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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