Monthly Archives: August 2019

Episode 8 — Managing Care and Finances: What it Means to Thrive



When it comes to managing the healthcare and financial needs for loved ones with a health diagnosis, there are those who thrive and those who fail to thrive.

But what sets apart those who prosper from those who don’t?

Today, Tom West and Arvette Reid discuss how they define thriving and failure to thrive in the intersection of healthcare and finances and health diagnoses, and why certain key behaviors set these two groups apart.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The difference being proactive versus reactive makes in handling a health diagnosis
  • The dangers of isolation and inflexibility in your life routines
  • Real-life examples of those who have thrived and those who have not
  • How the Lifecare Affordability Plan works to help families thrive
  • And more!

Tune in now and learn how to thrive if you or your loved ones receive a health diagnosis.

Resources:  Lifecare Affordability Plan | SEIA | Live Long, Die Short


Episode 7 — Exploring SHARE Plan Case Studies—With Guest, Christi Clark



Oftentimes, when families are managing a chronic illness diagnosis like dementia, the conversations they have about money aren’t really about the money.

Today, Arvette Reid and Tom West are joined by special guest and Executive Director of Insight Memory Care Center, Christi Clark, to explore how family conversations can be guided to uncover the real fears or hopes behind a family’s financial discussion.

In this episode, you will learn:

  • How Christi helps families become more aware and accepting of their need for help
  • How Insight Memory Care Center addresses diagnosed individuals’ fear of losing their autonomy 
  • What factors are involved in the decision for individuals to age-in-place or move out of their homes
  • And more!

Join Arvette, Tom, and Christi now as they share their insight and recommendations to help families have compassionate and helpful conversations about money. 

Resources:  SEIA | Insight Memory Care Center | Insight Memory Care Center: 703-204-4664


Episode 6 — Exploring SHARE Plan Case Studies—With Guest, Lindsey Vajpeyi



In today’s episode, Tom West and Arvette Reid are joined once again by special guest, Lindsey Vajpeyi, the director of education and outreach at Insight Memory Care Center.

Following up on their last episode about Insight Memory Care Center’s SHARE program, Lindsey, Arvette, and Tom are back to explore case studies that demonstrate how the SHARE program has made significant and positive changes to families’ experiences with making care decisions for their loved ones.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How the SHARE program provided support and validation to a family member who had to suddenly take on overwhelming decision-making roles 
  • How Lindsey was able to communicate with a diagnosed individual in a way that family members weren’t able to
  • How the SHARE program has guided several types of families through productive discussions about roles, future plans, and more
  • How the SHARE program has helped new caregivers adjust to their role
  • And more!

Listen now to learn how impactful the SHARE Plan has been for those diagnosed with dementia and their families.

Resources:  SEIA | Insight Memory Care Center | Insight Memory Care Center: 703-204-4664


Episode 5 – Facing the Future with Confidence Through the SHARE Program—with Guest, Lindsey Vajpeyi



Today, Tom West and Arvette Reid are joined by special guest, Lindsey Vajpeyi. Lindsey is the director of education and outreach at Insight Memory Care Center, an adult daycare center in Fairfax, Virginia that seeks to educate, care, and support those who are affected by dementia.

Insight Memory Care Center fills a unique gap in the market by providing a SHARE program. SHARE offers professional guidance and support to help early-stage individuals and their families make important decisions about the future. 

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • What the SHARE program is and how it works
  • How the program helps families reduce stress and increase confidence
  • The importance of including those diagnosed with dementia in the planning process
  • How the SHARE program lays the groundwork for productive conversations about finances and lifecare affordability planning.
  • And more!

Tune in to learn about the Insight Memory Care Center’s SHARE program and how it can help you and your family face the future with confidence!

Resources:   SEIA | Insight Memory Care Center | Insight Memory Care Center: 703-204-4664