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Spiritual and emotional support matters: True Hospice care respects and aligns with your family’s unique faith and beliefs. The best providers offer a “ministry of presence”—supporting familie…

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Spiritual and emotional support matters: True hospice care respects and aligns with your family’s unique faith and beliefs. The best providers offer a “ministry of presence”—supporting families with empathy and understanding, not just medical care. Luke SanchezWelcome back to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! In this insightful continuation, Kim Hegwood welcomes Luke Sanchez of Concho Hearts Hospice for part two of their candid conversation on navigating hospice care. Building on the previous episode, they dig deeper into what makes exceptional hospice providers stand o…

"We're aiming for people who are right in the middle, who clearly have Alzheimer's. And we'd like to see if we can turn it back to the point where, yes, they not only can drive and remember their name…

"We're aiming for pe…

"We're aiming for people who are right in the middle, who clearly have Alzheimer's. And we'd like to see if we can turn it back to the point where, yes, they not only can drive and remember their name, but they can go back to work. That's our goal. We'll see." ~ Dr. Micheal FosselTitle: Telomeres and the Future of Dementia Care with Dr. Michael FosselWelcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. Today, we’re diving deep into the science behind aging and dementia care with renowned researcher Dr. Michael Fossel. As the president of Telocyte, Dr. Fossel’s groundbreaking work c…

Why Early Planning Matters"If you can take care of some of those practical legal pieces ahead of time, things like having a power of attorney, getting that early, I mean, that was a game changer." ~ S…

Why Early Planning M…

Why Early Planning Matters"If you can take care of some of those practical legal pieces ahead of time, things like having a power of attorney, getting that early, I mean, that was a game changer." ~ Sandy Steed- Author Peace Out PlanningTitle: Planning for Peace: How a Life-Change Concierge Supports Families Through Aging TransitionsAre you facing life transitions like caring for aging parents or navigating family changes? Today on Life Happens, Kim spoke with Sandy Steed from Peace Out Planning about how a life change concierge supports families during these challenging times. They discussed …

The Inclusive Pageant is a must-see: young women with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome & more shine onstage—talent, stories, and tissues everywhere! Over 1,000 people attended, proof that c…

The Inclusive Pagean…

The Inclusive Pageant is a must-see: young women with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome & more shine onstage—talent, stories, and tissues everywhere! Over 1,000 people attended, proof that communities crave these moments of authentic celebration Title: Energizing Communities: How the Dash Gordon Foundation Champions Special Needs, Disabled & At Risk FamiliesWelcome to another inspiring episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood. In today’s episode, “Final Dash,” Kim Hegwood sits down with Dash Gordon, the passionate founder behind the Dash Gordon Foundation. Discover how Dash…

The Hidden Costs of Elder Care: "The hardest journey for most of, of the folks that I've talked to is not knowing where to turn. You know, not knowing. An example would be not knowing that Medicare do…

The Hidden Costs of …

The Hidden Costs of Elder Care: "The hardest journey for most of, of the folks that I've talked to is not knowing where to turn. You know, not knowing. An example would be not knowing that Medicare doesn't cover assisted living. Expenses, not knowing that Medicare doesn't cover, you know, memory care. Right. And that the cost for those types of facilities and care is a lot. And so, they're just sort of trying to navigate like, what can I afford? Why didn't anyone tell me this? Right." ~ Twila Lindblade KiddyTitle: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone: The Real Power of Caregiver Support GroupsWel…

The Hidden Costs of Elder Care: "The hardest journey for most of, of the folks that I've talked to is not knowing where to turn. You know, not knowing. An example would be not knowing that Medicare do…

The Hidden Costs of …

The Hidden Costs of Elder Care: "The hardest journey for most of, of the folks that I've talked to is not knowing where to turn. You know, not knowing. An example would be not knowing that Medicare doesn't cover assisted living. Expenses, not knowing that Medicare doesn't cover, you know, memory care. Right. And that the cost for those types of facilities and care is a lot. And so, they're just sort of trying to navigate like, what can I afford? Why didn't anyone tell me this? Right." ~ Twila Lindblade KiddyTitle: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone: The Real Power of Caregiver Support GroupsWel…

"Hospice is designed to be that piece, be the guide and help you be able to just spend time with your family, spend time with your loved one, remove the chaos, spend time with your loved one, make sur…

"Hospice is designed…

"Hospice is designed to be that piece, be the guide and help you be able to just spend time with your family, spend time with your loved one, remove the chaos, spend time with your loved one, make sure that the rest of their life is the best of their life." ~Luke SanchezWelcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, where we help Texans navigate the challenges of protecting their Legacy and preparing for the second half of life. Today, Kim Hegwood is joined by special guest Luke Sanchez from Concho Hearts Hospice for an insightful discussion on choosing the right hospice and what…

The #1 issue? LONELINESS. Seniors are often left behind as life gets busier for their kids & grandkids. “Loneliness is the number one problem,” said Sharon Powell. That isolation? It literally…

The #1 issue? LONELI…

The #1 issue? LONELINESS. Seniors are often left behind as life gets busier for their kids & grandkids. “Loneliness is the number one problem,” said Sharon Powell. That isolation? It literally shaves years off lives.Welcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, where we explore the challenges and opportunities that come with aging and caring for our loved ones. In today’s episode, Kim Hegwood sits down with Sharon Powell, founder of the nonprofit For Seniors Care, to discuss how she’s laying the foundation for a strong and supportive future for Houston’s senior pop…

The Importance of Planning for Elder Care: "Because what I mostly see when I work with people is that they didn't have a plan, just like me, and they think Medicare is going to cover everything, and i…

The Importance of Pl…

The Importance of Planning for Elder Care: "Because what I mostly see when I work with people is that they didn't have a plan, just like me, and they think Medicare is going to cover everything, and it doesn't." ~ Dianna MoinotWelcome to another episode of "Life Happens with Kim Hegwood," where we empower Texans to protect their legacy and prepare for the second half of life. In today’s episode, Kim Hegwood sits down with special guest Diana Moinot for an insightful conversation about the real, multi-faceted value of life insurance. Gone are the days when life insurance was just about coveri…

Estate Planning Paralysis: "I can't tell you how many people have come to me and said, I don't know who to name. I don't have anybody." ~ Dr. Dara Zeff GeberWelcome to another episode of Life Happens …

Estate Planning Para…

Estate Planning Paralysis: "I can't tell you how many people have come to me and said, I don't know who to name. I don't have anybody." ~ Dr. Dara Zeff GeberWelcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, where we explore the unique challenges faced by Texans as they prepare for the second half of life. Today, Kim is joined by Dr. Sara Zeff Gerber to tackle an increasingly urgent issue: how solo agers—those without nearby family or traditional support systems—can prepare, protect, and stay connected as they navigate aging alone. Dedicated to Kim’s sister Terri, who inspired …

Less Intrusive Safety Measures in Senior Care: "we have motion detectors inside our, all our rooms because it's less intrusive for the resident. In other words, if they make a move, you know, and they…

Less Intrusive Safet…

Less Intrusive Safety Measures in Senior Care: "we have motion detectors inside our, all our rooms because it's less intrusive for the resident. In other words, if they make a move, you know, and they're moving around, our staff knows it, but no alarms and things are going off." Scott Wright- Sycamore Creek Ranch Memory CareTitle: From Caregiver to Changemaker: One Son’s Mission to Redesign Memory CareWelcome to Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, the show where Texans come to protect their legacy and navigate the challenges of the second half of life. In today’s episode, Kim sits down with Sco…

AI Voice Cloning Scams: "So AI can now regenerate your voice. So even when you get those phone calls, and they tell you to say, is your name XYZ? And then you say yes, no, maybe, or my name is. Now th…

AI Voice Cloning Sca…

AI Voice Cloning Scams: "So AI can now regenerate your voice. So even when you get those phone calls, and they tell you to say, is your name XYZ? And then you say yes, no, maybe, or my name is. Now they can take those little sound bits and put them into software and regenerate it."Title: AI Scams Targeting Seniors: What Families Need to Know NowWelcome to another episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood! Today, we're addressing one of the most pressing issues facing seniors and their families: AI-driven scams that are becoming increasingly convincing and more dangerous than ever before.Joining…