Oct 11, 2018
One in ten people age 65 and
older has Alzheimer's disease and with no cure at the moment, it is
important to take these statistics into account when planning for
the second half of life.
On the Chris Berry show this
week we talk to Lauren Kovac about her personal involvement with
caring for her Grandma after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's and
how she became an important part of the Walk to End
Alzheimer's.
In this episode of The Chris
Berry Show, we’ll discuss why it is important to make plans
regarding long-term care or nursing home care when planning for the
second half of life. We will also be talking to guest Lauren Kovach
about how she’s doing her part in the fight to end Alzheimer's, and
some ways to become an advocate yourself.
In this episode, you’ll learn...
- Chris’ positive focus for the week.
- Details about the Walk to End Alzheimer's that
is taking place on September 29th and how you can
donate.
- Why
it’s important to cure Alzheimer's and how it affects our long-term
care planning.
- The
different levels of care that may be needed if you are diagnosed
with Alzheimer's and what you can expect to be paying for that
care.
- The
current statistics on how many people will need nursing home care
or some other kind of long-term care.
- Why
it’s important for a family to have choices in how they care for a
loved one with Dementia.
- Why
the Chris Berry Show focuses on planning for the second half of
life and not what happens after we pass away.
- How
Lauren Kovac got involved in the Alzheimer's
Association.
- The
first time Lauren took part in the Walk To End Alzheimer's and how
long she has been doing it for.
- How
her grandma being diagnosed with Alzheimer's affected both Lauren
and her mother’s lives.
- About
the National Alzheimer's Forum in Washington, DC.
- What
the Alzheimer's Association is pushing for in terms of a state and
federal level.
- Ways
you can get involved in advocacy for those with Alzheimer's or
Dementia.
- Some
of the people that Lauren has sat down and shared her story
with.
- How
advocacy can be a slow process but people listen, things can get
done, and it can be very rewarding.
Q&A
In each episode, I take
questions from listeners. If you do have any questions that you
want answers to, feel free to email us at askchris@thechrisberryshow.com.
Here are the questions I covered in this episode:
- Tammy
asked: "Can someone with Dementia sign a power of attorney or any
other legal document?"
- Shelby asked: "How do I gain guardianship
for my mother, who has Alzheimer's?"
If you have a question that you
would like to ask Chris then drop him an email at askchris@thechrisberryshow.com
or call 810-355-2584.
Links & Resources
The Alzheimer's Association AIM Advocacy Forum
in Washington, DC.
Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Association 24/7
helpline - 800-272-3900
TheElderCareFirm.com
CJBerryGroup.com
TheChrisBerryShow.com
Michiganestateplanning.com
Farm Bureau Insurance
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