Do you ever wonder what a medical social worker really sees when they interview a client? What would they find out about you? How could they help someone if they discover something's wrong? Now you can find out by listening to Kathryn Aceto, MSW, of Ame

(http://www.yet2.be/wp-content/uploads/man.jpg)Nancy Sullivan, Lead Dietitian for Hospice Partners of the Central Coast, gives us a fascinating view into the emotional, physical and psychological roles that food takes during the last months of a person's

(http://www.yet2.be/wp-content/uploads/elder_and_doctor-150x150.gif)Marie Salyer, Palliative Care Coordinator for French Hospital, is our special guest expert for this episode. Palliative care is quite a bit different than hospice care, and Marie talks ab

(http://www.yet2.be/wp-content/uploads/Grandparents.jpg)Charmaine Petersen and Jodie Palmer have seen hundreds of families go through the holidays. The holiday season can sometimes be challenging, especially when it's time to go back home to see aging par

(http://www.yet2.be/wp-content/uploads/41_01_51-Elderly-People_web-150x150.jpg) As we visit family during the holidays, it's a good time to check for any red flags that indicate our aging loved ones may be vulnerable to elder fraud and financial abuse. De

80% of all people want to stay in their home as they grow older, yet the very home they love might not have grown along with them. In fact, most homes are not suitable for "aging-in-place" because they often contain toxic materials, have a variety of sa

Lisa Niesen, MA is San Luis Obispo's Chief Deputy Public Guardian. She and her staff are some of the unsung heroes who protect our local citizens. The Public Guardian manages the property, finances and personal care needs of county individuals who ar

Home Health Care and Home Care may sound the same, but each service is different. Home health care involves skilled nursing and other services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, performed by licensed healthcare professio

(http://www.yet2.be/wp-content/uploads/bates.jpg) The business of growing old isn't for the faint-hearted. There's the medical maze, the challenge of coordinating caregivers, medications, appointments, services, geographically dispersed family members

We start to notice Mom or Dad getting to the point where they need some help, and it's time to rally the relatives. Often, however, our care and concern for our aging parents can reignite sibling rivalry and old parent/child conflicts. When dialogue esc