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Navigating Senior Care with StellaEpisode 12: Legal Documents Every Caregiver NeedsLegal documents aren't just boring paperwork—they're yoursuperpower as a caregiver. In this episode, I'm walking through the documentsyou actually need, why I didn't have all of them (and neither do my siblings),and what happens when you're missing the critical ones. We cover:✅ Power of Attorney (Medical & Financial)✅ Living Will & Advance Directives✅ Will & Trust✅ HIPAA Authorization (the often-forgotten game-changer)✅ Beneficiary Designations Plus: My personal story about having parents who got theirdocs right, but realizing my own family hasn't done ours yet—and why th...
2025-11-2408 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaNAVIGATING MEDICARE & MEDICAID FOR SENIOR CARENavigating Senior Care with Stella - Episode 11NAVIGATING MEDICARE & MEDICAID FOR SENIOR CAREConfused about Medicare and Medicaid? You're not alone - and this confusion costs Austin families thousands of dollars every year.In this episode, I break down the difference between these two programs in plain English - no jargon, no government-speak. Just what you actually need to know when caring for a loved one in the Austin metro area.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- The critical difference between Medicare and Medicaid- Why Medicare does NOT cover long-term assisted living or memory care- What Texas Medicaid actually covers...
2025-11-1713 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaEpisode 10: Residential Care Homes - The Hidden Gem of Senior CareMost Austin families have NO idea residential care homes exist - small, family-style environments offering exceptional care at lower costs than traditional facilities. In this episode, Stella Williams breaks down everything you need to know about these hidden gems: what they are, who thrives in them, real costs in Austin (spoiler: you could save $12K-36K per year!), red flags to watch for, and how to find quality homes.You'll hear real stories of Austin families who found the PERFECT fit in residential care homes, plus insider tips on Veterans Aid & Attendance benefits that could provide up...
2025-11-1027 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaThe Sandwich Generation: Caring for Parents While Raising KidsWhat happens when you're caring for a parent with dementia at home while raising a teenager? In this deeply personal episode, Senior Advocate Stella Williams shares her raw, honest journey of being caught in the sandwich generation.When Stella's mom was battling cancer and declining with dementia, 14-year-old Jaden watched his childhood shift as their home transformed into a care facility. This isn't a story about facility placement - it's about the reality of at-home care while parenting, the guilt cycle that nearly broke her, and the lessons learned from living in both worlds simultaneously....
2025-11-0318 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaEPISODE 8: Memory Care Explained - When Assisted Living Isn’t EnoughEpisode 8 of our Austin Senior Living Series! EPISODE 8: Memory Care Explained - When Assisted Living Isn’t EnoughToday we’re breaking down memory care - what it is, how it’s different from assisted living, and when your loved one needs this level of specialized dementia care.In this episode, I cover: • What memory care actually provides (and how it’s different from assisted living) • 8 signs it’s time for memory care instead of home care or assisted living • Real examples from families I work with - including my o...
2025-10-2718 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaSkilled Nursing & End-of-Life Care: When Home Isn't Possible⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses end-of-life care, hospice, and personal loss. If you're grieving or this feels too raw, it's okay to skip this one and come back when you're ready.Stella shares her dad's lung cancer journey - from home care to ICU to a hospital comfort care room where he passed on February 5, 2020. As his medical power of attorney, she discusses the crushing guilt of not being able to bring him home, what skilled nursing and hospice care provide, and how to know when facility care becomes necessary.IN...
2025-10-2017 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaThe Day We Broke Mom Out of Rehab: My Origin StoryIn this deeply personal episode, Stella reveals her origin story - the night she broke her mother out of a rehab facility in less than 5 hours and why that traumatic experience led her to become a senior placement advocate. She shares the reality of three years of home dementia care, including aggression, paranoia, and her recent stroke symptoms, while exploring why she's uniquely qualified to help families with BOTH home care and facility placement decisions. Raw, honest, and judgment-free - for caregivers facing impossible decisions.Keywords: dementia care, home care vs facility, caregiver guilt, family decisions, memory...
2025-10-1314 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaAssisted Living Explained: When You Need More SupportEpisode 5 of our Austin Senior Living Series! Today we're breaking down Assisted Living - what it provides, who it's for, and how to know when it's time.In this episode, I cover:• What Assisted Living actually provides (and what it doesn't)• Who needs Assisted Living vs Independent Living• Personal care services and medication management• Real stories from Austin families I've worked with• Honest pros and cons you need to consider• Cost ranges in Austin ($3,500-$7,000/month)• What to look for when touring A...
2025-10-0913 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaIndependent Living in Austin: Who It's For and What to ExpectStarting our Austin Senior Living Series! In this episode, we're breaking down Independent Living - what it actually means, who it's designed for, and what you can expect in Austin communities.I'm covering:• What Independent Living really is (and isn't)• Who is the ideal candidate for Independent Living• What's included in most Austin communities• Real examples from families I've worked with• Pros and cons you need to consider• Cost ranges in the Austin area• What to look for when touring communities
2025-10-0612 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaWhen the Caregiver Needs Care: My Health JourneyIn this vulnerable episode, I share my personal health crisis while caring for my mom with dementia - and the wake-up call that taught me sustainable caregiving starts with self-care.According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, over 40% of family caregivers report feeling emotionally strained, and 1 in 3 say their health has gotten worse since caregiving began. If you're running on fumes, waiting for "the right time" to ask for help, or feeling guilty about needing support - this episode is for you.I discuss:- My health crisis and what led to it- Why caregivers wait until crisis...
2025-10-0306 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaUnderstanding Dementia: What I Wish I'd Known SoonerEpisode Number: 2 Episode Title: Understanding Dementia: What I Wish I'd Known Sooner Duration: 6-7 minutes Season: 1 Category: Health & Wellness / Self-Help Explicit Content: NoIn honor of World Alzheimer's Month, Stella gets deeply personal about her journey with her mother's dementia. As a professional senior care advocate, you'd think she would have spotted the signs early. But love sometimes makes us blind to what we don't want to see.In this heartfelt episode, Stella shares:The subtle early signs of dementia she missed in her own motherWhy raw meat in the pantry...
2025-09-2905 minNavigating Senior Care with StellaWelcome to the Journey: Why I'm HereStella introduces herself as a Senior Placement Advocate in Austin and daughter caring for her mom with dementia. Real talk about navigating senior care from both sides.
2025-09-1900 min
Lit Society: Books and DramaA Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee WilliamsWhat is a toxic relationship, and have you ever been in one? What about a toxic friendship? Alexis starts our show by breaking down what makes a relationship unhealthy and what to do if you realize you're in a poisonous partnership. Then, on to our book, er play...
Her lips talk of wealth, grace, and power, but her eyes beg for forgiveness and grace. Blanche DuBois walks into her sister Stella's life after years of absence, unannounced, needing a place to live. Stella's husband, however, is angered by the woman's pride and pretentiousness. In the end, desire...
2022-11-0357 min
Heaving BosomsEp. 168 - Mangos & Mistletoe by Adriana HerreraHey HBs! We're here with Mel's new favorite holiday novella Mangos & Mistletoe by Adriana Herrera! It's a novella set in the midst of a TV Christmas Baking Show where Kiskeya and Sully are competing.... AS A TEAM! With ONLY ONE BED! In SCOTLAND! Y'all there's a red hot Traditional Highlander Fingerbanging along with so much mouth-watering food descriptions as only Adriana Herrera can deliver. It's a big swoon. Bonus Content: Erin's adventures with the "darkness" button on her new toaster oven, she tells us what’s in the box of Lawman’s Christmas Boner (and it's...
2020-12-211h 28
Black-Eyed N BluesSoak | BEB 342Black-Eyed & Blues Show 342
Air Date October 10, 2018
Playlist:
Ryan Hartt & The Blue Hearts, Call My Name,
Mike Zito, Vanja Sky and Bernard Allison, LOw Down And Dirty,
Jeff Kossack, Original Sinner,
Eric McFadden, Don’t You Wanna Live,
Gary Douglas, Nothing Ever Goes As Planned,
Diane Durrett & Soul Suga, Bright Side,
JP Williams Blues Band, Cigar Box Boogie,
David Lumsden And Friends, You’re Ruining My Bad Reputation,
Sean Chambers, Cherry Red Wine,
The Swamp Stompers, Shadows On The Wall,
Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band...
2018-10-1000 min