Home health care helps older adults live independently for as long as possible, even with an illness or injury. It covers a wide range of services and can often delay the need for long-term nursing home care. Home health care may include occupational and physical therapy, speech therapy, and skilled nursing. Join Desiree King, Lorna King-Bobb & Pauline Smiley from Livewell Pathway as they discuss The 411 on Home Health and In-Home Care. To view the Video of this Podcast, which includes demonstrations, visit The Senior Living 411 Inc. YouTube Channel here: &nb ..read more

Myant knits sensors and actuators into everyday textiles, giving them the ability to sense and react to the human body. This continuous bidirectional interface to the human operating system will empower humanity to transform its capabilities and performance, help people proactively manage health and deliver treatment, and allow us to build better connections to our own selves and those around us.   This is what we call Textile Computing™ or as I like to call it “Smart” Clothing.   Myant has worked tirelessly, with the brightest minds in the industry, to offer families with elderly ..read more

Active adult communities refer to either an age-targeted or an Age-restricted community designed for people aged 55 or older.  These communities offer the best in retirement living, creating a community of like-minded people while removing many of the mundane burdens of life in a regular community or suburb.   Homes for active adults tend to be single-family detached homes, and typically range from 1500 to 2,000 square feet, and lots tend to be less than a quarter of an acre. Join Desiree King and  Stephanie Lane from Geranium as they discuss The 411 on Active Adult Lifesty ..read more

Planning a funeral service can be overwhelming. Nobody shows you how. Nobody even talks about what to do when a loved one dies. Trying to make funeral arrangements in the aftermath of a tragedy can be one of the most difficult things you will ever face. Preparation brings peace of mind.  Planning your own funeral isn’t exactly top of mind for most of us, but there are many benefits to planning ahead, both for you and your family. Join Desiree King and Minnelle Williams as they discuss The 411 on Funeral Pre-Planning. To view the Video of this Podcast, which includes demonstrations, visit ..read more

Long term care insurance can provide coverage if you become unable to care for yourself and need assistance to manage daily living activities. Long term care isn’t just for seniors. You may become unable to care for yourself for 90 days or more at any point in your life. Long term care insurance can cover some of the costs of a care facility or a caregiver in your own home following an accident or illness. There are so many myths surrounding Long Term Care Insurance, so let’s get it straight! Let’s learn what Long Term Care Insurance is and so much more. Join Desiree King and Owen Rhoden as th ..read more

Every day we perform hundreds of cognitive tasks but are mostly unaware of the effort involved. These tasks take different forms, such as noticing colors, remembering names, or calculating time on a watch. As people age, their movements and reflexes slow and their hearing and vision weaken. The question is how do we identify whether these changes signify normal aging or Dementia, or severe memory loss that interferes with daily life, which is not part of the normal aging process. Let’s learn what’s healthy aging and what’s not. Join Desiree King and Carolyn Tinglin as they discuss The 411 on C ..read more

For most people when the conversation around COVID-19 starts, one of the first comments is “Do you even know anybody who has it ?”  Most people you speak to, myself included do not.   Outside of what you see on the news, and out of all my family and friends there have been no cases. One day while on Facebook, I came across a testimony shared by one of my Facebook friends detailing her brother’s experience with COVID-19.  I have seen a lot of videos and read a lot of stories around this topic, however, this was one of the most detailed recounts of the experience with Covid t ..read more

First and foremost, I want to thank all of our panelists and everyone who has viewed our shows for being a part of making this audacious goal that I had inside of my head become a reality!   If we have touched just one person then we have done our jobs! Remember The reality is that Fall Prevention is every day! For tonight's show, I invited everyone who wanted to join me to make a pledge to prevent falls. Even if you are not on the show tonight, you can also make a pledge. To view the Video of this Podcast, which includes demonstrations, visit The Senior Living 411 Inc. YouTube Channel h ..read more

What is the difference between life insurance and long term care insurance? What illnesses are covered by critical illness insurance? What are the types of disability insurance? What are the recommended types of insurance for seniors? It’s time to take the mystery out of insurance! Join Desiree King & Andrew McDonald as they discuss The 411 on Insurance for Seniors. To view the Video of this Podcast, which includes demonstrations, visit The Senior Living 411 Inc. YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/rVl2sEZUebA --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorliving411series/message ..read more

Integrate eldercare into financial planning or pay the price! People plan for retirement to live how they want in their ‘silver years.’ But have you thought about including eldercare in those plans? Most have not and when reality sets in people are shocked at the cost. Join Desiree King & Zamal Whyte as they discuss The 411 on Financial Planning For The What If’s. To view the Video of this Podcast, which includes demonstrations, visit The Senior Living 411 Inc. YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/LsvOThEX0ss --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniorliving411series/message ..read more