Your Retirement Connection

    Your Retirement Connection is a series of interviews and round table discussions on the topics facing those 50 and better. Tune in and start the conversation- don’t wait for a crisis.

    Estate Sales

    In this video, Marilyn Slaby from There for You talks to Nancy Farrer from A Season in Time Estate Sales.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • The types of clients that request A Season in Time’s services.
    • How much time Nancy prefers to set-up for an estate sale.
    • The kinds of fees are typically charged by estate sale companies.
    • How long a Season in Time Estate Sale usually lasts.
    • How long it takes to get paid from an A Season in Time Estate Sale.
    • Some estate sale items that are collectible.

    Community Resources and Healthy Aging

    In this video, Amy Schmidt from Retirement Connection talks to Lisa Critchlow from Loaves & Fishes Centers and Debbie Davis from Providence ElderPlace about Portland, Oregon senior community resources.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • Some of the senior community resources that are available in the Portland, Oregon area.
    • ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection)
    • engAGE—a Clackamas County community-based action initiative.
    • Meals on Wheels.
    • Providence ElderPlace
    • Some of the services that are available through Portland, Oregon senior centers.
    This video concludes with a round table discussion on Healthy Aging. Participants include: Amy Schmidt, Lisa Critchlow, Kathy Peper, Lauren Huffman, Debbie Davis, and Marilyn Slaby.

    Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Loss

    One of the biggest senior issues in the United States is dementia care. In this video, Amy Schmidt of Retirement Connection interviews Sophia Stamatis from Tuality Healthcare, and conducts a round table discussion with Sophia Stamatis, Kathy Peper, Dianna Kretzschmar, Lauren Huffman, and Marilyn Slaby.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • A Tuality Healthcare unit that is dedicated to geriatric psychiatry.
    • Some of the different types of dementia and memory loss.
    • How Alzheimer’s and other related dementias affect the family.
    • The fear experienced by dementia sufferers due to loss of control over decisions.
    • Resources for Alzheimer’s and other related dementias.
    • Why support groups for caregivers and those living with dementia can be a valuable resource.
    • Some of the changes in behavior and personality that are typically seen with dementia.
    • Dementia-related disinhibition.
    The round table segment includes discussion of warning signs of dementia, early intervention, and talking to seniors about dementia.

    Elder Abuse Interview and The Right to Choose Discussion

    In this video, Marilyn Slaby from There For You interviews Dianna Kretzschmar from the Clark County Vulnerable Adult Task Force and Jim David from the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office about Elder Abuse.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • Different types of elder abuse
    • Red flags to look for
    • Family-member financial abuse
    • Stories of different types of elder abuse
    • Ways to help stop elder abuse
    • Talking to elders and learning their story
    The video concludes with a round table discussion on The Right to Choose with Amy Schmidt from Retirement Connection, Kevin Call from Adeo In Home Care, Dianna Kretzschmar, Lauren Huffman from Oregon Neighbors, Jim David, Kathy Peper from To Your Door Spa & Salon, and Marilyn Slaby from There For You.

    Elder Law and Planning Ahead

    In this video Amy Schmidt from Retirement Connection interviews Tom Pixton and Christopher Young from the Pixton Law Group.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • The greatest concern that the Pixton Law Group sees from its clients.
    • How do the legal aspects of the Pixton Law Groups clients needs impact the healthcare aspects of their clients needs?
    • A discussion of some of the different types of power of attorney.
    • Some things that might be added to a power of attorney that is created by the Pixton Law Group that might not be included in a power of attorney that is purchased online.
    • Discussion of health care power of attorney, financial power of attorney, durable power of attorney, and advanced directives.
    • The importance of a continuing client attorney relationship in elder law.
    • What does estate planning mean?
    • Once a person has obtained a power of attorney or advanced directives, what does the Pixton Law Group recommend individuals or families do to make sure that the documents are available when needed.
    The video concludes with a round table discussion of legal and financial aspects of planning ahead with Kathy Peper, Megann Nudo, Lauren Huffman, Tom Pixton and Marilyn Slaby.

    Home Care and Aging In Place

    In this video, Amy Schmidt from Retirement Connection interviews Lauren Huffman from Oregon Neighbors and Michael Colburn from Gentiva Health Services about Home Care and Aging in Place.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • What are the differences between in home care and home health license types? • What kind of person typically reaches out to Lauren from Oregon Neighbors?
    • When a senior works with an in home or home health provider, are they typically working with one person or is it a team approach?
    • Do families and elders typically plan ahead to use Oregon Neighbors in home care, or do they typically reach out to Lauren due to a crisis?
    • The benefits to families from in home care
     Round-table discussion: What is aging in place?

    Seniors and Sexuality

    In this video Amy Schmidt from Retirement Connection interviews Jacki Gethner of the non-profit, Women of a Certain Age about seniors and sexuality.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • How Jacki became passionate about this cause.
    • Suggestions on how to talk to seniors or partners about safe sex
    • How do some seniors respond to conversation about safe sex
    The video concludes with a round table discussion segment about sexuality in the long term care setting. Participants include: Amy Schmidt of Retirement Connection, Debbie Davis, Kathy Peper, Megann Nudo, Lauren Huffman, and Marilyn Slaby.

    Support Services at Home and When/If to Move

    In this video, Amy Schmidt from Retirement Connection talks to Kevin Call from Adeo In Home Care, Kathy Peper from To Your Door Spa & Salon about support services that can be brought into a seniors home.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • Some of the types of non-medical services that can be brought into a seniors home.
    • Some of the health concerns or situations that may influence whether a senior brings the service into their home versus traveling to a service provider.
    • The time-saving benefit of bringing specialized senior services into a senior’s home.
    • How a spa environment can be brought to a senior’s home.
    • Health insurance and Medicare coverage for in-home care
    • Memory care issues and in-home care.
    • Alternative therapies and in-home care.
    • Other in-home services, including daily money management.
    • Finding in-home care resources.
    • Precautions. Safety and other concerns. Some of the things to think about when inviting a service into your home.
    • Payment for in-home services
    Round table: Is it the right time to move? Is it necessary to move?

    Aging in Place and Living with Family

    In this video, Marilyn Slaby interviews Brian Bartholomew of In Your Home – a home remodeling company that specializes in ‘Aging in Place’ – helping people to live in their homes as they grow old or become disabled.
    Subjects discussed, include:
    • What is a CAPS (Certified Aging in Place) designer?
    • What can Brian do to help a person age in place?
    • Universal Design Some bathroom and kitchen features that are user-friendly.
    • Some technology features that can assist seniors.
    This video concludes with a round-table on the subject of Living with Family. Participants include: Amy Schmidt, Kathy Peper, Megann Nudo, Debbie Davis, Lauren Huffman, and Marilyn Slaby.

    Organizing & Downsizing

    In this video, Marilyn Slaby from There for You interviews Beth Giles from Northwest Organizing Solutions about Organizing and Downsizing.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • How should a person start to organize their home
    • Donating and Recycling unused items
    • Organizing photographs
    • Organizing papers
    • Organizing when moving to a smaller home
    • Asking for help

    Medicaid and Medicare

    In this video, Amy Schmidt of Retirement Connection interviews Tom Pixton of the Pixton Law Group about Medicaid, and Nancy Wellman of the Insurance Store, about Medicare.
    Subjects discussed include:
    • Do people confuse Medicaid and Medicare?”¨
    • Does every state have Medicaid?”¨
    • Does everyone get Medicare?
    “¨• What are Medicare Parts A, B, C and D?
    “¨• What is a Medicare Advantage Plan?”¨
    • What is the “Oregon Look Back Period” with regards to Medicaid?
    “¨• The Spousal Impoverishment Act”¨
    • What resources are available through Medicaid?
    “¨• What are some of the things that people should know about Medicare?”¨
    • What are some of the things that people should know about Medicaid?