Aging in the Willamette Valley

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Plainspoken help for aging in the Mid-Valley.

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Aging in the Willamette Valley brings a community-radio calm to aging, care, health, and benefits questions. Presley Reeder and John Hughes guide conversations with local guests who explain services, medical updates, and family decisions in plain language.

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About Aging in the Willamette Valley

Aging in the Willamette Valley is a local public-radio style guide to the choices, services, and worries that come with growing older in the Mid-Valley. It has a steady pace. Presley Reeder and John Hughes frame each episode around practical questions, then bring in guests who can explain the subject from the ground level. The result is less like a news panel and more like a patient conversation at a community resource table. Caregiving gets serious attention. Julie Mendez describes how family caregivers can arrive with different pressures, from full-time work to grandchildren to the physical and cognitive needs of a parent or loved one. The show gives those details space. Dementia care is another recurring thread, especially when John Hughes steps into the guest chair to talk through Alzheimer’s, cognitive health, medications, and the cautious hope around newer treatment approaches. Medicare episodes move through plan changes and the familiar confusion of Part A, Part B, Part D, supplemental plans, and advantage plans. Wellness topics also appear, including Jerry Norton explaining hemp production, CBD formats, and why terms like bioavailability matter. The show’s strength is translation. It takes subjects that can sound medical, bureaucratic, or intimidating and turns them into slower, everyday explanations. That does not make it glossy. It makes it useful. The tone stays warm even when the material is heavy, and the local focus keeps the advice close to actual services and organizations. Aging here is not treated as one problem. It is a set of family roles, health changes, benefits decisions, and local resources that people often need help sorting through. For listeners caring for someone, planning ahead, or trying to understand what support exists nearby, the show offers a calm place to start.

Made for: Older adults, family caregivers, and local families in the Willamette Valley who need clear explanations of care, benefits, dementia, wellness, and senior services.

What sets it apart: The show pairs a community-radio interview style with very local service knowledge, making complex aging topics feel concrete instead of abstract.

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026

Clear local conversations connect aging, dementia care, family caregiving, and treatment questions to the services and decisions shaping everyday life.

Aging in the Willamette Valley turns the practical questions of growing older into conversations with people who can answer them. Presley Reeder and John Hughes keep the focus close to home, moving between local guest interviews and episodes in which Hughes takes the expert…

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This is the show that turns caregiving panic into a phone number, a program, and a next question.

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  • local experts to explain caregiver support without pretending every family has the same needs
  • John Hughes and Presley Reeder to turn dementia research into questions you can take to a provider
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3/25/23: Jerry Norton with Mind & Body Wellness | Have you heard about the benefits and uses for Hemp and/or CBD? | Aging In The WillametteMar 25, 2023

A local conversation that connects CBD and hemp products with everyday questions about aging.

CBD and hemp enter the aging conversation through a practical local interview with Jerry Norton, co-owner and founder of Mind and Body CBD Wellness.

2/2523: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |Feb 25, 2023

A clear, practical guide to family caregiving support that meets people where they are.

Family caregiving is framed as a responsibility that changes over time, not a role someone simply takes on once and keeps in the same shape. Julie Mendez of Northwest Senior and Disability Services connects those changes to work schedules, retirement, family demands, and…

2/18/23: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |Feb 18, 2023

A clear, practical look at family caregivers and the support that can help them keep going.

Family caregiving sits at the center of this episode, framed as both a service issue and a health issue for the person providing care. Julie Mendez of Northwest Senior and Disability Services describes how the Family Caregiver Support Program begins by learning the shape of each…

02/04/2: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The WillametteFeb 4, 2023

A grounded dementia-care discussion that balances treatment progress, uncertainty, and cautious hope.

Aging in the Willamette Valley uses dementia medication to show both the progress in care and the uncertainty families still have to navigate.

1/28/23: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The WillametteJan 28, 2023

A clear, grounded conversation about dementia medications, cautious hope, and the limits of treatment.

Aging in the Willamette Valley takes dementia medication as a practical way into the larger reality of Alzheimer's and dementia. The host and John Hughes briefly return to earlier points about dementia, then move into drugs that may treat symptoms without curing the disease.

1/21/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023Jan 23, 2023

Presley Reeder and John Hughes talk through dementia care, multivitamins, and diet in a relaxed community-radio conversation.

On Aging in the Willamette Valley, Presley Reeder invites her regular co-host John Hughes into the guest chair for a conversation about Alzheimer's care. Hughes traces his interest in dementia care to family experience and to his work running a local in-home care provider.

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    3/12/22: Mark Wang with Visiting Angels of the Willamette Valley | Have You Thought About Hiring An In-home Care Agency?

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    2/2523: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

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    2/18/23: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

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    02/04/2: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette

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    1/28/23: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette

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    1/21/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023

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    1/14/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023

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    01/07/23: Nicole Christina with Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    12/31/22: Nicole Christina with Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    12/24/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas and Crystal Lacey| Have You Heard About Our Area's Senior Behavioral Health Services?

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    12/17/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas and Crystal Lacey| Have You Heard About Our Area's Senior Behavioral Health Services?

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    12/03/22: Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia during the holidays. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    11/26/22 Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia during the holidays. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    11/19/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!

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    11/5/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!

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    10/29/22: Jennifer McCammon from 50 Plus Magazine | Do You Know That 50 Plus Magazine Serves People 50+ In Many Different Ways?

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    10/15/22: Elizabeth Regalado | Are clutter and chaos draining your energy and slowing down your life?

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    10/01/22 Elijiah Friday with NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | Call For Volunteers at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services

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    9/24/22: Elijiah Friday with NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | Call For Volunteers at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services

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    9/17/22: Bryce 'Spider' Lisser with Stone Guardian Acupuncture | Do You Wonder What line Dance Those People In The Park Are Doing Slowly? |

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    9/10/22: Bill Sweeney with AARP | How does the Inflation Reduction Act impact Medicare? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    9/3/22: Bill Sweeney with AARP | How does the Inflation Reduction Act impact Medicare? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    8/27/22: Andrew Mullin with Redwood Heights Assisted Living | Did You Know That Assisted Living Can Use Montessori Approaches to Care?

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    8/13/22: Shelby Murtha with CaptionCall | Did You Know You Can Get Transcriptions On Your Phone? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    8/6/22: Shelby Murtha with CaptionCall | Did You Know You Can Get Transcriptions On Your Phone? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    7/30/22: Mike Studer from Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Discussing The Effects of Exercise on Parkinson's Disease.

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    7/23/22: Mike Studer from Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Discussing The Effects of Exercise on Parkinson's Disease.

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    7/16/22: Bryce 'Spider' Lisser with Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary | The Prickly World of Acupuncture & Aging.

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    7/9/22: Alisha Mack with Oasis Senior Advisors | Have You Heard About Free Senior Living Guidance & Placement Services?

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    6/25/22: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

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    6/18/22: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS?

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    6/11/22: Karen Smith from Northwest Senior & Disability Services | Have You Heard About The Health & Wellness Programs Offered By NWSDS?

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    6/4/22: Karen Smith from Northwest Senior & Disability Services | Have You Heard About The Health & Wellness Programs Offered By NWSDS?

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    5/28/22: Maxine Tammany with None | Have You Heard About All of The Benefits of Hospice? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    5/21/22: Ann Horinouchi from S3 Balance |The Importance of Exercise For Older Adults and Seniors | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    5/14/22: Lori Tisdale from Aroma Concierge | Do You Know About Essential Oils and Aromatherapy? Are You Skeptical? | Aging In The Willamette

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    05/08/22: Mac McCurry from New York Life Insurance | Exploring the building blocks of retirement planning. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    4/30/22: Mac McCurry from New York Life Insurance | Exploring The Building Blocks of Retirement Planning. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    4/16/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas & Crystal Lacey from Willamette Valley Medical Center| Senior Behavioral Health Services

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    4/16/22: Heidi Miller with Center 50+ | Aging In Place Using The "Village" Model In Salem, Oregon! | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    4/9/22: Holly Hordichok & Laurie Pomeroy from Heartwood Place Memory Care| Memory Care Community And Its Services

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    4/2/22: Alexis Baker with Bridgetown Music Therapy | Have You Heard About The Benefits of Music Therapy? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    3/26/22: Lisa Haines from Holiday Retirement at Hidden Lakes| Learn About The Benefits of Independent Living| Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    3/19/22: Alex Johnson with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Medicare Advantage Plan Open Enrollment Through March 31st! | Aging In The Willame

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    3/5/22: Marilyn Daily-Blair with Center 50+ | Do You Know That There Are Fun Activities & Education For Older Adults in Salem |

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    2/26/22: Alex Johnson with TrueLife Financial Solutions | It's Open Enrollment for Medicare Advantage Plans!| Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    2/19/22: Bridget Buchholz with Waverly Place Assisted Living & Memory Care | Waverly Place Senior Living Is Not Your Old School Nursing Home

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    2/5/22: Tiffany Fallows with Platinum Mortgage Group | Did You Know That Reverse Mortgages Can Be Part Of Your Retirement Portfolio?

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    1/29/22: Ellen Klem with Oregon Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General | COVID is Everywhere, Especially With Scammers!

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    1/22/22: Ellen Klem with Oregon Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General | COVID is Everywhere, Especially With Scammers!

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    1/15/22: Chad Cox from Northwest Senior & Disability Services | Have you heard about the H.O.P.E. Senior Peer Mentoring Program?

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    1/9/22: Nikki Jardin with Mirador Magazine and Tavé Fascé Drake with | Have You Heard About The Magazine For People with Dementia?

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    1/1/22: Nikki Jardin with Mirador Magazine and Tavé Fascé Drake with | Have You Heard About the Magazine for People with Dementia?

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    12/25/21: Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia during the holidays. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    12/18/21: Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia during the holidays. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    12/11/21: Amy Schmidt and Michael Radut from Care Availability | Have You Heard About the Fabulous Resource CareAvailability.com?

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    12/04/21: Alex Johnson from TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare Enrollment Dates and Changes for 2022!

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    11/27/21: Alex Johnson from TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare Enrollment Dates and Changes for 2022!

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    11/20/21: Jennifer McCammon from 50 Plus Magazine | Do you know that 50 Plus Magazine serves people 50+ in many different ways?

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    11/13/21: Nicole Christina from Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    11/6/21: Elizabeth Regalado | ARE CLUTTER AND CHAOS DRAINING YOUR ENERGY AND SLOWING YOUR LIFE? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    10/30/21: Melissa Kidd from Cherriots | HOW CHERRIOTS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION HELPS SENIORS | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    10/23/21: Melissa Kidd from Cherriots | HOW CHERRIOTS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION HELPS SENIORS | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    10/16/21: Hannah Gallardo from Heron Pointe Senior Living | ASSISTED AND INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTIONS | Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    10/9/21: Attorney Christopher Hamilton | ESTATE PLANNING MISTAKES TO AVOID | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    10/2/21: Alex Johnson, principal broker at TrueLife Financial Solutions | MEDICARE CHANGES AND ENROLLMENT FOR 2022

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    9/25/21: Curtis Almquist from LegalShield | AFFORDABLE LEGAL HELP | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

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    9/18/21: Curtis Almquist from LegalShield | AFFORDABLE LEGAL HELP | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

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    9/11/21: Rebecca Allen, Community Relations Director, WindSong at Eola Hills| MEMORY & MONTESSORI LIFESTYLES |Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    9/4/21: Rebecca Allen, Community Relations Director, WindSong at Eola Hills | MEMORY & MONTESSORI LIFESTYLES |Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    8/28/21: Cindy Easton and Phil Kilcoin, co-founders of Aging Energized | LEARNING TO AGE ENJOYABLY | Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    8/21/21: Stephanie Wierzbicka of ComForCare Home Care | HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF FALLING | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    8/14/21: Stephanie Wierzbicka from ComForCare Home Care | WHY DID I FALL? | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    8/7/21: Manny Martinez, President of Copa Wealth Strategies | PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT NEST EGG | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John

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    7/31/21: Shawn Sibon, Senior Real Estate Specialist | USING A SENIOR REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST |Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    7/24/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

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    7/17/21: Nadine Grzeskowiak, the Gluten-Free RN | CELIAC DISEASE AND GLUTEN-FREE DIETS | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    7/10/21: Amy Schmidt of Retirement Connection | GUIDE TO AGING IN PLACE | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    7/3/21: Mark Wang with Visiting Angels of Willamette Valley | HIRING AN IN-HOME CARE AGENCY |Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    6/26/21: Dr. Vicki Schmall, Executive Director of Aging Concerns | THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL ISOLATION | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John

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    6/19/21: Baron Robison, Executive Director of Kickin' Cancer | CANCER EDUCATION, PREVENTION, AND FUNDRAISING| Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    6/12/21: Samantha Demchak and Sue Miller of Meadow Creek Village Assisted Living | ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITIES CAN BE HOME-LIKE SETTINGS | A

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    6/5/21: Baron Robison, Executive Director of Kickin' Cancer | LIFESTYLE CHANGES THAT CAN HELP PREVENT CANCER |Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    5/30/21: Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist from Koelsch Communities | HUMANITUDE - CAREGIVING WITH AMAZING RESULTS

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    5/22/21: Benjamin Surmi, Social Gerontologist from Koelsch Communities | HUMANITUDE - CAREGIVING WITH AMAZING RESULTS

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    5/15/21: Doug Eliason, DO, P3 Health Partners | UNDERSTANDING WELLNESS CARE | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    5/1/21: Tifani Hodges with Traditions Health & Hospice | Did you know that you have choices in Hospice care?| Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    4/24/21: Kristine Grow from the Coalition for Medicare Choices | ALL ABOUT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS | Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    4/17/21: Andy Droney with ADT Health and Innovation Programs | How do you quickly get help if you fall or have a medical emergency?

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    4/10/21: Lynell Beckstrom from The Rapid Eye Institute | RAPID EYE TECHNOLOGY RELIEVES STRESS, GRIEF, AND EMOTIONS | Aging in the Willamette

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    4/3/21: Allison Harris from the OSU Extension Service | WALKING TO EASE PAIN | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    3/27/21: Fred Steele from Oregon’s Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman | OREGON’S LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMANl

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    3/20/21: Stephanie Wierzbicka from ComForCare Home Care | HOW TO REDUCE YOUR RISK OF FALLING, Part 2 | Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    3/13/21: Stephanie Wierzbicka of ComForCare Home Care | WHY DO OLDER ADULTS FALL? | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    03/06/21: Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic | UNTANGLING YOUR WEB OF SYMPTOMS | Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    2/27/21: Dr. Kelly Prill from the Elemental Wellness Clinic | UNTANGLING YOUR WEB OF SYMPTOMS | Aging in the Willamette Valley

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    2/20/21: John Hughes of ComForCare | LEARN ABOUT HOST JOHN HUGHES | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

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    2/13/21: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care | This week you get to learn about your host John Hughes. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    11/12/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!

    Hosts interview a Medicare expert about changes and options for seniors in the Willamette Valley.

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    3/25/23: Jerry Norton with Mind & Body Wellness | Have you heard about the benefits and uses for Hemp and/or CBD? | Aging In The Willamette

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    3/25/23: Jerry Norton with Mind & Body Wellness | Have you heard about the benefits and uses for Hemp and/or CBD? | Aging In The Willamette

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    Jerry Norton of Mind and Body CBD Wellness explains why hemp legal status, the 0.3% THC limit, and CBD research have changed what listeners hear about the plant.

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    2/2523: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

    Family caregiver support specialist Julie Mendez of Northwest Senior and Disability Services explains caregiver support programs to hosts Presley Reeder and John Hughes on KMUZ Community Radio's Aging in the Willamette Valley.

    Feb 25, 2023·29m·2 clips
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    2/18/23: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

    Family caregiver support specialist Julie Mendez, who has worked at Northwest Senior and Disability Services (NWSDS) for 22 years, explains the organization's Family Caregiver Support Program to hosts Presley Reeder and John Hughes on KMUZ Community Radio.

    Feb 18, 2023·29m·2 clips
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    02/04/2: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette

    Hidden gem

    John Hughes and Presley Reeder focus this Aging in the Willamette Valley episode on dementia medication, after revisiting the five things they learned about dementia in 2022.

    Feb 4, 2023·28m·1 clip
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    1/28/23: John Hughes and Presley Reader | A Discussion On Medications Used to Treat Alzheimer's & Other dementias. | Aging In The Willamette

    Hidden gem

    Presley Reeder and John Hughes focus on dementia medication on KMUZ's Aging in the Willamette Valley, building on a prior 2022 dementia episode.

    Jan 28, 2023·28m·2 clips
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    1/21/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023

    Hidden gem

    John Hughes says a new Alzheimer's drug reduced cognitive decline by 27% over 18 months.

    Jan 23, 2023·28m·1 clip
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    1/14/23: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care and Presley Reader with | Five things learned about dementia in 2023

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    01/07/23: Nicole Christina with Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

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    12/31/22: Nicole Christina with Zestful Aging Podcast | Do You Know About Eating Disorders in Older Adults? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Dec 31, 2022·29m
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    12/24/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas and Crystal Lacey| Have You Heard About Our Area's Senior Behavioral Health Services?

    Dec 25, 2022·29m
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    12/17/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas and Crystal Lacey| Have You Heard About Our Area's Senior Behavioral Health Services?

    Dec 17, 2022·29m
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    12/03/22: Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia during the holidays. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Dec 3, 2022·28m
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    11/26/22 Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia during the holidays. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Nov 26, 2022·28m
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    11/19/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!

    Nov 19, 2022·29m
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    11/12/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!

    Hosts Presley Reeder and John Hughes interview Medicare expert Alex Johnson II about annual changes to Medicare and supplemental plans for seniors.

    Nov 12, 2022·29m
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    11/5/22: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes for 2023!

    Hosts Presley Reeder and John Hughes interview Medicare expert Alex Johnson II about annual changes to Medicare plans and the alphabet soup of parts.

    Nov 5, 2022·29m
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    10/29/22: Jennifer McCammon from 50 Plus Magazine | Do You Know That 50 Plus Magazine Serves People 50+ In Many Different Ways?

    Oct 29, 2022·27m
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    10/15/22: Elizabeth Regalado | Are clutter and chaos draining your energy and slowing down your life?

    Oct 15, 2022·28m
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    10/01/22 Elijiah Friday with NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | Call For Volunteers at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services

    Oct 2, 2022·28m
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    9/24/22: Elijiah Friday with NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | Call For Volunteers at NorthWest Senior and Disability Services

    Sep 24, 2022·28m
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    9/17/22: Bryce 'Spider' Lisser with Stone Guardian Acupuncture | Do You Wonder What line Dance Those People In The Park Are Doing Slowly? |

    Sep 18, 2022·29m
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    9/10/22: Bill Sweeney with AARP | How does the Inflation Reduction Act impact Medicare? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Hosts interview AARP's Senior VP of Government Affairs about the Inflation Reduction Act's Medicare provisions.

    Sep 10, 2022·29m
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    9/3/22: Bill Sweeney with AARP | How does the Inflation Reduction Act impact Medicare? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Hosts interview AARP's Senior VP of Government Affairs about the Inflation Reduction Act's Medicare provisions.

    Sep 3, 2022·29m
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    8/27/22: Andrew Mullin with Redwood Heights Assisted Living | Did You Know That Assisted Living Can Use Montessori Approaches to Care?

    Aug 27, 2022·27m
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    8/13/22: Shelby Murtha with CaptionCall | Did You Know You Can Get Transcriptions On Your Phone? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Aug 13, 2022·28m
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    8/6/22: Shelby Murtha with CaptionCall | Did You Know You Can Get Transcriptions On Your Phone? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Aug 6, 2022·28m
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    7/30/22: Mike Studer from Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Discussing The Effects of Exercise on Parkinson's Disease.

    Jul 31, 2022·28m
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    7/23/22: Mike Studer from Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Discussing The Effects of Exercise on Parkinson's Disease.

    Jul 23, 2022·28m
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    7/16/22: Bryce 'Spider' Lisser with Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary | The Prickly World of Acupuncture & Aging.

    Jul 16, 2022·27m
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    7/9/22: Alisha Mack with Oasis Senior Advisors | Have You Heard About Free Senior Living Guidance & Placement Services?

    Jul 9, 2022·28m
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    6/25/22: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS? |

    Jun 25, 2022·29m
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    6/18/22: Julie Mendez from Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about the Family Caregiver Support Program at NWSDS?

    Jun 18, 2022·29m
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    6/11/22: Karen Smith from Northwest Senior & Disability Services | Have You Heard About The Health & Wellness Programs Offered By NWSDS?

    Jun 12, 2022·28m
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    6/4/22: Karen Smith from Northwest Senior & Disability Services | Have You Heard About The Health & Wellness Programs Offered By NWSDS?

    Jun 4, 2022·28m
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    5/28/22: Maxine Tammany with None | Have You Heard About All of The Benefits of Hospice? | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    May 28, 2022·28m
  136. 136

    5/21/22: Ann Horinouchi from S3 Balance |The Importance of Exercise For Older Adults and Seniors | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    May 21, 2022·28m
  137. 137

    5/14/22: Lori Tisdale from Aroma Concierge | Do You Know About Essential Oils and Aromatherapy? Are You Skeptical? | Aging In The Willamette

    May 14, 2022·28m
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    05/08/22: Mac McCurry from New York Life Insurance | Exploring the building blocks of retirement planning. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    May 7, 2022·27m
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    4/30/22: Mac McCurry from New York Life Insurance | Exploring The Building Blocks of Retirement Planning. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Apr 30, 2022·27m
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    4/16/22: Dr. Gilbert Simas & Crystal Lacey from Willamette Valley Medical Center| Senior Behavioral Health Services

    Apr 23, 2022·29m
  141. 141

    4/16/22: Heidi Miller with Center 50+ | Aging In Place Using The "Village" Model In Salem, Oregon! | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    A podcast discussing the joys and challenges of growing older in the Mid-Valley, featuring local experts and services like the Villages Network.

    Apr 16, 2022·29m
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    4/9/22: Holly Hordichok & Laurie Pomeroy from Heartwood Place Memory Care| Memory Care Community And Its Services

    Apr 8, 2022·28m
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    4/2/22: Alexis Baker with Bridgetown Music Therapy | Have You Heard About The Benefits of Music Therapy? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Hosts Presley Reeder and John Hughes introduce a music therapy expert to discuss benefits of music for aging adults.

    Apr 2, 2022·28m
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    3/26/22: Lisa Haines from Holiday Retirement at Hidden Lakes| Learn About The Benefits of Independent Living| Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Mar 26, 2022·28m
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    3/19/22: Alex Johnson with TrueLife Financial Solutions | Medicare Advantage Plan Open Enrollment Through March 31st! | Aging In The Willame

    Mar 19, 2022·29m
  146. 146

    3/12/22: Mark Wang with Visiting Angels of the Willamette Valley | Have You Thought About Hiring An In-home Care Agency?

    Mar 12, 2022·28m
  147. 147

    3/5/22: Marilyn Daily-Blair with Center 50+ | Do You Know That There Are Fun Activities & Education For Older Adults in Salem |

    Hosts interview the manager of Center 50+ about services and resources for seniors in the Willamette Valley.

    Mar 5, 2022·27m
  148. 148

    2/26/22: Alex Johnson with TrueLife Financial Solutions | It's Open Enrollment for Medicare Advantage Plans!| Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Feb 26, 2022·29m
  149. 149

    2/19/22: Bridget Buchholz with Waverly Place Assisted Living & Memory Care | Waverly Place Senior Living Is Not Your Old School Nursing Home

    Feb 19, 2022·28m
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    2/5/22: Tiffany Fallows with Platinum Mortgage Group | Did You Know That Reverse Mortgages Can Be Part Of Your Retirement Portfolio?

    Feb 5, 2022·28m
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    2/6/21: Naomi Asselin from Bristol Hospice | GRIEF AND BEREAVEMENT

    Feb 6, 2021·28m
  152. 152

    1/31/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

    Jan 30, 2021·28m
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    1/23/21: Steve Toll of ComForCare Home Care | REVERSIBLE DEMENTIA | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

    Jan 23, 2021·28m
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    1/16/21: Patrick Brodigan with Marion County Health & Human Services - Adult Behavioral Health | Loneliness & Isolation in Older Adults

    Jan 19, 2021·29m
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    01/09/2021 Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | How To Make Your Loved One with Dementia Feel Safe and BE Safe in Your Home

    Jan 9, 2021·28m
  156. 156

    1/2/21: James Welch from Willamette Valley Caregivers | INTRODUCING A NEW CAREGIVER RESOURCE IN THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY

    Jan 2, 2021·28m
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    12/26/20: Robert Giesbers from AJ Medical Transport and R&J Mobility | MEDICAL TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY OPTIONS

    Dec 26, 2020·28m
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    12/19/20: Lauren Heinatz of ComForCare Home Care | DEALING WITH DEMENTIA DURING THE HOLIDAYS | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Dec 19, 2020·28m
  159. 159

    12/12/20: Cindy Easton and Phil Kilcoin, co-founders of Aging Energized | AGING ENERGIZED, A NEW EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE

    Dec 12, 2020·27m
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    12/5/20: Curtis Almquist with IDShield | PROTECTION FROM IDENTITY THEFT | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Dec 6, 2020·28m
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    11/28/20: Cassandra Hutchinson from NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | HOW TO GET ASSISTANCE IN YOUR HOME

    Dec 2, 2020·27m
  162. 162

    11/21/20: Karen and Jeff Parsons of the Parsons Home Team Realtors | SENIOR DOWNSIZING, ESTATE SALES, AND MOVING

    Nov 23, 2020·28m
  163. 163

    11/14/20: Marilyn Daily-Blair, Director of Center 50+ | NOT Your Grandparents’ Senior Center! | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Nov 14, 2020·28m
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    11/7/20: Suzy Deeds, Options Counselor, Northwest Senior & Disability Services | OPTIONS COUNSELING AND FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT

    Nov 7, 2020·29m
  165. 165

    10/31/20: Catch Alex Johnson from TrueLife Financial Solutions | Medicare Enrollment Dates and Changes for 2021a

    Oct 31, 2020·28m
  166. 166

    10/24/20: Curtis Almquist from LegalShield | How to Get Affordable Attorney Services | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Oct 24, 2020·29m
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    10/17/20: Dodie Brockamp with the Silverton Senior Center | The Silverton Senior Center Has Gone Virtual | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Oct 17, 2020·29m
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    10/10/20: Katie O'Toole and Matt Jones from Connect America | Medical Alert Devices and Electronic Health Monitoring

    Oct 10, 2020·27m
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    10/3/20: Lavinia Goto from NorthWest Senior and Disability Services | Falls Causing Injury-Related Deaths | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Oct 3, 2020·28m
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    9/26/20: Lori Hayhurst with Senior Solutions of Oregon | MOVING, ORGANIZING, AND DOWNSIZING | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughe

    Sep 26, 2020·27m
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    9/19/20: Harold Fowlkes from Bristol Hospice | HOSPICE CARE, CLEARLY EXPLAINED | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Sep 19, 2020·29m
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    9/12/20: Diane Dennis, RN, from Age at Home Service | Geriatric Care Managers and the Role They Play | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Sep 12, 2020·28m
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    9/5/20: Diane Dennis, RN, from Age at Home Service | Geriatric Care Managers and the Role They Play | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Sep 5, 2020·28m
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    8/29/20: Chad Cox with Northwest Senior & Disability Services | H.O.P.E. Senior Peer Mentoring Program | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Aug 29, 2020·27m
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    8/22/20: Amy Schmidt and Michael Radut from Care Availability | Have you heard about the fabulous resource Care Availability?

    Aug 25, 2020·28m
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    8/8/20: John Kaiser with Assisted Living Solutions | Family Decision-Making in Times of Transition | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Aug 8, 2020·28m
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    8/1/20: Jennifer Beam with Premier Pulmonary Services | Suffering from COPD, Asthma, or Allergies? | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Aug 1, 2020·28m
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    7/25/20: Marilyn Daily with Age 50+ Community Center | Center 50+ Programs and Services | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Jul 25, 2020·27m
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    7/18/20: Dave Yoast with Amramp | Overcoming obstacles to age in place | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Jul 18, 2020·27m
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    7/11/20: Monica Pacheco with Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco, PC | Estate Planning and How to Qualify for VA or Medicaid Benefits

    Jul 12, 2020·27m
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    7/4/20: Jerry Wilson, Veterans Services Officer, Yamhill County Health and Human Services | Exploring Veterans Benefits

    Jul 4, 2020·28m
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    6/27/20: Robert Winningham, Ph.D., Western Oregon University | Memory, Aging, and Brain Health | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jun 27, 2020·28m
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    6/20/20: Joel Henderson of the Oregon Talking Book and Braille Library | The State Library of Oregon | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jun 20, 2020·28m
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    6/13/20: Ben Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | Benefits of using a home care agency | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Jun 13, 2020·27m
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    6/6/20: Keith Relf of Roadrunner Transport | Convenient Transportation to Medical and Personal Appointments | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jun 6, 2020·27m
  186. 186

    5/30/20: Alise Liepnieks with the Alzheimer's Association | The Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and Early Detection!

    May 30, 2020·27m
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    5/23/20: Christy Turner, the Dementia Sherpa | Recognizing and Deal with Dementia | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    May 23, 2020·28m
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    5/12/20: Dr. Peter LeBray | Geriatric Psychology and Gerontology | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

    May 14, 2020·28m
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    5/5/20: Pastor Ralph Trask of Fellowship Church | How Spirituality and Aging Interrelate on Life’s Journey | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    May 5, 2020·28m
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    4/28/20: Mike Studer of Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | How the brain recovers from stroke or injury | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Apr 28, 2020·28m
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    4/21/20: Baron Robison of Kickin' Cancer | Five lifestyle changes that can help prevent cancer | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Apr 21, 2020·28m
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    4/14/20: Rachel Davis of Amedisys Home Health | Exploring the world of skilled home health care. | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Apr 14, 2020·27m
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    4/7/20: John Hughes and Presley Reader with ComForCare Home Care | Part 2: Ten Things You Should Know About the Aging Process

    Apr 7, 2020·28m
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    3/31/20: John Hughes and Presley Reader with ComForCare Home Care | Part 1: Ten Things You Should Know About the Aging Process

    Mar 31, 2020·28m
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    3/24/20: Brad Burge with Prestige Senior Living Orchard Heights and Teresa Dinsmore with | Exploring Assisted Living and Memory Care

    Mar 24, 2020·27m
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    3/17/20: Mac McCurry with New York Life Insurance | Building blocks of retirement planning | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Mar 17, 2020·27m
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    3/10/20: Miles Johnson of the Johnson Funeral Home | Benefits of Planning Ahead for Your Funeral and End-of-Life Choices

    Mar 10, 2020·28m
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    3/3/20: Allison Harris with Oregon State University Extension Service | Walking can ease arthritis pain | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Mar 3, 2020·27m
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    2/25/20: John Hughes with ComForCare Home Care | Learn about your host, John Hughes. | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Feb 25, 2020·28m
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    02/18/20: Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | Forgetfulness vs. Dementia | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Feb 18, 2020·28m
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    2/11/20: Shannon Priem with FETCH | Fido’s Emergency Team for Caring Hospitals (FETCH) | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Feb 11, 2020·28m
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    2/4/20: Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | Music Therapy Aids with Pain and Dementia | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Feb 4, 2020·28m
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    1/28/20: Nicki Marazzani with Villages United | Aging in Place Using the "Village" Model in Salem Oregon | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jan 28, 2020·28m
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    1/21/20: Fred Steele, Agency Director of Oregon’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s Office | All about the Office of the Oregon Long-Term Care

    Jan 21, 2020·28m
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    1/14/20: Lucy Morgan with Moving Made Easy | Do you dread the thought of moving yourself or your loved one? | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jan 14, 2020·28m
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    1/7/20: Kelley Rogers with Senior One Source | Free Senior Living Guidance and Placement Services | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jan 7, 2020·27m
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    12/31/19: Jim Graham of the US Census Bureau | The US Census and how its data is used | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Jan 1, 2020·28m
  208. 208

    12/24/19: Dara Queen of Senior Helpers In-Home Care | What Exactly Is a Home Care Agency? | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Dec 23, 2019·27m
  209. 209

    12/17/19: Michelle Te of Northwest50Plus | Local News and Articles for Those 50+ | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Dec 17, 2019·29m
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    12/10/19: Sheryl Sodorff of Willamette Valley Hospice & Palliative Care | Willamette Valley Hospice’s 41 Years of Service

    Dec 10, 2019·28m
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    12/3/19: Devon Grogans with the Salem Audiology Clinic | How hearing impacts our overall quality of life | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Dec 3, 2019·27m
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    11/26/19: Ann Horinouchi of S3 Balance | Exercise for older adults | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

    Nov 26, 2019·28m
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    11/19/19: Natalie Nelson and Tonya Burlew of Battle Creek Memory Care | What to look for in a state-of-the-art memory care community

    Nov 19, 2019·29m
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    11/12/19: Christopher Hamilton, Elder Law Expert & Partner at McGinty Belcher & Hamilton|Holidays Are a Great Time to Make an Estate Plannin

    Nov 12, 2019·29m
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    11/5/19: Naomi Tillery with Boone Ridge Senior Living | Boone Ridge Senior Living is not your old school nursing home!

    Nov 5, 2019·28m
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    10/29/19: Lori Tisdale of Aroma Concierge | Benefits and Misconceptions of Essential Oils and Aroma Therapy | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Oct 29, 2019·28m
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    10/22/19: Manny Martinez of WestPac Wealth Partners | The Four Steps to Financial Balance | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Oct 22, 2019·27m
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    10/15/19: Lynn Tylczak with the All Maximized Music Program | Everything you wanted to know about the All Maximized Music program

    Oct 15, 2019·28m
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    10/8/19: Alex Johnson II of TrueLife Financial Solutions | Important Medicare enrollment dates and changes in 2020

    Oct 8, 2019·28m
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    10/1/19: Harold Fowlkes with Bristol Hospice | Have you ever wondered if hospice services can work with dementia patients

    Oct 1, 2019·28m
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    9/24/19: Stephanie Eddy with Advanced Hearing Services |Did you know that there are MOBILE hearing services? |Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Sep 24, 2019·28m
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    9/17/19: Dr. Tonia Vojtkofsky of the All Health Foundation | Mission and impact of the nonprofit All Health Foundation

    Sep 17, 2019·30m
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    09/10/19: Angela Smith of Silver Angels Foot Care | Why getting your feet checked regularly is essential | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Sep 10, 2019·28m
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    9/3/19: Destinee Schuster of Patient Support Services USA | All about SSDI and SSI disability benefits | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Sep 3, 2019·28m
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    8/27/19: Maxine ‘‘Max“ Tammany with Brighton Hospice | Does the word “hospice” make you uneasy? | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Aug 27, 2019·27m
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    8/20/19: August Peterson of Undefeated by Parkinson's | Undefeated by Parkinson's - Learn how exercise and boxing can help!

    Aug 21, 2019·28m
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    8/13/19: Nick Bales with Cascade Living Group’s Jefferson Lodge Memory Care | Do Memory Care communities scare or confuse you?

    Aug 13, 2019·29m
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    8/6/19: Angela Plowhead with Capacity Solutions, LLC | Where do you go after your family doctor says, "It's some kind of dementia?”

    Aug 6, 2019·28m
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    7/30/19: Mac McCurry with New York Life Insurance | Would you like to have a guaranteed income stream for your retirement?

    Jul 30, 2019·28m
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    7/23/19: Alise Liepnieks with the Alzheimer's Association | Do you know the difference between older age forgetfulness and dementia?

    Jul 23, 2019·28m
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    7/16/19: Jerry Norton of Mind & Body Wellness | Have you heard about the benefits and uses of hemp and CBD? | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jul 16, 2019·27m
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    7/9/19: Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN, BSN, CEN of Gluten Free RN | Do you know about celiac disease and gluten-free diets?

    Jul 9, 2019·28m
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    7/2/21: Mac McCurry with New York Life Insurance | What's new in the world of long-term care planning? | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jul 3, 2019·28m
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    6/25/19: Tracy Duerst, personal financial assistant | Are you having trouble keeping up with your mail and paying bills?

    Jun 25, 2019·27m
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    6/18/19: Dodie Brockamp and Bob Foster with Silverton Senior Center | Lots of changes at the Silverton Senior Center!

    Jun 18, 2019·28m
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    6/11/19: Marja Byers with Blindskills, Inc. |Do you suffer from vision impairment, or are you legally blind?| Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Jun 11, 2019·29m
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    6/4/19: Janet Sanders with Sanders Hand and Pediatric Therapy | Do you have issues with your hands or fingers? Hand therapy might help!

    Jun 5, 2019·29m
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    5/28/19: Nadine Grzeskowiak, RN, BSN, CEN with RN On Call | Do you ever wish you could hire a Nurse to visit you in your home?

    May 28, 2019·27m
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    5/21/19: Natasha Steele with Weddle Funeral Service & Deon Strommer with First Call Mortuary Services | Have you heard about Aqua Cremation?

    May 21, 2019·28m
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    5/14/19: Natasha Steele with Weddle Funeral Service | Do you know how to plan or prepare for a funeral & final arrangements?

    May 14, 2019·29m
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    5/7/19: Michael Cline with Aspen Pain Clinic and with Vern Johnson | Do you know the difference between a spa massage & a medical massage?

    May 7, 2019·27m
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    4/30/19: Melissa Gimby with Oregon Medical Centers, LLC (formerly First Choice Chiropractic & Rehabilitation)

    May 1, 2019·28m
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    4/23/19: Melissa Gimby with Oregon Medical Centers, LLC (formerly First Choice Chiropractic & Rehabilitation)|Do you have neck or back pain?

    Apr 24, 2019·28m
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    4/16/19: Dr. Larry Gates with Salem Gastroenterology Consultants | Colorectal cancer is one of the most common & deadly of cancers.

    Apr 16, 2019·28m
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    4/9/19: Kyle Downs with Trinity Fiduciary Services | Do you know what a fiduciary is or what they do? Tune in to find out!

    Apr 9, 2019·29m
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    4/2/19: Lynell Beckstrom with the Rapid Eye Institute | Do you suffer from stress, grief, anger, abuse, or other emotional issues?

    Apr 2, 2019·28m
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    3/26/19: Barbara Crawford with Columbia Medical Alarm, Inc. | Are you looking for a Personal Emergency Response System (PERS)?

    Mar 26, 2019·28m
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    3/19/19: Sondra Underberg and Renee Lacy with Diabetes Support Services | Are you looking for education or support with diabetes?

    Mar 19, 2019·29m
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    3/12/19: Nathan Hambley with Uber| Did you know that Uber can assist older adults get to their appointments?| Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Mar 12, 2019·25m
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    3/5/19: Nancy Baldwin with Salem Health Community Health Education Center | Do you know about a resource called the CHEC?

    Mar 5, 2019·28m
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    2/26/19: Dr. Marc Braman with Northwest Lifestyle Medicine | Have you heard about lifestyle medicine and how it works?

    Feb 26, 2019·28m
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    2/19/19: Lisa Haines with Holiday Retirement at Hidden Lakes | Find out about the benefits of Independent Living with Lisa Haines!

    Feb 19, 2019·28m
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    2/12/19: Curt Dewees with Deer Meadow Assisted Living | What Makes Deer Meadow Assisted Living unique? Tune in to find out!

    Feb 12, 2019·28m
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    2/5/19: Naomi Asselin with Bristol Hospice | Talking about resources for the grief and bereavement process. | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Feb 5, 2019·28m
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    1/29/19: Benjamin Surmi with Koelsch Communities | Hang on tight and learn about innovation in dementia care around the world!

    Jan 29, 2019·28m
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    1/22/19: John Hughes with Aging in the Willamette Valley and Presley Reader with Part 2: Ten Things You Should Know About The Aging Process

    Jan 22, 2019·28m
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    1/15/19: John Hughes and Presley Reader with Aging In The Willamette Valley | Top 10 "Things" You Should Know About The Aging Process

    Jan 15, 2019·28m
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    1/8/19: Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | How To Make Your Loved One With Dementia Feel Safe And BE Safe In Your Home

    Jan 8, 2019·28m
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    1/1/19: Zoe Morrison with My Beautiful Life Story | A Box of Photos Tells No Tales - Keeping Photos & Memories from Fading Away

    Jan 1, 2019·28m
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    12/25/18: James Hutches with Country Financial | What's Happening in the World of Long-Term Care Insurance? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Dec 25, 2018·28m
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    12/18/18: Kelli Monaghan with Heavenly Grounded Coaching | Finding Purpose and Passion After the Loss of a Spouse

    Dec 18, 2018·28m
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    12/11/18: Lauren Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | How to deal with dementia and the holidays. | Aging in the Willamette Valley

    Dec 15, 2018·28m
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    12/4/18: Sue Horn with Avamere Court at Keizer | Exploring the world of long-term care communities with Sue Horn!

    Dec 4, 2018·28m
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    11/27/18: Marie Jennings with Parkland Village Retirement Community | How to Enjoy the Holidays With Your Loved One

    Nov 27, 2018·28m
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    11/20/18: Shelly Mendoza with Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Are you dreading telling your loved one they can't drive anymore?

    Nov 20, 2018·29m
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    11/13/18: Laurie Brooks with Access Technologies Inc. | Exploring the World of Audio and Visual Aids | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Nov 13, 2018·29m
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    11/6/18: Melanie Bjerke with Davenport Place Assisted Living | Can Assisted Living Have a Home-Like Atmosphere and a Personal Touch?

    Nov 6, 2018·29m
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    10/30/18: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions, LLC | Medicare Part D - Prescription Plans and Your Options for Them

    Oct 30, 2018·28m
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    10/23/18: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions, LLC | What in Tarnation is a Medigap Policy, and Why Would I Want One?

    Oct 22, 2018·28m
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    10/16/18: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions, LLC | Get a Clear Explanation of Medicare Advantage Plans

    Oct 16, 2018·28m
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    10/9/18: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions, LLC | Medicare 101: The ABCs of Medicare and Other Important Information

    Oct 9, 2018·29m
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    10/2/18: Keith Relf with Roadrunner Transport | Do you worry about getting rides to your appointments? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Oct 2, 2018·27m
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    9/25/18: Kyle Isaacs with Miles 2 Smiles, LLC | Miles 2 Smiles - mobile dental hygiene that comes to you in your home!

    Sep 25, 2018·27m
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    9/18/18: Jennifer Neahring with WEAVE | Aging in place using the "village" model in Salem, Oregon! | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Sep 18, 2018·29m
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    9/11/18: Meg Rowe with Chemeketa Small Business Development Center | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem

    Sep 11, 2018·28m
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    9/4/18: Patrick Brodigan with Marion County Health and Human Services, Adult Behavioral Health

    Sep 4, 2018·28m
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    8/28/18: Kimberly McCord with Bubbling Springs Acupressure | Have you heard about the benefits of acupressure?

    Aug 28, 2018·28m
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    8/21/18: Jennifer Beam with Premier Pulmonary Services | Do you suffer from COPD, asthma, or allergies? Respiratory care can help!

    Aug 21, 2018·28m
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    8/14/18: Karla Winans with Eagle Home Mortgage | How Reverse Mortgages Work & Why You Would Want to Use One

    Aug 14, 2018·29m
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    8/7/18: Meg Rowe with ReCenter Resolutions | Exploring Family Mediation Services for Difficult Conversations.

    Aug 7, 2018·29m
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    7/31/18: Alex Johnson II with TrueLife Financial Solutions, LLC | Are you overwhelmed by the various insurance options available to you?

    Aug 1, 2018·29m
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    7/24/18: Dr. Kevin Cuccaro with Straight Shot Health | Part 2 in our "Understanding Pain" series | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Jul 24, 2018·28m
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    7/17/18: Dr. Kevin Cuccaro from Straight Shot Health | Understanding Pain and the Problem with Current Medical Approaches

    Jul 18, 2018·28m
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    7/10/18: Toby Forsberg with Helping Hands Home Care | In-Home Care Services and How They Work | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Jul 10, 2018·28m
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    7/3/18: Rob Rosborough from Township Health DPC | "Direct Primary Care (DPC): What is it and why do you need to know?"

    Jul 3, 2018·28m
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    6/26/18: Jennifer Garner with Jennifer Garner Consulting, LLC. | How to Successfully Navigate Long-term Living Options & Resources

    Jun 26, 2018·28m
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    6/19/18: Julie Waterhouse with Four Seasons & Blue Haven | Are You Looking For Smaller Options For Residential or Memory Care?

    Jun 19, 2018·28m
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    6/12/18: Marilyn Daily, Director from Center 50+, Shared Helping the City of Salem become an "Age Friendly" City

    Jun 13, 2018·29m
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    6/5/18: Christy Turner with DementiaSherpa.com | Can you provide Memory Care in Your Own Home for Your Loved One?

    Jun 5, 2018·28m
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    5/29/18: Jamie Callahan with Team Senior Referral Services | Can You Influence Oregon Legislation to Create New Laws for Senior Issues?

    May 29, 2018·29m
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    5/15/18: Stefani Sackinger with Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care

    May 15, 2018·27m
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    5/8/18: Jennifer Rounsaville and Joanne Heilinger with The Salvation Army Kroc Community Center

    May 13, 2018·28m
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    5/1/18: Barry and Karen Tevis with The Electronic Caregiver Company | Emergency Response Button – Push for Help!

    May 1, 2018·28m
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    4/24/18: John Hoge and Tania Turnell from Caring Transitions | Is it time to move/downsize, declutter, or liquidate some of your stuff?

    Apr 24, 2018·28m
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    4/17/18: Kristi Runa and Peter Bauer with CarePatrol | Help for choosing a quality and safe senior living community for free!

    Apr 17, 2018·28m
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    4/10/18: Bailey Lalum with Cedar Village Assisted Living & Memory Care

    Apr 10, 2018·27m
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    4/3/18: Holly Hordichok and Laurie Pomeroy with Heartwood Place Memory Care |

    Apr 3, 2018·28m
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    3/27/18: Bryce "Spider" Lisser with Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary |

    Mar 27, 2018·29m
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    3/20/18: Rachel Davis and James Welch with First Call Home Health | What is Home Care and Home Health? Are they different or the same thing?

    Mar 25, 2018·27m
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    3/13/18: Kristin Bertilson with Queen B Organizing | Do You Need Help Organizing Your Home And "Stuff"? Tune in for help!

    Mar 13, 2018·28m
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    3/6/18: Ann Ossinger with DoorStep DentalHygiene, LLC | Bringing oral care services to your loved one | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Mar 6, 2018·28m
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    2/6/18: Aaron Drilling with Holiday Retirement at Madrona Hills | Have you wondered what Retirement Living or Independent Living means?

    Mar 2, 2018·27m
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    2/27/18: Bryce 'Spider' Lisser with Stone Guardian Acupuncture & Apothecary |In this episode, we delve into the prickly world of acupuncture

    Feb 27, 2018·27m
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    1/30/18: Melissa Kidd with Cherriots | Did you know that Cherriots public transportation helps seniors? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Feb 22, 2018·27m
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    2/13/18: Mark Kronquist and Sammie Mosley with Prestige Senior Living Southern Hills | The laughter and fun times at Southern Hills

    Feb 17, 2018·28m
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    1/23/18: Devrey Hachenberg with Northwest Senior & Disability Services | What is Adult Protective Services role in protecting at risk adults

    Jan 23, 2018·28m
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    1/16/18: Zac Metzker with AskEarnest.com and Derrick Teague | Have you ever been frustrated when looking for health care options online?

    Jan 16, 2018·28m
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    1/9/17: Julie Olds with Northwest Senior and Disability Services | Have you heard about Adult Foster Homes & wondered what they are?

    Jan 9, 2018·28m
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    1/2/18: Steve Toll with ComForCare Home Care | Did you know that music can be used as therapy for pain & dementia?

    Jan 2, 2018·28m
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    12/26/17: Naomi Tillery with Alzheimer's Network of Oregon | What's new and exciting with the Alzheimer's Network?

    Dec 26, 2017·28m
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    12/19/17: Ben Heinatz with ComForCare Home Care | Have you heard about the benefits of use a home care agency?

    Dec 19, 2017·27m
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    12/12/17: Mike Studer with Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Can you be athletic in your senior years? Mike Studer explains how!

    Dec 12, 2017·29m
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    12/5/17: Dodie Brockamp with Silverton Senior Center | Have you checked out the Silverton Senior Center lately? You should!

    Dec 10, 2017·28m
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    11/28/17: Amy Schmidt with Retirement Connection | Retirement Connection can connect you to the aging resources you need

    Nov 28, 2017·28m
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    11/21/17: Jessica Vickstrom with "Jessie's On The Go" | What you've always wanted--a mobile salon and spa that comes to you!

    Nov 21, 2017·27m
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    11/14/17: Pamela Ruona with Oregon Care Partners | Exploring all of the FREE training through Oregon Care Partners!

    Nov 14, 2017·27m
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    11/7/17: Bill Cohen with Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants | Help For Navigating The Care and Support When Living With Dementia.

    Nov 7, 2017·28m
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    10/31/17: Rebecca Kueny with Pixton Law Group | Rebecca Kueny discusses estate planning & WHY you should do it.

    Oct 31, 2017·28m
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    10/24/17: Brad Burge with Jefferson Lodge Memory Care Community | Exploring Memory Care - What is it and when do you need it?

    Oct 24, 2017·28m
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    10/17/17: Steven Goto with Waddell & Reed | Financial planning for your long term care. | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Oct 17, 2017·27m
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    10/10/17: Rick Maurmann with Coldwell Banker Mountain West Real Estate, Inc. discusses how a Senior Service Expert realtor can help sell you

    Oct 10, 2017·27m
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    10/3/17: Joseph Trybom with AJ Medical Transport and R&J Mobility. "Aging In The Willamette Valley" with John Hughes from ComForCare Salem.

    Oct 3, 2017·28m
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    9/26/17: Talking about Marion/Polk Food Share & Meals on Wheels with Mel Fuller. "Aging In The Willamette Valley" with John Hughes

    Sep 26, 2017·28m
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    9/19/17: Pastor Ralph Trask with Fellowship Church | Spirituality and Aging - How They Interrelate on the Journey of Life

    Sep 19, 2017·28m
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    9/12/17: John Kaiser with Assisted Living Solutions | Family Decision-Making in Times of Transition | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Sep 12, 2017·28m
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    9/5/17: Mark Jantz from Salem Police Department | Senior Scams - what are they and how do you prevent them? | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Sep 6, 2017·28m
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    8/29/17: Mac McCurry with New York Life Insurance Company | Should Long Term Care Insurance Be a Part of Your Retirement Planning?

    Sep 3, 2017·28m
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    8/22/17: Mary Rebar with The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington Chapter | Exploring the World of Someone with ALS

    Aug 31, 2017·27m
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    8/15/17: Nick Bales with Sapphire Health Services | Exploring the options for Senior Living | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Aug 22, 2017·27m
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    8/8/17: Stephanie Eddy with Advanced Hearing Services | The impact of aging on your hearing | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Aug 16, 2017·28m
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    8/1/17: Robert Winningham, PhD with Western Oregon University | Memory, Aging, and Brain Health | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Aug 8, 2017·28m
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    7/25/17: Mike Studer with Northwest Rehabilitation Associates | Discussing the effects of Parkinson's Disease and Exercise.

    Aug 1, 2017·28m
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    7/18/17: Karen Parsons with Downsizing4Seniors | All Aspects of Senior Downsizing and Moving | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hugh

    Jul 25, 2017·28m
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    7/11/17: Harold Fowlkes with Bristol Hospice | Hospice - Clearly Explained | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Jul 18, 2017·29m
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    7/4/17: Troy Young with Dale's Remodeling | Remodeling your home to age in place | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Jul 11, 2017·28m
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    6/27/17: Stacey Flint with Windsong at Eola Hills | The Basics of Memory Care & the Montessori Lifestyles Approach

    Jun 27, 2017·28m
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    6/20/17: Lori Hayhurst with Senior Solutions of Oregon | Senior move management as well as organizing & downsizing

    Jun 20, 2017·27m
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    6/6/17: Miles Johnson of Johnson Funeral Home | Benefits of Funeral Pre-Planning & Summary of End of Life Choices

    Jun 13, 2017·28m
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    6/13/17: Lisa Donahue and Tomas McComb with Amedisys Home Health | Home Health Care 101 | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Jun 6, 2017·26m
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    5/30/17: Holly Chaimov with Parkinson's Resources of Oregon | Social Support & Services for people with Parkinson's Disease

    May 30, 2017·27m
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    5/23/17: Stacy Nelson with Alzheimer’s Network | How music creates a positive impact on individuals with dementia

    May 23, 2017·27m
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    5/16/17: Nate Parker with Parker & Griffith, P.C. | Talking about substituted decision making for those with dementia | Aging In The Willame

    May 16, 2017·27m
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    5/9/17: Mike Studer with Northwest Rehabilitation Associates Physical Therapy Aging in the Willamette Valley Salem

    May 9, 2017·27m
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    5/2/17: Dave Yost with amramp | Overcoming the obstacles in your home, so that you can Age In Place | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    May 2, 2017·27m
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    4/25/17: Ann Fade and Fred Steele - Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman - Oregon State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

    Apr 25, 2017·27m
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    4/18/17: Joel Henderson with Oregon Talking Book & Braille Library at the State Library of Oregon | Aging In The Willamette Valley

    Apr 18, 2017·28m
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    4/11/17: Barbara Lewis with Retirement Funding Solutions | Reverse Mortgages 101 | Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Apr 12, 2017·28m
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    4/4/17: Jerry Wilson with Yamhill County Health and Human Services/Veterans Services | Exploring the Mysteries of Veterans' Benefits

    Apr 4, 2017·28m
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    3/28/17: Monica Pacheco with Douglas, Conroyd, Gibb & Pacheco, P.C. | Estate Planning, and how to Qualify for VA or Medicaid Benefits

    Mar 28, 2017·27m
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    3/21/17: Marilyn Daily-Blair with City of Salem's "Center 50+" | "Center 50+" Programs and Services | Aging In The Willamette Valley with Jo

    Mar 21, 2017·27m
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    3/14/17: Cheryl LaCombe-Anderson of Salem Transitional Care | Post Acute Rehabilitation - Salem Transitional Care

    Mar 14, 2017·27m
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    3/7/17: Kenny Forgie of Express Medical Supply | "DME 101" (Durable Medical Equipment) | Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes

    Mar 7, 2017·27m
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    2/28/17: Alice Liepnieck on the Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and Early Detection

    Feb 28, 2017·27m
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    2/21/17: Julie Sobel on New Services to Assist Seniors and Adults with Disabilities Manage Their Money

    Feb 22, 2017·27m
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    2/14/17: Willy Giddings on Hands Only CPR and helping others on Aging in Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Feb 14, 2017·27m
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    2/7/17: Suzy Deeds on Family Caregiver Programs Availalbe through her Company on Aging in Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Feb 1, 2017·27m
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    1/31/17: Jeanne Hensley on Hospital Discharging to Skilled Nursing on Aging in Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Jan 31, 2017·28m
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    1/24/17: Christy Turner the "Dementia Sherpa" on Aging in Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Jan 24, 2017·28m
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    1/17/17: Mayor Chuck Bennett Discusses Aging in Salem on Aging in Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Jan 20, 2017·28m
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    1/10/17: Dr. Peter LeBray Discusses Geriatric Psychology on Aging in Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Jan 17, 2017·28m
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    12/27/16: Kelley Rogers from Senior One Source on Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Dec 27, 2016·28m
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    12/13/16: Melissa Lindley & Kristen Barber from Willamette Valley Hospice on Aging In The Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Dec 13, 2016·27m
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    11/22/16: Christopher Hamilton Elder Law Attorney on Aging in the Williamette Valley with John Hughes ComForCare

    Nov 22, 2016·28m
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    11/8/16: Lucy Morgan from Moving Made Easy on Aging in the Willamette Valley with John Hughes from ComForCare

    Nov 8, 2016·28m