Senior Living on the Suncoast
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After working with the senior living population up and down the Suncoast of Florida for over a decade, Steve Bennet-Martin and his network of experts in the field of senior living are now ready to share their expertise with you! This weekly podcast will focus on relevant topics to living a fuller life as we all get older, no matter how young we are right now.
Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
Steve kicks off season 2 by welcoming back Stephen Martin-Bennet to update us on what's been going on at Lakehouse West since our last talk.
Topics discussed include:
Operating a senior living community through Coronavirus
The differences between buy-in and rental communities
The differences between privately owned and corporate communities
For more information about Lakehouse West reach out to Susan at 941-923-7525
For questions about senior living, or to get involved with the show please email me at happylifepod@gmail.com
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
After almost a year hiatus, Steve Bennet-Martin announces the start of a new season, coming February 1st, 2022.
Interested in joining as a guest or suggesting an episode topic? E-mail me at happylifepod@gmail.com
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
In this episode Steve Bennet-Martin recreates his PowerPoint presentation in audio form on Caring for the Caregivers. Focuses include some staggering statistics, great warning signs to look out for, and creative ways to help reduce the stress!
As mentioned in the episode:
Meals on Wheels Plus- Manatee Food4Families: https://mealsonwheelsplus.org/food4families/
My Zoom Networking event for professionals Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm:
https://zoom.us/j/8251856079?pwd=WGhyK0g5WFV4cHdHd09GU1R4ayszUT09
Our website: https://happylifepod.com/
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
In the first episode of Senior Living on the Suncoast, host Steve Bennet-Martin shares a brief overview of his extensive background in senior living.
Topics Mentioned Include his past jobs at the YMCA, Institute of Reading Development, New Vitality, New Health Corp, Windsor Reflections, Omnicare, Savannah Grand of Sarasota, Senior Crossroads of Florida, and his current job at Approved Home Health.
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
Steve Bennet-Martin kicks off Season 2 with special guest expert, Dr. Suzanne Vass. After two careers, one as an ER Doctor at Venice Bayfront Hospital, and one in the Air National Guard, she is now the owner of ER2YOU. She helps share her expertise on how to keep your heart healthy!
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
Steve and Sierra provide an update on the Suncoast Senior CARE Awards and give updates on community events before transition over to Nafi Cunningham from Statum Health Care. Nafi helps add "Hospice" "Palliative Care" and the "My Lif,e My Choice" program to our caregiver glossary.
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
The Sneak Peak / Announcement trailer for Senior Living on the Suncoast, a new podcast created by Steve Bennet Martin. Steve and his network of experts in the field of living will continue to strive to bring you, the audience, up to date news, answer your questions on how to navigate the complex systems of aging, and help bring you answers to questions you didn't know to ask.
Subscribe and follow us today to get our newest episodes as soon as they come out!
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital has been serving the Suncoast for decades, although you might have heard of them from when they were HealthSouth. Host Steve Bennet-Martin speaks with Jonathan Hankley, a physical therapist assistant who has been with Encompass Health for 7 years. Together, they explain how an acute rehab works, when you might need their help, and what you can expect from a stay there. In addition, they discuss the amazing work Encompass Health is doing to give back and educate our community.
As mentioned:
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
As we look forward past social distancing, guest expert Melissa Speciale from Heartis Seniors Living joins Steve Bennet-Martin to discuss ways seniors can form new social habits.
Notable links and mentions:
Sarasota Friendship Center's Free Food Drive-Through for Seniors in Needs Friday May 15th: https://www.facebook.com/events/267911641040950
Senior Living Professionals Skype Networking Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1pm:
https://join.skype.com/QoOawvVPUw9Z
Heartis Seniors Living of Venice:
Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/HeartisVenice
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Senior Living on the Suncoast
2y ago
In the first edition of the caregiver glossary, Steve Bennet-Martin welcomes back Sierra Butler to the show to define some important Elder Law- related definitions.
Definitions:
Elder Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Medicaid
Guardianship
Contact Sierra today at Butler Elder Law- 941-254-6611 or http://www.butlerelderlaw.com/
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