The Senior Care Conversation

THE SENIOR CARE 10-25-24 | Dr. Jesse Hansen on Aging, Grief, and Finding Peace in the Unknown

Juan D Guevara Torres — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 02:02:26 +0000

In this inspiring episode of The Senior Care Conversation (10-25-24) on Now Media TV, host Hilary Bailey welcomes Dr. Jesse Hansen — psychologist, neuroscientist, and spiritual mentor — to discuss the emotional and spiritual journey of aging. Together they explore how grief affects both body and mind, why creativity and movement can protect brain health, and how faith and acceptance bring peace through life’s transitions.

Dr. Hansen reveals powerful insights on reversing early cognitive decline, tracking the body’s signs of grief, and shifting from control to influence to reduce anxiety. With warmth and compassion, he reminds viewers that “we don’t grow old, we grow inactive.” Learn how to face the unknown with calm, reconnect with purpose, and support loved ones through aging and change.

Chapters

(00:00:11) - Senior Care Conversation
(00:01:02) - Why Is Grief More Intense in the Senior Years?
(00:02:48) - How to Grieve Well
(00:09:47) - How to Comfort an Elderly Person's Grief
(00:11:33) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:12:11) - Why Do Caregivers Feel Guilty About Their Own
(00:16:34) - How to Talk to Your Aging Loved One About the Guilt
(00:19:00) - Daily Practices for Well-Being
(00:22:58) - How to connect with Dr. Hansen
(00:23:55) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:24:42) - Why Do So Many People Lose Their Drive in Life?
(00:26:51) - How to Tension Your Elderly Brain
(00:30:15) - How Does Grief Present itself?
(00:36:26) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:37:09) - Why the Fear of the Unknown Affects Seniors
(00:38:31) - In the Elevator With Faith
(00:40:17) - The Power of Control and Control
(00:47:04) - Dr. Helen Hanson on Senior Care

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 09-30-2025): Preparing for the Journey — Conversations Families Need Before Crisis Hits

Juan D Guevara Torres — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:41:28 +0000

Joined by Dena High Easton, attorney and social worker, Hilary explores the key legal and emotional conversations families should have early on to prevent confusion, resentment, and conflict later. Together, they break down how to balance fairness, protection, and peace within family dynamics, while ensuring loved ones receive the care they truly deserve.

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 09-27-2025) — Building a Future of Care: How Families, Caregivers, and Communities Can Prepare Before Crisis Strike

Juan D Guevara Torres — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:25:44 +0000

In this powerful episode of The Senior Care Conversation, host Hilary Bailey speaks with Nicole Pelosi, founder of Andie Care, about how families and communities can prepare for caregiving before a crisis hits. Together, they uncover why so many families delay care planning, the emotional and financial consequences of waiting too long, and how proactive communication can prevent family conflict during health emergencies.

Nicole also shares how Andie Care’s innovative platform is transforming home care—connecting families with compassionate caregivers who are fairly paid and empowered to deliver quality support. From local church programs and volunteer initiatives to statewide subsidies and caregiver protections, this discussion highlights real solutions making a difference across America.

Tune in to discover practical steps for care planning, family communication, and community support that promote dignity, peace of mind, and long-term care stability. Whether you’re caring for a loved one or planning for your own future, this episode offers the insights you need to take action today.

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 09-13-2025) | How to Prevent Falls & Improve Balance: Essential Tips for Senior Safety

Juan D Guevara Torres — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 19:21:52 +0000

In this powerful episode of The Senior Care Conversation, host Hilary Bailey and special guest experts uncover practical ways to help seniors stay safe, steady, and independent. Learn how to prevent falls—the leading cause of injury among older adults—through simple balance exercises, proper footwear, home modifications, and daily movement habits. Discover how nutrition, hydration, and strength training can dramatically improve coordination and mobility at any age. Whether you’re a caregiver, healthcare professional, or senior seeking to enhance your quality of life, this episode delivers expert insights and easy-to-follow strategies for building confidence and preventing accidents.

The Senior Care Conversations (Aired 09-06-2025): Reinventing Hospice: Nurse-First Staffing & Smart Tools with Amity Group

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 06 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Hilary Bailey talks with Adam & Shelly Henry on hospice staffing, nurse support, burnout prevention, and tech like the DAHN documentation app and TAG bag—compassionate, safer end-of-life care.

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 08-30-2025): Move More, Age Better: Senior Fitness & Medicare Made Simple with Scott Goodell

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Senior fitness made easy! Hilary Bailey and Scott Goodell share safe at-home exercises, dance workouts, and how Medicare & Advantage perks (gyms, OTC, hearing) can help seniors in Katy, TX.

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 08-23-25) Power of Attorney, Wills & Trusts—Senior Estate Planning Made Simple

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 23 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Attorney Chris Ndo explains power of attorney, wills vs. trusts, advance directives, guardianship, and end-of-life planning so families protect assets, avoid conflict, and plan with confidence.

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 08-16-25): Senior Real Estate 101: Stress-Free Selling & Downsizing with Shirley Weber

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 16 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Learn how Texas seniors can sell, buy, or downsize with confidence—staging, decluttering, financing, aging-in-place features, and family support—so you move safely and stay independent.

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 08-09-25): Medicare Made Simple: Advantage vs Original, PPO vs HMO w/ Jennifer Matay

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Confused by Medicare? Jennifer Matay of Pixie Health explains premiums, deductibles, MOOP, PPO vs HMO, Advantage vs Original, formularies, travel coverage, and scam-proof tips for seniors & families.

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 08-02-25) Love, Legacy and Security: Your Guide to Stress-Free Senior Care

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 02 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Learn how trusts, tax strategies, and honest family talks can safeguard your home, cover long-term care, and preserve harmony. Expert tips to protect assets and prepare for the future with confidence.

Chapters

(00:00:10) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:01:04) - Americans Understand the Cost of Medical Care
(00:04:21) - Preparing for big medical bills in the future
(00:11:45) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:12:29) - Should You Give Up the Family Home?
(00:16:06) - Should a Senior Put Money in a Long Term Care Trust?
(00:20:05) - Should You Transfer Property Without Knowing the Tax Rules?
(00:23:44) - Why Unspoken Money Problems Come Out in Families After Someone Passes
(00:31:53) - A Third Party on the Estate Planning Talk
(00:34:10) - irrevocable trust: Best tool for families
(00:37:08) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:37:53) - Why You Need a Financial Plan for When You Pass Away
(00:43:14) - What is the Difference Between a Will, a Trust, and an
(00:47:03) - The Senior Care Conversation

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 07-26-25) From Burnout to Balance: Caregiver Resilience & Boundaries

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 26 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Human performance expert Jen Gade shares tools to beat caregiver burnout: set boundaries, ask for help, breathe, and reclaim joy. Real talk on senior care, self-care, guilt, perfectionism, support.

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 07-19-25) Dementia and Decisions: Craig Bundren Caregiver Story

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

From tough choices to emotional burnout, Craig Bunn shares what it’s really like to care for aging parents with dementia. Real talk for families navigating the unknown.

Chapters

(00:00:10) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:01:08) - How to manage dementia in your mother's life
(00:05:13) - How to manage dementia with early onset Alzheimer's?
(00:09:05) - When Your Mother Has Dementia
(00:12:36) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:13:21) - What Really Is a Power of Attorney For Alzheimer's?
(00:14:53) - Should You Have Power of Attorney
(00:17:15) - Decisions That You Have To Make For Your Aging Parents
(00:22:05) - Senior Care Conversation: Care for Both Parents With dementia
(00:25:54) - Dementia patient yells and curses at us
(00:31:58) - Hillary on Making the Right Choice
(00:32:33) - Watching Your Mom Decline in Alzheimer's
(00:35:09) - How to Deal with Alzheimer's in Your Mother's Eyes
(00:37:17) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:38:24) - What Would You Do If You Had Known About Your Parents' Alzheimer
(00:39:55) - Caring for an Aging Parent
(00:46:34) - The importance of a sister's role
(00:46:54) - The Senior Care Conversation

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 07-05-25): Not Just Chest Pain: The Hidden Signs of Heart Trouble in Seniors

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Dr. Sobol reveals lesser-known heart symptoms in women, the truth about pills, and what every family should know to act fast in an emergency. Watch now on Senior Care Conversation.

Chapters

(00:00:11) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:00:41) - Why does your heart change so much as you get older?
(00:03:12) - Tips for seniors to keep their hearts strong
(00:04:26) - Heart trouble in older people?
(00:10:13) - How to manage heart cholesterol?
(00:13:37) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:14:19) - Why High Blood Pressure Is So Common in seniors?
(00:17:26) - Diabetes and heart disease
(00:22:29) - How often should you check your blood pressure at home?
(00:25:39) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:26:42) - Heart Pain
(00:29:44) - Heart Attack 5, Cardiac physiology
(00:32:53) - Heart attack 14, Women and heart disease
(00:34:17) - Heart Attack and Cardiac Arrest
(00:35:23) - Life-Saving Apps for Families
(00:36:46) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:37:28) - Heart Disease: The Pillbox
(00:40:36) - Seniors and their Medications
(00:45:00) - Side Effects of Blood Pressure Medications
(00:47:43) - Senior Care

The Senior Care Conversation (Aired 06-28-25) The Silent Struggles of Aging: What Seniors Won’t Say

Juan D Guevara Torres — Sat, 28 Jun 2025 16:00:00 +0000

Dr. Andrew Sun breaks down why seniors hide health issues, from UTIs to intimacy. Learn how families can spot red flags and start honest, respectful conversations.

Chapters

(00:00:10) - What to Do When You Get Old
(00:06:00) - Senior Care Conversation
(00:06:42) - How to Manage Your Sexual Health As You Age
(00:09:43) - Urinary health, especially for men
(00:14:29) - What is a Good PSA level?
(00:15:39) - One man's testosterone boost
(00:18:28) - The Senior Care Conversation
(00:21:29) - Seniors and their diets
(00:23:04) - Should I Tell My Seniors That They're Getting Fat?
(00:25:02) - The Best Way to Talk to Your Doctor About Sexual Health
(00:27:38) - What is the best website for sexual health?
(00:30:30) - Why Do Some Seniors Stay Quiet About Their Health?
(00:32:49) - How to Help a Man With Erectile Dysfunction
(00:35:09) - Signs that something may be wrong with your parent's urinary tract
(00:38:25) - How to help with menopause urophy
(00:40:33) - Dr. Sun Discusses the Purewick External Female Catheter
(00:42:40) - The Senior Care Conversation