Medicare 2027 Plan Changes: Coverage Gaps, Drug Coverage & Senior Medicare Tips (Episode 8, Part 2)
Bonnie Keith continues the Medicare 2027 conversation with Doris Ford and Elka Soussana. They discuss prescription costs, doctor access, plan reviews, dementia caregiver support and coverage gaps seniors and families may want to consider.
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Medicare specialists Doris Ford and Elka Soussana join host Bonnie Keith to discuss Medicare 2027, including plan notices, prescription coverage, Medicare Advantage, and Original Medicare with a supplement. Part 1 of Senior PrimeTime Episode 8 is presented by the Foundation for Senior Services.
Watch on YouTube →Alzheimer’s and Dementia: Answers and Support for Families | Senior PrimeTime Ep. 7, Part 2
Alzheimer’s and dementia can leave individuals and families facing difficult questions. In Part 2 of Senior PrimeTime Episode 7, host Bonnie Keith continues the conversation with Sivana Lavine Waller, MPH, and geriatric care manager Ronda Wilkin, bringing professional insight and personal perspective to understanding cognitive changes and supporting the people we love. Whether you’re concerned about memory changes, caring for an aging parent, supporting a spouse, or working with older adults, this conversation offers an opportunity to feel more informed, connected, and less alone. Bonnie also brings the perspective of her experience navigating the dementia rollercoaster with her husband Paul—a deeply personal story of caregiving, love, and loss. OUR GUESTS • Sivana Lavine Waller, MPH — Alzheimer’s Association, California Southland Chapter. Sivana brings knowledge of brain health, Alzheimer’s awareness, and the resources available to individuals and their loved ones. • Ronda Wilkin, RCFE, APR, CDP, CADDCT — Geriatric care manager. Ronda brings experience supporting older adults and helping families navigate the challenges surrounding dementia and care. YOUR HOST Bonnie Keith is the host and Creative Visual Director of Senior PrimeTime. Through candid conversations with professionals and people with lived experience, she helps make complex aging-related topics understandable and relevant to everyday life. ABOUT THE FOUNDATION FOR SENIOR SERVICES Senior PrimeTime is brought to you by the Foundation for Senior Services. Through education, Age Well Academy, and access to vetted senior services specialists, the Foundation helps older adults and their families connect with information and resources to support aging well. JOIN THE CONVERSATION What do you wish more people understood about Alzheimer’s, dementia, or supporting a loved one? Share your perspective in the comments. Subscribe to the Foundation’s channel for more conversations about aging well, senior services, and family support. Please share this episode with someone who could benefit. This conversation is for education and general information and does not replace individualized medical advice. Senior PrimeTime. Real people, real conversations. #Alzheimers #Dementia #CaregiverSupport #SeniorPrimeTime #FoundationForSeniorServices
Watch on YouTube →Brain Health, Memory Changes, and Alzheimer’s-Understanding the Basics and Protecting Your Brain: Part One
Brain Health, Memory Changes, and Alzheimer’s-Understanding the Basics and Protecting Your Brain: Part One Welcome to the first episode of a special two-part series on Senior PrimeTime, where real people and real conversations come together. In this insightful discussion, host Bonnie Keith is joined by featured specialists Sivana Lavine Waller from the Alzheimer's Association and Geriatric Care Manager Ronda Wilken to provide clear answers, practical guidance, and empowering hope for families navigating memory changes, brain health, and cognitive decline. This episode breaks down the core concepts every family needs to know about aging and cognitive vitality. Listeners will gain a clear understanding of the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease, learning that dementia serves as an umbrella term for a range of cognitive symptoms, while Alzheimer's is a specific progressive brain disease. The experts explore the physical reality of brain atrophy, using relatable visual concepts like the Swiss cheese analogy to explain how brain tissue loss impacts memory, reasoning, behavior, and daily independent function. Beyond medical definitions, the episode focuses heavily on proactive prevention, brain longevity, and lifestyle risk reduction. Drawing from clinical research and landmark studies like US POINTER, the specialists share actionable ways to build cognitive resilience up to twenty years before symptoms appear. Key topics include the critical heart-brain connection, the cognitive benefits of physical exercise, adopting a Mediterranean diet, and keeping the mind active through social engagement. The conversation also highlights overlooked health factors, explaining how untreated hearing loss places extra strain on the brain and accelerates social isolation.
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Watch on YouTube →Brain Health: Use It or Lose It
Dr. Desiree Williams warns that if you don't exercise your brain, you may lose some cognitive ability.
Watch on YouTube →Why Walking 10,000 Steps is NOT Enough for Senior Fitness-The Truth About Aging and Strength
Walking is fantastic for your heart, but is it enough to keep you independent? In this quick clip from Senior PrimeTime, host Bonnie Keith speaks with Dr. Desiree Williams who takes a slightly controversial stance: getting your 10,000 steps is great for cardiovascular health, but it completely ignores three crucial components of aging safely. Discover why seniors must also incorporate strength training, balance exercises, and flexibility routines like yoga or Tai Chi to truly maintain their mobility and prevent falls. Walking is just the beginning! Guest: Dr. Desiree Williams (PT, DPT), Co-owner of A Plus Care Mobile Physical Therapy.
Watch on YouTube →The Ultimate Guide to Senior Fitness & Fall Prevention
Join Bonnie Keith with Desiree Williams and Susan Layfield for a meaningful conversation about movement, mobility, strength, and stepping safely into your next chapter.
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