legal services developer program, state l ..read more

Podcast covers Peet’s personal story about taking care of her parents, how she was charged to deal with their finances, how important it is for a caregiver to seek assistance and other lessons learned.  Guest: Erin Peets earned her bachelor’s degree at Eastern Michigan University and Juris Doctorate at Wayne State University Law School. Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2003, Erin is currently the Grant Manager at the Elder Law & Advocacy Center. Erin is also an Informal caregiver for both of her parents and young child (and sometimes husband).  ..read more

Podcast covers the important documents care recipients need to give caregivers legal authority, the importance of power of attorney, types of trusts, essential agreements, wills and other vital documents, including how to avoid court proceedings. Guest: Katy Graham is a graduate of the University of Windsor and University of Detroit School of Law. She is currently retired from Neighborhood Legal Services, Michigan. She is the former program director and managing attorney, Elder Law and Advocacy Center. Graham is former chair and current member of the Elder Law and Disability Rights Section of ..read more

Podcast focuses on asset building and financial stability programs serving vulnerable populations. Guest: LaToya Hall, MSW, is currently a research assistant and program coordinator at Wayne State University's Institute of Gerontology (IOG). LaToya earned dual bachelor’s degrees at Wayne State University. She completed the Master of Social Work program at Washington University in St. Louis. Throughout her graduate career and early professional MSW experience, LaToya dedicated her focus to asset building and financial stability programs serving vulnerable populations. In LaToya's current positi ..read more

Podcast covers how to help older adults get proper nutrition, especially during a pandemic or when they cannot go out of the house; general nutrition tips, including supplements and special dietary concerns.  Guest: Kelly Wall has a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University in Dietetics. She is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and is currently assistant nutrition manager for the Matrix Headstart program where she manages nutrition services by planning daily meals and arranges education opportunities for staff and families, continuing to maintain established community partner rel ..read more

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