Walks with Mom: Preparing for the Unexpected with Scott Fisher

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Show by Kimberly

What happens when a life storm hits and your family is not prepared?On this episode of Walks with Mom, Kim and Karren sit down with Scott Fisher, President of the Aging in Place Council, Phoenix Chapter, and a longtime advocate for helping older adults and families prepare for the realities of aging.Scott brings a unique perspective to the conversation, from senior living and aging in place to his volunteer work with the Scottsdale Fire Department. Together, they explore what happens when aging catches a family off guard and why preparation can make all the difference.Don’t Let the Haboob Hit You in the FaceScott uses a very Arizona analogy to describe unexpected challenges in aging: the haboob.Just like a massive dust storm can appear seemingly out of nowhere, families can suddenly find themselves facing changes in an aging parent’s health, memory, medications, mobility, or ability to safely live at home.The question is not whether life storms will happen. It is whether we are prepared when they do.Aging in Place and Home SafetyScott shares an eye opening look at the growing impact of aging on our communities and first responders.Through his volunteer work with the Scottsdale Fire Department, he has seen firsthand how frequently emergency crews are called to homes to assist older adults with falls and other medical needs.These calls highlight an important conversation about aging in place, home safety, fall prevention, care planning, and supporting older adults at home.Scott discusses a program designed to look beyond a single emergency and evaluate the bigger picture, including home safety, medical condition management, and the burden of care between generations.In This Episode• Why conversations about aging need to happen before a crisis• What a Phoenix haboob can teach us about preparing for life's unexpected storms• The growing demands aging places on families and first responders• Why falls and repeated emergency calls can be warning signs• The importance of home safety when aging in place• How families can better prepare for changes in an aging parent• The impact of caregiving responsibilities across generations• Why being proactive can help families navigate aging with greater confidenceAging is a normal part of life, but that does not mean families have to wait for a crisis before talking about it.Join Kim, Karren, and Scott for a conversation about aging in place, senior care, home safety, caregiving, and preparing for the unexpected.Because when it comes to aging, you may not be able to stop the storm, but you can be better prepared when it arrives.About Scott FisherScott Fisher is President of the Aging in Place Council, Phoenix Chapter, and is passionate about helping families navigate the challenges that come with aging. He also works with Options for Senior Living and volunteers with the Scottsdale Fire Department, bringing together senior care, community resources, home safety, and family support.About Walks with MomWalks with Mom brings generations together for honest conversations about aging. Kim, a proud Gen Xer, and her mom, Karren, a proud Baby Boomer, tackle the difficult, funny, meaningful, and sometimes uncomfortable conversations families need to have about aging.Because the best time to start talking about aging is before you need to.Subscribe to Walks with Mom for more honest conversations that help families prepare, plan, and navigate aging with clarity and connection.https://walkswithmompodcast.com/Come with us as we explore what it means to navigate these years with our aging loved ones.So grab a cup of coffee—or maybe a glass of wine—subscribe, invite your friends or family, and join us for Walks with Mom.https://youtube.com/@walkswithmomSpecial thanks to our Sponsor Amada Senior Care Phoenix and the East Valley serving families and seniors in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Mesa, and the surrounding East Valley area. Accredited VA Provider (NPI # 1558048199) and Trusted resource for Long-Term Care Insurance ClaimsCompassionate, personalized in-home senior care starts here – contact Amada Senior Care Phoenix and the East Valley today by phone at (480)999-5250 or visit us online to get started and give your loved one the support, dignity, and independence they deserve.www.amadaphoenix.com

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