Next Steps 4 Seniors

Welcome to the latest episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging. Wendy invites her esteemed colleague, Kim Russell, as they reflect on a recent event addressing the prevalent issue of fraud and scams in the senior population. Wendy and Kim will delve into the intricacies of types of common frauds and scams and ways to fraud protection. Wendy and Kim articulate the most common warning signs, offer insights on identifying callers and scammers, highlight free resources for those who have fallen victim, and impart essential advice on self-protection. This is an episode for everyone out there! Free Resource mentioned in this episode: Reporting Fraud: Experian: 888-397-3742 TransUnion: 888-909-8872 or 800-6890-7289 Equifax: 800-525-6285 FTC: 877-ID-THEFT or 877-438-4338 or www.ftc.gov/idtheft USPS: www.usps.com/postalinspectors The Social Security Administration and the Internal Revenue Service (SS or IRS) will always notify you by mail. Free Credit Report: 877-322-8228 or www.annualcreditreport.com Questions? 248.651.5010 or hello@nextsteps4seniors.com

In episode #5 of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones really focuses on medication with Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital pharmacist Cristina Blazer. Wendy, previously in the pharmacy field, and Cristina cover the medication topic in great detail in this episode which is properly named “All About Meds.” Wendy and Cristina discuss the most common medications seniors are taking, when and how to take medications, how incorrect dosing can lead to hospitalization, the difference between an open-door and closed-door pharmacy, how to discard medications, how and when to get a pharmacist involved and so much more. This is definitely an episode you will want to save and share with anyone who is currently taking medication or is helping someone at home take medications. Find us: Next Steps 4 Seniors www.nextsteps4seniors.com 248.651.5010 hello@nextsteps4seniors.com FaceBook: conversations on aging (make sure to follow our page for daily information) All your favorite podcast platforms: NextSteps4Seniors Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital healthcare.ascension.org 248.650.2155

On episode #4 if Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones really focuses on Medicare Advantage with Medicare expert Eric Zawicki of Health Markets Insurance. Wendy and Eric discuss the 2 different paths available once the Medicare Part A and B are selected, how to go about choosing one of these paths, the necessary pre-work you should do prior to your appointment with an independent broker. Additionally, Wendy and Eric will educate you on the Medicare jargon: supplemental insurance, Medigap, Medicare Advantage plans, and which insurance is considered primary and secondary. They also break down what is covered and what is not covered on Medicare. Wendy and Eric prepare you to make sure you are getting the exact coverage you need to keep your costs low. You will want to save this episode to listen again as there is so much information packed in this important and timely episode. Medicare Annual Enrollment ends on December 7th. If you have further questions, Eric can be reached at ezawicki@healthmarkets.com or 248-850-4000. You can also reach Wendy at hello@nextsteps4seniors.com or 248.651-5010. Make sure to subscribe below so you never have to miss an episode! Follow Conversations on Aging on FaceBook to keep gathering information and keep up to date on all things Conversations on Aging. www.nextsteps4seniors.com

On episode number 3 of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, host Wendy Jones dives deep into a dementia diagnosis with expert guests Joanna LaFleur from Memory Lane Foundation and Erica Ancel Bu Next Steps 4 Seniors. There is so much information in this episode you do not want to miss a second if you have someone in your life experiencing symptoms of dementia. I would definitely make sure you have a pen and paper handy as there is an amazing amount of dementia information. In fact, subscribe to this show, and check out the resources below to reach Next Steps 4 Seniors and Memory Lane Foundation. Each segment is packed with great information. Did you know there are 6 different types of dementia? And, you have to treat them all a little bit differently? Two vocabulary words you will want to add to your repertoire are sundowning and masking. You will learn this jargon and what you need to know about it. You will also learn about doctors and medication options. The conversation switches gears to the caregiver and provides much-needed resources and processes. You will even learn how to approach your loved one with a dementia diagnosis. Make sure you listen until the end and Wendy will give her biggest tip on how to really love and care for your loved one with dementia. Joanna has created a fantastic online course for anyone who would like to get certified. Sign up for this course which was 10 years in the making! The Memory Lane Foundation website may be under construction (www.mlfnd.org). If you don’t reach Joanna through her website, you can call her at 734.709.9960 to get more information. Additionally, you can find Joanna on her social media sites: TikTok and Instagram: Joanna Dementia Expert FaceBook and LinkedIn: Joanna LaFleur Have questions for us or a subject you would like to hear? Email us at hello@nextsteps4seniors.com Make sure to subscribe below so you never have to miss an episode! Follow Conversations on Aging on FaceBook to keep gathering information and keep up to date on all things Conversations on Aging. www.nextsteps4seniors.com

Wendy Jones welcomes Medicare Hero Clarence Broadnax to this week’s episode on Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging. Clarence and Wendy sit down with the goal to solve the Medicare Puzzle and make the complex simple. They want you to be enlightened on Medicare basics prior to talking with a Medicare Hero. In this episode, you will learn the basics of Medicare so you can talk to a licensed professional to help you solve that Medicare puzzle. Listen closely to answer these questions: What is the Medicare Annual Election Period? When can you make changes to your Medicare insurance? What are the differences with Medicare Part A, Part B, Part C and Part D? When should you enroll in the drug plan? When should you join Medicare? Make sure to listen until the end to learn a very important tip from Wendy so it does not happen to you!

On the inaugural episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversation on Aging, show host Wendy Jones is welcoming her new audience and is sharing her plan to answer your questions about tomorrow, today for all who are caring for our senior population or seniors who want to learn how they can educate themselves so they can age gracefully. The first conversation is on Funding Your Future with guest Greg Scheppler of Preferred Financial Partners. This is the number one question Next Steps 4 Seniors receives daily and Wendy and Greg talk about what your future holds financially. Wendy and Greg will touch on how to financially plan for your golden years by starting now, outlining the various financial tools that are in reach to each and every one of us, and strategies to make sure your financial picture is in shape to pass on to your future generations. At the end of each and every episode there will be a Tip of the Day and a Q & A segment. Email hello@nextsteps4seniors.com to submit any questions you may have! This episode will share the most commonly asked financial questions Wendy hears on a daily basis.