HeyJaredLife Happens
Kim Hegwood has met and worked with people from all walks of life. As an Elder Law Attorney, she knows all too well that many families are not prepared when "life happens." This podcast will offer you insights into different subjects you may not have considered.
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Tech That Supports the Caregiver: A Conversation with Jeanette Yates (opens the original)
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How to Tackle Caregiver Overwhelm: "Don't— there's a gajillion problems caregivers are having to deal with regularly, and we can't try to solve them all at once. So we'd pick something, one thing or one group of things." ~ Jeanette YatesWelcome to another enlightening episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. Today, Kim welcomes Jeanette Yates, founder of The Self-Caregiver, for an important discussion on the intersection of technology and caregiving. In an age where tech solutions for caregiver
When Duty Calls: A Son’s Journey From Corporate Success to Caregiving (opens the original)
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"And I tell people, get that paperwork in place before your elderly, elderly loved ones become compromised, because no attorney in their right mind is going to sign off on POAs, powers of attorney, and medical directives and things like that if they believe that the person signing it is compromised mentally." ~ Gene ThomasWelcome to another insightful episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. Today, Kim Hegwood sits down with Gene Thomas, a former corporate executive who left his high-powered ro
From Confusion to Clarity: Understanding Medicaid Waivers in Texas (opens the original)
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Disability Inclusion in the Workplace: "I refuse to allow this segment to sit at home for the rest of their lives watching TV or on their iPad. There is absolutely something they can do." ~ Ingrid MonroyWelcome to another enlightening episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. Today, Kim Hegwood is joined by returning guest Ingrid Monroy to guide listeners from confusion to clarity as they unravel the often overwhelming world of Medicaid waivers in Texas. Whether you're a parent just starting you
Five Reasons Home Care Helps Seniors Live Independently (opens the original)
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For some people, the thought of someone coming into their home and helping them can feel like the loss of that independence. When really it's kind of the opposite." ~ Leo WalkerWelcome to Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. In today’s episode, Kim sits down with Leo Walker of Home Helpers to discuss the five key reasons why home care can empower seniors to live independently for longer. From maintaining dignity and safety to providing companionship and peace of mind, Leo sheds light on the practical
Guiding Seniors Home: Inside the Work of an Assisted Living Locator (opens the original)
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Spotting Red and Green Flags When Touring Facilities: "A high turnover rate would be kind of a red flag to me. Does the staff seem happy, you know, with where they're at? It would be another kind of green or red flag depending on, you know, if they're happy or unhappy." ~Jeremy MooreWelcome to Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. In today’s episode, Kim sits down with Jeremy Moore of Assisted Living Locators to demystify the process of finding the right assisted living community for seniors. As famili
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